I am so excited to bring you my holiday shopping picks for the 2009 winter season. It is truly that time. I know that for sure because I went to Old Navy yesterday and it looked like a tornado had blown through the store. Crazy shoppers! So this week, I am giving you some great gift ideas for the Fashionista in your life. Today's gifts are all under $35.00. Get to shopping!
I am a fanatic for sequins. I really love that sequins are über trendy this year. There are so many options available. So if you are a sequin freak like me, then you will love some of my favorite sequin goodies.
I love to see bright colors in the fall and winter. I adore this faux fur orange peacoat. Available at Metrostyle for $39.99.
It is getting to be that season. The season that I love so much. It is holiday party season here in the Nation's Capital. So many parties, so little time. While there are some amazing dresses available at the popular retailers like Bloomies, Neiman's and Nordstrom, I always love to scour the vintage shops for something fab and unique. I really love L.A. Vintage. They are one of my favorites vintage shops. They really take great pride in finding the best of the best vintage out there. Here are my favorite vintage finds from their web site. Check out L.A. Vintage to see if your party dress is waiting there for you. 
Shopping for all the upcoming holiday soirées can incite vertigo, even for the posh, assured fashionista. This season, as you’re prepping for the party circuit, evoke soigné sophistication donning the ultimate in signature style: the LBD.
We are thrilled to announce that Rue La La will launch the exclusive ELLE Little Black Dress Boutique on Monday, November 23 at 11 a.m., available for 48 hours only at RueLaLa.com. Shop chic selections at 30-80% off retail!
Rue La La partnered with Violet Moon Gaynor, Senior Fashion & Accessories Editor at Elle.com, to hand pick 16 dresses from top fashion designers creating a covetable selection of LBDs. Designers include:
Cute party shoes for your more conservative party looks. Get Tahari's Polly @ Piperlime.
Dear Old Navy,
Are you trying to get all chic on me? Because I am loving this Ruffled Purse so much that I can't even find the words. Not to mention the fact that it is only $29.50. I heart you.
The Capitol Fashionista
Zippers are on trend this season. Get the Uncensored Zipper Handbag @ Lulu's.
The mix of the rosettes and this fab lilac color makes this a must-have bag. The Nine West Gabby Hobo is not only fab but it is $59.99.
This is hot - Rock goddess hot! Gotta have it. Motif 56 available at Intermix.
There is nothing like hot pink (even though it says magenta). I also adore patent leather. Perfect. Available @ DKNY.
Fashion Fights Poverty and Fresh of Georgetown are teaming together to bring you Black Friday one week earlier! On November 20, 2009, 6pm to 8pm.
Fresh of Georgetown is hosting its highly anticipated Black Friday Charity shopping event with 20% of proceeds from sales will benefit Fashion Fights Poverty's Woodrow Wilson High School Clothing Textile Program (CTP). Not only do you get to rake in fabulous fall fashions for as much as 70% off but your Black Friday purchase benefits the curricular and education programs Woodrow Wilson High School's students.
Black Friday sales are valid for the whole day but make sure you stop by from 6-8pm for the Fashion Fights Poverty and Fresh of Georgetown event. During this time, patrons will enjoy red carpet treatment complete with champagne and desserts. As if this wasn't reason enough, Fresh of Georgetown is also offering customers a $25 gift certificate. Present this coupon to redeem $25.00 off any $75.00 or more purchase. Valid only during store hours 11/20/09. Get your $25 gift certificate here.
Nicole Williams has written an ingenious book, Girl on Top, that turns dating rules into career strategies and now it's time to celebrate its arrival on bookshelves. As part of her nationwide Girl on Top book tour sponsored by The Limited and Elle Magazine, Nicole is hosting networking parties/runway shows in 15 cities across the United States, including DC.
Nicole will host a fab DC party on November 23 @ The Limited at Pentagon City, 1100 South Hayes St., Arlington, VA
Here’s what’s the evening will entail:
I know. I know. It isn't even Thanksgiving yet. But I am doing you a favor. I am giving you a chance to get some shopping done a little early. You can thank me later. I met Anna Bloom at DC Fashion Week. I was blown away by her gorgeous jewelry. She had some amazing pieces - pieces that you will definitely not see anywhere else. So lucky for you, she is having a sale this week. Her annual "Everything 30 to 50%-OFF" Pre-Holiday Sale on runs from November 19 to November 21. Get going over to Anna Bloom Designs.
Get Ready for Shop-O-Nomics™ Holiday Sale Event
Friday, November 20th From 6:30-9:30 p.m. @ Helix Hotel
Looking for some unique affordable gifts this holiday season? Well skip the giant chain stores where their finds are sold to the masses and join us at Shop-O-Nomics™ Holiday Sale Event.
With the trendiest vendors in the area offering merchandise of at least 50% off, you will even receive a $5.00 gift card to help get you into the holiday spirit. Part of the proceeds will help benefit Habitat for Humanity DC, a non-profit organization that provides affordable housing to low-income families. What better way to spend a Friday evening, and all while giving back to charity. Purchase Tickets.
You just can't go wrong with snakeskin. This cutesy flat by Trotter is on sale at Nordstrom for $56.90.
This is the reason why I love vintage clothes. I just adore this gorgeous angora sweater with its fab mink collar. Available at Empress Jade for $55.
Fingerless gloves are all the rage. Get a pair for $4.80 @ Heritage 1891.
It's all rosey at Anthropologie. So lovin' this iced rosettes clutch but it's a pretty penny at $298. But will totally add the perfect touch to your holiday party outfit.
I really love ruffles. You are at your girliest when you are wearing ruffles (except when you are wearing bows). This is a great tank at a great price of $29.99, available @ Ann Taylor.
I am officially turning a new page and beginning a quiet love affair with Uggs. I have despised this brand for quite a few years. Far too many women decided that instead of wearing the boots for their intended purpose, as cold weather boots, Uggs were worn as a fashion statement. That was the beginning of the end for Uggs in my fashion book. There was nothing fashionable about those horrid boots at all.
But I now have seen the light. I saw a pair of Uggs in a fashion magazine and thought to myself, "Those are Uggs?" So I had to further investigate the matter. What I found in their Designer section were fabulous! I could not believe that these glorious boots belonged to the Ugg brand. Oh so stylish and sleek - I am now a believer in Uggs. As long as you choose one of the styles below, you too can wear Uggs and not look ridiculous. Here's to you Uggs! You now have a new fan.
This is such a great staple to have in your closet. Great for weekend dressing. Get this Henley Sweaterdress @ Victoria's Secret for $29. It comes in 8 different colors.
This was one of the toughest challenges to date. I have never shopped at Huntington Surf and Sport. But I saw a few cutesy dresses in one of the fashion magazines. But nothing that enticed me to make a purchase. So I decided to check back to see what little gems I could find at the surfing giant. It was not easy. I am not a fan of plaid and plaid was EVERYWHERE. So once I was able to get passed my plaid overload, I was able to discover a few great finds.
I remember when they first listed this necklace. This is a great deal @ $39.99, available at Banana Republic.
Fashion divas, you are very lucky that I wear an 8 instead of a 5.5! If that were the case, these shoes would have never made it to this post. LOL! These are to die for. Vintage Oscar de la Renta slingbacks available at Preserve Boutique.
I am totally loving this black lace skirt. When I think about the prices that I have seen for this fab vintage look, I have to smile. It's available at Happys Vintage Closet for $17.00.
I love the look of these "Claudette" clip-on earrings available at High Wired.
Get the golden touch. Steve Madden's Centurie flats are on sale for $27.97.
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The Budget Fashionista searched all over the web and found jackets for every climate, wallet, and occasion for the unavoidable winter months. See their top 5 picks
This is absolutely fabulous. Only available in Cosmetic Pink @ Victoria's Secret for $24.99.
It's a celebration! Gossip on 23rd is celebrating its two-year anniversary on Thursday, November 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Tortoise & Hare in Arlington, Va. It will feature a trunk show, door prizes, massage, reflexology treatments and more. Gossip on 23rd is a boutique for today's young, fashionable woman. They have the latest styles and trends at an affordable price with the entire store priced at $100 or less. The folks over at Gossip are dedicated to bringing women in the Washington area access to all things beautiful and stylish. So be sure to add this event to your fashionista calendars. The Capitol Fashionista will definitely be there!
Do you love to shop? Do you ever wish you could give back to the community? Well, now you can shop and give back at the same time! On November 10th, visit Lord & Taylor's Benefit Bash at White Flint Mall in Kensington, MD. from 9:00am to 10:00pm.
Benefit Bash is a private day of shopping in support of not-for-profit organizations in your area. $5 donation/admission tickets will be available at the door and participating organizations will keep 100% of the proceeds from these ticket sales.
Your ticket includes a special Savings Pass for 15% off almost anything in the store, including cosmetics and fragrances, and a bonus Savings Coupon for 20% off one item. In addition to these savings, there will also be special events all day long! Shopping and supporting local charities at the same time sounds like a win-win situation to me! So come on out and do the right thing - shop and support local charities.
You know that I am a lover of all things vintage. This is a fab necklace at a fab price. Available at Newport News for $29.00
Marni has pulled together, in great style, my two favorite things: platforms and slingbacks. Imagine that. I love these beautiful black suede shoes. Available at Mona Moore.
I have been looking for a sequin cardi and this one fits the bill. I love the blue color. Get it at Free People.
Get this lovely, stylish bolero @ Anthropologie for $59.95.
When your Greek Goddess is calling you into action, Willow has the perfect dress. Available at Les Nouvelles.
What is funny is that I was drawn to the Indie Designer Spotlight, Rochelle's Little Ones because of her art. But when I got to her site, I discovered that she is a pretty good jewelry designer. The seahorse piece made my mouth drop open. It is so unique. Her pieces are fab especially if you are looking for something different and unique from what's currently available out there. See her entire jewelry collection here. 
Today's Deal of the Day is the cute drape-back tank dress available at Express.com
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While you are there, you can polish this outfit with this beautiful cluster necklace ($39.95), this cute skinny belt ($24.50), and this fab wristlet clutch in hematite ($19.50).
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