Looking for some last-minute gift ideas? Well this Christmas, instead of indulging in consumerism, why not scale back a little bit. I mean, this IS the season of giving… so why not give to those who are REALLY IN NEED?

Check out these gifts I found for UNDER $50, that give back. Talk about two for one

*When you purchase a pair of TOMS, another pair will be given to a child in need.Women’s Classic Canvas TOMS, $44.00, Nordstrom stores and TOMS.com

**$5.90 goes to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, New York City Chapter when you purchase Riedel’s O Champagne Glass Set (2)Riedel’s O Champagne Glass Set/2, $24.99-$29.50, Bed Bath and Beyond stores and GiftsThatGive

**When you purchase a Viva Glam Melt Your Heart Lip Bag (red metallic makeup bag with glitter handle; includes two shades of Lady Gaga VG Lipstick) 100% of the proceeds go to the MAC AIDS fund, benefitting those affected by HIV/AIDSVG Lip Bag Set, $36.00, at MAC counters nationwide and MAC online.

**When you purchase a Kohl’s Cares Simply Vera Watch, 100% of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer research.Kohl’s Cares Simply Vera Watch, $10.00, Kohl’s 

Take time to give back this holiday season!!

(photos courtesy of MAC, Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohl’s, and TOMS)

-koon

(photo courtesy of UO)

The retro, platform boot has gone goth…. and I love it! The metallic, spiked studs give the smooth, black leather boot a fierce edge!

Available at UrbanOutfitters.com, $195 

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I think I should do a post on platforms..hmmmm?? ( tobecontinued;]  )

-koon

The cool, mod collection makes me yearn for a warm Summer breeze. The collection features vivid reds, sassy neutrals, and bright blues… and includes a variety of flowy dresses, asymmetric jackets and  innovative blouses. 

Check out some of my favs from AmareSinh’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection…

(Photos courtesy of AmareSinh)

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For the full collection, please visit AmareSinh.com !

-koon

Any Vicki Junkiiee’s out there? Well, guess what?? The Victoria’s Secret Runway Show airs tonight! The sexy Victoria Secret Angels will be modeling extravagant costume-lingerie in the following categories: “Ballet”, “Super Angels,” “Passion,” “Angels Aquatic,” and “Club Pink.” 

If that’s not haute enough for you, then check out performances throughout the show by Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5.

Catch the show on CBS tonight at 10pm EST.

Will you be watching?

Photo and details courtesy of CBS.

-koon

Silk Dress, $149

Metallic Dress, $249

Jacket,$129

Silk dress, $199

Sparkly Skirt $129 and Silk skirt, $69.95

Studded handbag

But do not think that you will just waltz into your local H&M store and take your precious time trying on your Versace for H&M favs…

According to Fashionista, the first 280 people in line to shop the women’s collection will be given bracelets with specific times to shop, only 20 people will be allowed in at one time, and they have 15 minutes to shop. After the first 280 people finish shopping, the doors will open to all shoppers. Contact participating H&M stores for limits on how much a single customer can buy.

The collection will be available to shop in select stores on November 19th at 8am.

The collection was released online and in Europe and Asia today. The collection sold out within 30 minutes and shut down H&M’s server (“technical problems”), according to H&M’s Twitter.

I can only imagine the frenzy that this collection will cause in the US.  2 more days!

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H&M STORES IN THE U.S THAT WILL CARRY VERSACE FOR H&M (via Fashionista)

ARIZONA
-Scottsdale: Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 E Camelback Rd

CALIFORNIA
-Costa Mesa: South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.
-Glendale: Americana at Brand, 891 Americana Way
-Los Angeles: Westfield Century City, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd.
-Los Angeles: Beverly Center, 8500 Beverly Blvd.
-San Diego: Fashion Valley Mall, 7007 Friars Road
-San Francisco: 150 Powell Street
-San Jose: Santana Row, 334 Santana Row
-West Hollywood: 8580 Sunset Blvd.

COLORADO
Denver: 500 16th Street Suite 130

FLORIDA
-Orlando: The Florida Mall, 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail
-Palm Beach Gardens: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd.
-Tampa: 2223 N. West Shore Blvd.

GEORGIA
-Atlanta: Atlantic Station, 231 18th St. NW

ILLINOIS
-Chicago: 840 North Michigan Ave.
-Chicago: 22 North State Street

MASSACHUSETTS
-Boston: 100 Newbury Street

MISSOURI
-Kansas City: 440 West 47th Street

NEVADA
-Las Vegas: Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd South

NEW JERSEY
-Paramus: Garden State Plaza, Routes 4 & 17

NEW YORK
-Garden City: Roosevelt Field Mall, Old Country Road
-NYC:
34th Street – Herald Square
5th Ave at 18th St
5th Ave at 51st St
7th Ave at 34th Street
Lexington Ave at 59th St
Lexington Ave at 86th St
Soho

OHIO
-Columbus: Easton Town Center, 140 Easton Town Center

OREGON
-Portland: Pioneer Place, 340 SW Morrison St.
-Seattle: 520 Pike Street

PENNSYLVANIA
-Philadelphia: 1725 Walnut Street

TEXAS
-Dallas: NorthPark Center, 8687 North Central Expressway

UTAH
-Murry: 6187 S. State Street

WASHINGTON DC
-1025 F Street, N.W.

-koon

Corset Deluxe, $18.00

 Dazzle Sweatshirt, $15.00

Diamond Teal, $12.00

Like A Virgin Sequin Tunic, $50.00

Photos courtesy of Vintage Vamp

Classic, vintage ensembles with a modern, chic edge… gotta love it!

Shop Vintage Vamp for your holiday must-haves and connect with the vintage Junkiiees on Tumblr: www.vintage-vamp.tumblr.com 

-koon

My favorite item from the Glitter and Ice Collection is the Mineralize Eye Shadows…

($28.00)

Photo courtesy of MAC Cosmetics

The eyeshadows come in six frosty shades: (L to R) Winterized, Snow Season, Hold That Pose, Frozen Blue, Fresh Ice, and Shimmermint.

I also got to check out the newest lipstick from the Lady GaGa for MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam Collection (100% sales go to AIDs research). The creamy beige color gives your lips a plump, sultry look. I ended up purchasing the new hue, I couldn’t help myself …

($14.50)

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-koon

Ok so Halloween is coming up and I am sure a lot of you will be attending fabulous costume parties this weekend and of course on Monday. FUN! Weeell, I found some accessories that will add that extra umphf to your sassy costume…

Sally Hansen Salon Nail Effects : Halloween Edition , WALMART stores, $8.50

Various TRICK OR TREAT necklaces, TARGET, $9.99

Paper Self Eye Lashes, SEPHORA , $19.00

Violent Lips Lip Tats, SEPHORA, $15.00OPI Pair ‘Em Scare ‘Em Halloween Nail Polish Set,  $10.50 

Rainbow Tipped Long Wig, Hot Topic, $12.00 

{The last four photos courtesy of Sephora,  Hot Topic and OPI. The first two photos are mine }

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Will you be dressing up this Halloween??? 

-koon

My favorite Spring 2012 designs so far…

Rachel Zoe- Chic, sassy wearable “city girl” ensembles. I LOVE this collection!

(courtesy of AvenueSwank)

Rebecca Minkoff- Chic, flowy boho pieces in vivid colors. I absolutely adore the 1st ensemble! (tangerine blazer)

Diane Von Furstenberg- Classy and quirky mod pieces, featuring eccentric prints.

Cynthia Rowley - The All American Girl meets futuristic-funk. The collection features rainbow tie-dye splatters, pearly whites and jet blacks.

Betsey Johnson- Revealing, whimsical, funky florals and graphics. Check out the chunky statement necklaces!

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For a live stream schedule and more videos and photos from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2011 please visit http://newyork.mbfashionweek.com/home

-koon