12/26/06: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

"Punk was just a way to sell trousers." - Malcom McLaren

Don't you just adore this Free People sweater? When I first saw this on the Urban Outfitters website, it was love at first sight! The cozy print reminds me of hot chocolate and reindeer, even though Christmas has come and gone (boo-hoo).
I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. Santa was very generous this year. My biggest present under the tree was a pair of Seven for All Mankind bootcut jeans. I absolutely love love love them! I know, they're a splurge ($143, gasp!) but it is totally worth it! If you are looking for a pair of flattering, soft, stretchy jeans to fit a curvy body, Sevens are for you! Actually, I'm wearing mine as I write! Other presents I received were a Juicy Couture makeup case, makeup, 12 pairs of socks, two Delia*s thermals, 3 books, (including the highly anticipated New Moon by Stephenie Meyer) and a big stuffed dog that looks remarkably like my Goldendoodle puppy. Oh, and this year was a good money year - basically every relative I have gave me money - a total of $250 cash, $50 Amazon.com gift card, and $25 Sephora gift card! Pretty snazzy, huh?
I hope some people took my Holiday Gift Guide into consideration. :) I haven't posted for like, 19 days or something, so I hope this post makes up for all the time missed - I'll probably post two or three times today. Well, have a belated Merry Christmas!
.::Lauren_the_it_girl::.

12/4/06: Those Jolly Old Times When Everyone Drinks Hot Cocoa

“Fashions fade, style is eternal.” - Yves Saint Laurent

What a wonderful worrrrrrrld..... I'm humming the tune of that lovely holiday song I'm singing in my school choir. This reminds me that the holidays are coming and going, so I better make the most of them, and you should, too! Whether it is Christmas, Hannukah, or Kwanzaa, you need to find the best presents for your family and friends. (Remember - best does not always mean expensive!) This is why I'm finishing up my presents posts for those of you who are gift-giving challenged! Here's part 2 and 3, wrapping up this lovely series....

Part 2: The Family

the 'rents: you love 'em oh so dearly, and they would surely appreciate the gift of chicks or a sheep in their name for a poor family in Guatemala or Africa. Go to www.catalog.heifer.org to learn more information about buying an animal for a needy family in your family's name.
the brother: no clue what to get your bro? he might appreciate a t-shirt if his wardrobe is lame! I like this "Lets Hug It Out" tee from Urban Outfitters, $17.99, http://tinyurl.com/ql9v2
the sister: your a girl, she's a girl, you probably know what your sis likes and hates. I know I like this cute manicure lap desk, and if she's a girly girl, she'll love it too! from Pbteen, http://tinyurl.com/ydwl7e

Part 3: You!!!

This is the fun part: Browse these websites and you'll be sure to find something you'd like for yourself:
www.delias.com (cute clothes at reasonable prices!)
www.shopbop.com (for the inner designer goddess)
www.shopintuition.com (classy and cute)
www.pbteen.com (awesome possum decor for your pad)
www.nordstroms.com (i love nordstroms, don't you?)
www.urbanoutfitters.com (kind of expensive for what it is, but it's kind of like your grandma's attic)
www.amazon.com (good for cds and books)
www.gifts.com (great ideas for yourself and others, and they have categories such as Sporty Teen Girl, Fashion Obsessed Teen Girl, etc.)

Have fun with holiday gift shopping! It shouldn't be stressful!

-Over and out-

12/2/06: December Dreams....

“Women dress alike all over the world: they dress to be annoying to other women” - Elsa Schiaparelli

23 days until Christmas... What do you want? If your in a present buying funk, here are some ideas for gifts to give to others, and gifts for yourself:

Part 1:

The Best Friend
Sweet, daring, and always there for you, your best friend deserves something to show her that you love the way she is.
For beauty queens: Vera Wang Princess 1 oz. Eau de Toilette $52, Sephora
For fashionistas: Delia*s Solid Abby Thermal $24.50 www.delias.com
For athletes: Flax Art Sigg Water Bottles $22.95 www.flaxart.com
For techies: $30 iTunes Gift Card, $30 at Apple stores
For bookworms: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray, $10, www.borders.com
Wrap the present up in a cute personalized stocking from Pbteen, about $25, www.pbteen.com

Part 2: The Family, will be in the next post as wells Part 3: You!!!

.::HaPpY sHoPpInG::.