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10 Outfits for 10 Occasions: Kelsey's anniversary outfit

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Reader Kelsey wrote in to ask for advice on an outfit for her 3-year anniversary that would compliment her size-12 figure. We chose a silver satin Chloe and Reese dress with some accessories that pop. The dress's high waistline, wide neckline, demure yet sexy length, and wide straps that allow for a bra will all do Kelsey justice. Along with the silver dress we chose BCBGirls rhinestone slingbacks because many of us already have a similar pair in our closet, and if you don't, at $66, these will be a workhorse for your dressy wardrobe. Read on for more info on the rest of the dazzling accessories.

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Cole Haan is planning to celebrate its 80th anniversary with a seasonal collaborative series in 2008. They plan to work with designers from the fields of sculpture, architecture, industrial design, and jewelry - which is first up with Bing Bang designer Anna Sheffield. Bing Bang recently did a line of jewelry with Marc Jacobs, so will certainly bring some high-fashion cred to Cole Haan. Sheffield will be creating decorative jewelry accents, clasps, and closures for Cole Haan handbags and jewelry. This is a particularly interesting collaboration since Cole Haan's accessories aren't really known for a lot of embellishment or fancy hardware. We can't wait to see what they come up with.

[Source: WWD]

Kelly Killoren Bensimon: model, author, and jewelry designer

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Kelly Killoren Bensimon plans to expand her Kelly for Kelly Killoren Bensimon jewelry line, currently sold exclusively at Bloomingdale's, in the new year. The line based on vintage designs should soon be available at Scoop NYC, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor. We wonder if the current price points, $80 to $280, will start to climb as the line becomes integrated into the more luxe retailer's selections. At left, see an owl necklace from the line sported by Bensimon at New York Fashion Week.

[Image: Getty; Source: WWD]

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Okay, now you're really cutting it close. But there is still thismuch time to order presents online and receive them by Christmas, plus lots of sites are encouraging you procrastinators by offering you free shipping. Here's a few.

Bergdorf Goodman is offering free rush shipping on any order until noon tomorrow with the code RUSHBG. Our pick? This Marc Jacobs guitar watch necklace for only $150. We want it.

You have until noon Friday for Christmas delivery and free 2-day expedited shipping at CoutureCandy. You also get free gift wrapping and a free seasonal CD.

While it's not free, RedEnvelope will upgrade your shipping to 2-business days for the price of regular ground shipping on orders over $50. The offer is good with the code ESAVEL18 until 6 p.m. on Thursday.

It's the last day for standard shipping at Bebe where they're pushing the "sexiest party tops ever" for only $39. You'd have to buy quite a few to get free shipping - orders have to be over $150 - but maybe that won't be a problem.

Neiman Marcus still has free gift wrap and is now offering free 2-day shipping with the code NMHURRY, but it all ends tonight!

More deals on delivery after the jump.

The most popular gifts this holiday season

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Accessories that sparkle are flying off the shelves this holiday season. Hmm, could it be because ShinyStyle has been so on top of this trend? Apparently we're not the only ones who can't take our eyes off of metallics and are bored by anything matte when dressing for a party. Some of the best sellers? Keep reading.

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You can still order stylish stocking stuffers at Free People to get them in time for Christmas. And with the code LASTMINUTE the shipping is free, so that, you know, you can afford stocking stuffers that don't come from CVS in the first place. We chose some sparkly bangles , $18, perfect for New Year's Eve when all ostentatious and overbearing accessories must be dragged out and worn all at once. In the middle is the tinsel stranded headband , $24, to help your friends/sister/cool mom maintain her do in the blustry winter winds of late. And lastly a cute cozy wristlet for $38.

Bling it on with Rimistyle

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Rimistyle thinks a lot like us when it comes to dressing up a little black dress on a budget!. While we know that skimping on accessories isn't recommended by glossy magazine editors who say to "invest" in $700 pumps while buying your clothes at H&M, some of us will never ever have the disposable income to buy $700 pumps, even at half price. Plus, if you already have something great to wear in your closet, the quickest way to update it is with accessories, and when one of your other accessories - your wallet - is a little light, inexpensive is your only option. Rimistyle brings you these disco nights clutches for only $36, and this shining star necklace set will only set you back $22.

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No, this outfit isn't for me. It's for Andrea Osiek who needs a fabulous outfit for a big New Year's Eve party. We'll get over our jealousy that her husband takes ballroom dancing lessons with her, because she needs a low-rent get up because of medical expense (hope everything goes well!). She really doesn't want to spend very much and wants to use pieces from her existing wardrobe, so we tried to keep some part of the ensemble basic and let others speak louder. We started with a little black dress which Andrea probably already has in her closet. If not, this one is from Isaac Mizrahi for Target and is on sale for $29.99. For the rest of the outfit, keep reading.

10 Outfits for 10 Occasions - Barbara's fancy flats

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Reader Barbara wrote in to our 10 Outfits for 10 Occasions contest for advice to a common problem. She loves her strappy heels, especially when dressing up for New Year's Eve, but feels uncomfortable when she's taller than her boyfriend. Luckily there is no shortage of fancy flats out there this holiday season. So, while we concentrate on a Miu Miu pair as part of our outfit, we'll also give you options at a few different price points. Barbara mentioned sequined cocktail dresses, so we chose this Stenay sequin dress from Nordstrom for $228 to start off this outfit.

Iman to luanch a new line of accessories

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Everyone wants supermodel style these days, and it's more attainable than ever with so many models launching fashion lines at reasonable prices. The latest on the list? Iman. The collection will include jewellery and handbags taking inspiration from her own wardrobe and lifestyle. The wife of rock legend David Bowie will sell her collection on the Home Shopping Network and on hsn.com.

"When I thought about doing the collection, I asked myself, 'What must I have for me?'" Iman said. "And it always came back to accessories. They are the things that change a wardrobe immediately." The jewelry will run $19.95 to $59.95 and the bags $49.95 to $129.95.

For more on handbags and accessories go to TheBagLady.

[Source: WWD via TheBagLady]

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Fashion headliners shared with WWD how they're celebrating Hanukkah this year, and it's no surprise a lot of plans have to do with shopping!

Isaac Mizrahi created a Hanukkah dog line for Target, just in time to gift items to his boyfriend's Jack Russell-Beagle mix.

Stuart Weitzman is on the receiving end of the gifting, his wife searches for fabulous antique shoes - some designed by Weitzman's father - to give him for Hanukkah.

And Jeffrey Kalinsky of Jeffrey New York is so pleased that his parents have taken to shopping for designer items, he's going to gift those items to them this year. If you're interested in gifting the platinum and diamond Star of David pendant at left, it's available at Tiffany's for $1,950.

Yay or Nay Wednesday: holiday-themed jewelry

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To preface why I could possibly think holiday-themed jewelry is a yay, let me say that my mother was an elementary school teacher. I grew up thinking that necklaces with large wooden fruits on them were normal. And it didn't help that my other arbiter of style, my grandmother, had a jewelry collection that was probably 80% rhinestone (I believe I've kept mine to a respectable 20%). So, when I stopped wearing earrings with jingling bells on them in middle school, I thought that was quite a sacrafice for style. What do you think - are tasteful jewelry items in holiday shapes acceptable? I'm not talking about crosses or Star of David necklaces but actual snowman, Christmas-tree variety shapes. Is it acceptable to quell your urges with a wreath pin on your coat lapel? Yay or Nay?

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