Not only is this a positive thing because you get to save a couple hundred dollars from your local blow bar but it also saves you a lot of time on that Friday night where you are always running late!

With A-List celebs ranging from Beyonce to Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lopez rocking this look, we  have to say that this style may look  simple but  is truly  and totally chic.

Here is the step by step guide on how to achieve this look.

1. After securing your hair into a ponytail, choose a sock based on the thickness of your desired bun (the thicker the sock, the larger the bun) and one that somewhat matches your hair color.

2. Cut the toe off your sock.

3. Roll the toe-less sock into a doughnut shape.

4. Pull the end of the ponytail through the center of the doughnut, and spread your hair around it.

5. Roll the hair and sock together, toward the base of the ponytail, and secure with pins and a spritz of flexible hold hairspray.

We also found on Beautylish a picture step by step guide for those of you visual learners …  Now show us your buns!!

xx

Maria & Gabriella

Today’s giveaway comes from Olivia + Joy (a brand loved by many of our celeb faves) created to offer fashion savvy consumers affordable bags that are on trend. The collection represents the hottest handbag and accessories styles of the moment delivering the right trend at the right time. The collection is very pretty, sexy, edgy and it is made to fit right in the arms of one of our readers!

Here are the three simple steps to enter for your chance to win:

1. Join the Olivia + Joy chatter on Twitter by following them.

2. Show them some Insta-Love by following them on Instagram.

3. They love new Fans! Facebook it!

A lucky winner will be chosen on December 19th!

Best of luck to all of you!

xx

Maria & Gabriella

With dramatic patterns that go skin-deep in designs  so connected to the human body and sky-high in resemblances to New York city architecture, we are so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite new labels, RVN.

We first found out about RVN about two months ago when celebrities like Brooke Burke, Jessica Szhor & many more were seen wearing them in magazines and of course when the best online stores like Intermix, Shopbop & Revolve started selling them it was official, we just had to find a way to partner up with them to share with you guys and give you a chance to win one of their most coveted pieces, their Jacquard Leggings!

These leggings are to die for! There are so many ways you can wear this piece. Dress it up or down you are good to go!

There are only 3 simple steps to qualifying for the random draw on Saturday, 15th. 

1. You must follow @RVNNYC on Instagram & Twitter 

2. You must also become a fan on Facebook

3. Like as many pictures, share as many links & Retweet as many times! [we are checking on those of you showing some real love]

Tell us #RVN what would you wear your leggings with??

xx

Maria & Gabriella

Here are some street style images of how people are sporting them around the world along with some styles we have found online … which brand is your favorite? We have our eyes on 10 Crosby & Blue Life .. for $128 it’s a steal : p

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Maria & Gabriella

Today we introduce to you & are happy to offer you a chance to enter to win your very own Christopher Kon Handbag.

Christopher Kon handbags are set apart from the rest due to the endless pursuit to find the balance between clean and timeless shapes and the EDGE that sets anyone apart.Designer Christopher Kon takes influence from his European background to use the best of the best, hand selected Italian & Spanish leather skins bring to life luxurious beauties.

You can pick up one up at known department stores like  Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom or also online at Intermix & Shopbop!

So on to the details! There are three simple things you must do in order to qualify for the random drawing on Saturday, December 15.

1. Follow Christopher Kon on Twitter! @ChristopherKon

2. Show some Facebook Love as well <3

3. Share, Like & Retweet! We are definitely checking out who’s showing CK some love!

Here are some images from the latest collection!

Imagine how one of these handbags would look in your arms …

Now let’s get social! Best of luck to all of you!

xx Maria & Gabriella

xo

Maria & Gabriella

Saks Fifth Avenue

Macy’s

Henri Bendel

Bloomingdales

Bergdorf Goodman

Now …  on to the sales madness. Here are some of our personal favorites!

One of our favorite Jewelry Brands, Masonharlie is offering their friends and family a 25% OFF discount on all pieces found on their website. Now is the perfect time to score yourself and your loved ones a matching piece.

Next, at Jessie Boutique, everything online & in-store will be on sale starting at 20% up to 80%!! Jessie carries brands like Alexis, Alice + Olivia, Halston, Issa, J-Brand, Current/Elliott, & so many more. Now is the time to stock up!! Starting later today shop their Black Friday 20, 30, 40, 50 sections and take and additional 40% off sales! All discounts will apply at checkout.

Wednesday 11/21 – Thursday 11/22

Friday 11/23

Alejandro Ingelmo: Up to 40% off on men’s and women’s accessories, including chic heels and luxe sneakers, starting 11/23
Auden: Entire site will be 30% off with free ground shipping with code AUDEN30, 11/23-11/26
A|X Armani Exchange: Get $50 off every $150 purchase, 11/23
Beauty Bar: Spend $50 at Beauty Bar, get a Philosophy gift with purchase using code BBGWPBF, 11/23
Ben Amun: 20% off site wide using code BENAMUN20, 11/23-11/27
Bliss: Get up to 50% savings on select items, save 30% on beloved bliss and Remede bundles and sets, and save 20% on a selection of Bliss, Remede and Elemis products, 11/23-11/27
Body Shop: Score a Mistletote (which includes Body Butter Brazil Nut, Hand Protector Hemp, Camomile Eye Makeup Remover, Satsuma Shower Gel, Satsuma Hand Cleanse Gel, Mini Foot File, Coconut Lip Butter, Peppermint Foot Lotion, Satsuma Soap, Vitamin E Moisture Cream, Love ETC… Body Wash, Peppermint Pumice Foot Scrub, and a Mini Nail Gift) for $30 with a $30 purchase.
Caswell-Massey: Get 20-30% off site-wide, 11/23-11/25
Converse: 25% off the Converse Gift Guide, consisting of more than 300 styles of footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women and children, 11/23-11/26
Guess: Get 30% off the whole store (with exceptions on gift cards and Gc Watches) and 50% select merchandise, 11/23
Joe’s Jeans: 25% off your entire purchase, 11/23-11/26
Perry Ellis: 40% off your entire order plus free shipping, 11/23
Les Novelles: Women’s RTW, accessories, handbags, and shoes are 40-50% off, 11/22-11/26
Shopbop: Free shipping to the U.S., 11/23-11/25
Ted Baker London: Get 30% off merchandise, 11/23-11/26
Urban Decay: Urban Decay is offering all seven of their cult-favorite chubby lip pencils for just $49. Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color Collection for $49 (a $140 value) and Smoked Palette + FREE Double Ended 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set for $49 (a $77 value), 11/23
Vince Camuto: 30% off any online order, and from MIDNIGHT to NOON on Black Friday only, receive 50% off select handbags and cold weather accessories, 11/23-11/26
Zara Home: 20% off all products and free standard shipping, 11/23

Monday 11/26

AHAVA: Get a free Extreme Night Treatment ($72 value) with orders over $40 with code CYBERTREAT, 11/26
A|X Armani Exchange: 35% off site-wide, plus free shipping, 11/26
Beauty Bar: Spend $100, get $20 off your purchase with checkout code BBCYBERMONDAY, 11/26
Bobbi Brown: Get 5 samples of your choice AND free shipping with any order, 11/26
By Joy Gryson: 25% off the website, 11/26
DKNY: Everything (excluding watches, fragrances and hosiery) will be 25% off site-wide, 11/26
Dr. Hauschka Skincare: Spend $50 at drhauschka.com and get a free hand cream, 11/26
Express: 40% off everything and free shipping, 11/26
Georg Jensen: 10% off of jewelry and 20% off of home, plus free shipping, 11/26
Josie Natori: 20% off orders of $250 or more, 11/26
Juicy Couture: 30% off site-wide, 11/26
Kohl’s: 20% off and free standard shipping on all purchases. 11/24-11/27
Melissa Joy Manning: 25% off sitewide, 11/26
Perry Ellis: 50% off your entire order plus free shipping, 11/26
Rent the Runway: They’re partnering with Lancome to give a Juicy Tube gift with every purchase placed that day with an additional 20% all items, excluding beauty products, 11/26
Scoop NYC: Get at least 25% off plus free shipping, 11/26
Shopbop: 30% off end-of-season merchandise, 11/26
Stila: Stila Online Warehouse Sale, shop the online version of Stila’s LA Warehouse Sale. Enjoy deals of up to 80% off, 11/26-12/2
Stylebop: 30% off end of season designer items, 11/26
Swarovski Crystallized: 20% off designer collections, including Christopher Kane and Dannijo, 11/26
Tracy Reese: Get an additional 25% off all merchandise, 11/26

Happy Shopping to all!!!

xo

Maria & Gabriella

SUNSHINE YELLOW
Soft, washed-out yellows emerged as the new neutral.

as seen on: Peter Som, Christian Dior, Tracy Reese

FLUORO MELON

- High-voltage melon with a zesty orange cast combined the fuchsia and tangelo shades of past seasons.

as seen on: Missoni, Sophia Webster, Holly Fulton

COUTURE RED
- Passionate, ultra-saturated crimson with blue undertones
- Beetroot red, pillbox red, cherry

as seen on:Anna Sui, Jason Wu, Prada

CRANBERRY PLUM

- The traditionally fall color lightens up to sheer maroon, oxblood and plum hues.

as seen on: Carven, Dries Van Note, Marni

MAUVE CREAM
- Muted, earthy mauve is the new neutral

as seen on: Derek Lam, Jen Kao, 3.1 Phillip Lim

AQUATIC BLUES
- Refreshing green-based teal to crystal clear Mykonos blue take over from F/W 12′s peacock blues

as seen on: Charlotte Ronson, Christian Dior, Stella McCartney

Watch the video and shop here

xo,

It’s official! With the amount of designer x celeb collaborations going on you NEED a little notebook just to keep track of them all!

Even though this one will not be available in the United States, we thought we would share with our international readers and  our online shoppers that Parisian accessories brand Lancaster Paris has teamed up Swedish model Elsa Hosk for a capsule collection, appropriately named The Elsa bag.

The exclusive design features Hosk’s design aesthetic and fashion influences where she chose the materials, suede and leather, as well as every hardware detail on the bags. Featuring a leather and suede mix and an all-leather option, the bags are available in two sizes and four color options: peach, chestnut, green and black. Retail price range is $368 to $408 Lancaster-Paris

What do you guys think? <3

xo

Maria & Gabriella