Accessories Council and Lord & Taylor Top Holiday Gift Picks

I had the great pleasure of attending a preview of the Accessories Council and Lord & Taylor’s Top Holiday picks for the season from such brands as Anne Klein, Botkier, chicBuds, Collection 18, Echo Design Froup, Minnie Rose, Roman & Sunstone, Swarovski, Vince Camuto, Zack and many more. If you haven’t done or even started your holiday shopping, add Lord & Taylor to your list for a variety of wonderful and affordable gift ideas. Check out a few of my favorites below:

Swarovski’s Studio Bracelets

These very cool bracelets features black calfskin leather and a black cotton cord woven around crystals in a variety of colors; they are great for layering and stacking with other bangles and bracelets. They retail for $90.00 each and are available at Lord & Taylor and also on www.swarovski.com.

Anne Klein Rosegold & Crystal Watch

The oversized rose goldtone case is framed with brilliant, clear Swarovski crystals. The rose tones are carried onto the dial with bold, Roman numerals indicating the hours on a mother-of-pearl outer ring surrounding a glittering pavé center zone. A smooth, white leather strap is adjustable and secures with a classic buckle closure. The watch retails for $75.00 and is available at Lord & Taylor.

Vince Camuto Jennah Cross-Body

The Jennah is Vince Camuto’s novel take on the classic cross-body. With a fashion-forward and fresh silhouette, this handbag lends a dually sophisticated and playful air to any ensemble. The Jennah Cross-Body retails for $148.00 and is available at VinceCamuto.com. Additional colors can be found online and in stores at Lord & Taylor.

Echo Touch Gloves

Stay warm and in touch with Echo Touch Gloves. Our bow and bouclé gloves are both fashionable and functional. They feature our eLink™ sewn into the index finger and thumb of each glove allowing you to text and tweet on touch screen devices without removing your gloves. They retail for $42.00 and are available at Lord & Taylor and at echodesign.com.

Botkier Valentina Shoulder Bag

The vintage inspired Valentina Shoulder bag from Botkier is the perfect day-to-evening accessory. The gusseted sides expand to accommodate all your essentials, while its interior includes three compartments for optimal organization. The Valentina shoulder retails for $295.00 and is available for purchase in an array of colors at Lord & Taylor and at www.botkier.com.

chicBuds Retractable Crystal Earbuds and Crystal Fauvette Bird Speaker

Make a fashion statement this holiday season with these Swarovski Crystal-adorned retractable chicBuds and portable bird speaker. chicBuds are the perfect mix of fashion and function, allowing you a stylish music-listening experience. The Fauvette, is not only stylish, but also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It has a loud and clear volume with a 2-watt amplified speaker that gives out 4 hours of quality sound on one charge. These chicBuds retail for $40.00 and can be found online and in stores at Lord & Taylor.