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Our most papular week of 2009 was our posts on leather trending in everything from apparel and accessories, to interior design and home decor. Check out the original post here!

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This week was all about prepping for the big New Years Eve celebration! It is the end of a decade and the beginning of a new year, so ring it in with style. We featured a beautiful sequin skirt as well as a dainty feather chiffon headband. These pieces would look lovely when paired with a chiffon tank, statement necklace, and cropped fur bolero. Try a new shade of crimson lipstick for a timeless, sophisticated look. If you plan to host a party at your home, purchase the "Trio Beverage Dispenser" for quick and easy drink service to all of your guests. Spend the day with your little sprouts by creating time capsules and celebrate NYE at "12:00" by setting the clocks forward to their normal bedtime. If you still are unsure of your celebration plans, visit www.NewYears.com to purchase tickets for events in your area. Happy New Year!!!!

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This week we featured a holiday gift guide for the men on your list. A sherpa lined flannel, by Swell, will bring out the lumber jack style in your man. Encourage a new or updated "look" with Creative Recreation footwear, shoes that are designed for comfort and style. The Perfect Shave Kit is a great way to introduce and addict him to Anthony products, which are geared towards the needs of mens skin. If it's electronics that he craves, get him the Logitech Harmony One universal remote control, which will also help with unnecessary clutter of multiple remotes. For the little men, check out the new Rocking Wave Surfboard, which combines the skills of skateboarding, snowboarding and surfing. And lastly, for the man that has everything, give him a gift card to V's Barbershop, where he can get a nostalgic straight edge shave among many other services available.

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"Anthony Logisitcs For Men" is a multi-functional, multi-benefitial, nature based personal care system designed for Men. All of the products have specific ingredients geared towards the needs of mens skin, and have been allergy tested. The Perfect Shave Kit is a great way to introduce your man to Anthony products. It was designed to provide men with the closet, smoothest shave ever and he is sure to be hooked! This kit would make a great stocking stuffer, or as a gift on it's own. Available in stores or online at Nordstrom.

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This week we featured a gift guide based on the continually growing trend, "going green". We found a chic organic sweatshirt, and a set of recycled metal bangles, that can be customized via the "bangle bar", for the eco-conscious girl on your list. An organic soap set would make a lovely gift, and can also be customized with the choice of 6 different scented soaps. The Eco-Me home starter kit is a great and fun way to introduce others to all natural cleaning products for the home, and an Eco-Dough goody bag would make a perfect stocking stuffer for the kids. Lastly, a Holiday Gift Membership to the Surfrider Foundation will help preserve our ocean and clean up local beaches.

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There is nothing like using all natural soaps that will exfoliate and nourish your skin without the use of harsh additives. This beautiful organic soap set, by skinnyskinny, features 6 organic soaps (of your choice) packaged in an eco-friendly book box in one of 4 colors. Skinnyskinny makes all of their products in their Brooklyn NY workshop, from certified organic ingredients and are 100% carbon neutral. Visit their website to check out all of the amazing products, from bath & body to home decor, and even pet care. They will also customize products for weddings or corporate events. This company is sure to have something that will please the "green" girl on your list. Use promo code 120109 to receive free shipping thru 12/24/09.

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This week we featured a holiday gift guide for the corporate women in your life. We found a stunning office friendly blazer from J.Crew and a laptop tote that is stylish and functional. Treat her to a relaxing day at the spa with a Burke Williams spa package or give her the multifunctional personal embosser from Williams Sonoma. For the working mom, pick up a copy of the thoughtful story "When Mama Comes Home Tonight". And lastly, surprise her with a fun weekend getaway at the Viceroy in Palm Springs, CA.

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Every working woman deserves a much needed day (or hour) off to rejuvenate her body and mind. Burke Williams is a salon and day spa with locations throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties. Not only do they have exceptional signature treatments, but also elegant and beautifully appointment spa facilities. Burke Williams is currently running 4 holiday package specials where she can enjoy one or more of their unique and stimulating treatments at a discounted price. Each package includes a 3-day spa pass, which entitles her to use of all the amazing amenities that Burke Williams has to offer.

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This week we touched upon the leather trend that has surfaced in just about everything from clothing and accessories, to home decor and children's apparel, etc. We found a staple leather jacket that will withstand future seasons, as well as a pair of fingerless gloves for a more dramatic statement. Store and organize your coveted beauty products in a well designed leather cosmetic case, that will also make for a nice holiday gift. Personalized leather coasters are a beautiful and unique option for a host/hostess gift this holiday season too! Get a simple pair of leather boots for your little sprout, that are both comfy and stylish. Finish off your week spending an afternoon with your family in historic Julian CA, exploring the quaint little town and all that it has to offer.

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We can't stress enough the importance of a well designed cosmetic case to store all of your beauty products at home, or when traveling. The Bailey Medium Kiss Cosmetic case, by Cole Haan, combines style and construction beautifully wrapped in softly rouched leather. Not only will this cosmetic case neatly store your products, but can also double as an evening or day clutch. Available in 4 different colors at www.colehaan.com .

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This week we focused on gearing up for one of our most favorite holidays, Thanksgiving! We found a simple festive dress, and paired it with an ostrich feather hair clip to complete a special occasion look. Enjoy the warm scent of Pumpkin Spice Muffin bath and shower gel, by Philosophy, without packing on the calories from the real muffins. If you plan to attend any holiday parties this year, purchase a copy of the American Fashion Cookbook for a unique host or hostess gift. Create a new and lasting holiday tradition with your children by writing letters to Santa while celebrating Thanksgiving. If cooking a lavish meal is not on your schedule for this year, check out Citysearch.com for some great local Thanksgiving "to-go" meals.

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This week we were inspired by one of the hottest new trends to hit the streets, lace! Work the trend into your wardrobe with lace leggings or lace detailed shoes. Give your skin a soft beautiful glow with a sheer veil of sparkling body powder and add some glamour to your home with wooden lace wall art by Brocade Home. Don't forget to bring your sprout on board with this trend by dressing her in Splendid's lace burn out tunic set. Finish off your week at Cafe Sevilla where you can enjoy a delicious Spanish dinner and dancing!

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Give your skin a soft beautiful glow with Guerlain's limited edition Sublime Radiant Powder. Silky and ultra-light in texture, this sparkling powder graces the skin with a sheer veil of "diamond" reflections to subtly illuminate shoulders, arms, back, decollete and hair. The powder is bottled with a finely screen-printed lace and a long black tassel atomizer, that would look lovely on any vanity. Available for purchase at Dillard's.

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Lace is huge this season, and is popping up in everything from clothing to shoes, and even home decor. It adds a nice touch of femininity and interest to all of the edgy looks we have been seeing lately. For a simple way to work the trend into your wardrobe, try a pair of lace leggings paired with a simple LBD or tunic top for a day look. These lace leggings by Kova & T feature a stirrup that can be worn under or over your shoes. For a more affordable alternative check out this option by BCBGeneration.

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This week was dedicated to all of our expecting, and soon to be expecting Mama's! We found a fun silk tunic for the upcoming holiday season as well as some lovely maternity and nursing lingerie. Protect your skin from all the changes that occur over the 10 months with Mustela's Double Action Stretch Mark Cream. The Belly Book is a great and easy way to document your journey through pregnancy, and even compare to future pregnancies. Take care of yourself and your little sprout to be, by attending prenatal yoga classes at your local YogaWorks studio, which will also greatly aid in preparing for birth. Most importantly, capture and create lasting memories of this special time with Ginette Sundin of Sundin Photography.

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One of our biggest fears during and after pregnancy... the dreaded stretch marks! To help prevent and minimize stretch marks during pregnancy try Mustela's Stretch Marks Double Action Cream. The cream is hypoallergenic, compatible with sonograms, and has proven efficacy when tested under gynecological control. Their unique formula not only moisturizes and nourishes your skin's elasticity, but also contains restructuring properties which will minimize recent stretch marks. We used the lotion twice a day throughout our entire pregnancies and are happy to be stretch mark free! For more information on the cream and where to purchase, visit www.mustelausa.com .

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This week was all about living a fit, healthy lifestyle. We featured Lululemon athletic apparel for working out or simply hanging around the house, a great gym bag by Stella McCartney and the Beauty Water Shower Purification System by Jonathan Products for soft shiny hair. The Gaiam Balance Ball Chair is the perfect alternative to your home or office chair, and allows you to sneak in a few exercises while strengthening your posture and sending off a few e-mails all at the same time. Get your little one on board with a daily fitness regimen and dress them in iPlay's Itsy Bitsy Organic line. Finish off your week and enjoy this beautiful weather with a moderately difficult hike through Dana Point Marine Reserve.

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Daily workouts and showers can take a major toll on your hair. Restore softness, shine, and manageability with the Beauty Water Shower Purification System by Jonathan Products. With this system you can have pH-balanced water that is free of chlorine, heavy metals and harmful VOC's. The exclusive, patented two-stage Beauty Water Shower Purification System uses one of the highest-grade filters to change ordinary shower water into pure, pH-balanced water that is free of hair-stripping, skin-damaging chemicals and metals. The purification system and filters are available online at Sephora.com.

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This week we got in the spooky spirit of Halloween! We found a boo-tiful dress that will work perfectly with many different costume ideas, as well as a cute spider web bag for toting all of your essentials. Sephora created special Halloween make-up kits to go with just about any theme, with colors that can also be used for the holiday season. Organize your little one's dress up costumes with Guidecraft's wardrobe carousel for dress up fun throughout the year, and take them to Tanaka farms for a fun filled day at a real working farm. Avoid the bar scene this year and check out Thorton Winery in Temecula, CA and their annual Halloween costume dinner dance.

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Sephora created an assortment of make-up kits for a more "boo-tiful" Halloween. This particular kit contains everything needed for the look of a vampire, rock star, or witch. The kits have a variety of different products including, lashes, mascara, shadow, liner, nail polish etc. The quality of the make-up in these kits is much better than what you would find in a typical Halloween shop and most of the products can be used again for the holiday season.