The new Sherlock Holmes movie is coming out so why not celebrate with some distinguished looking houndstooth that Sherlock was so famous for.  

• But you don't have to wear that silly looking hat with the tie on top, get a cute houndstooth cap
• It doesn't take a detective to know that a strapless dress will make you feel sexy yet classy.
• Its elementary dear watson, that carrying a houndstooth bag will make any outfit smart.
• Wrap yourself in a gorgeous houndstooth coat to stay warm and stylish.
• Why get ready for spring break with a hot houndstooth bikini.
• Clutch that houndstooth, with a clutch

Hello, welcome to winter!  Most of the country is going to experiencing a white Christmas. So its time to rug up.  But be sure to stay warm in a stylish way, not looking like the "State Puff Marshmallow Man" from Ghostbusters.   So layer in such a way to avoid bulk, let face it those holiday cookies are doing that job for you.

• Wear a form fitting long sleeve shirt under your sweater.
• Choose a contrasting color cardigan, worn openly you create a slimming silhouette
• Wear a belt over you sweater so everyone can see your waist.
• Go a little punk with arm warmers.
• Tights aren't just for kids, they can also insulate your legs. Try wearing two sets of hose, one a colorful opaque and then top layer a fishnet.  The look will say, "I can look great even in -30˚F."
• Punch up the fun on any outfit by wearing leggings with knee high socks pulled over them.

Stay warm with these great looks: 

Mossimo Black: Long-sleeve Scoop-Neck Tissue Tee - True White ($9.99 at Target)

Merona Women's Open Cardigan -Blue ($19.99 at Target)

Converse One Star Striped Wide Belt - Federal Blue (pictured, $9.99 at Target)

Mossimo Supply Co. Long Cable Knit Gauntlet - Blue ($10.99 at Target)

Merona Women's Control Top Fishnet Tights - Ebony ($7.00 at Target)

Xhilaration Juniors Knee High Socks 2 Pk - Brown, Oatmeal Green & Gold Rugby - One Size ($6.99 at Target)

Being a fairly new mom there are things that I had to learn that people didn't tell me.  I always got the "you life will never be the same", but no one told me "carry diapers in your car" as one little rump can go through more than you think.  I got a lot of "get used to no sleep", but no "stash a toy in your bag" as the doctors visit may take 2 hours as oppose to 30 minutes.  

Yes once again I'm reminding you that you only have 15 days left to shop.  You may feel the panic, but don't worry you just need a few ideas to cover everyone on your shopping list.  We are all feeling the crunch with the economy, but that doesn't mean you can give something thoughtful, after all its the thought that counts.  

The other day my husband and I were watching a movie that had Morgan Freeman in it.  In the middle of the movie he says, "Morgan Freeman really knows how to dress." WHAT?! I've only ever seen my husband in a suit twice and he was IN the weddings.  Now he's checking out man style? Hurrah! You know you love the man in your life just the way he is.  But who could resist sneaking in a few new stylish items into his wardrobe and ditching that shirt from 1999.

My daughter recently received a purse, pink and quilted.  Now she is toting around her first Chanel knock off.  My baby is on the road to becoming a fashionista, if only she could get her onsie to match that quilted purse.

I saw a picture of Halle Berry in a tweed suit.  Who could make tweed look actually sexy than one of hollywood's hottest mamas?  Although tweed can be the gear of formal nana, it can also add class to an otherwise casual outfit. ~Anna KS

Do you notice the busier you get the more your style goes by the way side.  You are now staring at your closet wondering if sweatpants would be appropriate work attire.  Or its a saturday and your vacuuming in your pajamas when the door rings, to bad it is 1pm.  Don't be the crazy lady who who goes to the mailbox in a hole-filled robe.  Sometimes it just takes one item to get you back in your groove and looking hot.  

Not to make you panic but there is only 24 days to shop for Christmas. You've bought a good gift when you envy the person your going to give it to.  Maybe it's sitting under the tree now and you are thinking of wrapping up a random household item just to keep it.  Don't be a scrooge!  Here are a few stylish gifts that are so affordable you can buy two. Wrap both of them up, then act surprised when you get exactly what you wanted.