This year, I decided to take a different approach to my holiday gift guide by pinning my favorite gift ideas to a massive Pinterest board! I scoured the web and some of my favorite magazines to round up the chicest gift ideas under $50, from Zimbio digital magazine gift cards to a sparkly bug brooch set at Anthropologie. Click the image above to see all 50+ gifts. Let me know which ones are your favorite by repinning, liking or commenting below.

Here's a sampling of the gift ideas:
1. Julep nail polish duo, $18
2. cb2 owl figurine, $9.95
3. Kate Spade coasters, $20
4. Instagram photo magnets, $14.99
5. Godiva x FEED gift box, $25
6. Custom pet silhouette, $45
7. Naughty or Nice candles, $15 each
8. Chaps sweater, $24.99 (see my sponsored review here)
9. C. Wonder monogram mug, $10
10. La Mer for Target watch, $39.99
11. Baublebar chain necklace, $42
12. Forever 21 sequin pullover, $22.80

Today Kate Spade is taking over Gilt.com with everything from handbags and jewelry to apparel and shoes - all at amazingly discounted prices. Whether you're shopping for holiday gifts or looking for something for yourself, you won't want to miss this sale! Above is just a sneak peek of what you can expect to find. To shop the exclusive sale visit Gilt.com starting at 12 pm ET on the dot.

{Editor's picks: Chambers Street Carlyle Satchel Gilt $169 (Original $368); Amanda Cotton Sheath Gilt $179 (Original $378); Linear Earrings Gilt $39 (Original $68)}

UPDATE 12/7/12: And the winner is… #67 Tori P. ! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered!

Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

It's been almost one year since I became a Julep Maven, and I have to say, I am completely smitten. Each month, I get the prettiest package delivered to my door with two new nail lacquers, plus other fun goodies like hand cream, glitter or nail art tutorials. At first I was skeptical (when am I not?) but month after month, Julep brings a huge smile to my face. The polishes are high quality. The colors reflect my personal style (I'm Classic with a Twist). And they always add those little seasonal extras (like candy corn for Halloween or sparkly confetti for the Fourth of July) that make the packages even more special. To top it all off, Julep sometimes team up with top designers like Trina Turk for fab collabs that you just have to have.

Keep reading for swatches, an exclusive promo code, plus a giveaway for a Julep Maven intro box!

YSL's popular Arty ring comes in a variety of colors for about $290, like this turquoise style at ssense.com.



Get the look for less from Oasap.com with their oversized gemstone rings, available in black, turquoise, red or ivory for $21. Use code CYBER-WEEK thru Nov. 30th to get 30% off, bringing the cost down to just $14.70. I just tested it and it works!



See another YSL Arty ring look for less in this earlier post.

Target is partnering with footwear designers Sam and Libby Edelman to re-launch the Sam & Libby brand through an exclusive partnership. Sam & Libby for Target will debut with 20 styles starting at $24.99, from sandals and flats to patterned wedges and pumps. The ongoing partnership with be available at Target stores and Target.com beginning May 5, 2012, with fresh styles to be introduced each season.

A bit of back story on the brand: Sam & Libby launched in 1987, then got acquired by Brown Shoe Company from The Jones Group in August 2012 and reunited with its founders - so teaming up with Target is a smart financial move for the husband-and-wife duo.

I'd rather just see Target team up with the Sam Edelman brand, since it's one of the "coolest" names in the whole Brown Shoe Company family, but I'll reserve judgement until I see some photos of the collection. Are you excited for this collab?