Stylish Valentine's Day Gifts Under $100

Even after a decade, it never gets old. Valentine's Day is a holiday I always look forward to celebrating with my sweetie. Although gifts aren't necessary, they're a nice little "extra" to give and receive. Here are some stylish picks for him/her and all are fabulously priced under $100.

Michael Kors 'Very Hollywood' Eau de Parfum How fab is this? Perfume discreetly packaged as a cocktail ring. Perfect little accessory for a night on the town.



Juicy Couture Elastic Heart Bangle in Pink (available in 3 colors) or Shashi Petit Golden Nugget Adjustable Bracelet Valentine's Day and beyond, love these with denim for a casually chic everyday look.

ASOS Printed Heart Bow Vest & Long Pants ($17-$25.50 sold separately) For Him Topman 'I Heart Beer' Pyjamas So fabulous!!! Who doesn't love cozy jammies?

For Him UGG Australia 'Scuff' slippers For Her UGG Australia Sweater Knit 'Scuffette' Slippers (available in a variety of colors) Nowhere near as chunky as their signature boots and just so comfy. In his and hers... Your sweetie will love these; perfect for a day of lounging.

Sale Alert: FIVE FOUR

FIVE FOUR is an LA based label, known for their cool urban chic style. The collection is available in over 1000 retailers across the US, Europe, Australia, Canada, and Japan. One of my favorite mens line and they're having a fab sale. Loving these pieces now and perfect for spring!!





FIVE FOUR Duke JACKET
FIVE FOUR Levels Shirt



FIVE FOUR Roosevelt Shirt
FIVE FOUR Manny Hoodie

2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet: Best and Worst Dressed

Bodysuits and plenty of skin on and off the Grammys red carpet. Few dared to take it there, but the ones who did...Grammy stunners. Lady Gaga in Armani Prive, a walking solar system and in a league of her own. Britney Spears and Ciara followed suit in half naked ensembles, but totally missed the mark. Strangely depressing... What happened to rock 'n roll? The men were surprisingly dapper (Usher, LL Cool J, and Flo Rida too) in sleek and perfectly tailored suits.

The best and worst dressed stars:

BEST

Love, looove Rihanna in white!!! This is the way to do Grammys to the next level. Elegantly done yet so rock 'n roll in Elie Saab. High feathered collar, strong shoulders, and beautiful open back is contrasted with soft, feminine draping. Hair and makeup was flawless!!

Carrie Underwood was gorgeous in Georges Chakra. The look was delicate, modern, and so pretty. Strappy asymmetrical shoulder did it for me.

This was Grammys glam! Pink is no girly girl, but this Tony Ward gave us both rock 'n roll and sexy. Loving the ombre and fabulous jeweled sweetheart neckline; jewels by Neil Lane.

New momma Jennifer Hudson looked amazingly tiny in Victoria Beckham. This was no ordinary black dress. Modern architectural waistline balanced her upper body. She's got this hourglass shape going on. Super flattering!

Maxwell, winner of "Best R&B Album" also takes top honors for best dressed male of the night. Sharp suit and just ultra dapper.

WORST

R&B singer, Ciara in Givenchy. Sorry C, but there's just too much going on here. The alien-esque shoulders, orbital sleeves, laced legs...just all wrong.

Fergie fell just short of Grammy fab in this cobalt blue Emilio Pucci mini dress. Color is fantastic and her body is beyond. Hate to say it, but I wanted to see more.

Britney Spears in a black bodysuit and sheer netted dress by Dolce & Gabanna. What happened??? You be the judge.

Adam Lambert by far the worst dressed male of the night. Goth Colonel Sanders meets young Liberace??

2010 Grammy Awards Red Carpet: Fashion Recap

From this weekend's Grammy red carpet predictions... An update on what they wore.

Mary J. Blige in Gucci. Hot fuchsia color was one of the major stand-outs on the red carpet. Love the dress! Just wish it wasn't so tight; not the most flattering fit.

Miley Cyrus right on target with Herve Leger. Loving the long sleeve mini, but this ages her. Molly Sims, Heidi Klum...ohhhh yes. Fabulous dress-wrong girl.

Taylor Swift in an absolutely stunning, Grammy-worthy gown by KAUFMANFRANCO. But can we wait a few years? Way too serious for this young starlet.

Beyonce has all the curves to pull off this nude Stephane Rolland gown. Although, I am not a fan of the short sleeves and excessive details. B has an amazing upper body-don't hide it.

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2010 Grammy Awards: Best Dressed Performer

My choice for best dress of the night and it wasn't on the Grammys red carpet. Superstar Beyonce stunned the crowd with a fierce performance of "If I Were a Boy." Rocking it in a strapless architectural Versace mini dress. Love!!!!

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2010 GRAMMY AWARDS: Red Carpet Predictions

The Grammy Awards has to be the hottest fusion of music and fashion and it's happening this Sunday, January 31st!!! The best part of these award shows is the red carpet. Remember pregnant rapper MIA in her bright blue sneakers and matching poufy kimono dress? Paula Abdul's monstrous gold metal shoulder? There were definitely far too many "misses" than hits last year. This Sunday, I'm hoping for less disappointments and more glam. My red carpet predictions...

GUCCI

From Gucci's Spring 2010 collection, a dress that only Mary J. Blige can rock so fabulously! Love her in shorter dresses. Sexy plunging neckline-got it, edgy hardware-yes, and stunning lilac color.

HERVE LEGER

One of the hottest colors on the red carpet this season...in white. This Herve Leger mini-dress says, "young yet sexy and super flirty." From her go-to designer, this would be perfect for Miss Miley Cyrus or BFF Taylor Swift...No?

VERSACE

Shakira did the bright yellow strapless from Versace's spring collection, but this is my pick for the Grammys red carpet. With a sheer underlay and metallic platforms...this is one mega hot mini-dress!

VERSACE

Who better than Versace for the Grammys? Asymmetrical shoulders are leading the trends for spring and I'm loving the curves, sexy cutouts, glam details, and fresh colors from this collection. Beyonce???

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Fabulous for Less Under $250: Island Getaway

Skipping the deep freeze for a little sunny getaway? From strolling the town to dinner on the beach, this island inspired look takes you from day to night for just under $250.

I'm going for a strapless printed mini-dress in bold hues, sexy neutral platform sandals, chic sunglasses, exotic colored bag, and flirty accessories to finish the look.

NOTE: Also love the contrast of white bags with this. Go with large hobos to give it that casual chic vibe.



"ISLAND GETAWAY"


Collective Concepts Easy Breezy Dress $52
Alexia Crawford Faceted Bead Necklace $30
South Moon Under Mirror Brocade Bangle Set $24
JS by Jessica Maac Patent & Suede Platform Sandal $69.96
Forever 21 F8105 Sunglasses in Black $5.80
Lulus Snake in the Bluegrass Handbag $39
(Total $220.75)

2010 SAG Awards Red Carpet: Best Dressed

The stylish winners of last Saturday's SAG Awards Red Carpet!!!

Love, love this pale blue Roberto Cavalli gown on Christina Applegate!!! The look is modern goddess with sheer shoulder draping, jeweled encrusted back, and graceful silhouette. An absolute stunner on the red carpet; designed to skim her body beautifully.

Marion Cotillard opted for short, flirty, and sexy in a fabulously forward white one-shoulder Elie Saab. Strong shoulder, frilly hemline, and chunky platforms takes the lead on spring trends.

Ohhh la la... Talk about wow!!! Kate Hudson takes sexy to a whole new level in a slinky white Emilio Pucci gown. High front neckline is contrasted with a plunging back and love the sparkly hip detailing. Exquisite Cartier jewels finishes the look.

Lea Michele makes the best dressed list two awards shows in a row. Is there a dress she can't pull off? This emerald Catherine Malandrino gown is beyond gorgeous with her hair and skin color. Loving the soft ruffled shoulder and pretty draping. Flawless!!!

Get Ready for Spring: Towering Platforms

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Kate Hudson sported super-high Casadei platforms with her Golden Globes gown; way too clunky and not the perfect pairing in my opinion. But whether you love it or hate it, platforms are the latest trend to note for spring.

From Givenchy to Versace, the heels were extreme. Surely, not my first choice for grocery store runs, but these are definitely statement-making shoes. Personally, platforms are a welcoming trend; anything that adds height to my petite stature is a good thing.

Ask my husband... His response, "Hate them!!! Looks like they're walking on boards." What does he know? Are you buying?

2010 Golden Globes Red Carpet: Best Dressed

A little rain couldn't stop the shimmer of last Sunday's Golden Globes Red Carpet. Held January 17th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The trends of the night: metallic gowns, the one-shoulder, pales, and bold splashes of color. Here are the stars who topped our best dressed list:

Penelope Cruz was absolute perfection in a laced off-the-shoulder Armani Prive. Bringing back old Hollywood glam with gorgeous 40s style hair and fabulous jewels.

"House" star Olivia Wilde goes mega glam in a shimmering gunmetal gown by Gucci. Plunging neckline with soft drape gives it just the right amount of sex appeal (hello MC?).

Newcomer Lea Michele of Fox's Glee was breath-taking in a strapless chiffon gown by Oscar de la Renta. It's all in the details...stunning sweetheart neckline with a sheer pleated bodice and jewels by Chopard.

One of the few who dared to go pale, Emily Blunt tops the best dressed in a strapless Dolce & Gabanna. Love this soft curve-hugging style with cascading ruffles done in the most ethereal of pinks. Simply gorgeous!!!

"30 Rock" actress Jane Krakowski looked absolutely radiant in a one-shoulder gown by J. Mendel. So elegant and modern... In a sea of purples, this was Jane's best red carpet moment ever!

Toni Collette brought the shine! The United States of Tara star went full on Hollywood glam in a metallic gold Elie Saab gown. Sexy, flattering, and so Golden Globes fabulous!!

Bag of the Day: Marc by Marc Jacobs

I've always had a sweet fascination with large bags. Especially, being a mommy... I've got stuff (lots of stuff) to haul so it serves its purpose. And can a girl ever have enough? With its lush supple leather, easy shape, and fresh zipper detailing... I'm in loooove! Ivory is perfect for spring-the chicest neutral to compliment bold brights and pretty florals.



Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Leola' Zip Hobo
in Ivory

Get Ready for Spring: Gucci Spring 2010

From the runways of Milan Fashion Week... Gucci by Frida Giannini offered one of the most exciting shows for spring with some the hottest trends: body conscious styles, in monochromatic, daring cutouts, ikat prints, and mega hardware (on sky-high platforms, handbags, cocktail, and evening gowns).

Shine the spotlight on this stunning collection! The sharp motocross jackets, pencil leg pants, crisp whites, chic blacks, slinky shapes... Love the overall feel: fearless, edgy, glam, modern, and totally sexy.

Here's a look at the Milan Fashion Week Gucci Spring 2010 show.