- Staci from HandbagReport.com

Shopping for jewelry should be just as fun as shopping for shoes and handbags.  Aside from seasonal trends, start incorporating jewelry that expresses your individuality and tells a story.  There are more fun and whimsical shapes and designs than ever before!  The great thing about jewelry is that you can never have too much. Take a look in your jewelry box and figure out what’s missing.  Update your collection with items that inspire you.  Below are pieces that remind me of something I love, and also reflect my personal style.

1.  kate spade Coral Reef Pearl Star Ring, $75.00 at Bloomingdales

Kate Spade New York Coral Reef Pearl Star Ring

2.  Wildthings Large Alligator Pin, $136.49 at Amazon

Wildthings Large Alligator Pin

3.  Tarina Tarantino Crystal Pave Heart Necklace, Black, $120 at The Giant Peach

Tarina Tarantino Crystal Pave Heart Necklace

4.  Lauren by Ralph Lauren “L’Hermitage” Textured Snake Earrings with Briolette Drop, $38.00 at Bloomingdales

Lauren by Ralph Lauren "L'Hermitage" Textured Snake Earrings with Briolette Drop

5.  Tory Burch Maggie Cuff, $225.00 at Tory Burch

Tory Burch Maggie Cuff

Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage Published: Saturday Jan 23, 2010 11:00 PM EST By: Melissa Liebling-Goldberg

Carrey Mulligan gave everyone An Education at the 2010 SAG Awards, in how to dress. Stunning in her scarlet Lanvin gown and Fred Leighton jewels, we instantly fell in love with this look, and are bringing you the CliffsNotes version on how to put together a similar style.

This lovely red strapless formal gown by Alyce Designs is very similar.  As is this red silk Georgette dress, by Nicole Miller.  I’m also really digging this handmade dress from Etsy, which – while different – leaves a similar, but less formal (more fun) impression.

To replicate Carrey’s lovely Lanvin brooch, we recommend this piece by Daisy Days.  And these awesome snake earrings, from Lauren by Ralph Lauren.  To finish this smart ensemble, we chose this blush clutch from J. Furmani.

Similar style at a fraction of the price

Fun, flirty and fab, from Etsy

This little bow's cheap!

Sssssnazzy!

Champagne clutches and cavier dreams

Remember, if you need anymore information on how to get star style, you can always look to beso.

Nanette Lepore's Divinity Dress

With party season upon us, it is time to start putting together outfits for the different get-togethers and events we have planned.  The holiday season gives us a chance to really dress up and express our style.

This season, I’m loving outfits that are a little bit pretty and a little bit punk.  Leather and lace, studs and ruffles, the juxtaposition of frilly and fierce is what takes an outfit from ordinary to spectacular.

BCBGMAXAZRIA Studded Clutch

This studded clutch from BCBGMAXAZRIA is the perfect complement to a pretty ruffled dress like Nanette Lepore’s Divinity Dress.  This Alexis Bittar Scaled Cuff will give your outfit some extra kick.

A lace dress and leather OTK boots will keep you warm and stylish.  We like Diane von Furstenberg’s Hasina Dress.  The super-short hemline is sure to look good with even the tallest OTK boots (you should always show a little skin).  Wear this outfit with some Han Cholo Spike Earrings for a little extra edge. 

One of the best parts of mixing these two styles is that you can stay true to each other.  Wear your lace dress with strappy sandals for a wedding in the spring or your OTK boots and studded purse with skinny dark jeans and a tank on a Saturday night out.  In this economy, it pays to have clothes that multitask!

What do you get the girl who has everything?

Here are some ideas:

Nordstrom Leather Gloves

Simple chic leather gloves like these from Nordstrom. She has the beautiful dresses.  Help her top off her look with this ultra-feminine accessory. 

A luxurious cashmere sweater in her favorite color will put a smile on her face. You can never have too much classic cashmere. 

LOFT Ruffled Slippers

 

LOFT slippers. They look like classic ballet flats.  Perfect for the the girl who is always impeccably dressed. Big furry slippers just aren’t her style.

A cute cosmetic case.  Is she always rummaging around her purse for a lipgloss?  Help her get organized with  one of these stylish cases. This Jessica Simpson case is perfectly sized for her purse and a steal at just $20 at Zappos.com!  This MARC by Marc Jacobs train case is perfect for the travelling fashionista.  

Kate Spade Bow Earrings

If she loves to have fun with her jewelry, why not get her a pair of bow earrings? Feminine, flirty and great for wearing with edgy outfits, a pair of bow earrings are a great choice at any price point.  These Kate Spade bow earrings are the perfect holiday accessory and a steal at less than $50!    For $220, these sparkly Dior bow earrings are perfect for the girl who loves wearing labels.  These ultrafeminine Betsey Johnson earrings are only $30, a great gift for a little sister or any other fashionista-in-training.

Want to give her something extra?  No fashionista will turn away a gift card to her favorite store.  Paired with a gift you picked just for her, a gift card is not impersonal and generic.  Give her the gift of doing what she does best: shopping!

Don’t forget to introduce her to beso so she can have even more fashionable fun during the post-holiday sale season.