2013. Can't wait to meet you.

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Indeed it has. And a year I can't wait to say adios to! I'll be doing that tonight in Greensboro with my friends Katie and Sarah at the Amos Lee and the Avett Brothers show. For a gal that loves her music (and live) I can't think of a better way to ring in 2013. (Follow me on instagram for pics from the show!)

Happy New Year!

Summerbird Boutique: A Charlotte best-kept secret.

Watch this video to find out why Summerbird boutique is one of my best-kept secrets for shopping and styling in Charlotte for finding high-end designer duds.

P.s. Santa, perhaps you'll be leaving that Balenciaga Classic City Bag under the tree for me??? (*wink)

Holiday party silliness.

New black booties.

Nine West Grates booties, image via Macys.com

Like I need another pair of boots, or booties ... seriously. But for $49 at Nordstrom Rack (while taking care of some Christmas shopping at lunch) I couldn't resist. And I can't wait to emulate Anna's socks-with-tights-with-booties-look.

Peplum is for parties.

Party host KTD ensured this year's Dirty Santa Shindig was as festive as the gift exchange is feisty. Personalized party glasses and paper garland for proof. I walked away from the gift showdown with a tube of Chanel Nakkar Lip Gloss. #thankyouverymuch

Gift idea: For the Mr.

No, I don't have one. (A Mr., that is. But gift ideas? All day.)

But, I do date. And on top of the anxiety of a first date is always the anxiety of what exactly the fella is going to show up for the date ... wearing. (Yes, these are the things I stress over. So. sue. me.) Because, let's be honest.... some (er, most) fellas just don't get it.

Enter Trunk Club. It spares you having to trudge to the mall with the Mr. while he grumbles and whines because he hates shopping and ensures you he won't look like he's headed straight to the country club or (worse) the gym when you're going out in public together.

He speaks with a TC stylist -- who determines his style, what he needs, what items he searching for, etc. He/she pulls together a "trunk" of items and outfits that ship straight to Mr.'s doorstep where he tries on at home ... he keeps (and only pays for) the items he likes, ships back (for free) the items he does not.

Seriously - it's a win, win for you and him. And if you're interested ... email my friend Amanda askew[at]trunkclub[dot]com to hook your fella up.

Can't stop wearing my leather skinnies.

Chambray top, leather skinnies, white Chuck Taylors.