Nelly Furtado had the right idea when she chanted, “The bigger the better/the bigger the better/the bigger the better” in her 2012 single “Big Hoops:” this season’s jewelry is major — and not just in a metaphorical sense.
If, like me, you’re a Clumsy Cathy (or a Teresa Torpe if you want to give the expression a little Spanish sass), then you’re likely acquainted with Otterbox, a brand that specializes in durable phone cases that can withstand not only daily wear and tear, but also those accidental drops and tumbles that come with being in the care of a Mrs.
Several trends were discernible on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards last night: the abundance of all-black, all-white, and fiery red gowns; the exciting emergence of floor-sweeping dresses with ballgown skirts incorporating handy pockets; the continuing momentum of cape-inspired embellishments; plunging necklines; velvet designs (both in women’s gowns and men’s tuxedo jackets and bow ties); modern but modest side cut-outs; and sequin-covered, shimmering metallic numbers.
Our holiday gift coverage continues (’cause the party don’t stop over here!), and today’s installment is to, as Salt ‘n’ Pepa would put it, all the mighty, mighty good men out there.
Are the holiday party invites starting to pour in?
Shopping for someone with caviar tastes?
Shopping for the kind of girl who always has the newest emojis, boasts a near-encyclopedic knowledge of popular hashtags, and whose Periscope videos are stop-the-presses material?
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s time to take a cue from Santa and start reviewing the names on that “Nice” list — especially since, unlike the red-suited, full-bellied, white-bearded man, most of us don’t have a team of handy elves who can manufacture just about anything or a stable of reindeer to deliver these trinkets.
‘Tis the season of eggnog, sugar cookies, pumpkin pies, and all things that taste nice but have a naughty amount of calories.
The girl that follows the beat of her own drum merits a holiday gift that stands out from the yawn-inducing fray.
