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Michelle Obama’s Hanukkah Blue on Blue Streak in Metallic Rodarte

I'll Have What She's Having: The First Lady goes chic Hannukah blue for an effortless festive look. Michelle Obama stylishly lit up the Festival of Lights looking thoroughly modern at a White House Hanukkah reception in a pleated Rodarte tea dress that had all the makings of a proper ladylike silhouette in an unexpected electric blue metallic fabrication. MORE: Michelle Obama Style Pairing it with a matching blue Erickson Beaman necklace gave the outfit some tonal ornamentation while not taking away from the looks main extravagance- its slick hue. Take a note from her and look for princess shapes that have a quintessentially modern vibe via non-traditional colors and finishes for your next night out on the town. -Naveed Hussain Take a cue from Michelle

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Dear Sharon: I'm getting exhausted from trying to figure out what to wear to holiday parties as this season progresses. I still have a few more fetes left- some are casual, some are kind of dressy. What in tarnation can I wear without having to buy something new each and every time I have to show my face at a party? I've been working a black pencil skirt and a black satin jacket but I think that not only am I sick of these two pieces, so is everyone else who sees me! Please help me rework my holiday style. (via fashion advice) MORE: Holiday Yes, there can be such a thing as party outfit fatigue! As holiday parties keep

Day four of our annual Holiday Gift Guide has us considering the best buys you can gift friends with this season and starting at just $25, we hope we've found something unique and considerate for your loved ones. Just think of the merriment they'll feel receiving Fornasetti's cheeky urn (above) from Barneys.com that boasts a playful tongue-&-cheek graphic face. In fact, we may just be ordering one for ourselves too! Need more help gifting this season? Consult our Holiday 2012 Gift Guides or our Home Style Shopping Guide Lite Bright- Georg Jensen's modern candelabra is an attainable yet dramatic find that's certain to be a conversation starter and table pick-me-up for season's to come. Georg Jensen candelabra around $125 at Barneys.com. Take

True, our love for storied French label Chloe is undying and remains unparalleled, and with varsity and bomber style jackets all the rage on and off the runways, call it a natural, obvious choice that our favorite option comes from Chloe. Ever since the label's Resort collection debuted, we've been waiting with bated breath to get out hands on their teal techno iteration on the season's must-have bomber jacket. While it boasts a cool attitude and veers on the boyish side, its Alpha coat details and rugged appeal make it a smart buy for season's to come. -Naveed Hussain A selection of Varsity & Bomber jackets to consider: More Topshop...

With the holidays around the corner, celebrate the love and appreciation you have for your pets with some stylish finds like the ones we've sourced for our annual holiday gift guide this season. From an on-trend neon leash by Balenciaga to a contemporary McMansion perfect for your little sea creatures, there's something well-designed, practical and within reach for your pets this season. Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides United Bamboo's Ferocious Felines- We can't stop cooing at the over-the-top cuteness of United Bamboo's annual calendar featuring a trove of adorably dressed feline's striking a pose in miniature U.B gear- imagine the response you'll get gifting this to just about anyone, pet friendly or not.

Shopping List to Savings Deals, bargains, sample sale are all magic to our ears. But did anyone say,"online sample sales" around here? Wowza! You know we love a good deal around here. We have shared plenty of discount designer style tips for life secret's to look great on the cheap, shopping on the cheap tips, shopping secrets to bargain your way to style, and even what to wear to sample sales tips that you don't even have to worry about communal dressing rooms or finding a tucked away spot to try-on when you are shop online sample sales. We've culled some favorite web sites to bring you our favorite online sample sales and flash sales faster than you can say S-A-V-E...

Men's Holiday Gift Guide. Photo: Tinko Czetwertynski

As the holidays are rapidly approaching we've culled together a five day series chalk full of some of our favorite finds of the season to gift your loved ones and yourself with in order to get the most bang for your holiday buck. For the man who has everything, consider these fab finds not only as the perfect gift, but as game changing accoutrements that are certain to inspire and delight well beyond the holiday season. >>> Need more help gifting this season? Lot's of choices at the end of this post in our Men's Style Gift Guide + Consult our other Gift Guides Shades of Glory- Toms first foray into eyewear has us coveting these playful wayfarers for ourselves as much as

Actress Rooney Mara cut an ultra-chic swath in a decadent ivory column dress from Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci at the premiere of ‘The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo' in London just the other day and made a case for red-carpet whites and got it right. Cut-outs give her dress a contemporary spin and save it from teetering on the matrimonial while her sleek hair and subtle make-up lend her look an unexpected urbane yet reserved elegance. Everything about her look is just right, making it one of favorite red-carpet looks as of late. -Naveed Hussain

Hermés never fails to serve up luxurious decadence in their holiday windows and this year is no exception. From gold metallic boxing gloves, to an ostrich motorcycle helmet, to a lavender colored crocodile Kelly bag, to a sliver fox and shearling cape, the windows are pure fantasy along with the price tags. MORE: Holiday Leila Menchari the genius window designer, celebrates her fiftieth year working for Hermés and is still pulling out all the stops in creating the fabulous windows. -- Richard Nahem MORE: Hermes Check out Richard's photo gallery of all the Hermes Paris Holiday windows: [nggallery id42] Visit in Paris:Hermés24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008

Young Hollywood was out & about to fete luxury leather goods company Mulberry this past week at the legendary Chateau Marmont and from the likes of it, the Mulberry team struck gold again with another felicitous night surrounding partygoers with the label's now signature playfulness including supersized ice-cream cones, colorful fairy lights, inflatable animals and beach balls. Songstress Lana Del Ray serenaded the crowd in a delicate nude Mulberry shirt dress that was the perfect choice for her ginger locks. Alice Eve dazzled in a long Mulberry shift dress that boasted a sensual sheer bodice. Actress and F.O.S style-fav Kate Bosworth looked chic as usual in a Mulberry S/S 2012 green shift dress paired with the label's Harriet clutch wallet and Gem pumps. -Naveed Hussain Mulberry in store now:

I'll Have What She's Having: Pale colors that don't wash out Almost always dressed to the nines in the most refined of uptown finery, Sarah Jessica Parker took a more demure route while attending the launch of Valentino's Virtual Museum in New York City and looked all the more radiant for it. MORE: Sarah Jessica Parker It's been a while since we've seen her let that stuffy undo she's been donning as of late down, but more so, it's her overall toned down look that really works for us. In a graphic dreamy floral vintage Pauline Trigère dress topped with a pale pink Valentino coat, she looks more approachable and less precious. And paired with classic yet ladylike sateen Manolo Blahnik

We all know one. She's up on every fashion trend, a major label queen, and loves instant gratification. She puts the most unexpected pieces together for smashing results, like the model in the Zara outfit above. But, what in living daylights to get the girl who wants everything? Something trendy, of course! Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides We've picked some top, of the moment gift ideas under $100... and some are SERIOUSLY under $100! None require a size and they all fit perfectly into a fashion obsessed lifestyle. She may even love these so much that she shares them on her personal style blog! SHOP: Our super cute and trendy fashionista gift

Angelina Jolie is one smart cookie when it comes to an evening wrap that’s really meant for travel

I'll Have What She's Having: A cashmere wrap that does double-duty from red carpet to staying snuggly on an airplane Finding something to elegantly top an evening gown is no easy matter when, realistically, you're not on the glamourella circuit. Wouldn't it be fab to find a wrap to stay warm on your way out from the limo to the venue and wear it to stay snuggly on the airplane, or look chic when worn with a pair of jeans and a cashmere turtleneck? MORE: I'll Have What She's Having Angelina Jolie did just that on her way to the "In the Land of Blood and Honey" after party. The navy White + Warren cashmere travel wrap, $295 at Saks.com or at whiteandwarren.com,

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Michelle Obama’s Hanukkah Blue on Blue Streak in Metallic Rodarte

Stylist Advice- Beat Party Outfit Fatigue and Rework a Few Good Pieces

Holiday Gift Guide- What to Treat Your Friends With

Must-Have… Chloe’s Techno Bomber Jacket

Holiday Pet Guide- Gift Your Pets This Season

Online sample sales, private flash sales, and simply good deals

Men’s Style Gift Guide- Holiday Prezzies for Your Man About Town

Celebrity Watch- Rooney Mara in Givenchy Haute Couture in London

Christmas Windows Paris- Hermes

Mulberry Parties On At Chateau Marmont

Blush Hour- Celebrity Style- Sarah Jessica Parker In Valentino and Vintage

Trendy Fashionista Gifts Under $100 – no size required!

Angelina Jolie is one smart cookie when it comes to an evening wrap that’s really meant for travel

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