'Tis the Season

Now that our turkeys have been carved, stuffing has been served, and stomachs have been filled, it’s finally time to start thinking about (and shopping for!) the upcoming holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or anything in between, finding the perfect party dress is essential. Since I know how difficult and frustrating it can be to create the perfect holiday ensemble, I figured I would spare you the agony of scrolling through page after page of options and present you with a few of my new found favorites.

The first dress is the perfect winter LBD made by Juicy Couture. Its mini strapless silhouette is simple and classic, while the draped velvet skirt adds a subtly luxurious touch. I imagine this dress being perfect for a dinner or cocktail party when paired with classic pumps, a red clutch, and the fluffiest fur coat you can find. The result is a sexy and ridiculously comfortable look that you will be able to wear for many winters to come.

The embroidered polka dot sleeveless dress made by Marc Jacobs is a serious must-have for this season. Its scalloped lace skirt and polka dotted bodice come together to create the perfect feminine fifties-inspired dress. Though its quite pricey, it is very high quality and the camel color makes it timeless. Try wearing this dress with a knee-length peacoat, shimmery tights and nude or black heels. If your style is edgy rather than super feminine, a leather jacket and smoky eye can easily toughen it up.

Milly’s Juliet cocktail dress is a perfect mixture of my favorite recent trends- camel, ruffles, and sequins. The mixture of textures is unmatched by any dress I’ve seen, and the colors will complement any skin tone. This dress looks best when worn with bare legs and some shiny patent booties. Top it off with a head full of cascading curls and bold, bright red lips.

By Ali Antonucci

J'aime Mon Carre

I love my scarf, I love your scarf, and I certainly love luxury brand Hermés, two London pop-up stores dedicated to its iconic scarves. The first has already opened and sadly closed after three days of joy at the East London Rochelle School of art, Shoreditch. The second will thankfully be open until the 9th of December in West London’s Ledbury road. Both stores offer shoppers expert advice on how to style their Hermés scarves, and just in case you can't take it all in, due to over excitement, there are photographers in-store to record your look. Chances are it may very well be everything you could ever dream of in silk, colour prints and it well be. Whilst sadly you may not wake up on Christmas morning and find one propped under your Christmas tree, after a trip to these stores they are bound to be featured on many wish lists.

Text Katriona Flynn

Carolyn Murphy: Best Friend and Muse

Carolyn Murphy amazes me. She has been around since I started obsessing over fashion magazines when I was in Junior High. Eight years have gone by and she is even more beautiful now than she was then.

She almost always appears in the first few pages of a magazine.

Murphy's been modeling for top names such as Estee Lauder, Jantzen, and Versace.

She is a muse. She's a natural. No matter how much or how little makeup is on her, she looks remarkable. Carolyn Murphy isn't perfect, and that is what makes her stand out. Her face is not symmetrical and she is not stick thin. She has broken the rules of the model stereotype. Murphy could be your best friend, the girl next door, just one of the guys, and the most beautiful girl in the room all wrapped into one. She is the ultimate package.

She may not be everywhere, like Caroline Trentini and Raquel Zimmerman, but she is an exquisite model. Carolyn Murphy is the kind of model you get excited to see because you do not see her on every other page. It is a treat to see her.

Text Alexandra Faye

The Good, the Bad, and the Burlesque

I'm a big fan of so-bad-it's-good movies, especially ones involving pop stars and divas trying their hand at acting. Showgirls, Crossroads, even the abominable trash heap that was Mariah Carey's Glitter: what they lack in theatrical credibility and decent scripts, they make up for in sheer camp and hilariously quotable lines.

This is why I'll be heading out to see Burlesque as soon as possible. Judging from the glitzy, cheesy trailer, it's going to be more of a hot mess than an Academy Award blitz, but you can't knock a potential so-bad-it's-good movie until you try it. If nothing else, I'll at least get some decent makeup tricks from Christina Aguilera!

Text Molly O'Brien

Can't Live Without My Radio

Hopefully you didn't blow all your cash on Black Friday treats -- if you've got $1.99 left in the bank account, why don't you snag TuneIn Radio, an app that lets you listen to 40,000 different radio stations on your iPod, iPad, or iWhatever. (Blackberries and Androids too!) Everything from NPR to random European electro-trance to DJs spinning on their college stations are available. After getting TuneIn, you're officially no longer allowed to bemoan the fact that you "haven't listened to anything new lately." Download and crank it up.

Text Molly O'Brien