GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

1. Marc New York by Andrew Marc $278.64 2. Lululemon Core Hoodie $118 3. Fossil Grant Chronograph Leather Watch $105 4. Fossil Hale Traveler Wallet $45 5. iPad Mini from $419 6. Gongshow "Habit of Being Unreal" hat $39.99 (or any hockey apparel, Gongshow, Bardown, Sauce Hockey) 7. Bickley + Mitchell Merino/Cashmere Beanie $66.87 8. UGG Australia Men's Olsen $120 9. Burberry Check Silk Cotton Tie $160 10. Nordstrom Lambswool Scarf $55.17 11. Lululemon Studio Boxer Short $32 12. Apple TV $109

It's that time of year again to stress about what we're getting our boyfriends for Christmas. It seems like hockey boys already have everything, doesn't it? I hope the gift guide above helps you out a bit. I know my boyfriend loves getting (and I love buying) Lululemon clothing whether it be a hoodie, pants, tops, boxers or accessories. I think anything from Lululemon makes for a great gift. I know my boyfriend also loves his Apple TV which I bought him for his birthday one year. He can watch HD movies, play Netflix and YouTube videos, watch MLB or NHL games live or on demand, and play his music from iCloud. It's a perfect gift for when he's away at school (and it's only $109!).

If your boyfriend is a Detroit or Leafs fan like my boyfriend is, then you may want to check out the NHL Winter Classic Gear for some gift ideas as well. And if you want to stick to a lower budget this year, then I would also suggest making a "man bouquet." Get a bucket of some sort and fill it with little things your boyfriend would love! 

Happy shopping!

CHGF

Leather, leather, leather!

You all know that leather was huge for Fall, especially the leather skirt. I love wearing my faux leather leggings and my leather jacket that I bought in Rome, Italy a few years back. A little punk has never looked so chic. And based on the Spring 2014 shows, your best fall buy is a leather moto jacket. This look will continue to go strong throughout the next seasons (pictured above: Louis Vuitton Spring '14). There's nothing like a great leather jacket.

CHGF

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THE ROW FALL 2013 RTW

For those of you who don't know, THE ROW was established in 2006 by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The brand has expanded into ready-to-wear, eyewear, and handbags and reflects a sense of relaxed and timeless elegance, focusing on fine fabrics and the perfect fit. via Now I've been obsessed with the Olsen twins since I was five, and it's no secret that they're style experts. They continuously show the chicest, most to-die-for clothes season after season. I love everything about their Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collection from the statement outerwear to the fisherman knit. I am also SO obsessed with all of the Fall 2013 leather goods. There is not one leather bag that I wouldn't consider buying. My two faves are definitely #2 and #4.

Here's what Nicole Phelps from Style.com had to say about the Fall 2013 RTW collection. It's everything I wanted to say, perfectly written.

For Fall, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen rented an empty Upper East Side town house and filled it with an eclectic array of furniture and objects. For an idea of how complete a world they conjured up for The Row this season, consider this: When the last model click-clacked her way up the stairs on her red mules, her imaginary dinner party over, the soundtrack was filled with children giggling at the return of Mommy. Here's another example: The foundation of each layered outfit was a ribbed knit onesie that peeked out of necklines and at the hems of cropped pants, a delightful indulgence that customers in colder climates just might take them up on next fall.

The Olsens care deeply about the details. Close study of the clothes revealed not just those underpinnings but pearls suspended from the collar of a black and white mink coat and brooches, from a Sidney Garber line designed by Brooke Neidich, sprayed across the revers of a single-button jacket. The designers developed many of their own fabrics this season. The white foulard silk jacquard they used for a V-neck sack dress was subtly spectacular.

But the duo also sees the big picture—probably because they wear the collection. More so than in recent seasons, they've begun to propose clothes for life beyond the office, cocktail, and dinner party circuit. In the mix were pieces that women will reach for again and again: a substantial fisherman knit with exaggerated sleeves, another great sweater with oversize proportions, statement outerwear like a heavyweight black leather jacket with a white Persian lamb collar and inset detail on the back.

"Without it being easy, we wanted it to be easy," Mary-Kate said afterward. A koan for the ages, but when you got to thinking about it, she summed up this collection's considerable appeal perfectly.

CHGF

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GREEN MOVEMENT

Reed Krakoff fw13

Phillip Lim fw13

Michael Kors fw13

Green is in! Just like navy this hue is having it's fashion moment. I personally love wearing a deep, rich shade of green because it really makes my eyes pop. From outerwear to dresses, tops, pants or accessories, you can't go wrong picking something up in this colour for Fall/Winter. And here's a bonus - this hue looks great on all skin tones.

"Who knows, maybe one of your looks will inspire a fellow fashion comrade to turn a little green herself, figuratively speaking." .. Love that.

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