Possessionista Gift Guide: K Amato Jewelry

You know those girls?

The ones whose lipstick stays and her jeans don't sag in the butt by the end of the day? Her bangs don't curl. Her mascara doesn't run.

Oh, and she loses all her baby weight in the first month post partum?

Kiran is one of those girls. And while you may be inclined to hate her, you can't. Because not only is she an exceptional friend - she'd buy her best friend this K Amato Webster necklace.

But she has exceptional taste - she'd buy this K Amato Grace bracelet for herself.

So maybe the key is to buy yourself this bracelet.

And the sag-free jeans and shiny hair will follow.

Love Kiran's picks? Check out the entire K Amato line.

Project New Years - Lauren Yung's Alexander Wang Black and Cream Dress

Photo Courtesy of the CW (and someone else pieced this together. Not sure who, but email me so I can give you the credit)

Hi Dana,

I loved this Alexander Wang dress that Lauren Yung wore in Melrose Place. Anywhere you might be able to find a cheaper version for me?

Your devoted fan,

Victoria

When Lauren Yung needed to make a little extra money to pay for med school and Alexander Wang couture, she decided a sound business decision would be to prostitute herself.


For those of you with a slightly stricter standard, here are two options to get Lauren's dress, without her questionable morals.

Aryn K Take me to Dinner Dress

89.99 Use Code Affiliate 10 for 10% off

Modcloth

Mesh Bandeau Body Con Dress

$64.59

ASOS USA

BCBGeneration Geometric Dress

$118.00

Dillards

Possessionista Gift Guide: Boy Stuff

Inevitably, you're going to have to buy something for your boyfriend/brother/dad. When it comes down to it, I contact my friend Laura Knepper over at LKCStyle. She's been dressing boys in clever printed tees and flannels long before Dan Humphries and Will Scheuster caught my eye.

This year, Laura suggests the Topman grey 5cm tie to make your guy presentable at holiday dinner, or a Saturday night out on the town.

Feeling tomboyish yourself? Laura says every girl should pick up Urban Outfitters BDG hoodies.

There's a lot of football still to be played. You might as well look cute watching it.

BDG Hoodie

$38.00

Urban Outfitters

Love Laura's picks? Check out her blog for ways to spruce up the guy in your life.

Project New Years - Hermione's gold Burberry frock

Hey Dana!

Technically this is a dress worn in 2009 for (I think) burberry's spring 2010 stuff- but its perfect for new years! Also I'm told I look like emma watson so basically we're soul mates and I just have to have this dress- in a more wallet friendly price.

Oh Hermione,

You are perfection. Your hair. Your dress. Your Burberry contract.

To even try to replicate this dress wouldn't do it justice, so here's a dress I'm equally in love with. Same color scheme. Different silhouette.

But with it's much more manageable price tag, you'll be able to dress it up with some killer stems and kick ass earrings.

That'll make you almost totally forgetimus about the Burberry frock you were lusting after like it was Ron Weasley.

Longing for Yellow Dress

$158.00

Anthropologie

These are a few of my Favorite Things...

Thanks to Jen at The Look 4 Less for including The Possessionista's favorite things:

Favorite Things - The Posessionista Dana from The Posessionista, is both fashionable and funny - and I never tire of reading her blog. She's an expert at spotting items worn on tv, so if there's ever an item you just have to have - she's your girl! Thanks so much for participating Dana, all of your favorites are great (Jeans and Glee are two things I love as well!).

1. Jeans - skinny, bootcut, bell, legging? I could not live without denim. Am currently obsessed with the Current Elliot pull on jean - sweatpants meet jeans






2. Glee - Next to Prozac, it's the greatest mood enhancer


3. Cuff boots - I am obsessed with cuff boots. It's like permission to wear legwarmers. Almost.





4. The iPhone - How are you people existing in this world without one?



5. Aritzia's boyfriend shirts. I have them in EVERY color. Oversized, they wash awesome and are long enough to wear with leggings. The blue sheen is my fave. ($70.00 -aritzia.ca)

6. Hooded leather jackets. J'adore the one by Mike and Chris but the faux one at F21 is perfect for this one season item. 






7. Platform Shoes - sky high heels that don't kill to walk in? Yes please.






8. Sequin Blazers. These rock! I pair them with a hanes T shirt and distressed jeans. I got mine at Akira for $40. (Note: Akira no longer has the one Dana purchased, but they do have one for $69, as pictured below).


9. Fake diamond earrings. I always wear fake, ginormo studs (I get these at Nordstrom Rack for $11 though because I am always losing them)





10. Goody pony tail ties (I always have at least two on my wrist at any time.)

Possessionista Gift Guide: Jammies and Cocoa

Up until now, we've had some pretty splurgeworthy suggestions.

Hellooooo recession anyone?

When I need a fashionable alternative to my latest compulsion I turn to Jen over at The Look For Less, as she can literally find anything.


Including (unsurprisingly) a totally amazing and cozy gift for your mom or sis for (also unsurprisingly) less than $100.

These cozy jammies and darling monogrammed cups are perfect for sipping hot cocoa and watching a movie New Year's Day.

But don't expect Jen to join in on the lounging. She'll be treating herself to a massage.

Love Jen's budget buys? Check out her site for more affordable indulgences.

Project New Years - Serena's sequin gold dress

Hi Dana-  First of all,  I love your blog!! I read it everyday. I'm going to a nice NYE party this year and would like to find a fun dress like Serena's but for about $100. I'm having troubles finding one,  so I thought I'd turn to you.  Thanks!!!  Mary

Gold Sequin Dress by Scala

$138.00 - Use code Defindeals for 10% off

eDressMe

Possessionista Gift Guide: Designs by Lauren

Sure, they say it's about quality and not quantity, but why settle for one when you can have tons?

At least that's the philosophy shared by Lauren Rosen, owner of Designs by Lauren, and myself. Lauren's delightfully simple, beaded stretch bracelets are best in large groups - just like friends.

So, Lauren suggests grabbing the greywood and sparkle stardust stacked bracelets for your besties (about $115) and the blackwood and sparkle for yourself ($127.00)

Mention that you heard about her from the Possessionista and get 10% off and free shipping.

That is, if you can get Lauren to part with them first.

Love Lauren's choices? View the whole collection and then email Lauren

Project New Years - Carrie Underwood

Hey Dana,

I want a fantastic dress - something that sparkles, that makes me feel like turning 30, being single and not doing most anything of what I thought I would be doing doesn't matter.  Maybe something from Carrie Underwood's closet.

Love Kristin

Spirit Catcher Dress

$352.00

Zappos

Possessionista Gift Guide: Knuckle Busters and Acid Washed Jean Jackets

Kelly Ryan O'Brien stresses me out. Seriously. Her resume reads like a character from the Hills, without the reality show.

Yet.

One of the most respected young figures in fashion, KOB (as her girls refer to her) has done stints everywhere from Gen Art to Billion Dollar Babes. The chick knows fashion. So you should take her word for it when she tells you to get one of your girls this killer (literally) knuckle buster from Made her Think.

And while you might think this is pushing the envelope, KOB is investing herself in a new denim motorcycle jacket. But before you make fun of KOB, just know that in 6-18 months, you'll be wearing this very jacket, and Kelly will be making fun of you.

Trust.

Love Kelly's offbeat ideas? Check out the blog that's keeping her busy while she's on medical leave from Billion Dollar Babes.