Katie Holmes New Haircut

Katie Holmes does it again with another cute new haircut.

This time she wows with an even more extreme bob, sort of a longish Louise Brooks look.

Here are some stunning photos of her new do. Oh yeah, and that guy she’s married to is in the pictures, too.

Wow, she looks tall.

Click here to see the original version of Katie Holmes’ haircut.

Stanley Jordan Playing Stairway to Heaven

A friend introduced me to this amazing musician. He plays 2 guitars at the same time.

I hate when there are cool people in the world that I’ve never heard of.

Beauty All Day and All Night

Did you ever think you’d find more eye shadow than you’d ever need?

Meet 24 shades of loveliness.

Pop Beauty Day to Play Wallet – $42 at Sephora

What it is:
A makeup artist-inspired palette of 24 eyeshadow shades.

What it does:
This collection of dreamy eye colors takes you from daytime to playtime. Apply a light swash of color for day, then layer color with darker shades for a nighttime of debauchery.

What else you need to know:
The limited-edition palette includes a professional duo brush for convenient application. All 24 shades are triple milled for foolproof blending.

Just look at all those delicious colors. One side is subtle for a pretty day face. The other side is intense for dramatic evenings.

I’ve Been Tagged Again. Yay!

CuriousC tagged me. I’ve done this one before so I’m not going to tag seven people again. But I will write 7 different things than I wrote last time.

Here are the rules (I’m skipping 3 and 4):
1. Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself.
3. Tag 7 random people at the end of your post, and include links to their blogs.
4. Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my 7 things:
1. I’m a Formula 1 fanatic. Yay, Kimi.
2. I collect vintage cocktail glasses and use them quite often.
3. In an alternate universe I drive a 1984 Ferrari 308 GTSi Quattrovalvole.
4. I still have my collection of Nancy Drew books from when I was a kid.
5. When I was little I wanted to be an opera singer.
6. Now that I’m a mature adult I want to be a jewel thief and/or spy and/or film noir femme fatale.
7. Purple is my favorite color.

Feel free to write 7 facts about yourself in the comments section.

Party Dresses

It’s the time of year with loads of holiday parties. Here are some fashion ideas so you’ll always have something to wear.

Young Fabulous & Broke Goddess Dress – $176

Effortlessly chic, incredibly comfortable. This one’s destined to become a favorite.

Jersey dress with ruching and 3″ banding at empire waist. Washed-silk banding at V neck and open back. Unfinished edge at bottom hem and knot detail at 1″ silk straps. Silk lining at bodice.

WAYF 3/4 Sleeve V Neck Dress – $363

Classically elegant in every way.

Silk dress with sheer chiffon yoke and V at neck and back. 3/4 chiffon sleeves.

Rebecca Taylor Flowy Dress – $328

Modern cuts and fabrics with touches of retro glam. We heart Rebecca Taylor.

Silk-chiffon dress with pleating at bust and back and 5-button closure at back. Layered ruffle trim at bottom hem. Sleeveless. Lined skirt. Sheer yoke.

Available in Punch (left) or Deep Azure (right).

Julie Haus Siren Bustier Dress – $287

Julie Haus puts a modern spin on old Hollywood glamour.

Strapless sateen dress with pleating at bodice and boning at bust. Slouch pockets at hip and hidden zipper at back. Lined.

All dresses available at shopbop.com.

Covet: Celine Sequin Pump

Who needs purple sequin pumps? Raise your hand.

OMG, these are so cute. Both of my hands and feet are in the air.

Sequined pump with rounded toe and 3.5″ contrast stacked heel. Leather lining and sole.

You can also get them in gold or black but purple is too cute to pass up. $175 at shopbop.com.

French Country Holiday Gifts From Pierre Deux

Looking for unique gift ideas? Here are some beautiful French country ideas from Pierre Deux.

Boutis Red Stocking – $39
Pierre Deux is known for their luxurious Provencal textiles. This quilted stocking will look great hanging from your mantle and is sturdy enough to hold lots of trinkets.

Get the matching tree skirt for $189

Le Cordon Bleu Wine And Food Menu – $48
What a great gift for your favorite wine lover. Dial up what you want to eat and this handy pewter menu will suggest appropriate wines.

French Country Diary 2008 – At $17.95 it’s a steal.
This is a great idea for a writer or someone who works in an office. A weekly diary for 2008 with lovely photographs of Provence.

Paris Bag Yanoan Red – $89
Sturdy Parisian bags are great for shopping, travel, or to use as an every day purse. More patterns are available.

The Anniversary Tote, Delices des Quatre Saisons Blue – $40
This beautiful toile tote bag celebrates the 40th Annivesary of Pierre Deux. Proceeds go to Save the Children.

Explore more gifts for her.

And more gifts for him.

Buying and Making Future Christmas Heirlooms

As soon as Thanksgiving came to a close I started putting up Christmas decorations.

I decided to make a few crafty things but I also bought some interesting Christmas characters.

The glittery ladies you see above are from The Penny McAllister Collection 2005. I just love their faces. Here they are in detail.

I’ve dubbed them Holly and Ivy.

I also picked up this little drummer boy. He’s signed Lori C. Mitchell. I’ve named him Chuck. Isn’t he darling?

I love little birds, so I bought this candle holder with three little birdies. It’s not signed. All of these items were purchased at The Corner Cottage in Manhattan Beach, CA.

For the crafty part of my decor, I bought this wreath at Michael’s craft store for $2.99 and decorated it with balls and packages designed for a mini tree. Most of them had wires attached so I didn’t need to use a glue gun. I put this whole thing together in about 10 minutes.

Are you making any decorations for the holidays?

Agatha Holiday Jewelry Collection 2007

On vacation in Paris years ago, I discovered Agatha jewelry while waiting in line at the Louvre. There is a mall underneath all of that art. The inexpensive glamorous jewelry caught my eye. I brought gifts back for everybody.

At the time, I was living in New York and was very excited when an Agatha boutique opened in Rockefeller Plaza.

After moving to Los Angeles, I found an Agatha shop in Beverly Hills that has since closed its doors. But we can still get Agatha goodies online.

Here is the Agatha holiday collection for 2007.

Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts or looking to adorn yourself for holiday parties, Agatha may be your one-stop shop.

Ladies, Start Your Engines…

…holiday shopping season is in full swing.

Did you get any bargains today?