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Let me introduce you to the newest feature on chicisms: the Shopbop widget located on the right-hand sidebar.

I absolutely love shopping and will do anything for an excuse to shop, so I wanted to give you an excuse to shop as well - not that you really need one.

While you're reading up on whatever it may be on chicisms, you can look to the right sidebar and find Shopbop's newest clothing and accessories, their featured products, and another special category that may depend on the page that you are on. When you see a great top, the best pair of boots you've ever seen, or some cool tech-cessories, roll over it and click the "Play" button (the sideways triangle) just below to go straight to that product you've been eyeing. Next step: shop away!

No hard feelings about leaving chicisms, you'll come back right?

If you're new to Shopbop, you'll soon fall in love just like I did. Shop designers, the special boutiques (the Holiday Gift Boutique and Editor's Picks are currently my fav), and just about everything else you can find from a fashion retailer. According to their site, Daily Candy has called them "the editors of what's cool" and I would really have to agree since everything online is fashion-forward and chic (which is why chicisms now has a Shopbop widget).

Right now, you can find celebrity wishlists from Gossip Girl's Georgina (Michelle Tractenberg) and Mindy Kaling from The Mindy Project and The Office. You'll also find exclusive Paige denim like I mentioned earlier, the Rachel Zoe Resort 2013 lookbook, and the Vince Resort 2013 lookbook.

Happy shopping!

If I had to choose one brand of denim that I'm currently obsessed with, it would have to be Paige Denim.

The Los Angeles-based company began in 2004 and since then, has moved its way up in the designer jean world among Hudson Jeans, 7 for all Mankind Jeans, and the like. Paige Denim marries wonderful fabric with impeccable style for a result of beautiful, stylish, and comfortable jeans. What more could a fashion-forward, jean-loving girl want?

Personally, I love all of Paige's jeans, but these are just a few of my favorites:

Above, from left to right:

1. Skyline Ankle Peg jeans - 1 of 3 Paige jeans exclusive to ShopBop
2. Polka Dot Verdugo Skinnies - My current favorite.
3. Moonlight Print Verdugo Ultra Skinnies - Super artsy for a pair of jeans, don't you think? But they're absolutely gorgeous.
4. Emerald Edgemont Ultra Skinnies - These are necessary because, hello, the 2013 color of the year is emerald! And the double zippers in front are a great accent.

Shopbop carries Paige Denim, including three jeans created exclusively for the online fashion retailer.You can check out the Resort 2013 LookBook on ShopBop here.

Have a pair you love? Share with me in the comments!

xo, Leila

P.S. Happy 12/12/12!

You can also find paige denim on eBay:

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Paige Premium Denim Jeans Sz 28 Laurel Canyon EUC $19.99 Time Remaining: 4h 27m Bid now

PAIGE PREMIUM DENIM SILK BLOUSE IN SIZE M $40.00 Time Remaining: 4h 34m Bid now

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The most difficult person to buy gifts for? The men in your life.
So to make things a little simpler and help you out with your gift shopping, here are 8 totally cool and sure-to-be-loved gifts for your men - all for under $50.

1. Volcom V-neck Sweater, $49.50 - Because every man needs a great sweater.

2. Perry Ellis 3-Pack Socks, $20 - Because socks should be fun and these are just that.

3. Stainless Steel Ice Cubes, $24.99 - For the man who doesn't like his drink watered down. Plus, these look super cool in a glass cup.

4. Sephora Fragrance Sampler for Him, $50 - For the man in your life who loves to smell good (or should be smelling better than he currently does). The fragrance sampler also includes a voucher so once the recipient falls in love with one of the samples, he can redeem the voucher and receive that fragrance!

5. iPad case with Bluetooth Keyboard, $49.95 - For the tech-lover.

6. Tabletop Foosball, $20 on sale - Because what guy wouldn't want foosball at his fingertips whenever he wanted? Also available in an air hockey and pool table tabletop version.

7. Moccasins, $44.95 - Pamper his feet in these fuzzy kicks because we all deserve some fuzzy shoes to slip our feet into at the end of the day.

8. Bubble Sphere, $39.95 -  For the guy entranced by cool things or who just needs a great add to his place.

Still having trouble finding the perfect gift -- in a reasonable price range -- for the ladies on your shopping list? Grab some great items and ideas from my holiday gift guide with items less than $50 that any woman on your list will love!

1. Chandelier Wall Decal, $12.99 - for someone who would love to add a little decor to her room/house.
2. Sephora by O.P.I. Tinsel Town Collector's Set, $49.50 - for the nail-obsessed.
3. Tasha Bib Necklace, $28 - for the show-stopper.
4. Tracy Reese Dessert Plates, $39.99 - for the entertainer or hostess.
5. Rabito IPhone 4/4S case, $32, or Boston Terrier IPhone 4/4S case by Marc by Marc Jacobs, $48 - for the funny one.

6. Holga Camera, $48 - for the photographer.
7. Home for the Holidays philosophy Gift Set, $38 - for the girl who loves to smell great.
8. Lightweight Scarf, $29.95 - for everyone.

For all you fashion-loving Twitter addicts, chicisms is now on Twitter!

Follow chicisms to stay updated on style posts, great DIY crafts, and fashion news. If you don't have a Twitter, or have one but rarely use it, start using it! It's an easy and great way to stay on top of news from all the companies, brands, and products you love.

Also, be sure to keep an eye out for a chicisms Pinterest launching in the coming weeks!

Happy tweeting!

xo, Leila

In exchange for your old clothes, Swedish clothier H&M will give you a discount on a future purchase.

H&M is launching a global initiative to encourage shoppers to recycle the clothes they no longer wear instead of throwing them in the trash. The retailer has said that as much as 95% of the clothes people would throw away can be used again.

Beginning in February 2013, customers will be able to bring in used clothing from any brand and H&M will accept clothing in "any condition," according to the LA  Times. In return for your used clothing, you'll receive a voucher for a future purchase. So basically, feel good about recycling your clothing, come back to H&M to buy more clothes and use your voucher, and recycle more clothes.

H&M is partnering with a global recycling company, I:Collect, who will then handle the recycled clothes at a sorting plant in Germany. There, the clothing will be separated for re-use for more apparel or for other products such as cleaning rags, padding, and more.

The retailer has said that it's long-term goal is to "reduce the environmental impact of garments throughout the lifecycle," as stated in the Los Angeles Times.

Now might be a good time to begin cleaning out your closet to separate the clothes you love and wear from the clothes that you don't really think you'd wear again.

Today, December 1, is not only the first of December (obviously) but is also the day of the Target and Neiman Marcus collab launch!
The much-anticipated collaboration called Holiday24, is an exclusive collection with 50 gorgeous gifts from fashion's 24 top designers. This might just be one of the biggest designer-retail collabs and it definitely does not disappoint. With a gorgeous girl's floral dress by Marchesa, a fun set of cookie cutters by Band of Outsiders, a women's floral lace tank by Lela Rose (this one's at the top of my list) and so many more great finds, I'm not overexaggerating when I say you have to check out the collection online now (at Target and Neiman Marcus) as well as in stores.

Surely, you'll be able to find a great gift for everyone on your shopping list with just one stop at Target or Neiman Marcus for the Neiman Marcus collab. But beware, these gifts will undoubtedly go quickly. Neiman Marcus online is already sold out of many of the gifts so be quick!

For more information on the designers, who they are, and what items they have contributed to the collab, check out the Target & Neiman Marcus info page.

Personally, my wishlist is comprised of:

• Oscar de la Renta tote - perfect for every day
• Tory Burch printed thermos - her prints and patterns are lovely
• Jason Wu ornaments - too cute and perfect for the Christmas tree or as a gift
• Carolina Herrera stationary set - because let's face it, when you have pretty paper to write notes on, you're more likely to actually look at them.
• Prabal Gurung cape - effortless and perfect over a dress

Happy shopping!