Hannah's Holiday Look Book Gift One

I honestly love a good makeup or beauty book that can help guide you through those days where you are prepping for a huge event, holiday party or even just your average day. While I have recently started experimenting with makeup and different products, I have really relied on several makeup books. I have my favorites and the two that I keep referring to are Scott Barnes and Lauren Conrad's fab books. Pick up one of these (or both!) for that doll in your life, best friend, mom or sister. They will be thanking you later. I promise.

Grab this helpful Lauren Conrad Beauty Book for just $16!

Scott Barnes has written two amazing books on makeup. Purchase About Face or his latest, Face to Face, both $15.

Walk This Way

With fall in full effect, we cannot fail to forget one of the greatest fall wardrobe pieces... BOOTS! It's super important to grab your favorite pair now while they are new to stores and sure to have your size. I pulled my favorite celebrity looks and am seriously gushing over each and every pair. While they are styled to the supreme and absolute in the pictures below, you must realize it is vital to pick up a pair of booties, knee high or thigh high boots for this fall and winter. 

Ginnifer Goodwin seriously rocks her black wedge boots. I admire her edgy look that consists of her pixie hair cut, black dress, long gray sweater and shoulder bag. Seriously hope one of you pursues this vibe and puts it into full effect.

Katherine Heigl, one of the cutest moms to date, looks darling in her suede tan boots that match her handbag and belt. She opts for a bold green top and nude sweater to perfect the ensemble.

SkinnyGirl, Bethenny Frankel incorporates her super adorbs rain boots with her outfit of choice. She works them with a white tee, dark washed jeans and super smashing red hand bag. It is always appropriate to have a pair of rain boots for those rainy days.

While out with daughter Suri, Katie Holmes models a super comfy purple sweater, jeans and ankle boots. This look is the ideal way to dress down a pair of booties and go casual. Throw your hair in a pony tail (like Katie) for full effect.

Gwyneth Paltrow looks chic and fab in a gray blazer, jeans and matching suede gray booties. I love this ensemble because she adds a bit more sass with her big, long light gray scarf. Don't forget your sparkly accessories to go along.

On the go girl, Jessica Biel is off to run errands in her knee high boots. On those warmer fall days, pair your boots with a tee shirt and sweater vest and shorts like Jess. If the chill is still in the air or you plan on taking this ensemble into the evening, pair the look with jeans instead.

Bible! Who doesn't want to raid Kim Kardashian's wardrobe! Obsessing over this look, I love how well she understands fashion. Her boots are amaze and the specific hue is the "it" color for fall. Pair your thigh high "wine" colored boots with a classy blazer, blouse and skinny pant like Kim. Opt for some matching jewelry and handbag to complete the look.

Vanessa Hudgens prances around the city in cute multi color, brown and tan boots while she couples them with an adorable black sweater, jeans and fringe handbag. She makes the ensemble look effortless yet chic while not trying too hard.

Christina Ricci knows how to own a pair of biker boots. Casual yet fierce, we admire the way she pairs these specific boots with a navy blue blazer, light blue blouse, skinny jeans and black printed handbag. Way to go girlfriend!

Fall Fash 411

While I sit and write on this chilly and rainy afternoon, I realize it is time to let fall back into our lives again and what better way to do that than with fashion! Below are some fun new ways to add to your autumn filled wardrobe. 

Collar Necklaces

Collar Necklaces have become very popular lately and are such a versatile accessory. Be sure to pair them with plain tops or dresses, like Elizabeth Banks. For more detail or volume, add a sparkly collar necklace over your neutral one.

Mustard Yellow Blouses

Mustard Yellow is a darker shade of the yellow you sport in summer. This color presents a fall vibe and looks awesome on most people. Be sure to accompany your blouse with dark washed jeans like Kristen Dunst.

Leather Leggings

Leather Leggings are one of falls most exciting trends. Sport your leather like Kim Kardashian with cute and funky tops and accessorize with neutral and simple jewelry.

Purple Heels

Opt for some fantastic purple heels and model them around work or while out shopping. Work them with an all black ensemble like Megan Fox or with a cute LBD and flashy jewels.

Mixed Greens

Jessica Alba knows what is up while she totes around an adorable mixed green shoulder bag. Look for accessories with different shades of green and pair them with neutral colors and prints.

All Navy

Navy is like the new neutral. You can flaunt an all navy ensemble and look totally put together like Camilla Belle. She goes gorge in this color while working together some classic pieces.

Bible, I Am In Love

Keeping Up With The Kardashians Season Seven Finale aired this past Sunday and while it was the most watched episode of the season with 3.6 million viewers, the episode also featured the birth of Kourtney and Scott's second bundle of joy, Penelope Scotland Disick. As big brother Mason would say "Her name is sister." What did you think of the finale? I know I am craving more Kardashians, so they better just bring it on. While we anxiously await Kourtney and Kim Take Miami that will air in January 2013, check out some of my favorite looks from our favorite sisters below.

While toting her main accessory, eldest son Mason, I am absolutely adoring Kourtney's dress, I love that she adds some chunky jewelry with a unique necklace and obvi obsessing over the fab leopard sandals.

Perfecting one of the hottest trends, Kim goes all out in none other than pastel skinny jeans. Relaxing the look, she pairs the stylish jeans with a neutral top and detailed jacket while opting for artistic sandals and a gray Birkin bag.

As always, our outlandish and spunky Khloe, goes funky and relaxed with a black top and sweater, printed black and white shorts and fabulous, detailed black strappy wedges. She tops this look with fab jewels and great hair.

Les Chic, Les Chien (Week Eleven)

Each week, I review one hundred looks, half of which induce the phonetic uh-mey-zing and half of which induce more violent vomit than the night Jake chose Vienna. With this series (translation: the cool, the rotten), you will ascertain, via my eyes, why an ensemble should spend an evening as your apparel or why an ensemble should spend an evening inside a nondescript box whose ultimate destination is the Salvation Army.

Seriously. Miranda Kerr is too perfect for words. If I could be anyone, I think she would be a possible candidate. She is gorgeous, has a exotic looking face and seriously knows what the hell she is doing when it comes to fashion. Don't let this Victoria's Secret model fool you with that steamy lingerie. Miranda is one of the classiest women in the limelight in my opinion. She always looks chic, and put together. I absolutely ADORE her gorgeous, conservative, floral frock. She rocks simple jewelry, red lips and models the most luscious locks. I die for her.  

Seriously with all of the Kimye crap. I am honestly beyond words ANNOYED. Puh-lease. You all know how much I admire Kim and while I was never much a fan of Kanye (especially after the Taylor Swift incident), I am actually starting to grow on his swag. But, can we be open and talk about how terrifying both of these ensembles are. Lets be real for a minute. Kanye became famous because he is a talented music artist, right? Okay so when did "fashion designer" fall in the same category as "music, rap, singer etc." Good grief! He should have no say in Kim's wardrobe because if you focus on his, its crap. He needs to stick to his music and she needs to STOP taking his advice. Seriously, when your boyfriend is wearing more jewelry than you, you gotta problem. 

Pretty In Peplum

Whether you are off to the movies for date night, grabbing lunch with an old friend or hosting a fabulous party, looking pretty in peplum in the way to go. Fashionista's around the world have modeled  gorgeous figures in the shockingly slimming silhouette. Below are some ways to rock peplum and of course the best places to buy yourself some sexiness.

Lady Gaga shows off her goods on tour in New Zealand. She dazzles in this gorgeous orange and accessorizes perfectly with white sunnies, gloves and heels. Paws up, Mother Monster!

Freida Pinto gets leggy at a premiere in this bright neon gown. Her hair is beautifully tied back in a pony tail while she handles a sparkly gold clutch and owns some amazing heels.

Pretty Little Liars star, Lucy Hale shimmers in this peplum mini. I adore the color of her frock with her soft brown waves. She completes the ensemble with nude heels and a handbag. You deserve to get an A, literally. 

Kim Kardashian looks slim and petite in this peplum white blouse. She accompanies it with black leggings, a black tote and silver bracelets. Way to go Kimmie!

Peplum Fail!

Unlike the photo above, Kim looks heavier and less fantastic here. The key to wearing peplum is knowing how to wear it on your body. While Kanye may want Kim to dress more provocatively (he clearly does not understand a woman's body), with a shape like Kim, you have to be careful. Kimmie already owns a yummy body, trying to dress sexier will only make her look tacky and trashy (most of the time, not always). This specific outfit has a lot going on. With her cleavage hanging out for the world to see, which makes her top half look larger, and her peplum-filled midsection, making Kim's hips look wider, this provides a fuller look from top to bottom. If you have a larger chest make sure to cover up like she did in the photo above and go for a simple-filled peplum midsection, making you look thinner but still just as gorge!

Get your peplum looks below.

Pick up this cute and sweet Peplum Ponte Tank ($78) at Anthropologie. Add demin or white jeans and a large necklace. Don't forget some adorbs flats or pumps and cute handbag to provide the full effect.

I adore this Alice + Olivia Victoria Peplum Dress ($264). Perfect for a night out with the girls, get it on with some spunky wedges and cute curly pony tail. 

Snatch this Sleeveless Peplum Sheath ($68, Plus Size Only) at Macy's. Add some dazzling bracelets and a long necklace with this dress. Don't forget to select a pair of sexy heels to complete this ensemble. 

Pick A Lock (Part One)

I have a hair appointment next week and while I always struggle with how to style my hair, I ALWAYS rely on my celeb look alike's to help me out. I need some MAJ advice. Do you think I should continue growing my hair out so I can get Kim's long look, keep my length now like Ashley's or cut it short for fall like Katy? What do you think! I need all the opinions I can get. Tweet me @hannahkooc your thoughts or comment on the post below and let me know what you think.

Kim Kardashian rocks her gorgeous long waves while running errands in the city.

Ashley Greene sparkles with her medium length hair and looks super chic at a magazine event. 

Katy Perry shows off her new bob while promoting her movie in Rio De Janeiro.

Do you think I should color my hair? Do you think I should continue growing it out, keep it the length it is or cut it? Once we get the final two looks, we will consider more thoughts and opinions and finally decide what will be best for my new fall look. 

White On White On White

White is the "it" color for the summer. You simply cannot go wrong with this bright and crisp hue. Lately, the way to perfect this color is by going out with an all white ensemble. Below are the best ways to get this look without exaggerating the style. 

Angelina Jolie owns this classy and flawless all white suit accompanied with nude heels. She totes around a bold black handbag to provide the perfect amount of elegant lady.

My love, Kim Kardashian flashes a super peachy all white outfit. She works together a white blazer, white top and white jeans. She sports adorbs snake skin heels and a beige tote. Bible! I bet Kanye is going cray for this look.

On the go girl, Bridget Moynahan shines in an effortless and sweet light weight white tee and white skinny jeans. She carries her white bag and rocks some fab sunnies, to give off the perfect summer chic vibe.

The Classic Cardi

Do you ever experience a moment while traveling where you get chilly? Or, perhaps you get cold in a restaurant? A breezy night by the beach? The perfect accessory for those occasions is a comfy and casual cardigan. Below are some of the best ways to work a cardi into your everyday style.

Ashley Greene rocks a caramel colored cardi while exiting a local airport. She owns this look with a simple white tee, ankle jeans, matching handbag and classic dog carrier.

Of course, my girl Kim perfects the cardigan look with bright and fun colors for summer. She works a pink cardi with a white top and ripped jeans while adding a feminine vibe with nude heels and spicing it up with a bright neon tote. 

Rachel Bilson always dresses so carefree, which I admire. Here she looks california fresh in a blue cardigan, gray tee, cuffed boyfriend jeans, neutral flats, brown belt and detailed shoulder bag.

Did She Fall Down And Crack Her Bob On The Pavement

As reported via Radar Online, Met Ball Chairperson and Vogue Empress Anna Wintour expressly excluded Kim Kardashian from the annual Costume Institute Gala, specifically prohibiting The Marriage Counselor star’s purchase of a $25,000 ticket, while permitting Kate Upton’s purchase of a ticket.

While E News, courtesy a source whose initial husband I’ll assume once represented O.J. Simpson, asserted a previous engagement compelled Kim’s absence, I believe Radar given this pair of obvious realities: Kim has appeared upon the covers of Allure, Cosmo, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, People, People Style Watch, Self, Shape, Us Weekly, never Vogue. Why?

Why has Anna Wintour remained silent? If Radar’s account were inaccurate, the Vogue Sovereign could simply placate Kardashian devotees, a fraction of whom must read Vogue, with thirty-three words: Kim Kardashian was not excluded from the Costume Institute Gala. Vogue recognizes and appreciates Kim’s contributions to charity, fashion, and popular culture and we hope for collaboration with Kim and her family soon.

A third and most perplexing question: Why would Kim Kardashian; Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Kourtney and Kim Take New York star; K-Dash and Kardashian designer; Virgin, Saints, and Angels collaborator; Shoe Dazzle architect; the eighth most followed person upon twitter; be excluded and her money refused, while Anna Wintour accepts someone whose sole “accomplishments” are a rumored relationship with an inadequate quarterback, an unattractive magazine cover, and a video game commercial whose target audience is frat sleaze who spend their hours between keg stands and sessions of MLB 2K12 consuming porn.

Compare Kim and Kate and seriously anyone who has ever read one sentence within Diabetes magazine could make this decision.

While Kim K rocks a must have red tribal mini which she could easily transition onto a red carpet, Kate teeters in a dress no doubt fished from some tragic Casual Corner's clearance bin and a lopsided trench which would be better served as my grandmother's muumuu.

Kim exudes mysterious as she stealthily slinks this sumptuous frilly dress, while Kate flaunts an affectation which this evening, Lindsay Lohan sued for infringing upon her trademark I just snorted eyes and I'm sloshed wobble.

Kanye was obvi referencing wedding, yet he should be as enamored with his love's ensemble as I am. Kim is twenty carat exquisite in this form flattering white frock, which she accents with a precious clutch and earrings, while Kate's gaudy hair, inappropriately exposed boob, and protruding painted bones evoke a Blades of Glory interlude... I don't even know what this means. No one knows what it means, but it's provocative. No it's not, it's gross.

As the Quicktrim Spokesperson brandishes a sparkly mini which radiates assurance and sensuality, the Three Stooges "actress" remunerates Anna Wintour with a moment which resembles Anna Nicole Smith three months before her initial Lane Bryant campaign.

Kim, as if these comparisons are not beyond words unfair as of now, flitters from her exercise session in chic black and white accented with a tan tote, while Kate appears as sloppy as that afternoon she attempted the Dougie.

Both Kim and Kate may include Carl's Jr siren upon their resumes. However, Kate clearly must have spent two weeks eating burgers, I mean, shooting her burger commercial, while Kim flashes the fabulous results of a Cranberry Apple Walnut Chicken Salad.

Jewelry 4:11

As an avid fan and patron of Virgins, Saints, & Angels (VSA), I seriously must share my unabashed love of this brand. Handmade in Mexico and worth every penny, the style and versatility of Cheryl Finnegan’s creation is simply incomparable. “The common thread amongst all VSA wearers is that they want to make a statement,” says the 2008 Council of Fashion Designers of America inductee. “They are confident - inspired by fashion, art, beauty, or symbolism.”

This quartet are some of my favorite VSA pieces!

These Rose of Venus Earrings, which reference the Sisterhood of Mary Magdalena, pair perfectly with a black top and leggings and they will exquisitely accentuate a teal colored wedge.

This eye catching San Benito Oval Charm defines the phrase ensemble staple. Throw this necklace over a casual t-shirt and jeans or a cute floral dress.

The Antigua Cuff will beautifully interplay elegant simplicity and spectacular expression, no matter your choice of afternoon or evening apparel. Compliment this cuff with the above Rose Of Venus earrings, a darling necklace, or a ring!

This Resurrection Jesus Ring, which depicts one of religion's most sacred occurrences, is sincerely beyond words. You can easily wear this ring with any outfit you could ever purchase.

Below are a collage of celebs who share my crush on VSA!

Leven Rambin, notable for her Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice recurring role as Dr. McSteamy's pregnant daughter Sloan Riley, flawlessly accessorized her lacy Isabel Lu dress with a peacock bead “Magdalena” necklace.

Miley Cyrus supplements a relaxed black and white t-shirt and jeans look with an accessory almost as delicious as boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, the previously referenced Magdalena necklace. The So Undercover and LOL star infuses a bold pop of purple via her Marc By Marc Jacobs shoulder bag.

America's first sisters of reality, Khloe, Kim, and Kourtney Kardashian, who have their own VSA Kardashian Collection, wear selected pieces while signing for fans at Kitson. The girls, whose Armenian heritage inspired their pieces, have dedicated the venture to the victims of the Armenian Genocide.