Spreading Christmas Cheer:A Gift Guide

by Jordin LePori

The season is now in full swing and I am sure many of you have a list a mile long of gifts to get. If you enjoy shopping like I do, this is a fun time of year for us. The cool weather, Christmas decorations up, and the Holiday flavors at Starbucks make it an optimal shopping environment. And these days it is almost impossible not to run across a sale.

So to help you spread some Christmas cheer, I have put a Gift Guide together to help your shopping run a little smoother. Some of these items you can add to your personal wish list, too. I really do believe it is as much fun to give a gift as it is to get one.

1. Diane von Furstenburg Lexi embellished wool jacket $240 This is a gorgeous “Chanel-ish” sweater that would look great in anyone’s closet. I know this may not be the gift you give to your girlfriend (if you do you are a very nice friend) but maybe be something you add to your list.

2. Zaftig Drops from Anthropologie $34 I love the green and gold combination. Great gift for a gift exchange.

3. Michael Kors Link Necklace $175 Classic necklace for young and old. It would also look great mixed with other necklaces. PS-there is a bracelet too.

4. Kiel Mead’s Forget Me Knot Ring $50 A sweet and simple ring.

5. Stila Cosmetics Dream in Full Color Palette $39 This comes with step by step instructions. For a girly girl.

6.Guerlain Vol De Nuit Powder Spray $87 It is a perfumed powder with an iridescent finish. Perfect for a strapless dress. This is something I would never buy for myself but would love to get as a gift.

7. Monogram Necklace from West Avenue Jewelry $210 A classic piece you will keep forever.

8. Small Leather Shoulder Bag $300 Coach is bringing back some of their famous classic styles. So if you don’t have one stashed in the back of your closet pick one of these up.

9. JCrew Leopard Hat $38 A fun version of a necessity for cold weather. Maybe we will have “Snowmagedon” again this year and we should all be prepared to look this stylish.

10. Glitter iPhone Case $25 You basically have to have a cover for your iPhone so why not a “blingy”one.

I hope this makes the stress of the season a little easier for you. Remember it is the thought that counts so anything you give will be appreciated if your heart was in it. I hope this Christmas brings you joy and happiness.

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About Jordin:
Jordin is a lifelong lover of fashion. She believes there is no shame in hunting down a good bargain. When you feel good about what you’re wearing it can change your attitude and that leads to a happy mommy. When Jordin is not flipping through magazines, she enjoys spending time with her husband and little boy, lunch dates with friends, cook outs with family and her part-time job as a hairstylist. Her blog I Love That! is her new creative outlet for her other loves like: beauty products, hair care, decorating and of course fashion. jordinll.blogspot.com

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Victorya Rogers

Victorya Michaels Rogers is a Life & Love Coach, equipping women to create and keep healthy relationships. Rogers’ authored four books, including Finding a Man Worth Keeping and The Automatic 2nd Date. Her latest release is the DVD “Straight Talk About Sex for Christian Couples” co-written with Sex Therapist Debby Wade. Victorya has been seen and heard on national TV, Radio, and print—from MTV to Focus on the Family, Cosmopolitan to Woman’s World. This former Hollywood agent is also an active REALTOR® at Coldwell Banker Residential. She’s part of First Friday Women and lives in Southlake with her husband, Will, and their two children. Learn more about her coaching services at www.Victorya.com.

Samantha Conner

In my “past life” I earned a degree in Education at TCU and taught elementary school. But these days, I am working as a super stay-at-home-mom with a serious craft addiction. During naptime, I am an avid blogger, runner, and nester. My blog is the place where I chronicle my journey in homemaking and sell my fabulous handmade bows, tutus, and hair accessories. I have a loving husband and two young daughters. Their enthusiasm and support is what drives my creativity in home decor, unique crafts, party planning, holiday fun, and all things girly. I am dedicated to creating a warm, loving home for my family. And to me, that means a lot of 'crafty how-to’ projects along the way. I believe that life can be more fabulous with the use of polka dots, tulle, ribbon and rhinestones! I hope you enjoy sharing in our adventures and that I can inspire you to 'get crafty' in your own home. Follow my crafting journey at craftytexasgirls.blogspot.com

Rhonda Sargent Chambers

Rhonda, a former model and owner of RSC Show Productions, considers herself a “naturalized Texan”. After moving to Texas from San Francisco, she began her modeling career at a young age walking runways around the world from Japan to Mexico. She transitioned from full-time modeling to fashion show production with the creation of RSC Show Productions. As an instructor and speaker in the modeling community for over 30 years, she is a respected figure who consults with modeling agencies to develop criteria and guidelines for professional models to follow. Rhonda and her husband Kit have been together more than 20 years. The busy mom’s schedule is somewhat flexible since she owns her own business, but it’s the couple’s two boys, Callahan, 12, and Ford, 10, who now shape Rhonda’s daily routine. She is active in the community both personally and professionally giving her time to organizations such as Children’s Cancer Fund, Mane Gait Therapeutic Center, Child Abuse Prevention Center, Big Thought and The Elisa Project. She is passionate about fashion, and her forte will offer wonderful shopping and wardrobing tips for busy moms on the go! www.rscshow.com

Maxi Erdmann

I am Maxi Erdmann, and I reside in Keller, TX with my four sweet babies and my husband, Nathan. A University of Oklahoma grad, I love all things SOONER! I love food, but I don’t cook, I love music, but I don’t sing, (except in the shower), and I have a ridiculously expensive obsession with make-up. I have been writing since I could form letters and my mother put a pencil in my hand. Prior to having my third and fourth baby, I was a teacher at Southlake Christian Preschool. Before moving to Texas, I lived in Oklahoma where I spent my days as a full-time mom of twins and part-time make-up artist. I have also lived in Nashville, TN where I worked for Gaylord Entertainment and Springhouse Golf Course. My other interests include all things sports related and a new endeavor as an aspiring (learning!) photographer. It seems, along with my pencil, I have always had a camera around my neck. My days are filled with loud kids, tons of laundry and enough extra-curricular activities to keep six people busy. I’m up for the challenge, and I love every minute of it...

Brooke Hortenstine

Brooke Hortenstine is a Dallas-based editor, writer and charitable volunteer. As editor-at-large of PaperCity magazine, Brooke chronicles the evolving Dallas social scene and writes about all things luxurious — fashion, food, beauty, and interior design, to name a few. She has appeared as a style authority in television segments, and has been published in periodicals such as In Style and Four Seasons Magazine. Contemporary art, dining, travel, music, modern furnishings, and southern customs — think iced tea, old monograms and SEC football — top her lists of likes, as well as giving back to her community. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Contemporary artspace and the President’s Advisory Council to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, and serves as a member of Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society. Her family includes her husband Blake Hortenstine, a ranch real estate broker, and their two-year-old son, Rollins Hortenstine.

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