Editors' Blog

Perhaps it’s just me but when I start penciling the word December in my notebook, it officially feels like winter—and then holiday mode kicks into high gear. Besides scrambling to find last minute holiday gifts, many of us start the hunt for festive accessories to add an instant hit of glitz and glamour (it’s also an inexpensive way of recycling a LBD and making it fresh again–hint, hint!) This year the accessory trends are gorgeous and fabulous: bejeweled and sparkling, ornate and dramatic. So yesterday, I spent the morning at Breakfast TV with the lovely Dina Pugliese (click on this link to watch) highlighting some truly outstanding holiday accessories, from clutches and drool-worthy shoes (the blue Sex and The City proposal shoe made an little appearance), to statement necklaces and a to-die-for glam faux-fur wrap from Club Monaco. I didn’t get through half of the items I brought with me (we ran out of time, boo!!), but I have listed the brand, retailer and price of each of the items pointed out during the segment, to help you shop from yesterday’s show.

Clutches
Purple satin ruffled clutch, Nine West, $75
Purple feathered clutch with gold chain, Coach, $298
Light purple satin clutch with bow, Christian Louboutin at Holt Renfrew, $1075
Taupe satin and large jeweled clutch, Banana Republic, $110

Statement Necklaces
Black bib necklace with faux pearl chain, Aldo Accessories, $18
Gold rope chain with black and beige ruffled flowers, Elie Tahari at Holt Renfrew, $540
Gold and crystal bejeweled flower necklace, Banana Republic, $124

Ornate Cuffs
Gold and embedded crystal elastic link cuff, Club Monaco, $99 (on Dina)
Bronze leather cuff with blue and clear crystals, Aldo Accessories, $40
Black plastic cuff with Swarovski crystals, Aldo Accessories, $100

Retro-chic headbands
Zipper and jeweled headband, Holt Renfrew, $55
Flower headband with small black crystals, Holt Renfrew, $50
Black lace headband, Holt Renfrew, $45

Party Ready shoes
Red patent kitten heel stiletto with bow, Valentino at Holt Renfrew, $795
Black and silver ‘two-toned’ sequined peep toe pump, Badgley Mischka at Holt Renfrew, $290
Blue satin pump with bejeweled buckle (aka Sex and The City shoe), Manolo Blanik at Holt Renfrew, $1095

Shoulder wrap
Black faux-fur wrap with chiffon ribbon, Club Monaco, $295

Did you spy anything on the show that you want to know more about? Just post a comment and I’ll be happy to help out.