Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ and Elle Event with Designer Rodrigo Otazu

Last Tuesday, November 16th I stopped over at the SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ Soho store for an exclusive Elle event with designer Rodrigo Otazu.

Attendees were able to get the first glimpse of Otazu's unique, statement pieces, which were available for sale that evening, along with a 15% discount on all New York designer collections. It was a really enjoyable evening with champagne and jewelry, and a special Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ compact was included in the gift bag.

I didn't even realize that the Swarovski CRYSTALLIZED™ Café serves dinner. I am definitely going to have to come back for that! I do love the desserts.

Here are some of Rodrigo Otazu's designs. This ring is my favorite! You can view more of Otazu's pieces at swarovski-crystallized.com.

Rodrigo Otazu

The Limited Holiday 2010

Here's what you'll find at The Limited for Holiday 2010. My favorite piece is the belted faux leather jacket. I also like the way the magenta drapey tank pops against the camel peacoat.

You'll already find some of these pieces on sale in store or online, and don't forget those Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales! If only The Limited would open up another pop-up shop in NYC!

My Favorite Holiday Pieces at The Limited:

Belted Faux Leather Jacket
Trench Like Peacoat, $128.00 on sale for $64.00
Front Drapey Tank, $$44.90 on sale for $31.43
Lace Detail Blouse, $49.50
Ruched Sleeve Cowl Sweater, $49.40 on sale for $34.93
Premier Shirred Cardigan, $49.90 on sale for $34.93
Cashmere Boyfriend Cardigan, $168.00 on sale for 117.60, online exclusive
Cashmere Travel Wrap, $148.00
Pointelle Rib Tight, $19.90
Pointelle Sweater Tights, $24.90

The Limited Holiday 2010 Preview

Photos courtesy of The Limited

- Kim Weling

Holiday Gifts at Lord & Taylor

Here's a look at some of my holiday favorites from when I attended Lord & Taylor's 'Christmas in July' preview, including some great exclusives you won't find anywhere else.

Juicy Couture has some great gifts under $100 - leather wristlet, $98 and key chain set, $68




Leather gloves, Lord & Taylor exclusive, $58-$130 - with all different details from ruching to faux fur or ruffles. I'm still searching for a pair of long leather gloves that will fit!

Ugg Montclaire-Lace up fur foldover boot, $200, winter gloves, $150 and earmuffs


Robert Rose necklace, $65, Lord & Taylor exclusive

Whiting & Davis Evening Mesh Cross Bag, Lord & Taylor exclusive, $70

FEED tote with leather handles, Lord & Taylor exclusive, $45


Dylan's Candy Bar Gingerbread House Kit

Dylan's Candy Bar Chocolate

- Kim Weling

Banana Republic / Old Navy / Gap Favorites for Holiday 2010

Here's a glimpse of what you'll find at Banana Republic, Old Navy and Gap for Holiday 2010.

My favorites from Banana Republic this season are the accessories - necklaces, clutches and high heel shoes.

At Old Navy, the Ruffled LeatherJacket, $199.00, Ruffle Wool-Blend Coat, $89.50 and cable knit sweater (shown below) are my top picks.

Gap has a lot of great pieces this season. Here is a list of my favorites:

• Leather Funnel Jacket, $348.00
• Long Puffer Coat (featured below)
• Double-Knit Alpaca Blend Cardi, $79.50
• Sherpa Moto Sweater, $128.00
• Jeweled Epaulette T, $39.50
• Really Skinny Pants, $59.50
• Always Skinny Jeans, $59.50 - in over-dyed black wash
• Cozy Colorblock Scarf, $29.50 - in ali blue
• Cableknit Pocket Scarf, $29.50 - in dark grey
• Nylon Crossbody Duffle Bag, $59.50 - in new vineyard

The GapKids looks are so cute this season!

The babyGap bunny hat and mittens are so cute!

-Kim Weling

LOFT Holiday 2010 Favorites

Here are my favorite LOFT looks for Holiday 2010, with the jackets and faux fur being my favorites this season. Black always tends to be my choice color, but these pieces actually stood out more to me when they weren't in black.

My key holiday pieces to stock up on:

• Petite Velveteen Tux Blazer, $128.00 - in dark plum velvet
• Military Wool Jacket with Ribbon Hem, $128.00
• Boiled Wool Military Jacket, $128.00
• Cotton Dyed Twill Hooded Jacket, $168
• Cardigan with Jeweled Front Pockets, $69.50
• 1/2 Sleeve Shawl Collar Cardigan, $79.00
• Jeweled Neck Juliet Sleeve Cardigan, $79.50
• Faux Fur Vest, $128.00
• Faux Fur Gloves, $29.50
• Faux Fur Hat, $39.50
• Jeweled Stretch Belt, $39.50 - the perfect accessory to add to a jacket, blazer or coat
• Lou Lou T-Strap Heel, $89.50 - in gunmetal
• Kadin Lace-Up Boot, $178.00 - in cognac

This is the necklace I received at the preview

Photos by fashionably petite

- Kim Weling