Image Credit: Nylon Magazine December 2009

The fashion community has been abuzz  about Rodarte for Target. Last Sunday I went online to view collection – 12.20 was the official launch date online and in-store. Monday I made a Target run. Most of the collection was sold down to a couple sizes and online was looking slim. Tuesday I went to another Target and bought three dresses. Two of them were a little small but workable. Then as luck would have it, my mom called from a business trip and told me the Target near by had the dresses. All the effort paid off and I am excited with my purchases.

13 year old Tavi Gevinson has been working with Rodarte and Target since August interviewing the editors and sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy designers of the Rodarte collection. Check out Tavi’s popular fashion blog Style Rookie.

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Tavi modeling Rodarte’s Crepe Slip Lace Dress in Teen Vogue

My Rodarte purchases:

Swiss Dot dress 39.99

I couldn’t choose a color in the Crepe Slip Lace Dress so I bought both black and Coral. Both are now sold out online.

Crepe Slip Lace Dress in Black 39.99

Crepe Slip Lace Dress in Coral 39.99

All images from Ericaweiner.com

Reminiscent of the Victorian era, New York jewelry designer Erica Weiner creates beautiful affordable keepsakes such as a Skelton key pendant or locket. You can also check out Etsy store for limited edition pieces, reworked vintage jewelry,and other unique pieces.

Here are some of  my favorites/must haves:

Black Mini Key Necklace 45.00

Bow and Locket Necklace 40.00

Button Necklace (14K Gold Vermeil) 75.00

Simple Skeleton Key 30.00

From O’Keeffe Necklace 48.00

Micanopy Necklace 80.00

Frayed Diamonds Necklace 168.00

Old-And-New Necklace 218.00

Crystalline Globe Necklace 238.00

I am loving the pastel color palette for the upcoming season. So pretty. So feminine. J’adore!!!

Inspiration photo: Boutique by Forever21. This collection has the same vintage feminine romantic feel as the necklaces from Anthropologie.

My favorite blogger Emily Martin created several "fancy wearables" with her paintings. All of the pieces are beautiful and unique, but the cameo bear locket stole my heart and I knew I had to have it. It arrived in the mail last week and I have yet to put a picture in it. But I have worn my little bear friend several times and love him dearly. Check out Emily Martin’s blogs Inside a Black Apple and fashion blog Some Girls Wander.

Unfortunately, each piece is a limit edition and there are no more left.

Anthropologie Secret Key Necklace 38.00

I was doing a little Christmas shopping this past weekend and stopped into Anthropologie one of my favorite stores. While I was there, I picked up the most adorable skeleton key pendant with jewel bead and diamond babble. It hangs on a long chain and is the perfect compliment to almost any outfit. I paired mine with my J.Crew ruffle corsage sweater, navy tank, and matchstick jeans with Rockport brown boots. This necklace would also go well with a floral dress or skirt.

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The holidays festivities are about to begin, so if you haven’t picked out your party dress look no further. Here are a few of my favorites:

Karen Millen Bubble Dress $254.96

Forever 21 Rosette Mesh Dress $27.80

Urban Outfitter’s Kimchi Blue Dream Plaid Taffeta Dress $78.00

Urban Outfitter’s Kimchi Blue Taffeta Ruffle Dress $68.00

No holiday plans? Throw your own holiday gathering and tell everyone to wear there best dress or grab your girlfriends for a night out on the town.

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1. Find closet matches by introducing your new purchases to the old. Try on various combo in your home mirror. If you’re not still in love with your new item or can’t get a lot of wear from it, return it.
2. Save your receipts. I keep mine in a folder in my filing cabinet. Even if you’re happy with a purchase, your item could run, or fall apart. If you have your receipt you can return or exchange item.
3. Watch for markdowns/sales. If the item you purchased goes on sale in a week or two, some retailers will credit you the difference. So, hold on to those receipts.
4. Don’t remove tags until you’re sure you are satisfied with your purchase. This will allow you more options in case you change your mind. Good rule of thumb: keep tags on until you are ready to wear.

Image Credit: Nylon Magazine

Hilary Duff is on the January cover of Nylon Magazine. Hilary looks great! Inside she discuss her clothing line Femme for DKNY. “I got to bring in textures that I loved and tell them about the shapes that I like.  I designed clothing that I feel are staples for my closet.  I think that’s really helpful to girls who need to know they can mix high-end with low-end, and you don’t have to buy a complete outfit the way it’s shown in the store.  Every girl needs a great leather jacket, and every girl needs a skinny pair of black jeans.” Pick up the latest issue to read more on Hilary’s relationship with her mom and playing Olivia Burke on Gossip Girl.

1. Best time to shop: before noon. Stores will be in order and less busy during the morning hours. This will allow you to get the best customer service.
2. Grab a size lower and a size higher before trying things on. This will save time and energy in the long run.
3. Keep an open mind when grabbing sizes. Try not to focus on the size but on the fit. No label fits the same, you could be a 6 in one line and a 10 in another.
4. Test the comfort of the item you are trying on. Sit,bend, twist and if it’s not comfortable don’t buy it.
5. Don’t linger. If something doesn’t look good. Move on to the next. Dwelling on it will only derail your motivation and spirit.