HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: THE FANCY PANTS

For the Rachel Berry or Charlotte York in your life, try for bold, sparkly statement gifts! 

Miu Miu oxford shoes / Crystal jewelry / Krista R antique jewelry / DANNIJO / Rebecca Minkoff / Butter London nail polish / Diptyque Baies Noir Candle

JANUARY INSPIRATION II

January always seems to be the longest month of the year, but I'm excited - 2012 is going to be a great year, Mayan apocalypse aside. I'm going to be working with a lot of amazing people this year, and I couldn't be more thrilled. 

Plus, need we forget that Nashville's Fashion Week is reaching its second year, and quite frankly I can't wait for that! Aside from the sheer elation I'm experiencing due to NFW, I'm in the process of finally finishing up a book I've been mulling over for something close to a decade. Not even kidding.  So, January you can take your time. I've got all the patience in the world. 

My fingers hurt from typing so much though, I could do without that. 

Here are some recent inspirations and lust worthy designs. 

Alexander McQueen

Ernest Hemingway

Miu Miu 

Sylvia Plath - Mad Girls Love Song

DIY MIU MIU NAIL POLISH

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1. A pink or peach colored nail polish

2. A metallic silver polish for the accent fingers

3. Fine craft glitter in white or silver

4. Clear coat nail polish

5. Nail polish remover & A Q-Tip 

STEP ONE:

Gather your materials, and I would also get a plate or newspaper to work over. Glitter gets everywhere.

STEP TWO:

Paint your thumb, index and middle finger peach / pink, leaving your ring finger and pinky finger for the silver accent color. After you've finished painting both the pink and silver, let your fingers dry. 

STEP THREE:

It can get a little messy, so be sure to do this over a surface that is easy to clean up. Coat the silver accent nails in clear polish, then gently sprinkle glitter over them to cover up the entire nail. I used two coats to ensure consistency. After you've glittered to your hearts content, set the nails by coating them with one final layer of clear polish. 

STEP FOUR:

Clean up any excess glitter and nail polish using a q-tip dipped in nail polish remover.

STEP FIVE:

ENJOY!