GIVE JOY: Your Holiday 2013 Guide

Photo: The Glamorous French Housewife.

Originally posted in The Fashion Scoop

With under a month left until the big day, we've all got presents and wrapping and parties on our minds. The holiday season is my absolute favourite time of the year and while I'm pretty stoked about a few of the things on my wishlist that I hope (fingers crossed) will find their way under the tree this year, I'm actually more excited about the gifts I'll be giving. My mom might be reading this blog post (thanks mom xo) so I won't spoil the surprise but let's just say that I was so excited about her gift that it's already bought, wrapped and labelled. And if you know me, you'll know that I am SO not that organized.

Giving is the best, especially when you find that perfect thing for somebody you love. To help, I've rounded up some of my favourite gifts right now, from the Maharaja Chai Oolong tea from Teavana that happens to be one of Oprah's Favourite Things this year, to the brand new XBox One gaming system that my husband really really wants (sorry, not happening), to some of the coolest new tech gadgets and toys out there this year. Happy shopping! Hope you find everything you're looking for (and more)...

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Street Style: How to Wear Plaid

While tartan never really went anywhere, the classic check is more ‘in’ than ever, covering the shirts, pants and scarves of the most fashionable females on the street. With holiday season in full swing, we’re currently mad for all things plaid. 

Check out my favourite plaid looks, as worn by some of my fav Instagrammers, in my article this week at iVillage.ca.

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The Most Stylish Gifts of 2013

Cold. Shmold. The super chic new Estée Lauder Holiday 2013 Campaign.

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Toss the words 'practical' and 'need' right out of your dictionary this month; when it comes to holiday gifting, it's all about beautiful, stylish splurges. Whether it's little luxuries for your little sis or big gifts to make your mom's Christmas dreams come true, I've rounded up the season's most fashionable finds to totally treat the ones you love. 

Read on for the coolest toys, the most luxe fashion finds and the most-wanted tech gear of the season. Only 28 more sleeps! Not that I'm counting...

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TOTALLY GIFTED: The BOY Edition

No BBs in this guide, but we have included a fine version by NERF. Photo A Christmas Story.

Originally posted in The LOOK

When it comes to holiday shopping, I'm here to help. With the dozens of gifts on your to-get list this year, the last thing you need is one more thing to do. And so, I've done a little legwork for you and surveyed some of the men in my life - from my husband to bachelor friends to my 9 year-old nephew, to find out what guys REALLY want this Christmas.

Whether he's an avid athlete, a world traveller, or just likes to get his game on, check out my 2013 Men's Gift Guide, with ideas for every guy on your list. Good luck out there, ladies. Oh, and be sure to check back for the Girls' Guide.
xx

Song of Style & eLUXE Do Epic Chic

Aimee Song, the over-achieving bloggess behind popular style blog, Song of Style.

Looking at blogger Aimee Song's social media stats is enough to make anyone feel like an underachiever. At only 25, the interior designer and style influencer has amassed over a million Instagram followers and gets 3.7 million monthly page views. I won't even tell you how many I get but it's only, like, half of that. I was never very good at math.

Canadian etailer, eLUXE, just announced an exciting collab with Aimee and her blog, SongofStyle.com. The collection merges Aimee's unique style with the season's hottest sweatshirt trend resulting in a limited run, six piece capsule collection of luxury tees and sweatshirts.

Aimee worked with the eLUXE team to create a collection that is wearable, sophisticated and on trend. A perfect cut tee and a sweatshirt in a classic crew or raw neck are available in chic dark storm and white, white and black or grey and black combinations, priced from $40 to $90. Mark your calendars - the collection will be available on eLUXE.ca starting Dec 4th.  

xo