Last night I was invited to celebrate the launch of the LULU by Lulu Guinness for JCPenney collection at a dinner in NYC hosted by the designer, Lulu Guinness, who flew in from across the pond for the occasion. Guests got to mingle amidst the British-invasion themed decor, dine on hearty English fare (I had a beef and oyster pot pie, first and possibly last time!) and preview the collection.

Another designer I love seeing at New York Fashion Week is Pamella Roland, who many of you are familiar with for her stunning eveningwear designs. These aren't fashions I'll be wearing anytime soon but it's thrilling to see them in person and later when they make their inevitable appearances on celebrities walking the red carpet. Here's a sneak peek at some Fall 2013 sketches, plus inspiration from the designer:

"For Fall 2013, I was inspired by the ornate interior of the winter palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia." —Pamella Roland

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Pamella Roland Spring 2013 Presentation

Flokati pillows are soft, fluffy and chic - what's not to love? Well, maybe the price (these are $58 each at nordstrom.com, in white or grey) and the fact that they might be tough to keep clean (not sure just a hunch). But they're sooo pretty.

Nordstrom at Home 'Flokati' Decorative Pillow

Get the look for less with this Target flokati fur pillow, available in white ($19.99) or gray ($13.98). I saw them in person the other day and thought they looked great:



Get inspired to decorate with your flokati pillows!

Because I heart you so much, I've teamed up with Echo to give one lucky reader the sweetest bundle of winter accessories! You may know Echo from their gorgeous scarves but they also make super stylish touch gloves, bags, tech accessories and more. Think of Echo as the answer to "how do I stay chic when it's freezing outside?!"

Your prize will include ALL THIS (valued at nearly $300):

• Gloves + Music set $42
  


• Silk Scarf $38
  


• Headphone Hat $45
  


• Knit Gloves $38
  


• Hat $35
  


• Tech Case $38
  


• Muffler $58

Click here to view more pink and red pieces and Echo's entire Winter 2012 Collection.

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See more of my Valentine's Day picks on my Pinterest board!

If there's one thing Free People can make us do, it's dream, and the January lookbook titled "Into the Great Wide Open" has me yearning for wide open plains, watercolor skies and warm breezes. By layering two fresh hues, indigo and nude, we get a hint of spring. The "prairie influence" of this lookbook - modeled by Marth Hunt and photographed by Anthony Nocella - is played out with printed denim, washed overalls and smocked skirts. Feminine with a rough boyish twist. Who's ready to trade their fur trapper hat for a leather fedora? More eye candy after the jump.