Oh yes, it's that time of year—if you're anything like us, you've already gotten about eight invites to festive ugly sweater holiday parties this season. In the past, ugly sweaters were just that—ugly sweaters—but recently, they've become a back-of-the-closet staple what with the proliferation of ironic ugly sweater bashes and bar crawls that's been cropping up year after year. Oxymorons... CONTINUE READING 12

Sick of the same old stuffy ornaments decorating your Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush? Deck your halls with quirky ornaments instead. Bonus? They make great gifts for friends and family! -Jasmine Frazier Show of your rack this season with Urban Outfitter's Pool Ball Ornament Set (SALE: $11.99). Gift it to a billiards buff, like your boyfriend, brother or dad, and score... CONTINUE READING 8

It’s officially December, which means that a few festive thangs are on the horizon and you're probably going to need to cook at least one holiday dish. Instead of prepping the uje seasonal staples, take a stab at making something too cute for words…and almost too cute to eat. Almost. See my six fave dishes, featuring an adorable cast of... CONTINUE READING 9

Winter is officially here as of yesterday, so stay warm and seasonal with the functional yet fabulous ski-inspired trend. We saw this style emerge at last February’s fashion week in Milan when Dolce & Gabbana’s diffusion line, D&G, unveiled models sashaying down the catwalk wearing Nordic-print sweater sand leggings, fur-trimmed boots and ski goggles. Take the look to a... CONTINUE READING 8

Holiday parties include the requisite little black dress (or little blue dress!) attire, yummy foods and desserts, and plenty of cocktails. But after 15 invites to the same type of holiday bash, any party girl can get a little bored. So throw a last-minute holiday theme party or a leftover bash in the week after Christmas or New Year’s (what are... CONTINUE READING 7

Gorgeous holiday decorations don’t need weeks of planning and hours of assembly. With the right pieces you can put together a designer-quality look in no time. It’s all about choosing a color palette for your accents that will coordinate with your existing décor and adding a few touches for a bit of drama (and we’re not talking about the family... CONTINUE READING 11