A New Year & New Arrivals: All Things Baby Chic

Happy New Year! It's great to be back after a whirlwind holiday spent with family and friends. It was just so much fun. I do hope that your holidays were memorable, too. Deciding what to write about today was easy, as we have had three new arrivals in our lives at the end of 2015. Little Linus, Phoebe, and Ella all arrived between Christmas Day and 12/29.  I have some baby shopping to do! So, if you are expecting, just delivered, or seeking stylish baby gifts, this post is for you.

HERE: 15 Baby Chic Choices

Minutus Baby Nest
I am a bit obsessed with this beauty of a baby nest. Made in Spain and lined in fleece, it is a cozy chic pick. 
Childrensalon

Storksak Elizabeth Leather Diaper Bag
The chic Mom needs to have a bag that marries function with fashion. This bag offers the best of both worlds.
Saks Fifth Avenue

Taxi Gift Set

 This is a gender neutral gift option for any urban baby. It has been hand knit from certifies organic cotton. The blanket, hat and rattle are just so fun!
Giggle

Gucci Coverall Gift Set

Gender neutral and oh so chic. What a fab find for jet set parents! Made in cotton and spandex, baby will be comfy in the skies or on land. 
Neiman Marcus

Royal Baby Layette
I discovered Barney's exclusive Royal Baby things when my dear friend, Mollie, became a first time Grandma. The clothing and accessories are created of super soft Peruvian Pima Cotton with a very fine hand to it. Love the grey and white collection but you can find gifts in pink and blue, too.
Barneys New York

Dolce & Gabbana Two Piece Set
New for Spring. Guaranteed to get your little guy on the best dressed list.
Melijoe USA

Fit For A Princess

If she is anything like her Mum, Princess Charlotte's style will be one to watch.  This image marks her six month milestone and gives us a peek at her classically chic charm. You can shop this look at
Alex and Alexa

UPPABaby Vista
This stroller makes everyone's list for being one of the best. What makes it work for parents and children are the components that one can add. It's a complete system for newborns to toddlers for travel by car, plane and street. Get the details at.... Amazon

Ralph Lauren All Dressed Up
For the classic child, there is no better place to look for dressed up clothing than RL. Think cashmere, seersucker, and suede.
Ralph Lauren

Gerber BabyNes Formula Dispenser

This product gets my vote for one of the very best new baby products of last year. Consider it the Keurig for baby formula! Now a crying baby can find insta-gratification in less than a minute. Read all about it at
Amazon

Baby Name Trends For 2016
Naming your baby - one of the most important decision you will ever make for your child. Alex and Alexa has teamed up with   baby naming expert Pamela Redmond Satran from Nameberry to bring you the top baby name trends for 2016.
Alex and Alexa Life & Style

Serena and Lily Nursery Collection
This is where style begins for the nursery. Find a stylish selection of cribs, bedding, and accessories for sophisticated homes.
Serena and Lily

Kate Spade New York

A collection of girly girl fashion and accessories that is both affordable and adorable. It all ships for free.
Zappos Couture

Armani Baby Boys Set
Sophisticated sweetness for baby boys.
Childrensalon

Aden+Anais Layette
Parents and babies have loved this brand of muslin swaddling blankets for years. The 2015 introduction of their first Layette line was a game changer. The prints and patterns are as cute as the blankees. Think kimono onesies with bright and bold stars, striped footies and so much more. See the collection at
Nordstrom
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Champagne Wishes......

I just love New Years. The ritual of saying "hello" to the new and "goodbye" to the old is so filled with promise. Do you stay up to see the New Year arrive? I do, and always with champagne in hand. In fact, I find myself blogging about 'Bubbly' alot. The best way to move forward is to "look back," and remember where you have been.  Today I send you my best Champagne Wishes for the New Year, while looking back at all things champagne chic on the blog.

HERE: 10 Champagne Wishes

Champagne On Ice

This is a party waiting to happen.  I discovered this beautiful bucket earlier this month, and I am a bit obsessed. See it and other delicious party details at
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Champagne Cocktail Recipes

Anyone can pour a glass of bubbly. Why not try a little something different this year with a special Champagne Cocktail recipe? Here's some great choices from a recipe source I refer to often on the blog
 Food52

The Year's Most Popular Bog Post
Much to my surprise, the most read post of 2016 was Gifts For August Birthday Girls, and what do you know? Champagne was featured in the opening image!

Prosecco Bubble Bath
Another favorite find, and the perfect gift for any girly girl on your list. I posted this last Valentine's Day, and I still love it  almost a year later.  You will find this post Here

Pretty In Pink
I just wanted to dive into Lauren Conrad's pretty pink champagne cocktail the minute I saw it. It really makes a stylish signature cocktail for a wedding. Get the recipe and other perfectly pink picks on my post: 
Wedding Wednesday: A Pretty Pink Palette

Don't We All Need One Of These?
As seen in Veranda, Elle Decor, Glamour magazine & The Montage Beverly Hills Hotel and Suites. I have a version of this, my favorite motto, on a Pinterest Board called Style Speak. You can find and purchase your own framed vintage version at Lisa Go Lightly on Etsy .

Wedding Wednesday: Say Yes To A Dress With Sleeves! 
A bride can often be found drinking champagne, but in this case she is wearing the prettiest Temperley London  gown done in a chic champagne shade.

 Champagne Chic
One of my favorite finds this year was Maison Martin Margiela's Champagne Pail.  It makes a great gift for the fashion forward champagne lover. See it and other uncommon gifts at 
Wedding Wednesday: Uncommon Gifting 

Oysters With Champagne & Caviar
Three of my favorite things. Find the recipe at 
Gifts For Foodies & Recipes They'll Love!

And Lastly......
My personal favorite image of the year, which was just posted this week. Sometimes it is good to save the best for last. If you missed the post, click here: The Life Of The Party. Here's looking at you Kids!




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The Life Of The Party

Christmas is now another memory, and I hope yours was special. There is still some celebrating to do, however. Be the girl that knows how to kick up her heels and get down. Since one of the biggest party nights of the season, New Years Eve, is upon us, a little prep wouldn't hurt. Get the party started on the right foot with Christian Louboutin's Follies Lace Pumps at Barney's  or Bergdorf Goodman

11 Ways To Be The Life Of The Party

Caviar Chic
Caviar adds the luxe life to any party, whether you are eating it or enjoying it.  These bracelets are so stacked with style. Serving Caviar at any party will ensure that your guests have a great time. Pop for Petrossian at Saks. Bracelets at
Neiman Marcus

Cheers!
The life of the party always gives a great toast, and can write one on a whim and a napkin! See how to pen your own witty words inside Kate Spade's latest book "All In Good Taste." Makes a haute hostess gift, too.

Here's Looking At You

The life of the party knows how to decorate and/or gift with unexpected flair.  Fornasetti Candles are actually works of art. 

Nordstrom

Glitter Rimming Sugar
Speaking of drinks and toasts, if you are hosting, elevate your cocktails with gold and bronze glitter sugar. I've read somewhere that a girl should always leave a little glitter wherever she goes. 
 Dell Cove Spices at Etsy

Speaking Of Glitter
No matter how you are bringing in the New Year - casual chic style or in la-di da "turn it up" fashion, these Kate Spade party shoes are made for danc'n. 
Zappos Couture

Go Ahead, Toot Your Own Horn
Party horns are a dime a dozen, unless you are looking for something fringed and fabulous. This set of haute horns will bring the New Year in with style.
Food 52

Glamorous NYE Outfit Ideas For The Non-Sequin Set
Dare to go bare, without sequins, that is. If twinkling like a disco ball is not your thing, The Window at Barney's has six great outfit ideas that are on the demure side of glitz.
Barney's New York

Kissy Face

So the life of the party simply must prepare her pout for the kisses she will steal as the clock strikes midnight. Find perfect products like Kaplan MD’s Lip 20 Mask, Lancer’s Volume Enhancing Lip Serum and more 

Sephora

Sock It To Them!

One rule of being the life of the party is to give them something to talk about. These "Feather Forecast" stockings do the trick.  How fun!

Nasty Gal

Fancy Another?
Even the liveliest party girl needs a night in every once in a while. Be the life of your own party with Kate Spade's "Fancy Another" Serving Tray
 Zhush

Most Of All....
The life of the party is just herself. As for all the glam and gorgeousness, she gives it all a wink and a nod. She knows that it is what's inside that counts!

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Fa La La La La!

Tie a bow on me. "Shop This" is shopped out! I am sure that you are as well. I do post alot about shopping, gifting, and sparkling. That's what this blog is all about. This year I am trying to remember the real reason for the season. It's about sharing time and ourselves with the people we love. The pretty packages are lovely, the tinsel is terrific, but it's what's inside our hearts that matters now. It's a time to remember our blessings. Please know that each and everyone of you are on my personal list. Thank you for reading and shopping with me. So if you celebrate Christmas, may yours be merry and bright.  I'll leave you with some holiday images with hope that they make you smile.

Santa clearly shops with Shop This!

Who needs to hang a Christmas Stocking, when you can wear these?

Meet Someone Under The Mistletoe!

Stop and listen to the jingle bells!

Don't have a present? Wrap yourself!

The Littlest Elf

A very special Happy Birthday to "Ms. Shop This" who was born on Christmas Eve. She will always be the best Christmas present ever. I love you to the North Pole and back, Meg!

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Wishing you a peaceful. loving, and joyful Holiday Season.

XOXOX

Deb

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