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Elizabeth Taylor believed “More is More,” and it’s all up for grabs at Christie’s

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor auction dates December 13-16 2011, celebrating her life and legacy at Christie's New York and online. The Mike Todd Diamond Tiara An Antique Diamond Tiara, circa 1880 Gift from Mike Todd, 1957 Estimate: $60,000-80,000 The legendary actress and humanitarian's estate is stunning, to say the least. From the Crown Jewels of Hollywood, her copy of the first edition of National Velvet, incredible haute couture from Dior, Valentino, Gianni Versace, to French decorative arts and furniture from Emile Galle, to her Andy Warhols. And, who cannot think of the jewels... some of the most extraordinary in the world, plus some Kenneth Jay Lane costume. It's all there from high to low (that cigar box purse), and everything

The Printemps Christmas windows in Paris have F-A-S-H-I-O-N on the mind. Holiday cheer is spread not through Santa and his team of gifty elves, but with a little munchkin-cute Karl Lagerfeld doll leading the Chanel team of fabulousness. Take a look... --S.H. MORE: Holiday This year the Christmas windows at Printemps, titled Noel Reves d'Evasion (Dreams of Escape), is much ado about Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel. Noel Reves d'Evasion at Printemps Four windows have Chanel backgrounds from Moscow, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Tokyo with clever and imaginative sets and animated dolls. The other windows display animated Kaiser Karls(as the fashion flock call him); dolls dressed in his signature look of black suit, high-collared white shirt and dark glasses with his

If anyone needs further proof as to how much Italian men love women, look no further than this: Rome's mayor, Gianni Alemanno acknowledges that the historic cobblestone city streets destroy high heels and "has announced plans to begin a makeover on Via del Corso, one of Rome’s central (shopping) streets. The plan is to smooth the sidewalks and roads to make walking along them less dangerous 'especially for women in heels,' reports ItalyMag, with Via del Teatro Marcello, Via Petroselli, and Piazza Bocca della Verità to follow in the re-paving as reported in The Daily Mail. Of course, we can all still have our fantasies of driving around Rome with Marcello Mastroianni a la La Dolce Vita but our Gucci heels will be all

Leave it to Sarah Burton and the Alexander McQueen team to create a breathtaking series of holiday windows for their London flagship this season with brilliantly crafted dresses from their Fall 2011 collection breaking out of cargo boxes. Visit the Alexander McQueen store in London to check out the windows in person at 4-5 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4PD

Or, is Eddy becoming me? My favorite show, Absolutely Fabulous, returns with a Christmas special. Bubble is back and Eddy is having issues with updating her blog, or flog. I'd like to hear her take on wanker web developers... I could write a comedy of errors pilot on that! Here's a sneak peek video of the Ab Fab Christmas Special 2011: Ya know, that undulated alumninum kitchen cabinet looks a lot like my kitchen.... a bit too-too of art imitating life! The sad news, according to Lalate is that the special will not be airing in the US at this time... boohoo.

We know you're bogged down with the holiday season's requisite errands, tasks and what not, but one must also remember the ample amount of face-time we all have to deal with each season as we reunite with friends and family at dinners and celebrations throughout the month. MORE: Holiday With that in mind, we've put together a simple four step guide to have you looking your best when celebrating this holiday season. Go ahead, take a moment to look your best and celebrate yourself! Its party time after all! 1). A Statement Maker It's the end of the year and whether you have a lot to celebrate or not, why not get it together and make a bold move and

I”ll Have What She’s Having: Taking something urbane & edgy and pairing it with something casual however classically chic makes for a winning look Leather pants seem to come & go in & out of style about as quickly as hem lengths and while we've never been big fans of the many connotations they bring to mind; from rocker-chic to plain old down & out freak- spotting forever-chic actress Rachel Weisz donning a pair from The Row with classic minded basics, has shed a new light on the layering possibilities of leather pants. SHOP: We found cutting-edge designer leather pants at Shopbop, and more budget-friendly ones at Topshop Pairing her sleek, slim-cut leather pants with a simple nautical striped shirt under

Don't Miss: "Emeril’s Table" Holiday Cooking for a Crowd episode airing December 9th at 11:00am ET/10:00am C on the Hallmark Channel. Why: I'm on it along with my family and friends. I've always felt that style is a lot like cooking. If you don't start out with the right ingredients (wardrobe), no matter how you try to doctor it up (accessories too) , the results can be less than tasty. Less is more when it is well-planned and of fantastic quality. The Holiday Cooking for a Crowd gang: (left to right) My husband, Emeril Lagasse, my son, me (front row l to r), my friend Liz, her niece Kelsey. My husband and I entertain quite a bit in New York, particularly around the

Judith Leiber Veronika Leopard printed haircalf envelope clutch

Funny Story: Once upon a time I purchased a vintage Judith Leiber round suede bag with fantastic passementerie detail. The bag was a unique style and exuded absolute timeless chic. The little finding that held the shoulder strap popped off so I took it up to the Judith Leiber showroom for repair. As I sat in the waiting area, Ms. Leiber walked by. She looked at my bag and in her deep Hungarian accent declared, "Such a young girl, such an old bag," I was speechless. And also quite flattered to be called a young girl. I can never look at a Judith Leiber again without giggling at the thought of this anecdote. MORE: Animal Prints Judith Leiber Veronika Leopard printed haircalf

Here's a very off-key-- but sweet-- rendition of Jingle Bells courtesy of Victoria's Secret models Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Erin Heatherton, and Lindsay Ellingson. MORE: Victoria's Secret

Designer influence is certainly out in force when it comes to chic iPad cases and Marc Jacobs surely leads the pack. From Marc Jacobs comes a refreshing array of covetable iPad cases just in time for the holidays. We're particularly fond of his quilted hands-free purse-like option with its decadent gold chain strap and soothing gray tone (pictured left) or in chic and elegant black. MORE: Marc by Marc Jacobs Holiday Gift Ideas After all, who says something as practical as an iPad case needn't be stylish or attention grabbing? In two statement making fabrications, Jacobs' zip-top attaché style iPad cases, above, make for a graphic option full of whimsy and practicality and could easily double as svelte clutch come party

Christmas in Paris: Les Sapins de Noel des CréateursWho doesn't need a little edgy style boost for their holiday tree? And why not make it a very French chic designer one at that? Richard Nahem takes on a visual tour of some very Parisian inspired Christmas trees for a bit of design inspiration and to benefit a very charitable cause . --S.H. SEE: Holiday Windows It's that time of the year again, tis' the season, HO-HO-HO, and all that to focus on the magical lights, done-up store windows, and abundance of trees, all to celebrate the Christmas spirit of Paris. MORE ABOUT: French Chic Les Sapins de Noel des Créateurs, now in its 16th season, is a collection of original Christmas trees from

Over the past few years we've seen an increasing number of designers and fashion house's setting up career spanning retrospectives in storied museums in major cities around the globe from the likes of Alexander McQueen, Armani, Dior, YSL and even Yohji Yamamoto. Now comes one of the most innovative and accessible we've seen yet from none other than Valentino. Where attendees once had to travel or even wait in long lines to catch a glimpse of fashion history before their eyes, Valentino has created what's soon to be a revolution by letting fans and devotees take in various curated works that span his career with a simple flick of a mouse. And that's absolutely genius. After all, the internet may

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Elizabeth Taylor believed “More is More,” and it’s all up for grabs at Christie’s

Christmas Windows Paris- Printemps ‘Dream of Escape’ has a little Karl doll!

Save your shoes and go to Rome- the city is repaving streets to be high heel friendly!

Alexander McQueen Holiday Windows in London

Absolutely Fabulous Special- OMG, sweetie darling, I’m becoming Eddy! Sneak peak

Party Time- Dressing The Part This Holiday Party Season

Celebrity Street Style- Rachel Weisz Takes The Edge Out of Leather Pants

EMERIL’S TABLE- HOLIDAY COOKING FOR A CROWD, Watch our episode, get the recipes

Adventures in Extremes- The Leopard Clutch, Judith Leiber or Express

Reasons why Victoria’s Secret models should keep their day jobs

Holiday Gift Idea- Designer iPad Cases from Marc Jacobs and more

French Chic Christmas Tree Inspiration- from Mary channeling Lady Gaga to Stella McCartney yarn tales

The History of Valentino Goes Virtual- Valentino Unveils His Virtual Museum 12-5-11

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