Statement Scarves

Jewelry is not the only accessory that can make a statement.  For those cold days where you need to layer up, a scarf can take the place of a bold necklace, especially since it will cover up your jewels anyway.  There are lots of trendy styles on the floors for you to make your scarf the statement piece of any outfit.

I love the Pockets-A-Plenty scarf from Anthropologie. This scarf looks like it has so much fun knitted into it but its simply an assortment of trinket-perfect pockets that you wrap around your neck. A tiny knit bird hangs from one of the pockets as though the creature knitted it for itself. The button detail at the neckline adds a stylish finishing touch.

Swap out your necklace for the Cable Knit Ascot also from Anthropologie. For just $24 you can stay warm and trendy with this slouchy bow-tie look. This is a great piece to add to a simple top as a modified collar.

 

The eternity scarf is both versatile and trendy and can be found at most popular retailers. The one featured here is Urban Outfitters Deena & Ozzy Eternity Scarf. Eternity scarves can be worn long (like above) doubled over and worn to look like a cowel-neck, over your shoulders or stacked for just around your neck. You can get a variety of looks in just one style!

If you are too timid to throw on a sequenced blouse to get the shiny look for the season, you can still stay on trend with a glitzy scarf. The Juicy Couture Chiffon & Sequence Scarf is one of many styles that feature this glimmery applique.

Last Minute Picks

Last minute Christmas shopping can be a stressful venture. Make sure you're last minute gifts don't look like a ditch effort to throw more boxes under the tree.  Here are some tasteful sentiments that anyone will appreciate.

The Jenna Pearl & Ribbon Necklace featured in Rachael Ray's 2009 Holiday Gift Guide is still a great gift item from Stella & Dot! Carefully crafted quality materials create this trendy and adjustable necklace anyone will love! At only $44 it's a great stocking stuffer! Email me with an order for this item by Thursday, December 17th and receive $10 off! Simply click "Contact Me" to the right of this blog to place. At $34 who wouldn't want to snatch this up!?

 Message in a Bottle from Antrhopologie is a great way to sneak a note to a loved one during the holidays and it's on sale now for just $6.95! The concept makes it feel more thoughtful than getting a card, not to mention, more fun to open.  It might even be a great way to say, "Will You Marry Me?" this season!

If you know someone who loves Juicy Couture, their Velour Stockings make a great "happy". Decorated with a satin ribbon and a Juicy Charm, you can stuff the large one with her favorite candies, socks or tanks or get the smaller one which comes with two fun lollipops.

Get a pair of textured tights and expand her wardrobe with infinite possibilities. She can wear tights with a long tunic, under shorts, a skirt or with a dress. They act as a trendy way to keep warm and without defaulting to that plain sheer hosiery. J.Crew has several selections of high quality tights. Featured here are the Pointelle Stitched Tights for $22.50. What a great stocking stuffer!

Get LUSHious this holiday season with the Lush massage bars. The one pictured here is Heavanilli ! This bar is packed 100% organic ingredients including cocoa butter and is infused with rich vanilla beans for a warm scent. Ditch the old massage oils and lotions and try this bar out. Rub it into your skin and as it melts away you'll experience a Lush-ious massage as the silky oils extract and penetrate your skin. Stuff this in your ladies stocking and put a coupon with it good for one, or infinite massages! Check out their website and shop their wide variety of massage bars as well as other fabulous organic products from bath and shower to skin and haircare.