Candace's Christmas List!

By Candace Cabrera Moore


This is the first Christmas that I've ever made a wish list. Per my husband's request, I put together a little list of special things I hope to open on Christmas day. I threw in some super practical things (plastic cleaning gloves, I'm lookin' at you!) and some not-so-practical things (does the name Balenciaga mean anything to you?) in the hopes that maybe, just maybe, he'll win the lottery and all the not-so-practical things would be mine! Ha. Wishful thinking, right? Well, in all honesty, I really do have everything I need, and I'd be happy with just celebrating the holiday with a cup of hot chocolate and a blanket of snow for our husky to play in. But juuust in case we hit the jackpot, here's a sampling of my wish list:

A good pair of warm, comfortable slippers. Seems like a simple request, right? Nope. I couldn't seem to find a good quality, warm, cushiony pair until I stumbled across these bad boys. I love that they have a thick sole so you can wear them outside if you need to run out with the trash last minute before the garbage man comes! (Not that I do that every Monday morning or anything...) 

YSL Singulier. I can't sing praises loud enough for this fabulous mascara. I have pretty long lashes as it is, but this mascara takes them to another level.  

Hanae Mori Butterfly perfume. If you like woodsy scents, this is the most beautiful, earthy aroma. I wore it on my wedding day, so it will always have a special place in my heart. And my bottle is gettin' low, so I hope Santa brings me a new one! 

Arm warmers. These are perfect for the girl who can never get warm (moi!). I'd wear them with my 3/4 length sleeve coats! 

Balenciaga city bag. This is a more "in my dreams" item, as I knowww Santa won't be stuffing this down the chimney at my place. A girl can dream, right? Anyway, I love the look of this bag- the wrinkled lambskin gives an edgy take on what would have been a standard east west bag, were it not for the fringe zipper, little dangling mirror, and aged brass hardware. Swoooon. 

Check out just why we are sharing our Holiday Wish Lists with you in our note from the editor! 

Obsessed with Pink Lining

Pink Lining is our latest obsession! Founded by British designer, Charlotte Pearl, the whimisical diaper bags feature prints that are designed by her and reflect her Notting Hill fabulous fashion sensibilty. Already hot in the UK, the bags have just arrived on US Shores with Spring/Summer collections shipping in April and select styles already available on the website. 

We LOVE the signature cupcake on their accessories as well as the "Yummy Mummy" diaper bag. Each bag sports a signature bright pink lining which makes it quick and easy to find all your items inside! The bags have many pockets designed to make life easier for the woman who carries it. These include two insulated pockets, a blackberry/cell pocket, zippered compartments and a clip for keys. They also come with a wipes container and changing pad. One of the unique features of Pink Lining Bags is that they all contain a small mirror that is perfect for checking your lipstick and eyeliner. No reason why mom shouldn't look fabulous.

Another reason we are obsessed with Pink Lining bags - they combine form with function. The bags are easy to wipe clean and maintain. They are made from a coated canvas. Celebrities and their stylists love Pink Lining. These bags are a hot baby gift in Hollywood. Celeb Stylist Jenn Falik recently tweeted her love of Pink Lining on Twitter and Kelly Rutherford said "The Pink Lining baby bag is honestly the cutest baby/ toddler bag I have ever seen!!!"

Pink Lining is all about making diaper changing easy and has gone beyond the bag, bringing to life a mobile application that helps parents locate the best, closest places to change their baby.

Do us a favor! Take a quick survey now. It enters you to win a Pink Lining bag from the new, Autumn/Winter Collection. We are just dying over it! 

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THE BAG EVERYONE WANTS

If you have seen Meryl Streep's new movie, "It's Complicated" then you know the must - have bag everyone is talking about. Throughout the entire movie, Meryl's character carries the Roberta Freymann "Cab Bag".

With a price tag of only $175 - it is a piece you don't have to splurge on unlike other big name designer bags. However, there is a wait list but don't worry - you can stop by the store in New York or call now to order the bag to be shipped in late February. You better get yours now!

Roberta Freymann 212.585.3767

153 East 70th Street New York, NY

Bag that I must have :: Joodito on Etsy

I've long lusted over the unexpected and ultra modern designs of Joodito, on Etsy. I love visiting her shop to view all sorts of upcycled and reconstructed clothes. BUT... it's this bag that I'm really salivating over. Big, floppy, and in muted tones. Need it, want it... don't know if I even own even stuff to fill it up.

Bag from Joodito HERE.