sparkles are a girls best friend

The weather in NYC is pretty grey and drizzly these days, so I'm definitely in the mood to brighten my days with a little sparkles. 

I'll take one of everything, please...

Gift Guide: Day 4 - Undeclared Panache

Today's list comes from Lauren, over at Undeclared Panache! Lauren's blog is filled with a little bit of everything: glamorous & eclectic fashions, classic-yet-unique home decor, easy but chic DIYs, wedding planning tips and inspirations, the list goes on and on. 

Naturally her Holiday gift list embodies the same spirit. 

Enjoy!

Here is the "official" Undeclared Panache Holiday Wish List.

1. I'd love to hang this sweet flamingo print somewhere in my apt.  

2. A classic men's style watch.

3. Furniture making class at Makeville Studio.

4. I would love a few packs of Polaroid film to get my camera out of hibernation.  

5. Can't decide which book from my favorite decorating bloggers I'd rather to my library, Design*Sponge At Home or Decorate

6. A very special little bag to match some very special shoes, Kate Spade Sparkler Gia 

7. An adorable video camera to document my exciting year ahead!

8. It's been haunting me ever since I passed up a whole set of these lucite foliding chairs at the flea market.  Now, I just need one for some extra seating at the kitchen table.

9. Lulu Frost + J.Crew = arm candy I want to own.

10. A stylish leash upgrade for both Maggie and myself.

Gift Guide: Day 3 - byrdie

Today's wish list comes from the lovely Bryn, from Byrdie. Her list is full of sleek, elegant lady-like pieces, much like the content she posts on her blog. 

Enjoy!

1. this gold bird bowl would make such a pretty and interesting centerpiece

2. i've loved this calendar necklace ever seen i first saw it years ago. it's perfect to commemorate a special date

3. the cartier love bracelet is on my dream wish list. it's something i would wear everyday and have forever

4. baggu has awesome products in great colors. i love this pretty, metallic pouch 

5. a fun, bright coffee table book - great for kids and adults

6. i'm always a sucker for sequin. this party dress would be so fun for holiday parties

7. i could totally use an ipad or a macbook to easily jam in my handbag without weighing me down

8. i've always been a fan of this fun New York skyline dinnerware

9. this argan oil moisturizing stick is without any junk like parabens, fragrance, etc and perfect for multiple uses

10. a sleek, functional (and bright) suitcase to make travel easier

[Interested in seeing my list before Friday? Check out Desmitten!]

so this is the new year...

Here's to the end of 2010, and to the start of 2011! New beginnings are right around the corner...

Hope you all have a safe and wonderful NYE!

he ate my heart, he a-a-ate my heart

Unfortunately, I missed out on the Lady Gaga concerts that took place in Detroit this week. I'll have to wait 'til the next tour to be a little monster.

[how awesome are those illustrations!?]