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(All Photos By: Peter Lindbergh/Vogue)
One movie I want to see this holiday season is Black Swan with Natalie Portman. The star of the movie elegantly graces January's Vogue magazine. Read the interview with Joan Juliet Buck and check out the behind the scenes video where Natalie describes the covershoot as well as her preparations for her role as Nina in the movie.
Here are the gorgeous photos from her spread in the magazine with photographer Peter Lindbergh.
Now that the weather is cold, the most important thing on your mind is staying warm or dry, right? I know I'm always freezing and I've been reading a lot of tweets relating to the elements. To solve your cold weather problems, pick up one of the cozy and lightweight down coats from Lands' End. I was gifted this Woman's Luxe Down Coat ($179.50) and have been wearing it on rainy and cold days. I love that the pockets and the wrists are lined with fleece so those exposed areas can get some much needed warmth.
There's some limited sizes and colors in the coat but you can still pick it up some more variety with their petite and plus sizes. Here are some other great alternatives, some are also on sale too!
Women's Luxe Down Jacket ($129.50)
Women's Chevron Down Parka ($129.50)
Women's Sidney Down Parka (On sale for $89.99, was $129.50)
Women's Lightweight Down Jacket (On sale for $49.99, was $79.99)
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I can't emphasize enough how versatile and stylish the DKNY cozy is. Give yourself a holiday treat (or nudge your loved one) and pick up now on sale for $136.50 (regular price: $195). It comes in all the 12 colors shown below and essential black which I just purchased. It's perfect as a stylish coverup for an evening out at holiday parties or New Year's eve, not to mention the many ways you can wear it every day of the week.
I'm a big fan of layers and thanks to the San Francisco wind, I am usually in layers year-round. Stylehive's round up of Cozy Loose Layers called to me today and it features some key pieces in the slideshow, like this T by Alexander Wang - Draped cotton and modal-blend cardigan ($175) and this ModRetro Here to Infinity Scarf in Pumpkin ($39.99).
I love romantic comedies in all their cheesy glory but is it just me or has there been way too much cheese and not enough romance? Merci to the French for bringing Heartbreaker (L'arnacoeur) to the screen and some much needed amour. Sure the story is a farc but the chemistry and witty banter between Vanessa Paradis and Romain Duris cannot be denied. I loved every minute of the movie from the location (Paris and Monaco), the comedy bits (sometimes the French have a very kooky sense of humor - I should know), to the "Dirty Dancing" homage where Vanessa and Romain re-in act the famous dance scene (love the dancing!). I'm not even going to go into details on the plot here because it really doesn't matter. Just watch the trailer above to get a little taste of some good o' romantic comedy fun a la France while drooling over Vanessa's Chanel wardrobe and Hermes Kelly bag. See if you are able to catch it On Demand with Comcast as I did or wait for the DVD to come out soon!
Congratulations to Sandy from Las Vegas, NV and Aleksandra from Brmingham, UK for winning a copy of Bobbi Brown's new book, Beauty Rules from the recent giveaway here on Coquette.
Also congratulations to Johanna from Santa Fe, NM for winning the Kris Nations giveaway. She got herself a pair of gold Orchid Earrings which retails for $52.
Thank you dear lovelies for continuing to read Coquette! More giveaways will be coming soon! xoxo
There's a huge sale going on at Kensie today where you can get 40% off all regular priced items on the site. Enter promocode snowflake at checkout. The sale ends tonight at midnight EST. Pick up this space dye boucle cardigan or $52.80 (regular $88) or stay warm in this plaid coat for $94.80 (regular $158). You can also pick up my favorite blanket sweater for only $46.80.
There's nothing I love more than my tech stuff and I know most ladies do too. This Holiday Gift Guide focuses on some of the best tech goods and accessories for the fashionable gal. To start us off, what could be better than a new HP Mini 210 that comes in a variety of candy colors. Prices start at $329.99! (You can see my previous Coquette review here.) It's a great deal for a portable net book that fits in a large handbag.
Here are more great fashionable tech picks:
Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX9 ($338.70) at Amazon)
Take great photos in low light without a flash, panoramic and even 3D photos with this tiny phone. You can also record HD quality video in the AVCHD format.
Flip Slide HD ($197 on Amazon)
16 GB / 4 hrs of video recording. Watch up to 12 hours of video.
Amazon Kindle ($139 on Amazon)
I read most of my books with a Kindle. I have the iPad but the light just hurts my eyes. The screen of a Kindle uses digital ink and it's much more soothing for the eyes when you are devouring virtual pages of a book.
Apple iPad(starts at $499)
I use my iPad to watch movies or TV shows in bed. Mostly used for non-work fun.
Louis Vuitton iPhone Case 3G ($250 at Louis Vuitton)
A little luxury for a cellphone never hurt.
Rebecca Minkoff Touch & Go Snake-Embossed iPad Sleeve ($125 at Saks, Exclusive)
Comes in Black or Grape
Tory Burch Mirrored Crinkle E-Tablet Case ($175 at Tory Burch)
For your iPad or Kindle. Also in Black Gunmetal.
Rebecca Minkoff Studded Laptop Sleeve ($98 at Bloomingdales)
Comes with a detachable strap so you can carry it crossbody or place it in a larger bag.
Tory Burch Laptop Case ($67 at Tory Burch)
There are 3 different prints to choose from.
Coach Poppy Tartan Laptop Sleeve ($88 at Coach)
Love the tartan print!
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