Anthropologie has been my favorite store since I stepped foot in New York City back in 2000. It normally takes a lot for me to pass by without popping in and take in the new season’s stock. The store has started out with unique items from all over the world in the home, fashion, and intellectual categories and not much has changed. OK so I could not resist and I purchased something, however this something was mostly appealing to me because it was made in the USA. Sadly today that is unique in itself. 

My purchase was a subtle and tailored blazer, which has the potential to add a little something to every outfit. This alluringly Cartonnier purchase is well worth it for this girl on the go who also prefers a little luxury on her back.

I have also subdued to a great book, which I had bought as a gift for someone. Sorry, cannot tell you who just yet as their birthday has not passed. The book teaches even the most experienced hostess how to make Vintage Cocktails for her spoiled guests. I believe I have done off very well with my purchases and now I am ready for Spring time. Thank you Anthropologie, I am sure I will be back to visit very soon.

It would seem that we are waking up every day this week in a holiday shopping frenzy. We are approaching the holidays very fast and quickly. Most find this stressful, I find the last minute buzz of the holidays very exciting. Once it is over there is a peaceful calm and nothing left but to watch your loved ones open those well thought out presents. The reason for my calm could also be that I refuse to be caught off guard, I mostly do my shopping at least two or three weeks ahead of time. There are of course those last gifts I never seem to get to. You can see me eyeing ideas to the very last possible day.

If you do fall into the stressed out category have no fear. If you haven’t even started your Christmas shopping how do you make things a bit easier on yourself? The good news is that if you live in a city like New York there are plenty of places to go. No waiting on the mail man and no running from one part of town to the other. If you are a last minute shopper and happen to live in New York, the holiday markets located in the Columbus Circle and in Union Square are a great one stop destination for everyone on your list. Even if you do not live here, most of the same vendors that sell at these markets have websites. You are sure to find and please even the hardest and most spoiled person on your list. Whether they want vegan skincare, crave warm handmade knits, creative jewelry or a selfless kind of gift. The place has it all. All it takes is a simple walk through the market and you will walk out with bags in hand. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you will find, who needs high end designer when you can prove you are a lot more creative than that.

Browse my finds at the Columbus Circle holiday market:

Mineral and Vegan skin care and makeup from cnaturals, I love everything about this skincare. Pure and simple, the handmade soaps smell good enough to eat and more importantly the products work! 

Seeking Spirituality and expression in words? Not all t-shirts are created equal,Seeking Serenity t-shirts are soft to the touch and the modern cut aims to please. 

Tell time just a little differently than everyone else. Chose to give ECOWRIST watches made from bamboo, tagua nuts, wood and other exotic materials that are unique and all eco. The handcrafted watches are truly impressive.

I just flew in from NYC in the early am, totally stressed out about my living situation in LA, with a severe Summer cold from all the AC on flights between continents and countries and perhaps an admitted OD on a rock’n'roll lifestyle.

However, I managed to find a new home within 45 minutes yesterday morning, I paid my bills, unpacked, did laundry and dug out my old MAC (from where I’m writing right now. My laptop is still somewhere on the continent being repaired by Apple. That is why I have not been blogging lately. Sorry!). And after a shower and a little fun playing ‘dress-up’ in the new collection I was more than ready and happy to hit the Bardot Thursday Sessions by 10:30 pm. That is what I call one productive day.

Here are a couple of looks from Object’s new collection. Will shoot some more tomorrow in daylight.

Fashion & Accessories: Object, Chanel, Forever 21, Zara, Vintage

Nails: Chanel & Essie

That Tanya is soooo hot right now!!!!

This look is right up my alley when in LA. Boho chick, usable day and night and easy to move around in. I’d probably switch the handbag for a night out to a smaller purse.

Paris who…? haha . Sorry…. No, I actually really like pink. And this jersey dress is great because it’s so easy and has the ‘Star Trek’ detailed shoulders.

Tanya channeling some serious Beyonce here. Sequin top with suede harem pants. Love it!

Bottega Veneta cutout sandals

dark brown leather+unique details=perfect

Boost your local economy by joining in Fashion’s Night out, go out there party & shop.  You are sure to spot a celebrity and of course a model, everyone has been joining the cause.  Not to mention fashion week is coming up in New York City.  There is sure to be lots of sales, sweepstakes, makeover stations, balloons and o la la champagne fountains.  To find out more go to http://www.fashionsnightout.com and watch the video

The large 65 page editorial in Vogue Paris gives a bit of everything, from the familiar faces to the newcomers.  The pages are filled with fashion, fashion, fashion.  No style or detail missed.  The styling is flawless as usual. 

Elsa Sylvan has been photographed as the ideal Chloe girl, the over the knee boots are to die for and are on my Fall/Winter shopping list.

Image from November 2008 issue of French Vogue, using Cartier jewlery