Despite the fact I don’t really feel like it’s Christmastime it is only 19 days away. So it would be time for some shopping suggestions.
Aside, I’m watching CNN as I write this and it really is hard to focus on buying gifts when the world is spinning the way it is. Though I did manage to ship off several boxes of gifts to California today so they will be there when we go out for the holiday.
OK, enough about me and my feelings and my gifts.
What about those annual suggestions?
I’m feeling velvet. Not at the moment, at the moment I’m typing, but velvet is the fabric of the season. It’s everywhere and if you haven’t noticed, I promise you, you will now.
I have been wearing velvet shoes for years. In fact there is nothing quite like a velvet shoe, if you haven’t tried one, I say go for it. They are now out in every price range.
I think these would appeal to a lot of people. Rag and Bone velvet sneakers in my favorite color navy blue. Grab em while you can.
That 70’s neck. Velvet choker. I know a bunch of young girls who would swoon over this. Elyse Walker.Vinyl is hotter than ever. Go for some Velvet Underground. AmazonI kind of love this cranberry colored crushed velvet jacket from Haider AckermanThe men’s version. OK not exactly. This one has a Ricky Ricardo vibe. It’s a lot less expensive than the woman’s. You can find it at Macy’s. But it would look festively swell on New Years.
These fringed velvet slippers kind of lasso all of this season’s fashion trends into one fab item. Prada At My Theresa
Pottery Barn crushes it with these crushed velvet monogramed make up and travel bags. Love these. Pottery BarnHow about a classic men’s shoe only it’s in velvet? Tod’s. Winner with jeans or black tie.Matte Velvet Lipstick by Christian Laboutoun. And you can wear them around your neck. They are not cheap, but they show you care.A a simple black smoking is timeless.If you can find one let me know. The velvet bag everyone wants. You can’t get into Gucci on 5th Ave. thanks to you know who. Well you can go in the side. I digress. Google around you might find one on eBay.
Velvet Throw Pillows – a little plushness for not a lot of money. Not a bad way to go. Pottery Barn.
