Join a Fashionable #CharlieBrownChristmas Twitter Party with Real Housewife Kyle Richards on Dec. 13

To celebrate Christmas and the new iPhone and iPad app Charlie Brown Christmas, the publisher, Loud Crow Interactive, is having a Twitter party.  You are all invited by me to join the Party. Prizes will be given away every 10 minutes during the party. Here are the deets!

Join the Twitterverse for a holiday Twitter party @Snoopy & @kylerichards18 on Tues, Dec. 13th 2:00PM to 4:00PM EST/11:00AM to 1:00PM PST; use the hashtag #CharlieBrownChristmas.

Prizes will be awarded during the party on Dec. 13th,  2011.  Before the party, you can join a giveaway for some Junk Food tees with the Peanuts characters on them, by clicking here if you are on Twitter, and here if you are on Facebook. 

A Bel-Air Treat from the Luxe Hotel on Sunset: The Candy Cane Martini

If you're like me, you might find the holidays a little,er, stressful at times.  Don't even start me on Black Friday stress. When people are shopping defensively with pepper spray, it's time to chillax and step back.  There's nothing like a chilled martini, beautifully presented in a rimmed glass, to exercise and comfort a hand weary from carrying shopping bags. Believe me, I know :)  That's why I want to share this little pick me up  known as the Candy Cane Martini from the Luxe Hotel with all of my readers.  Be forewarned though, it packs a punch with Vodka, Creme de Cocoa, and Grenadine superbly mixed together.  You can make this fabulous concoction at home or you can have it at the exclusive Luxe Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, or, I like to do both.  I can make it at home when I need a holiday special or I can have one at the Luxe when I'm doing my Hollywood/Bel-Air touring and shopping on Sunset.  It all works out.

You know if Gloria Swanson was still hanging around on Sunset Boulevard she'd be sipping these during the holidaze.

Here's the secret holiday martini mix.

Candy Cane Martini Recipe

Shake 1.5 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka and .5oz White Crème De Cocoa Layer the Crème de Menthe and Grenadine on the bottom of a tall martini glass. Add the Vodka mix to the martini glass and serve
with cinnamon-dipped rim and candy cane garnish. 


* Served exclusively at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel

Pictured: The Luxe Sunset Pool where many a Candy Cane Martini has visited.

If you haven't been to the Luxe, and you're traveling to Los Angeles (or a local looking for a getaway) check this gem out. The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel sits on seven acres of lush, manicured property perched a top Brentwood and Bel Air. Local attractions include the famed Getty Center, Bel Air, shopping on Sunset (huge H&M store) nightlife (House of Blues, The Roxy), Hollywood sights (Mann's Chinese Theater, the Wax Museum and Musso & Frank Grill) and the Santa Monica or Malibu beaches. The hotel makes for a great camp out -- chic bargainista style of course. Our staff really can't do tents or sleeping bags :) Look for discounts by checking the hotel specials page.  Image how good that candy cane martini might taste sitting poolside during an LA style Christmas? :)

Los Angeles: Divine Design Charity Shopping Event this Week

Project Angel Food's Divine Design starts this week in Los Angeles with General Shopping Days from December 9th through the 12th. This unique shopping extravaganza offers fabuless fashion, home, beauty and gift items at 50-90% off. Check their website for details and tickets at Divine by Design.  Be sure to get the $10.00 off discount coupon  offered on the website page. Click here for details about the Gala Opening Event and VIP shopping party. The sale benefits a cause that is near & dear to my heart: Project Angel Food. Project Angel Food is a free meal-delivery program that serves men, women and children debilitated by HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses throughout Los Angeles County. The program literally brings nourishment to the needy. And this week, it will bring retail nourishment to holiday shoppers looking for a bargain. Over 200 designers contributed to last year's sale. Featured designers @ Divine Design include: BCBG, LAMB, Ports 1961, Trina Turk and many more. The sale features men's clothing (Ted Baker), children's clothes & toys, plus designer brands favored by savvy shoppers everywhere.

California: Rebecca Minkoff Bi-annual Sample Sale

The Rebecca Minkoff bi-annual sample sale is coming up on in two California locations this week.  There will be sales in both San Francisco and Los Angeles.  Following are the details.

San Francisco
When:
Sat 12/3 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Where:
Madrone Studios
1417 15th Street, San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles
When:
“V.I.P. Night” Thurs 12/1   4 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Open to the public:
Fri  12/2  10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Sat  12/3  10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Sun  12/4  11 a.m.-  6 p.m.

Where:
Rebecca Minkoff
4661 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Below are examples of what will be at the sale:

• Boyfriend Leather Cross-bodyRetail price: $295Sale price: $178
• Quilted Leather Flame SatchelRetail price: $495Sale price: $272
• Endless Love Striped Straw/Leather Tote Retail price: $250 Sale price: $137
• Delhia Silk Draped DressRetail price: $298 Sale price: $160
• Brigitte Silk Bustier DressRetail price: $350Sale price: $190
• Foxy Strappy Cut-out Cork/Leather Wedge Retail price: $295 Sale price: $160
• Trott Cut-out Wedge w/ Embossed Stingray Leather Retail price: $375 Sale price: $200
• M.A.B. Flats- Leather w/ Haircalf Trim Retail price: $185 Sale price: $100
• Cheetah Print Leather Make-up Pouch Retail price: $75 Sale price: $40

Sole Society: The Way to Share Shoe Savings with Friends

If you like shoes, and want to get some good deals on the latest fashions, you might want to check out online shoes shopping club Sole Society.  The selection includes boots, flats and heels depending on your self selected fashion profile. If you're not already a member, join here by using my invite.  Use code HOLIDAY10 at check out to get $10.00 off your first purchase.  Since the shoes are already discounted, this is a really good deal.  If you invite friends, and 3 friends purchase, then you have the opportunity to earn a free pair of shoes.

In honor of Cyber Monday (Monday, November 28), the biggest online shopping day of the year, Sole Society (www.solesociety.com) is offering 30% off of all items within six online “closets” expertly curated by fashion mavens, including Marlien Rentmeester (West Coast Editor, Lucky Magazine), Jess Zaino (Stylist and Blogger, Glamour.com) and Sydne Summer (Stylist/Host/Editor-in-Chief, ThinkThruFashion.com). Each “closet” represents each lady’s unique take on fashion, allowing shoppers to easily hone in on the perfect shoes and bags to complete their holiday looks.

London, England GUESS INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT

GUESS is pleased to announce an exclusive party event at the GUESS Regent Street store to celebrate the launch of their holiday party and Christmas collections. The in-store extravaganza will go on for three days and will take place on Friday 25th through Sunday 27th November 2011 from 10am-5pm each day.

Come in store for fabulous hairstyling tips from Cloud Nine, nail treats, indulgent delights from Hotel Chocolat, fabulous Cosmopolitan cocktails supplied by Chase Marmalade Vodka and much more. 

DJs will be spinning tracks and top fashion will also be on hand to advise how to wear the up-to-the-minute styles and trends and how to jazz up your party outfit with must have accessories.

So put on your finest and join the GUESS party! Exclusively at the Regent Street GUESS store located at 162-168 Regent Street, London.

GUESS Regent Street store will also offer 30% off purchases when you join their mailing list – 25/26/27 November only.

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