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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• FabSugar wants Gossip Girl's Blair Waldorf's wardrobe.


• Everyone could use some gifting inspiration. Check Second City Style's 2nd Annual The Twelve Days of Christmas (Shopping) every weekday to see what our editors are hoping Santa brings each and every one of them...and you!


• Papierblog shines the spotlight on favorite fashion ads this year.


• For the shoe freak on your list, Fashiontribes found cakes, art, books, accessories & other fabulous shoe-themed gifts.


• Bag Snob dishes vintage couture with Cameron Silver, owner of Decades, the haute spot for Hollywood royalty!


• HiveInterview: Project Runway's Carmen tells Stylehive what went wrong during the menswear challenge.


• KRiSTOPHER gets you VIP access to one day only, online sample sales.


• Holi-dazed? Head to StyleBakery.com for their Huge Holiday Gift Guide to find this year's hottest gifts for everyone on your list. While there, be sure to play their Holiday Hunt game to win over 60 gifts straight from the guide.


• From Michael Kors earmuffs to Fendi bandanas, Stiletto Jungle has glam gifts for her under $25!


• There is such thing as Designer Handbag Heaven! Details on Bag Bliss.


• My Fashion Life attends the Victoria’s Secret first ever in-flight show from N.Y to L.A!

Beauty:

• Get NUDE with Beauty Snob!


• Exclusive Giveaway: WE LOVE BEAUTY.com is giving 100 lucky winners a FREE Shade Eyeshadow from Hourglass Cosmetics! - Sign up to be a Beauty Insider to win.

Shop World of Good Saturday and Sunday

On Saturday December 1 and Sunday December 2, 50% of all proceeds from World of Good will fund health and education projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The 2006 fundraiser World of Good was able to provide medical equipment to a lab in India, build a fresh water system in Guatemala and build a computer lab in South Africa! Every single product at is fair trade which means that the person who made it was paid a fair wage and treated with dignity. I have this Good in a Nutshell Bracelet ($14.95) which is the perfect stylish gift to give this holiday season.

49 Square Miles: Handbags and Accessories Sample Sale in SF

49 Square Miles is having a sample sale this Friday and Saturday in San Francisco. Savings will be up to 80% with prices ranging from $5 = $200, for merchandise that normally goes for $30 - $750. I've got my eye on this Backstabber bag, part of their Big Mouth Collection. It's perfect to put everything in there!

49 Square Miles Sample Sale
333 Bryant Street, Suite 350
San Francisco

Hours:
Friday, November 30th from 12-8pm
Saturday, December 1st from 9am - 3pm.

Visa, MC, checks, and cash accepted

I Left My Heart in San Francisco - My Inspiration and Lulu on OpenRoad.tv

A few weeks ago I was filmed on a sunny 70 degree San Francisco afternoon for the new online travel site and video blog, OpenRoad.tv hosted by Doug McConnell. The segment featured 5 San Francisco bloggers and what they do to escape from the computer in their "Life Outside the Box" series. For me, I love the bay and the walk along the Embarcadero has recharged my batteries creatively for the last 12 years. Of course, I loved that my pom Lulu got to take the limelight with her cuteness. Watch the video here!

If you haven't had a chance to explore around OpenRoad.tv, you should! There are lots of great stories and resources for places around the Bay Area and around the country! You can even share your own story on the site or check out one of their many forums.

Talk to Nina Garcia of Project Runway Here on Coquette

I am so excited to announce that Coquette will be a part of Nina Garcia's blog tour next week! The Elle Fashion Director and author of The Little Black Book of Style ( write up here) will be answering questions not just by me, but by YOU! That's right dear Coquette readers, leave a comment to this post with your direct question to Nina and come back here on Tuesday, December 4th to see if your questions are answered!

Nina will be answering your questions over the weekend so be sure to get those questions in before the end of the day on Thursday!

Here's the line up for her blog tour:

12/3 - Fashionista
12/4 - Coquette
12/5 - BussBuss
12/6 - FabSugar
12/7 - Fashiontribes

The Studs are in the Details

Studs have always been a hot detail in clothing and bags but the latest crop is more about giving femininity a little edge. Ultra cute dresses with stud details have popped up all over like the sweet Catherine Malandrino Silver Stud Short Sleeve Dress ($425 at Shopbop) at left and a more sexy version, the Alice + Olivia Stud Trim Dress ($330 at Shopbop) on the right.

Even forever-in-plaid Burberry changed its tune this season, with it's new studded Knight Bag ($2995), that's being carried around by the likes of Cameron Diaz.

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Fred Flare Holiday Special

I heart Fred Flare and these Betsy Johnson Wink Socks ($10) which is the perfect stocking stuffer. There are lots of gifts you can get over on the site and if you shop online today, just enter the code "freegiftwrap.07" to get your goodies all wrapped up! (Note: Free gift wrapping for items $20 and over. Click giftwrap box for each item you'd like wrapped and the savings will be in your cart after you enter the code.)

Here's some really cute gifts you can get at Fred Flare:

Jay MacCarroll Bowling Bag ($60)

Forget Me Knot Ring ($50)

Rosette Filigree Earrings ($10)

Mischa Sunglasses ($9)

Russian Dolls Coin Purse ($10)

Fun Gifts for Him:

LOMO Holga Starter Kit ($75)

Mix Tape USB Memory Stick ($22)

Nintendo Mints ($6)

Project Runway 4: Sarah Jessica Parker gets BITTEN

Let's discuss Wednesday's night Project Runway. I loved seeing SJP on the show, even though she's trying to promote her BITTEN line. I also loved their big maaaybe it will be a part of the fall/winter collection that was always added as part of the prize. As for the winning dress, I thought Victorya's dress design was very cute. And even though the vest ,with it's "amazing" racer back looked stylish with it, I actually prefer it without the vest (see right from Get the Look). It looks way more stylish and shows off the bow and pockets better. FabSugar reports that as of now this outfit is available at Steve & Barry stores nationwide but a stretch-cotton version for $19.98 and a grey/black plain vest for $14.98. (No photo of the outfit yet on the BITTEN site.)

And I'm really wondering about Victorya's future looks. Will she continue to bring babydoll black continuously down the runway? As wearable and fashionable now her clothes are, I'm hoping to see what her look and style ends up being. No more babydolls!
By the way, is it just me or does the model above look a tiny bit like Whitney on The Hills?

I do have to say I was so pleasantly surprised by the look created by Elisa and Sweet P. The cape and dress are modern concepts. Probably too innovative for SJP's Bitten line to be mass produced, but I would totally love wearing this more!

And finally, did I speak too soon on Christian? We shall see. I haven't lost hope yet!

SJP looked super cute on the show!

Winner of The DIY Wedding

Thanks to everyone who commented and entered in the contest to win a free copy of The DIY Wedding by Kelly Bare. The winner is Nancy and I'll be sending her a copy of the book next week. Congratulations!

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Fashion:

• FabSugar shows how fashion and technology mix with Zac Posen's Samsung Clutch.


• Just in time for holiday shopping, Stiletto Jungle found 13 Junk Food vintage-look rocker tees on sale for 42% off.


• Over at StyleBakery.com, the editors share what they're loving now.


• Not sure what to wear this holiday? Grab a bit of Bottega Veneta from Bag Snob!


• Browse through Stylehive's slideshow of the ten hottest (well, warmest) resorts and hotels to visit this holiday season.


• KRiSTOPHER loves boss black leather and lapin D&G Dolce & Gabbana gloves for winter.


• Now that there is finally a chill in the air Second City Style has your winter wardrobe essentials and even tells you where to buy them. How easy is that?


• Goyard caught the go-green bug with the new environmentally conscious Goyard St. Louis Shopper Tote. Bag Bliss has more.


• Celebrity Styleaholic Najwa Moses gets up close and personal with Jennifer Hudson.


• Shop till you drop! The Jewelry Weblog has the scoop on a jewelry and beauty show coming up with weekend in the Toronto area.

Beauty:

• Stay gorgeous & skinny by shaving an extra 1,000 fattening calories off your holiday feast without giving up the good life...Fashiontribes shows how.


• Beauty Snob explores the sexy scent of Elle from YSL.


• WE LOVE BEAUTY.com is intrigued by the new beauty collection from Coach - especially the three lipsticks.