WHITE WEDDING

Nothing seems more cozy and romantic than saying "I do" in a winter wonderland. The icy colors of the season, in silvers and blues, make a perfect wedding palette. Taking a note from nature keeps a winter wedding feeling rustic, cozy and chic! Using birch, branches, pine cones, white flowers and tons of candle light in the decor really sets the tone. Here are winter wedding looks sure to warm the spirit.

It's a cold few minutes, but an outdoor photo is a must for winter weddings! Gorgeous!

Bring the outdoors in with a naturally chic cake like this one from Rebecca Thuss.

Set the tone for the event with a super chic and rustic local. The Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont offers "a blend of city chic style with rustic Vermont country elegance."

An ethereal gown like this one from Oscar de la Renta will keep you looking like a real life snow angel!

Handmade jewels with a vintage feel keep with the rustic chic elegance. Edera Jewelry makes opulent lace designs perfect for the entire bridal party!

A pop of "something blue" peaking out from under the wedding gown keeps with the new trend in weddings, colored bridal shoes! Loving these Christa pumps by Kate Spade.

Lush paper products like these invitations from Spark Stationery set the tone for a winter destination wedding, and keep with the cool blue color palette. The envelope is even textured to resemble wood grain!

Bridesmaids in metallics are effortlessly chic for the chilly season, loving these Jenny Yoo dresses in silk shantung.

Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius. -Pietro Aretino

COME ON BABY LIGHT MY FIRE

Seven styles of design all with one common thread - fire.

These fireplaces are all chic in their own right, no matter what your design aesthetic. So curl up and enjoy!

Coastal Chic: elements of shells, drift wood and coral in sea-side shades of green, blue, cream and grey.

Contemporary Chic: a mix of colors (either muted or vibrant), textures and time periods, blended together for an up-to-date style.

Sleek Chic: ultra hip, uber modern, super clean lines, natural and man-made elements blended in a no-frills, industrial design.

Rustic Chic: natural texture from stone and wood, warm colors in browns and greens, a sense of being anchored to the earth.

Cottage Chic: a mix of found, antique and weathered pieces, cool colors of crisp white, creamy beiges and muted earth tones.

Whimsical Chic: out-of-the-box design, fearless color, shapes and style, child-like and fun!

Elegant Chic: refined, sophisticated style, classic in styling with a monochromatic color palette.

NINE TIMES THE GLITZ

On December 25, 2009 musical great Rob Marshall, who brought us Chicago in 2002, is back with his latest project Nine. With an Oscar-winning ensemble cast, this 1960s-based Italian musical is sure to be a hit!

"Nine tells the story of Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis), a world famous film director as he confronts an epic mid-life crisis with both creative and personal problems. He must balance the many women of his life, including his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), his film star muse (Nicole Kidman), his confidant and costume designer (Judi Dench), an American fashion journalist (Kate Hudson), the whore from his youth (Fergie) and his mother (Sophia Loren)." -IMDb.com

Hudson's performance is said to be a showstopper. Her costume and swinging dance number (as seen in the film's new trailer, below) seem to channel her mother Goldie Hawn in her 60s, go-go dancing hay day.

Just like Marshall's Chicago, Nine began as a Broadway baby. In 1982 Nine took home the Tony for Best Musical.

The silver screen version of Chicago translated exceptionally well to film, and nabbed 6 Oscars in 2003 including a Best Picture win and a Best Director nomination for Marshall. Oscar buzz surrounding Nine has already begun. Check out the new trailer and tell me you aren't excited to see this!

The women of Nine grace the cover of November's Vogue Magazine.

Watch the Trailer on Yahoo! Movies

TIGHT END

Those Gossip Gals sure know how to work a trend! Textured tights are hot for fall/winter, and everyone's favorite ladies of the Upper East Side are workin' it with "look at me" limbs! Blair, Serena and even Jenny sport this fun look with super short skirts or classic pea coats. Love it!
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Inspired? Then shop for your own pair! These fun textures are perfect with a LBD (little black dress) for the holidays, paired with jeweled flats, patent leather pumps or suede booties! But remember to keep the outfit simple if the tights are textured, otherwise you'll wind up looking more freak than chic!

Spanx Tights in Black Chain Stripe $42

HUE Tights in Geo Argyle $20

Betsey Johnson Lace Net Tights $20

Urban Outfitters Tuscan Floral Tights $14

Other great sites for tights:

Topshop

Nordstrom

Forever 21

Express

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