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I always seem to be the last one awake in my house on Christmas Eve. After the extended family leaves and the table is cleaned, I really enjoy sitting on the sofa looking at and admiring our decorated tree. Even though I know its been in the family room for almost 2 weeks now, somehow I seem to overlook its beauty more often than I care to admit. It, the tree that is, has a way of bringing a smile to all our faces every time we walk into the room.

I think that’s why this woman who lived up the street from our previous home in Hoboken, NJ kept her tree up all year long.
Just to make her smile.

I do hope it was artificial…

Here’s a few to make you smile!
Enjoy a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, and any other holiday you might celebrate and cherish.

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Just when you thought the crowds were headed to the malls and the highways, think again.

They’re heading to Benefit.

Benefit cosmetics was started in 1976 by twin sisters, Jean and Jane Ford, from Indiana. They opened their first boutique in San Francisco and, to date, they have 34 stores with more opening soon.
They sell make-up, skincare, and fragrances as well as offer services such as brow shaping, eyelash tinting, and body waxing. There are tons of uniquely packaged products with creative names such as the POREfessional – a balm to minimize the appearance or pores, and Watt’s Up – a highlighter for you face.

When I popped in yesterday, the store was filled with women and soon-to-be-women being beautified in every way. The staff is fabulous and knowledgable…and ever so patient!
Anything inside the boutique makes a terrific gift for the holidays…so you might want to add it to your own list!

As their own tag line reads…”Its like a candy store for grown-up girlies.”

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I know it sounds crazy, but my husband asked me what I wanted for Christmas…
…and I responded, “Pajamas.”

He laughed and said, “No, really.”
…and I responded, “Really.”

I never seem to look for and buy myself anything cozy to wear to bed at night. Usually I just reach into my husband’s drawer for one of his freshly washed undershirts and off to sleep I go.
For some reason, this year I wanted to break away from the XL Hanes and try a S in something more feminine!

This is what I suggested…

Calvin Klein Satin Trim Chemise @ Lord & Taylor in Stamford and Trumbull

PJ Salvage Cozy Sherpa Robe @ Bloomingdales in Westchester and www.bloomingdales.com

Rocket Dog Shimmie Slippers @ www.endless.com

The Dreamer Flannel Pajama @ Victoria’s Secret in Stamford, Greenwich, Fairfield and Trumbull

Modal Sleepshirt @ Victoria’s Secret

UGG Cozy Knit Slippers @ Shoe Inn in Westport, Hawley Lane in Stamford & Norwalk, and Darien Sport Shop in Darien

Women’s Camisole from gilligan by Gilligan & O’Mally @ Target

Josie Natori for Target Red Print Pajama Bottom @ Target in Stamford,

Caitlin Thong Slippers @ Target

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With the sun shining and only 2 weeks remaining until Christmas, this seemed the perfect weekend to find and decorate our tree.
The “stars lined up” for us from the start…
-we found a wonderful looking Douglas Fir within minutes of our arrival.
-every strand of lights from the previous year shined brightly on the first try.
-CVS was having a “buy 1, get 1 free” sale for the extra two boxes of clear whites we needed.

After our the last ornament was carefully positioned in the best location on an empty branch, we sat back and admired our accomplishment. It glistened beautifully as it does every year.

But something was missing.

My son added some water to the dish on the stand and said, “Don’t we usually put some round thing under here?”

The tree skirt…which made me think of a-line skirts…which made me think I should write about them when everyone was tucked into bed.

Nolana Skirt at Anthropologie

LF Stores Trend Report – Sweaterland Page @ LF Stores in Westport

Summer Layers Skirt @ Free People in Greenwich

Theyskens' Theory Skirt

Bias-Pleated Miniskirt by Theyskens’ Theory@ Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich

Knit Flamenco Skirt @ Garnet Hill – www.garnethill.com

Robert Rodriguez A-Line Leather Skirt @ Neiman Marcus in Westchester

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Versatile: having or capable of many uses.

I love that word.

I use a golf tee to hold up my hair in a bun for spin class.
I use a heart shaped rock my son found when he was 4 as a sponge holder on the kitchen counter.
I take day-too-old raspberries and add them to my margaritas.

And I wear each of my only 2 little black dresses in many different ways.
‘Tis the season for this type of versatility!

Blue Label Clarke Wool Dress @ Ralph Lauren in New Canaan and Greenwich

Jones New York Fitted Leather Jacket @ Macy’s in Stamford,

Kuhne Peep Toe Pumps @ Aldo

Blue Label Clarke Wool Dress @ Ralph Lauren

Nanette Lepore Nappa Valley Coat @ Saks Fifth Avenue

Blowright Pump from Stuart Weitzman @ Stuart Weitzman in Greenwich and www.stuartweitzman.com

Bubbled Glass Necklace @ Anthropologie in Westport and Greenwich

Blue Label Clarke Wool Dress @ Ralph Lauren

Michael Kors Triple Buckle Sandal in Silver @ Michael Kors in Greenwich and Shoe Inn in Westport

Juicy Couture Faux Fur Loop Scarf @ Lord & Taylor in Stamford and Trumbull

Silver Metal Hoops from Beliza Knight @ Bling in Darien
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I vividly remember, back in the mid ’90s, Giorgio Armani visiting our Manhattan offices. During one of the discussions regarding his new collection, he mentioned how a woman’s collar bone and shoulder were such a sensual part of her body. He continued on stating that he enjoyed designing dresses and tops that accentuated this positive part to further enhance her appearance.

Try one of these subtly, sexy styles this holiday season…

Asymmetrical Studio Dress @ Zara www.zara.com and soon in Greenwich

Silk Chiffon Taryn Dress @ J. Crew in New Canaan, Stamford, Greenwich

Herve Leger Off The Shoulder Dress @ Neiman Marcus in Westchester, Mitchell’s in Westport, Richard’s in Greenwich

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Chana One Shoulder Long Dress @ Lord & Taylor in Stamford, Trumbull, Danbury

Cory P. Beaded Off The Shoulder Dress @ Kohl’s in Norwalk, Fairfield, Ridgefield, Trumbull

Lace & Light Dress @ Anthropologie

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I was outside playing ball with my dog, Chili, this morning and despite it was “chill-ier” than usual, it still didn’t feel like a December day.
And yes, I do remember the snowstorm in October, but it seems as though our Fall this year has been quite mild.
When running around during the day, I find myself tossing on a vest instead of a heavier, more cumbersome jacket with sleeves.
Layer a sweater underneath a shearling lined version and it will actually be warm enough on some colder days to come.
Unless they just don’t come this year…

Tory Burch Hiltibrand Suede & Shearling Vest @ Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich, Stamford and Mitchell’s in Westport.
Also available in Black @ www.toryburch.com

Orvis Sweater-Lined Toggle Vest @ Orvis in Darien

Blue Label Ralph Lauren Kelso Vest @ Ralph Lauren in New Canaan, Greenwich and www.ralphlauren.com

Urban Outfitters Faux Fur Vest @ www.urbanoutfitters.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors Faux Fur Front Sweater Vest @ Michael Kors in Greenwich, Farmington, Danbury and www.piperlime.com