Lollie note: Guest contributer Tom Julian, President and Founder of Tom Julian Group, offers impeccable holiday fashion tips for today’s modern man. With over two decades experience in the retail, fashion and advertising worlds, Julian is an excellent resource for spot-on information on top trends and classic style. Read below for his tips on looking haute for [...]

While Christmas sweaters are evil, Christmas colors are not. It’s okay to wear a themed look for your holiday celebrations. Just do it with style. Here is some inspiration for you and a wish that you have the merriest of holiday celebrations! Cardigans by TalbotsBoots by Luxury Rebel

Okay, people. We are down to the wire! Christmas is in six days, and if you haven’t finished up your shopping, you are feeling the stress, aren’t you? Now is the time to get creative (and save a few bucks, too). Head to your nearest Savers thrift store use your imagination and DIY it! Got [...]

Keeping your hands warm is important, but so is texting and tweeting from your smart phone. Fingerless gloves keep you stylish, warm and allow you to be as mobile as you want to be. They’re on my personal holiday wish list. I want black, but I also suggest playing with colors, too. Gloves by PortolanoTeen [...]

I don’t mean to brag, but I am two gifts away from being done with my holiday gift shopping. And Ross helped me out big time. Even though I’m purposely childfree, I have more children on my gift list than I do adults! So I went to my favorite Ross location in Las Vegas, conveniently [...]

Holiday season means party season. And for many busy professionals, parents and students, this is often the only time of the year they get to dress up. If this holds true for you, then I dare you to really go all out. Don’t just throw something on or borrow an item from your sister. Be [...]

You know the utility trend is all the rage and this boot is just SICK! But beyond it’s great style, this Geox Gwen Hiking Boot is designed to keep your feet dry during wet weather, but also to keep your feet from sweating! That’s a plus. Of course, what I love most about this boot [...]

I own one. I love it. And so will your gift recipient. This crystal design thermal hoody by designer Inspired by Claire Jane is for the rocker in every woman. Looks great with leggings or jeans, at a ski resort or while running errands. You could buy a boring old hoody that makes you look [...]

Make your ‘do sparkle! According to hair accessories maker Goody, their Retro Deluxe Collection has the perfect holiday accessories to jazz up any holiday outfit. See the elegant celeb images below and follow Goody’s tips. Try Scarlett’s chic waves with an elegant jeweled barrette Add a headband like Taylor to sweeten your look The Goody [...]

A gift of jewelry is a wonderfully romantic way to express your love to the special someone in your life, whether it’s fine or fashion jewelry. It doesn’t matter. Women love all jewelry. And the reasons why women love receiving jewelry as a gift from their boyfriend or husband are because it sparkles, it represents their [...]

I’ve blogged about Instant Button for Jeans before, but now the product has gone bling! Introducing Rhinestone Instant Button for Jeans. Same great concept – reduce up to one and half inches on your waistband  – but now with a great, sparkling rhinestone design. Use Rhinestone Instant Button for Jeans on your jeans, but also use it to add [...]

I personally believe that you can never go wrong during the holidays with the gift of fragrance. Today’s giveaway is a bottle of QUEEN by Queen Latifah and sponsored by Glamour magazine. I love Queen Latifah. She’s bold, beautiful and fearless. And according to Glamour, QUEEN promises to be the same. This sexy fragrance features sparkling [...]

Today’s giveaway is a fabulous, socially conscious fashion necklace made from Acai and Pambil seeds called the Cloud Forest Choker. It’s fun, colorful, eco-friendly and is brought to you by The Andean Collection. What a great holiday gift for the green friend in your life! At TheAndeanCollection.com, you’ll find a plethora of environmentally friendly fashion jewelry. [...]

It’s the holidays, and I’m playing Santa! This week, I’m hosting three great giveaways, each featuring a fabulous item that you could keep for yourself or give away as a holiday gift.   Today’s giveaway is a gorgeous silk scarf featuring a rich chain link motif and sponsored by Sabina Les for SL. A scarf [...]

Be honest, dear reader. When you’re shopping for the holidays, you inevitably end up buying something for yourself, don’t you? It’s okay. Don’t be so hard on yourself. We ALL do it! So, when you’re shopping for your sister, mother and BFF this holiday season, I URGE you to check out the online boutique PB&J for [...]

A true frugalista knows that Ebay must remain on one’s shopping radar when shopping for fashion. I’ve purchased many fashion finds on Ebay and I’ve sold many fashion finds on this online auction site, including styles from Ferragamo and Missoni. So, if you have yet to discover the treasure trove that is Ebay, do so [...]