Dreaming of Spring

Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti $495

This baby doll dress is so cute and I love the little pockets. I could totally see someone wearing this out on a date or with friends.

D&G Dolce & Gabbana $535

I love this chic white dress with its gathered pockets and front pleat but expecially the button details that are so awesome.

Juicy Couture Lettuce-Edge Mini Dress $178.00

The mini is back and shorter than ever. If you are a fan of the short dresses then you are going to be totally excited that minis a are big trend for the Spring/Summer of 2007.

I love springtime with all the flowers in bloom and knowing that I will no longer need my heavy clothes!

Everything is available at Neiman Marcus.

xoxo,

girls handbook

Blogger Best of 2006 List

When Annie from Blogdorf Goodman asked me to participate and post a blog about my favorite beauty product discoveries of 2006 I was totally psyched and ran to my beauty closet to see what I have. Every year beauty companies come out with more and more fabulous things. So I have decided that I would share some of my discoveries that I love and maybe some of you will love them too!

Mascara

Dior MaximEyes $23 in Maxi Black is my favorite since it never clumps, runs down my face, makes my lashes look super long and sexy! I got this as a sample earlier this year and I have not used anything else since then.

Hair

Biosilk Silk Therapy treatment $10-$70 My hair dresser started using this stuff on my hair after she blew it straight and it honestly kept the frizz and gave my hair so much shine and it actually smells great. I have very wavy/curly hair and it works for me no matter how I wear it and never makes my hair look oily.

Nail Polish

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color $18.00. I have to admit that I was never the girl that bought nail polish because I just went out and got my nails done. Recently I have been addicted to the Chanel nail polishes and never been happier!

Blush

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush $39.50 All I have to say is this blush is absolutely amazing! It gives you such a glow that you look like a million bucks!

All in one Palette

Dallas Palette $28This pallet is great for when I am running out of the house and I need to put my makeup on in the car. It has eyeshadows, lip shines and the powder that gives you just a instant glow.
Lipgloss ( I got two favorites)

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss $23.50


has been my lipgloss of choice for a while since it is not very sticky and gives you high gloss look.

Stila


a glazed affair: mini lip glaze set $25. I love how small these little darlings are and keep them on me and apply throughout the day for a little shiny lip action.


Cleansing Masks

Fresh Sugar Face Polish $55 I originally got this as a sample and had to go out the next day and get more of it. I love this deep-cleansing mask that cleans my face and makes it super soft.


Keihl’s Lip Balm is the only lip balm that I can use that does not further irritate my lips if they are chapped. I have been using this for years but I had to include it since it is my favorite!

Here are more fabulous bloggers Best of 2006

Afrobella

All About The Pretty

Aromascope

Beauty Addict

Beauty Blogging Junkie

Beauty by Nadine

Beautiful Makeup Search & Beauty Blog

Beauty Hatchery

Beauty Jones

Blogdorf Goodman

Bois de Jasmin

BonBons in the Bath

Brain Trapped in Girl's Body

Capital Hill Barbie

C'est Chic

Coquette

Crazy Jay Blue

eBeautyDaily

Girl's Handbook

Hautemommastuff

Koneko's *Mostly* Beauty Diary!

Legerdenez

Makeup Bag

Monkeyposh

My Muse

No one knows why the wolf laughs

Now Smell This

Perfume Smellin' Things

Peppermint Patty's Perfume Posse

Platinum Blonde Life

Product Girl

Scentzilla!

She'll Be Feverish After So Much Thinking

Slap of the Day

The Customer Is Always Right

The Daily Obsession

The Great She Elephant

The Life of a Ladybug

The Non-Blonde

Urbane Girl

Victoria's Own

I just found so many new products that I cannot wait to go shopping.

xoxo,

girls handbook

New Years Makeup

Looking for the perfect makeup look for New Years? Sephora has a Party Girl look that is pretty cool but has a bit of a circus feel.
Sephora has this great mod look that would be great for New Years especially the long fake eyelashes.

This is such a great metallic green and gold strapless sweetheart neckline and pleated skirt.
Wanna see more then click Sephora

Bare Escentuals Tutorials - Lesson 1: Smokey Eye $32

If you want to have smokey eyes this New Years or just want to know how to do it then this is the kit for you.

Urban Decay Midnight Cowboy Set $28

This light beige shimmer with silver glitter & golden beige glitter is full of glam and has great colors.

Cargo Eye Glitter Kit $25

This is collection of six, eye glitter gels (opal, silver, gold, ruby, aquamarine, and lilac). This will totally make your eyes pop!

xoxo,
girls handbook

New Years Glam

Are you ready for New Years? If you are going to a party and need to get dressed up here are some cute ideas.

Bianca Nero Pleated Tie Dress for $400

I love the jewel toned purple and the V neckline.

Nicole Miller Printed Bubble Dress $385

This multi colored print has a sweetheart neckline and empire waist.

Vivienne Tam $550


This strapless lace dress has a white underlay.

Nicole Bakti $350

This is such a great metallic green and gold strapless sweetheart neckline and pleated skirt.
Wanna see more then click here .

xoxo,
girls handbook

Sale at Sacks Fifth Avenue

Sacks Fifth Avenue is having a 2 dale SALE starting on Christmas and ending today Tuesday, December 26th. Go here and pick up all the gifts that you did not get during the holidays!

xoxo,
girls handbook

www.girlshandbook.com

As the New Year approaches it is time for a change so with the help of the hubby we have moved to our very own website and are so excited to be here. Since November 2004, Girls Handbook wants you to have fun with fashion, style, trends, celebrity info, and all things fabulous and chic. It is going to be a great 2007 and cannot wait to continue to read all of the other blogs that we love!

xoxo,

girls handbook

Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays to all and I hope everyone got wonderful presents that we can post about.....

Holiday Wear

Christmas will be here in one week and you will need something to wear!

Knit Dress $49.99

This breezy rayon knit comes is both black or olive and it also has a wide tie belt (olive for the beige version, black for the black). This would look really cute with leggings and some flats.


Crepe Dress $44.99

This sheer crepe comes in the folkloric print (shown) or in black. The fluttered sleeves are so complimentary to your arms and the high waistline makes the waist look super small.

Belted Wool Broad-collar Coat $129


This coat is totally fierce in my book. I love the belt and I love the color red! This coat demands attentention so if you are a wall flower this coat is not for you. If you love this coat but not in red it also comes in black.

I love how you can totally wear the dresses in the Spring/Summer of 2007!

xoxo,

girls handbook

Watches for Christmas

Looking for a gift for someone? This year watches are really in style and are designed more like jewelry than the standard watch. Give someone special something that looks great on their arm and they will cherish.

Betsey Johnson Women's Stainless Steel Black Crystal Cuff Watch $195.00


Bulova Women's Crystal Bezel Watch Sale $187.50


Diesel Watch DZ5075
$120.00 this watch comes in ivory and black


DKNY Women's Open-Work Bracelet Watch
$115.00


Fossil Women's Thin Stainless Steel Disc Bracelet Watch
$75.00


JLO by Jennifer Lopez Women's Pink Crystal Multichain Bracelet Watch
$150.00

MICHAEL MICHAEL Michael Kors Women's Black Leather Cuff Watch
$130.00


xoxo,

girls handbook

Christmas Parties

So you are invited to a friends home for a holiday party and you need to bring something for the host but you do not know what to bring.

Lenox 2006 Crystal and Sterling Snowflake Metal Ornament for $59

Pier 1 Sequin Bottle Gift Bag, Red $ 4.50 If you are bringing a bottle of wine then you should dress it up with this neat little gift bag which also comes in turquoise and gold.


Pier 1 Silver or copper-ish Bottle Stopper for $6

Starbucks Assortment $ 29.95


This great basket is great for the coffee lover since it is full will great coffee, biscotti and coffee mugs.

Some other great gifts are cookbooks by their favorite chef,their favorite flowers, a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure is always a nice gift.

xoxo,

girls handbook

Last minute gifts

Are you running around town looking for a few last minute small gifts? Below are a few ideas for the whole family.

Luxurious Leather Passport Holder $19.99

Fendi Women's Cotton Logo Bandana $19.99

Innovage Mini Digital Camera $14.99

Electronic "Hoops" Basketball $22.99

Four-piece Zinc Corkscrew Opener Kit $21.99


Wanna see more get these then click here

xoxo,

girls handbook

Laila Rowe

They are having a huge sale with their Buy 3 get one free. If you still need a few little gifts for your friends, sisters… then get them something from Laila Rowe because they have everything.







xoxo,

girls handbook

Holiday Weekend Bags

The holidays are here some of us will be traveling to see our families. Who says that you need to travel with that boring overnight bag? Spice up your traveling gear with a new weekend bag.

Gap Sequin large duffle bag $59.99

JCREW Montauk large tote $49.50

Neiman Marcus Animal-Print Bags $185

Juicy Couture Plaid Weekender $425.00


tokidoki for LeSportsac "Luna" Duffle Bag $210

Tommy Hilfiger "Classics" Luggage Collection $44.99


xoxo,

girls handbook

Melissa Beth Designs

How many times have you looked at your laptop bag and thought how ugly and boring yours is? Melissa Beth Designs has some fun and functional laptop bags that would be perfect for you or even a good friend or family member for the holidays. There are so many styles and different colors and patterns that everyone will find the one that fits their personality.

Wanna see more get these then click here


xoxo,

girls handbook

Holiday Parties

The holiday season is here and soon you will be going to a lot of parties! If you do not have anything in the closet to wear it is that time to go out and get something.

Embellished tie-front jacket $129

This Beaded silk jacket has a satin ribbon tie front with flared sleeves and is perfect with pants or even a skirt.

Sequin tank $49

Sequins cover the front for a glittering layer.

Dropwaist mesh swing dress $59

This dropwaist mesh swing dress has allover beading and sequins.


Tiered ruffle dress $24

This sexy red dress is perfect for when you are dancing since the fabric will be very swingy.


Embellished mesh halter dress $79

I love this color and the beaded and embroidered appliqués is very festive.

Rosette-trim coatdress $64

Since December can be cold and nothing looks worse than a bad coat over a great dress this vintage-look coatdress with velvet rosettes at neckline will be great for years to come.

Satin ankle strap sandal $19

These satin ankle-strap sandals with a pretty flower are really classy and will look fantastic on your feet.

Pleated d'Orsay satin pump $15

These are a great deal and perfect if you need a classic shoe.

Wanna see more get these then click here

xoxo,

girls handbook