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My birthday is now only a day away and I decided to help out with a short list of less obvious gifts that I would love for the big day!

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1. Holly Golightly sleep mask
In the winter I like to lay in bed with the curtains open so I can watch the snow…But sometimes it gets too cold to get back out and I end up having a restless night’s sleep due to the lack of darkness in my bedroom. This is the perfect solution! A timeless and classic eye mask to shut out the light and lend some style and flair to my REM cycle.

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2. Airline tickets
Right now, on the top of my list of places to go is somewhere warm, I definitely need some sun. Then, Chicago to see the lovely Stacy, DC to the see the soon-to-be lawyer Briana and perhaps a trip over the pond with my partner in crime Liz Baxter to rediscover our roots.

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3. Doc Martens
A perfect way to add an edge to any outfit. I know these don’t fit with my resolution to wear heels, but I have wanted a pair of kick-ass military inspired boots for awhile, and go big or go home — you can’t get more classic than these. Doc Ms inspire me to add a little rough and tumble to my wardrobe.

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4. Red pumps
Back in November I wrote about how much I wanted to rock matching shoes and brightly colored tights. Well, it still hasn’t happened but this might be my chance. I love my red tights (I am also loving my bright purple and mustard tights right now) and think a great pair of red pumps would be a killer look!

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5. Urban Spectacles
I have been in need of new glasses for ages and these seem perfect. They have the right amount of character without being over the top. Not to mention the wooden frames will look great with just about everything!

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6. MJ Lil Riz bag
The perfect all-purpose carry-all. I need a bag big enough to carry everything I could possibly need while traversing this urban jungle (read as a pair of flats, so I never get stranded in heels, a notebook, yoga clothes, lots of snacks and at least one pair of sunnies.)

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I celebrated the new year with the lovely and talented Ms. Elizabeth Baxter about a week before the actual day, when we had some free time to get together (Liz and I manage to have absolutely opposite schedules). On our hot date, dinner at The Bourgeois Pig and drinks at my local pub (I am sipping on a delicious Magners Cider in the picture above), I decided to wear as many newly purchased, and gifted, items as possible. It’s always so fun to get dressed up and decked out in new gear. With my birthday right around the corner (January 13th is next Wednesday ladies and gentlemen) I look forward to more nights of bejeweled decadence and merriment!

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(Note: Please excuse the insane red eye!)

My Hanukkah dreams came true this year! The one gift I asked my family and friends for were matching hangers. (I have had this desire to have everything in my closet hung on the same hangers, for years!) This Hanukkah I got hundreds (literally) of these slim, velvety, black hangers and love how they look!

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While I would gladly accept any (read all) of the gifts below, I think these are great gift ideas for the special people in your life!

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1. Pencil Chopsticks at MOMA: Food is such a creative outlet, and pencil chopsticks give you a chance to quickly jot down any mealtime inspirations

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2. UO 3D Chandelier: Everyone can always use a little more light. This chandelier is functional and nontraditional

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3. Amazon Kindle: Perfect for the ADD reader who reads multiple books at once. The kindle makes life much lighter than carrying around the whole library

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4. Calendar Bracelet by Dalla Nonna: A perfect mix of leather and metal. This bracelet is an easy way to count down to the big day

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5. Ren ring by Japanese jeweler Yuki Kamia: Two-finger rings make for a great piece of statement jewelery. I love the fluidity. It’s definitely not your average “Lauren Conrad” ring

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6. Jonathan Adler Needlepoint Pillows: Take a vacation while you rest your head on fun getaway pillows

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7. Picture Frame Vinyl Decals: Show your support for the vendors and artists on Etsy. This would help any who is ‘hanging challenged’, like me

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8. Ashish for Topshop Leopard Wedges: Jungle fever in freezing weather is a great way to add to a look and keep your feet warm (Jeffrey Campbell for LF wedge booties would work too!)