Help! The Christmas season is almost upon us and I’m already stressed about what to get. I’m on a tight budget right now but I really want to purchase some wonderful gifts for all my fashionable friends. Do you have any savvy insight or ideas?

I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who is already thinking about Christmas and the holidays! I say its never to early to shop for gifts, especially when you find incredible gifts at even more incredible prices. Assuming that you’re like the rest of us and have yet to get a leg up in your holiday shopping adventures, I’d say you should start a budget first. Make a list of people you want to buy gifts for and how much you’re willing to spend per person. Next, you need to decide what to get everyone on your list. If you can’t or don’t want to ask your friends and family what they want for a gift, let their personal taste and lifestyle generate ideas for you. Which celebrity fashion icon does she admire the most? What are her hobbies and passions? Ask yourself before you make any purchase, “would she really love to find this under her tree?”.

Still stumped and need some fabulous gift ideas? Here are a few things I would love to find under my tree!

Philosophy ‘oh twinkling night’ Duo, $15.00 at Nordstrom

Dooney & Bourke Shiny It Lucy Bag $195.00 at Dooney & Bourke

Vivre Silhouette Heart Cuff by Jessica Kagan Cushman $110.00 at Vivre

Have any shopping or beauty related questions for Shop In Chic? Email her at shopinchic 1983 at aol dot com.

Boots are sexy and ankle boots(or booties as they are sometimes referred to) are even sexier. Whether you’re wearing super skinny jeans, a pretty feminine floral dress, or perhaps a tee shirt and denim skirt, it’s important to know that booties have the power to change any look into edgy madness! Don’t believe me? Check out five fabulous pairs of booties below and you’ll see what I mean.

1- Zig Soho Rally Booties $99.95 at DSW

2- Boutique 9 Daphnea Booties $225.00 at Nine West

3- Dereon Animate Yourself Booties $80.00 at Baker Shoes

4- Renton Lace Up Boot £66.00 at Dune

5- Rocket Dog Black Satire Ankle Boots £60.00 at Schuh

It’s almost that time of year again! Who doesn’t love to have an excuse to get all dressed up in something that you normally couldn’t wear on a daily basis and go out to party a little? That’s what Halloween is all about. So if you haven’t already decided on your costume yet or you’re already thinking about next year, I have compiled some of the chicest choices out there. Whether you’re looking for a sexy little number or something decidedly retro, here are the coolest looks.

Fairytale Costumes by shopinchic on polyvore.com

Fantasy Halloween Costumes by shopinchic on polyvore.com

Retro Halloween by shopinchic on polyvore.com

Sporty Grrl Halloween Costumes by shopinchic on polyvore.com

Luv ya!

Anna P.