Archive: December 24th, 2007

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Taking a break from the London leg of her Spice Girls tour, Victoria Beckham hit the streets for her other favorite past time — shopping! Despite the frigid London air, Posh Spice kept her California cool in a cropped cardigan over her favorite What Goes Around Comes Around silk shift dress, bare legs, studded Christian Louboutin pumps and signature oversized dVb shades. Usually, Posh’s tastes extends well beyond our budget, but not this time! Victoria’s What Goes Around Comes Around Marsha mini dress is actually on sale! Her Christian Louboutin’s were made-to-order, but we have found some great look-a-likes. Get Posh’s whole look without breaking your bank.

Get Posh’s Look:
For Real:
What Goes Around Comes Around Marsha Mini Dress, on sale $149 (originally $289), shopbop.com

Christian Louboutin Mad Mary studded heels, $865, barneys.com

dVb Sunglasses, $250, shopintuition.com

For a Steal:
Cropped black cardigan, $15, forever21.com

Shellys Studded open side court shoe, $125, asos.com

Plastic round frames, $18, urbanoutfitters.com

Leather driving gloves, $25, asos.com

Courtesy Judith Leiber

We’re obsessed with all the gorgeous new solid perfumes we’ve been seeing recently and can’t think of a better fragrance gift for the holidays. Check out our picks for the best solid scents in every price range—from super splurge to surprisingly affordable.

Judith Leiber’s Crystal Minaudiere, $165, is the perfect holiday splurge. Open up the tiny bejeweled purse to reveal the handbag designer’s signature scent perfume on one side and a mirror on the other.

Keep Daisy by Marc Jacobs at your fingertips by slipping on this blossom-shaped ring, $30, that flips open to reveal the solid scent.

Estee Lauder’s collectible solid perfumes this year come in the shape of a gilded birdcage, $350, glimmering butterfly, $300, or fluttering feather, $250.

Gwen Stefani’s portable L.A.M.B. fragrance, $42, is housed in a gold-toned case as eclectically glam as the singer’s clothing collections.

The rosebud scent of L’Occitane’s Rose Solid Perfume, $8, is a spill-free, purse-friendly alternative to bottled scent.

The smoky jeweled compact that holds Sara Jessica Parker’s fragrance Covet, $40, lives up to the scent’s name.

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It’s no surprise that Hollywood’s hottest stars have been flashing fabulous manicures all season. But while there’s been no shortage of tried-and-true classics like French tips, we’ve also been spotting hot neon hues, anything-but-basic black, and lots more. As part of our Ultimate Guide to Winter Beauty, we’ve tracked down the best nail trends of the season. Click here to see how beauty trend-setters like Jennifer Lopez, Fergie and Mary-Kate Olsen are waving goodbye to the ordinary and hello to lots of hot new looks.