On the First Day of Gaga....

This week marked the kick-off of the "12 Days of Gaga," a holiday extravaganza sponsored by Barneys New York.

For twelve days, Gaga’s little monsters will be able to purchase limited edition merchandise, sold only on the day it's featured. The "12 Days of Gaga" leads up to the opening of Gaga’s Workshop on Nov. 21 at exactly 11:59 p.m.. Barneys transformed the entire fifth floor of the men’s store at their Madison Avenue flagship location into eight different shops. Shops include the candy shop, toy shop, closet (clothing and accessories), library (books, CDs, media, and paper goods), gallery (collectibles and specialty items), jewelry, boudoir (candles and cosmetics), and holiday.

Gaga’s workshop is a creation of Lady Gaga, Eli Sudbrack, Christophe Hamaide Pierson, Nicola Formichetti, and Barneys Creative Director Dennis Freedman. Of course, holiday seasons bring holiday windows, and Barneys will be unveiling the Lady Gaga–themed window alongside the launch of Gaga's Workshop.

Monsters can enter to win a chance to attend Gaga’s Workshop, and a quarter of all sales will be donated to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, which focuses on youth empowerment and equality by addressing issues like self-confidence, anti-bullying, well-being, mentoring, and career development.

Visit Gaga's Workshop to have a Gaga holiday!

Text Quinn McBee 
Image The Window – Barneys New York

Nail Polish Colors for the Holidays!

Every holiday season, women must decorate their nails with the flashiest colors that scream "I Have the Holiday Spirit and I want to stand out!". Dark reds are for the women who desire to appear to classy and refined. Black is for those who wish to appear edgy. There are many women who can pull off black and make the color look fabulous as opposed to "gothic". Silvers and gray, especially gun metal gray, as well as that silver aluminum color that shows you've got a spring in your step. You mean business. You want to be bold and flashy and you're not afraid to show it. Add sparkle to any color to add some glitz to your look. Christmas and New Years are the seasons for sparkle! Pink is for those girls who think pink should be worn for every holiday. Purple is for the women who understand that true meaning of the color is wealthy, noble, and sophisticated and they will wear that color confidently! Every shade in between works perfectly for this year's festivities! Now get your nail colors on and show the world where you stand!

Text Alexandra Faye

Twelve Days of Dresses

If you’ve already read my last post, you’re probably aware that I am on the hunt for the perfect holiday dress. However, I realized that all of the dresses that I picked were totally out of my price range. Marc Jacobs, Milly, and Juicy Couture are a bit too much of a splurge for a dress exclusively for the holiday season, so I’ve spent the last week looking for some more wallet-friendly options. I set my budget at $100 and began scouring the Internet, but I found that way too many of my favorite inexpensive retailers just didn’t have the kind of quality I was looking for. After combing through the selection at H&M, Topshop, and Forever21, I decided to check out Urban Outfitters. Last year around this time I was incredibly disappointed with UO’s holiday dress selection, so my expectations were low. However, as soon as I clicked on the website, a banner titled “The 12 Days of Dresesses” appeared and I knew that I had just struck gold. The first thing that caught my attention once I clicked on the banner was the way the page is set up. The 12 dresses are divided into four rows of three, and as you move your mouse across the images, the models in the picture begin to move! As a result, I was able to see the way that each dress looks on the body in 3D, something that Urban Outfitter has never offered before. 

Cashmere: Bringing families together since the 18th century

Ah, holiday visits with the family; time for eating until you puke and getting a little tipsy with Grandma. Many of us will spend a significant amount of time deciding what to pack, in an attempt to appear that we are not just directionless twenty-somethings with a minor hang-over. There's this strange inherent need, during the holidays, to ensure our families of our legitimacy as productive members of society. The best way to do this, you ask? Cashmere.

Studies show Cashmere has long been associated with people who have their shit together. Though my black Armani Exchange sweater was found at Goodwill, my mother will be impressed that I had the forethought to invest in a "smart" piece that will last for ages. (Never mind my closet full of six inch heels.) My father will remark at it's "cuddliness" and remind me once again how grateful he is that my high-school days of hippie mu-mus and blue hair have ceased. Cashmere is also a great conversation topic for Grandmothers and when they learn of my new interest in the stuff they may remember a bunch of great pieces they have hidden away in their closets, just waiting for my gravy-fied little fingers. All of the merriment that ensues directly leads to father slipping me a twenty for avoiding political conversation!

And so, my friends, you now see the uniting powers of our favorite fabric species. This season, pick up some Cashmere for yourself, and a scarf or two for the fam!

Text Hannah Morris

Mix up your look with a cardigan

Men have always envied the little black dress on women. We can wear it to an office party or change the jewelry and wear it to a cocktail dinner. Well listen up men because I have your solution.

It’s all about the cardigan. Here’s how you can wear it for different occasions. A day at the office; you can wear a button up shirt under it, no tie. A cocktail party; a dress shirt and tie. A night out with the guys; wear a t-shirt under your cardigan.

Switch it up, different color shirts and different color cardigans. The other good thing is that cardigans don’t cost too much so you can afford to get a few different colors and look fashionable, manly and of course sexy at all your holiday parties and celebrations.

-Jennifer Nikolevski

Twinkle, Twinkle

The Holiday season is approaching quickly, which means there will be lots of Holiday parties to attend. But what are you going to wear?

Don't stress about it too much because the ideal dress for a cocktail party is at a store near you.

This season it's all about lots of sparkle. Sequins are dominating the Holiday season. The sequin trend isn't about blending in, it's all about getting noticed. A sequin dress is a refreshing alternative to a plain little black dress.

If you're not too keen on an all sequin dress just try to incorporate a little sequin into your Holiday outfit. Whether you choose a shirt, leggings or a skirt you will be certain that all eyes will be on you.

-Erin Jones

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas! We hope you all are enjoying this wonderful time of year with your family. Enjoy the spirit of the Holidays with the ones you love and who love you. 

Happy Holidays from the CHAOS Team <3