When it's holiday gift-giving-and-getting time in New York, it's not whether you've been naughty or nice that counts, it's all about the who's who of what elves you know. And I, being an uptown elf, like giving all that glitters and lovely objects that make friends' homes into home sweet home.

Round Green Onyx Ring by Monica Vinader ($230): Love the classic shape and sassy green color for some pop…. Brightens up any outfit.

John Derian Découpage Peony Tray ($110) This tray is a great bestie / hostess gift. Perfect for the bedside table to drop your baubles in before bed. There are tons of flowers to choose from, too (but the peonies are especially chic, I think).

Italian Gold and Python Cuff from the 70s ($225):My favorite combination, navy and gold, and the price for this piece is terrific, considering age, condition and materias.

Sixties Cream Enamel Shimmy Shimmy Necklace ($105) Great statement necklace, for a great price.

Vintage Oyster Gold Rolex ($7,075) Gold Rolex men’s watch for him or her. I love it!! This is the one I will be wishing for under the tree this year…and next year and then the next one after that!

Adrienne Laudau Faux Fur Vest ($225): The Bergdorf Goodman box alone makes me giddy to see under a tree! And this piece from master furrier Adrienne Landau makes it even better because it’s faux!

Give a shriek for this week's chic, lilybelle!

Is there such a thing as uptown southern? If so, lilybelle's got it nailed. Her closet has fab cocktail dresses, jeans and a parade of shoes that you have to check out.

If you want to share her closet, and borrow her shoes, you can follow here here. >>

Here are some of our favorite looks from lilybelle…

This season's holiday accessories are all about low-wattage luster. In years past you might have gone for enough glitz to be mistaken for a yule log afire, but this year 'tis the season for smoldering metallics layered on neutrals, textures inspired by nature and elegant pieces that look well worn enough to invoke the ghosts of Christmases past. Want to glam it up a little more, naughty style? Try star-spangling your “girlfriends” under a party dress and ditch the strapless bra, which never stays put for long enough for you to work your way through an eggnog, anyway. (Items listed by row from left to right).

Cynthia Vincent Women's Henna Pumps ($275.95) are a softer take on the strappy evening heel.

Jennifer Meyer Heart Stud Earrings ($225), because you wear your heart not only on your sleeve.

Rika Zadie Purse makes your evening star-studded.

Elizabeth Gillett Gauze Scarf ($98) is the shawl-as-superscarf look you love and has just enough sparkles to remind us of new-fallen snow.

Triple-Strand Necklace by Hoss/Homeless ($110) has a ribbon tie that's the yin to the geometric epaulet strands' yang.

Cero Designs Silver-Lined Cuff ($135): Shouldn't all your accessories have a silver lining?

Repetto Kurt Booties ($395): Granny booties, you're all over them this winter. Trust us, the granny-er the better.

House of Harlow Tiger's Eye Cocktail Ring ($50) makes a big statement at a little price, since we're all still worried about the R-word.

Nina Peter Crackled Metallic Leather Gloves ($210): Maybe we just miss MJ.

Bristols6 Superstar Nippies ($15) are a little naughty under a nice strapless frock.

Wool and the Gang Peruvian Wool Snood Kit ($85) is DIY cozy.

American Apparel Sparkle Pantyhose ($20): This one's for you, dancing queens.

Calling all fans of gorgeous Be & D bags and Blake Lively! You can still style Blake Lively and enter to win Be & D's stunning studded Woodstock Hobo in purple ikat.*… The editor's closet is full of lovely Be & D bags, shoes and accessories that you can use in the outfits you're making for Blake!

It's so easy to enter… Just make outfits for Blake Lively that use the Be & D editor's picks in the dressing room and save them to enter.

Enter now >>

*Contest ends 12/1/09 at 12AM PST

{Disclaimer: This contest is a Closet Couture styling contest. We are not affiliated with Blake Lively or any of her affiliated companies.}

Eloise won the Sarah Jessica Parker styling contest we're sending her a $200 Barneys New York gift card! We loved her totally SJP styling of the Barneys closet, especially how she paired the pale neutrals with elegant basic-black pieces for a look that's anything but neutral or basic.

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Chic of the Week be a lady… Lady_Diane!

If you've spent 5 minutes on Closet Couture, you've seen Lady_Diane's gorgeous, creative outfits. But have you checked out her closet? Unless you've copied her YORKSHIRE TERRIER to your closet, you obviously haven't… because how could you resist!?

Lady_Diane's collection is just stunning, so you must follow her. >>

And do take a look at the outfits she's made. The way she styles her wardrobe reminds us why we love fashion so much (not that we had forgotten)!

Tube scarves are an easier way to wear a scarf, all tied up and ready to go. Here's how we styled fall's new-but-ubiquitous accessory, using Zucca's alpaca wool twist tube scarf from LaGarconne.

If you want to style it yourself, here's where it lives on Closet Couture. >>

Ashley

Alyson: This scarf is so cute with other slouchy neutrals!

Aihui: Long flights can be uncomfortable and exhausting. I can never tell how cold or hot the flight can be. The solution? Wear a chic outfit with a fitting jacket and scarf!

Chris: I LOVE this scarf – I really love all scarves, truth be told, but there is something about this one (aka the Snood, which is a horrible sounding name) that just works. And it might be perfect for my coat that I cannot figure out (it has a tough neckline, so this might add what it needs). What do you think?

Blake Lively is a big fan of Be & D bags! And so are we, especially their studded Woodstock Hobo in purple ikat. Want to win it? We do! One winner who styles an outfit for Blake will get to take it home*… The editor's closet is full of lovely Be & D bags, shoes and accessories that you can use in the outfits!

It's so easy to enter… Just make outfits for Blake Lively that use the Be & D editor's picks in the dressing room and save them to enter.

Enter now >>

*Contest ends 12/1/09 at 12AM PST

{Disclaimer: This contest is a Closet Couture styling contest. We are not affiliated with Blake Lively or any of her affiliated companies.}

With Style an Icon you can style outfits for fashion stars like Michelle Obama and Rachel Zoe and also see what looks other Closet Couture members have made them!

Check out Style an Icon here! >>

The outfits you chics have been making for the style stars featured in our recent contest have been so cute that we wanted to make a place for you to be able to create outfits for fashion stars anytime you wanted… And get inspired by all the looks that have already been made for them.

Have fun styling Ashley Olsen, Sarah Jessica Parker and a bunch of other trendsetting women!

Call it a waistcoat, call it a vest, call it a gilet, but call it soon and call it often. Boy-chic, the 80s and good tailoring have never been more en vogue than they are this fall. And waistcoats are perfect for transitional weather, going over long-sleeved T's and under jackets like a charm.

We love this piece from Band of Outsiders' Boy line… You can buy it at La Garconne, in black or grey.

We styled the black one for you… If you want to put it in your closet to style, you can find it on Closet Couture, here. >>

Ashley says, “I would pair this with a structured flannel for a masculine inspired look.”

Alyson says, “I love how a vest adds structure to a flouncy blouse.”

Chris's look is an uptown take on vest wearing, a playful element when wearing iconic accessories.