Gift Guide: Style Finds $15 and Under

You know the challenge...How do you get a mystery co-worker something fabulous in your allotted teeny budget?  Those of us in the fashion industry have even more pressure, as you know everyone is judging you on your taste. Here is our round-up of the most stylish gifts under $15:

Add pop color to any outfit with a skinny leather belt from J. Crew which is on sale for $12.99.

The statement manicure is still going strong.  You cannot beat the E.L.F. Nail Cube of 14 cute colors for $10.

Find your inner vixen with pretty Elle Macpherson lace boyshort lingerie for $15.

Stay cozy in a Ruffle Infinity Scarf by Charlotte Russe for $12.50

This elegant ASOS stone and pearl bangle is only $14.


One of the biggest bargains?  Fashion magazine subscriptions.  You can a get a year's worth of Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire for only $5.  W Magazine is $15.

There you have it.  Please don't succumb to the cop-out gifts last minute. Those are always gift cards in the exact budget amount to Starbucks or iTunes.  Leave that option to the unimaginative dudes in the IT department.

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Atelier Swarovski Celebration

It was a night that sparkled.  The prosecco, the crystals and all of the gorgeous bling at Midtown's Willow Club.  Harper’s Bazaar accessory editor Avril Graham hosted the evening featuring Atelier Swarovski’s holiday lineup.  

It was a diverse range of accessory pieces created with up and coming designers as well as legends.  Glittering stilettos from Stuart Weitzman, snake-like jewels from Karl Lagerfeld.  Stephen Webster had a rock n’ roll inspired collection for men with jewels with edgy, animal jaw settings.  

My favorite pieces included the “Eclipse” necklace from Kirt Holmes.  It consisted of intertwined crystals with grosgrain ribbon woven through.  A spectacular statement piece came from Baby Phat veteran Jerome Lamaar with his first jewelry collection, “Compleated”. 

The signature souvenir of the event was a Swarovski encrusted limited edition issue of this month’s Harper’s Bazaar with Katy Perry on the cover.  

I am a big fan of crystal accessories.  Anyone looking for my list to Santa only has to look at the pictures above.  

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