Gift Guide For Teens

There is a lot of girl power in our house.  When it comes to the Holidays and Birthdays is it so hard to find something really special for our little ladies.  But, I think I hit the jackpot here in terms of gifts for teen girls.  I have been listening to my own girls and their friends and here are some great ideas.  I love the J Crew Pink faux fur jacket.  I have seen it in person and it is so cute.  Adidas continue to be a huge hit and I love this iridescent color way.  The novelty charging banks have to be my favorite.  The unicorn is adorable and you cannot go wrong with the Macaron making kit…such a fun idea!!!

Gift Guide For Teens

Gift Guide For Teens by nslifestyles featuring grey throw pillows

Any thing Kardasian is still going strong…These Kyle lip kits are pretty cool, I must admit, and chokers are still all the rage (this set is from Zara)

J Crew blazer jacket
$500 – net-a-porter.com

Puma sport shoes
puma.com

Kate spade jewelry
macys.com

J.Crew crystal earrings
factory.jcrew.com

UGG glove
zappos.com

Tory Burch perfume fragrance
bloomingdales.com

Eyebrow kit
$57 – debenhams.com

Book Club Monday

I have complied a bunch of books that would make great gifts this holiday season.  I love the blog, The Coveteur .  It is a look inside many fashionable people’s closet.  They have just published their first book and it is incredible.  I also love the Laduree guide to Paris and how can any one resist the beautiful Slims Aarons photographs “Women”.

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Weekend Real Estate Stalking

One of my favorite things to do during the Holidays is to drive around at night and look at all the amazing light displays.  For years, my mom. sister and I would do it almost every night!!!!  We knew all the best streets to go to.  We love it so much.  It is one of the things I miss the most about not having my family live near me during the holidays.  But don’t worry, I make up for it with my son and daughters and their friends.  I am definitely  going to venture out to a new neighborhood this December and visit some houses I have never seen before .  The house in the last photo has won awards, YES AWARDS and was voted the house with the best light display in New York.  Lucky for me it is on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx.  Check it out in all its glory HERE.  This year I am there.  In the meanwhile, tonight I am taking you on our own light tour.  Bon Weekend!!!!

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The Pelham Parkway House
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Fashionable Friend Friday

A couple of weeks ago I was invited by Lord & Taylor to preview the H Halston line and meet the Fashion Director Cameron Silver, this week’s Fashionable Friend Friday.  I already knew of Cameron because I am obsessed with his amazing vintage clothing and accessory store Decades, in LA, which I have spent many hours both in the store and browsing online.  He also starred in Bravo’s series Dukes of Melrose.  Cameron is a vintage expert but most especially everything Halston.   I LOVED meeting Cameron.  He was as amazing as all the celebrities he has dressed over the years.  We talked of our mutual love of the new Gucci line and he helped me style a fur leopard jacket, with some incredible H Halston pieces.  He told me that H Halston will be debuting new items each week, all year long.  It is sold exclusively through Lord & Taylor, both in store and online.  This is definitely a line to watch!!!!   Additionally, I have teamed up with L&T and H Halston to bring you a chic H Halston pouch.  Go to the NS Lifestyles Blog page to enter!!!



Gift Guide For Him

I hope this Gift Guide for Him gives you some ideas for all the special men in your lives.  My son is crazy for Siracha so the hot sauce making kit is perfect for him.  But maybe the Ginger Beer kit is more your speed?  How great is the Bruce Springsteen ticket pillow?  And the Perfect Pillow makes a perfect gift as well!!!

Gift Guide For Him

Gift Guide For Him by nslifestyles featuring moscow mule mugs

The Perfect Pillow is definitely on the top of my gift giving list.  I have had the best sleeps since I purchased one.  They are offering NS Lifestyle readers 20% off this Holiday season!!!!  Woo Hoo!!  To purchase go to http://www.therightpillow.com and enter code NSLIFESTYLES.

These cords from J McLaughlin are absolutely fabulous!!!!   They are so festive and a total throwback to the preppy handbook.  All of our hubby should have these!!!


Gift Guide For Her


Today is the first of my Holiday Gift Guides….I am starting with a dream with list for  “HER”.  All of these items are incredible.  There are so many great things out in the stores now it is so hard to choose.  Last week when I interviewed uber stylist Cricket Burns, she told us that anything Gucci is a must have.  If the bags or shoes are not in your budget, there are some great Gucci scarves out now (but are selling fast) and many vintage items available on eBay.   Fur, both real and fur,  still tends to be on the most wanted list as well.  And the Dyson hair dryer is incredible.  It is as powerful as a leaf blower and dries your hair in a minute and leaves it so full and silky!!!

Gift Guide For Her


I am in love with this amazing suede poncho from W by Worth.  To order or for more information, email susannecarroll74@gmail.com.

I saw this rose gold cuff at Skin Westchester today.   It is so incredible on.  It is right at the top of my wish list for sure!!!  For more information, email JuliePipolo@gmail.com.

          
 Rachel Zoe victorian lace blouse                   modalist.com

Moncler leopard coat
$3,150 – farfetch.com

La Fiorentina blue waistcoat
bergdorfgoodman.com

Max Moi gilet vest
$685 – harrods.com

Valentino black leather flat
lanecrawford.com

Gucci flat
$465 – vestiairecollective.com

Aquazzura genuine leather shoes
$515 – net-a-porter.com

Bead jewellery
modalist.com

Tom Ford vintage hoop earrings
$610 – neimanmarcus.com

Novica earrings
novica.com

Tom Ford etched glasses
$215 – veryexclusive.co.uk

Hair blow dryer
sephora.com