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Exclusive Video: How to Create A Soft, Romantic Updo with Dove® Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend


Earlier I gave you a sneak peek at my video shoot with Dove® Hair and Celebrity Stylist Mark Townsend - and now I'm revealing the finished video! My tutorial shows you how to easily create a soft and romantic up-do that's especially suited for growing out bangs (but will work with just about any hair type or shoulder-length cut).

Kate Spade NY Up to 75% Off on Ebay!!


Kate Spade Sale on Ebay

If you're looking for a special holiday gift or - let's be completely honest here - a little something for yourself, head to the Kate Spade sale on eBay where you'll find Kate Spade NY up to 75% off! We're talking new inventory of Kate Spade handbags, wallets and accessories with free shipping guaranteed in time for the holidays. Above are just a few of the fabulous items you'll find - but hurry, the Kate Spade sale on eBay ends Friday, December 13th at 8 AM PT.

The Look for Less: Burberry-Inspired Jeweled Sweatshirt

On the spring 2012 runway, Burberry showcased lots of geometric patterns and tribal-inspired prints including this top with a multi-colored embellished neckline.


Burberry Spring 2012


Here's another close-up shot:


Burberry Spring 2012


I could be wrong about the inspiration for this jeweled sweatshirt, but when I spotted it at lordandtaylor.com, I was instantly reminded of the Burberry runway. It's by a label called I Madeline and it's $64 - and with Lord & Taylor's Friends & Family event which started today, you can save an extra 25% off all regular and sale price items. Print your savings pass here.



And here's another derivative look - a jeweled tee available for just $20.90 at wetseal.com.



Finally, you could always DIY this trend yourself! Check out I Spy DIY's jeweled sweatshirt here.

H&M Holiday Dressing on Glossi.com





As if Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram weren't enough, now we social media butterflies have to worry about Glossi, a place where you can create and share your own digital magazines. Some of you may already follow your favorite brands and bloggers on Glossi, but if not, here's the H&M Holiday Dressing guide to introduce you to this fun new technology. Just click the image above to see holiday party looks for women, men and kids. There are so many pieces to covet, from lace ankle boots to faux-fur coats, dazzling jewelry and gorgeous cocktail dresses. See anything you love?

The Look for Less: J.Crew Cabled Sweatshirt

J.Crew's mixed material sweatshirt with a cable knit front is $79.50 (30% off with code GIFTNOW). Also in black/gray for $89.50.



Get the look for less with this Mossimo mixed media cable sweater, available in four color combos for $24.99 at target.com.

Mossimo cable knit sweatshirt


Another option, which I just recently ordered for myself, is this Forever 21 remixed cable knit sweatshirt ($24.80, forever21.com). Here we see a regular sweatshirt with cable knit sleeves - similar concept, in reverse! I can't wait to get mine - I'll keep you posted as to the quality via Instagram.