LUST LIST: Comfort for Christmas

When the weather outside is frightful...snuggle up inside wearing something cozy.  But you don't have to sacrifice style for comfort - even on Christmas morning.  Check out these adorable and affordable PJ's that'll keep you wrapped up better than any gift under the tree...

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH ROMPER - $58

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH PJ PANT - $44

RALPH LAUREN "LAMONT" SLEEPSHIRT - $59

J.CREW CLASSIC UNION SUIT - $69

VICTORIA'S SECRET CARDIGAN - SALE $48

RALPH LAUREN "CHAPMAN" PJ SET - $98

BURBERRY CASHMERE SLIPPERS - $175

VICTORIA'S SECRET SATIN ROBE - $78

VICTORIA'S SECRET MUKLUK SLIPPERS - SALE $19

J.CREW VINTAGE PAJAMA SET - $69

KATE SPADE SATIN SLIPPERS - $95

-Natty

LUST LIST: Wrap Yourself In Style

With holiday parties popping up all over your calendar, not to mention Christmas, and New Years Eve - out on the town, you've got some serious outfit planning to do.  Here are a few of my favorite looks to keep you under the mistletoe, and out of the dreaded Christmas Sweater...

Forever 21 - $24.50

Forever 21 - $39

T by Alexander Wang - $88

Elizabeth and James - $375

Free People - $78

T by Alexander Wang - $90

Velvet - $130

MLH - SALE $130

Seneca Rising - SALE $77

Haute Hippie Sequin Skirt - $295

Pleasure Doing Business - $88

Velvet - $152

Cynthia Rowley - SALE $103 

PSST: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU: A few irresistible online sales popped up today - a welcome gift for the season:

*TOBI.COM - Is offering 25% off all full priced items TODAY ONLY.

*SHOPBOP.COM - Stuff your stocking (or shopping bag) with stylishly discounted goodies at a whopping 30% off sale items already marked down by 70% !!   3 days only...

PSST again: For more great styles to deck your halls with fashion favorites, and still have cash left for gifts, try:

H&M

ZARA
DARLING

OTTE

ZOE

-Natty

LUST LIST: Naughty or Nice Gift Guide

It's that time of year - when everyone and their mother needs a gift, and every store and it's ad agency try to get your business.  Sometimes it's tough to navigate the hype without being overwhelmed.   (What?!  You bought the entire family a new plaid wardrobe from the Gap, a Snuggy for your roommate, and Slap-Chop for your new boyfriend??)  Oh please no...

Avoid retail overload with this well edited gift guide to get you started on the right foot. Here are a few unique and thoughtful gifts for every budget:

FOR THE COOK

Pair of Pitchers - $68

Porcelain Measuring Spoons-$15

Porcelain Spice Grinder - $45

FOR THE WHISKY DRINKER

Whisky Rocks - $16

*ADD A NICE BOTTLE OF WHISKY OR SCOTCH FOR A COMPLETE GIFT*

FOR THE NEW PARENTS

Cool Parents Guide to New York - $16

Photo Album Journals - SALE $8

FOR THE BRIDGE PLAYER

Tiffany's Playing Cards - $30

FOR THE WINE LOVER

Wine of the Month Club - Price ranges, options as low as $30!

Wine Decanter with Developer - $145

FOR THE SPORTS FAN

Sports Tickets - Price varies, Ticketmaster.com also offers Gift Certificates!

FOR THE GARDENER

Garden Fork and Trowel - $36

*ADD A BUNCH OF SEEDS, AND PRESENT ALL TOGETHER IN A FLOWER POT FOR A COMPLETE GIFT*

FOR THE TRAVELER

JCREW TRAVEL SET - $30

Kate Spade Luggage Tag - $55

Leather Passport Cover - $50

Kate Spade Travel Pouch - $60

*FILL A CUTE TRAVEL POUCH WITH MINI BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS FOR A COMPLETE GIFT*

MISCELLANEOUS GOODIES

Woolen Blanket - $185

Opinel Horn Handle Knife - $165

Sea Urchin Vases - $15 each

Message in a Bottle - $16

Kate Spade Sterling Silver/Enamel Clock - $40

Paul Smith Scarf - $100

PSSST: Remember...it's all in the presentation.  For a nice and personal touch - tie an ornament to the top of your package, under the bow.  It's an inexpensive way to make your gift look lux, even if it's not.

GREAT SOURCES FOR CHARMING AND ORIGINAL GIFTS:

BROOK FARM GENERAL STORE

STERLING PLACE

KATES PAPERIE

ABITARE

KATE SPADE

-Natty

NATTY NEWS: Sonia Rykiel for H&M

SONIA RYKIEL LAUNCHES LINGERIE COLLECTION FOR H&M

To premier their latest collaboration with Sonia Rykiel, H&M celebrated with an elaborate fashion show in Paris, last night.  The event featured larger-than-life decor including a ferris-wheel, illuminated Eiffel Tower and Alice-in-Wonderland inspired set.  Champagne flowed freely during the decidedly pre-recession feeling fiesta which, in a final extravagant coup-de-grâce, literally rained free panties and pillows onto the excited guests.

This collection is the first of H&M's many collaborations to have a lingerie focus, though knitwear will follow in February as a 2nd tier of Sonia Rykiel for H&M.  President and artistic director of Sonia Rykiel described the project saying:

"It is a hallmark of Sonia Rykiel to think of all women because fashion is about a certain spirit more than a question of means. This collaboration fits perfectly with our philosophy. The Sonia Rykiel pour H&M lingerie collection is the ideal way to offer the essence of Rykiel to a great number of women around the world, and a beautiful way to close the year. The knitwear collection is perfect for welcoming a colourful new season” 

And in another twist, the Sonia Rykiel for H&M collection will also be available in Sonia Rykiel boutiques worldwide - marking the first time an H&M collaboration has not been exclusive to H&M.  Though the excitement begun last night at the show, the anticipation continues to build with the retail debut waiting until this December 5th.  Catch a sneak peak at the collection online now, and decide whether you'll be joining the throngs of fashionistas this Saturday, clawing their way to H&M for a stripey boy-short or rosette-ed bra...

-Natty