How To: Christmas Shop for a 20-Something Girl

My top trendy picks for 2012 Christmas! 

If you're confused at what to buy for Christmas and she's a 20-something fabulous girl, 

take a gander at the list below... All under $100!

A little sparkle, a little sport and all GLAM!

1. 31 Bits Necklace // Petunia // $38

2. Mobilexpressions iPad case // Target // $29.99

3. Fragrance Travel Set // Nordstrom // $35

4. Gold Cocktail Shaker // Pottery Barn // $35.50

5. Crystal Snowflake Bottle Stopper // Pottery Barn // $19.50

6. Printed Backup Battery for iPhone // J.Crew // $39.50

7. Truffle White Cocoa // Voluspa // $19

8. MLB/NFL Tee & Boyfriend Pant Giftset // Victoria's Secret // $69.50

9. Metal Gleam Crossbody // Francesca's Collection // $38

10. Fun Flats VEGASSS LEOPARD & TEMPPER BLACK TAN // Steve Madden // $56-69

Z Gallerie Outlet Extravaganza!

Welcome to the wonderful world of the Z Gallerie Outlet in Gardena (Right off the 110 Freeway at Rosecrans/Western). I think I died and went to discount heaven. Everything in the outlet are pieces that are currently in the stores and online. They may be slightly damaged or broken but the majority of them are in perfect shape for at least half the price... And the best part? They have all new pieces EVERY. DAY. Oh yes.

Simplicity Mirrored 5 Drawer Chest $749.99 // In Store $1,500

Not. Even. Damaged. Just missing the pulls, how easy is that to replace?!

Dining tables, art and couches 

A sea of buffets, dressers and headboards!

 Glittered Glass Pinecones $10 & $8 // On the website for $20

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Trip!

1. Arrive early! There will be a line of eager shoppers ready to run for the item they've been hunting for. The Outlet Hours are: 

Tues - Fri 12:00pm - 4:00pm // Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm

2. Shop online and in the regular store ahead of time. Figure out which headboard, couch, or dining room table you can't live without and be ready to tear the ticket off and make it yours!

3. If you see something you like, grab it or tear the ticket. You don't have to buy it but at least you've officially put dibs on it and no one else can take it from you. These people are brutal. Make sure you grab what ever you like. Second guess yourself later.

February Favorites: Coral & Gold

Easy. Colorful. Glam.

White blazer with silk lining @ Nordstrom

Coral resort scarf @ Old Navy

Gold lap top case with white chevron vinyl sticker 

Layered necklaces

DIY glitter keys

Voluspa Crisp Champagne candle 

Pinterest: Not Your Mother's Thumbtack

Does a Pinterest Anonymous exist? I need to sign up. 

If you’re not on it, stop reading this post right now and join. Although they are new in the social media realm (started in 2009), Pinterest has quickly become one of the fastest growing social bookmarking sites and according to USA Today, it is now among the Top 10 Social Networking sites! 

For the slightly OCD organizer, it is the ultimate way to contain all your findings on the internet.

I started “pinning” as a way to keep all of my inspiration photos together for redecorating my grandpa’s beach house in Surfside, CA. Pre-Pinterest, I would drag the images to my desktop and flip through them whenever I wanted to show others my ideas. The problem was that I could never remember where they were from, but then if I would bookmark them in my browser I could never remember which image was which!

Although Pinterest solved this problem, it quickly grew to become more than just an organization tool. It is an inspiration for any crafty décor dream (my jewelry hanging shadow box), inspirational quotes that move you from the deepest funk, try cooking something new, try dieting because of an insanely tan model in workout clothes, style your Christmas dinner table (see my pin below), style an unexpected outfit…. The list goes on and on!

Quick Tips:

• Start following your friends and more importantly make sure that you are following those who share the same pinning interests!
• I’m not planning a wedding or into all things Harry Potter, so I don’t follow those specific boards of my friends. Be selective.

• Make sure to label your pins... well. Although it’s tempting to label something “love” or “OMG”, that’s not a very descriptive pin (and not saying I haven’t done it a lot). “Love” could be for a dress, a color, a funny quote, a breathtaking view ... aka not descriptive! This helps the search pick it up and allows others to find your pins and get you more “repins”

• A label can use hashtags similar to Twitter for #anythingdescriptive or @ tags to alert a friend of a pin they should see. @Chelsea Van Arnam will tag me and alert me of the pin for something I should try or reminds my friend of me. $ signs will also add a stripe across the corner flagging it with how much it costs and thereby placing it in the gift search area by price. 

• Have any other questions? Let me know! I'm working on getting our company, RipeOrange on Pinterest so I'll be back with more updates and tips for company/brand pinning very soon!

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