It is more important than ever to look your best this time of year with all the parties and other holiday events going on. Here's a look at some tips from the jewelry and fashion blogosphere to help you out. They also have some fashionable gift ideas for you.

FashionTribes has a stunning long sleeve mini-dress with metallic accents - a la J. Lo. - is a great look for evening. Oh, and don't forget the gold earrings (pictured).

Aesthetics + Economics says it is checks are for Spring 2007 and plaid for Fall 2006.

Read Bag Snob's exclusive interview with top bag designer Anya Hindmarch.

Beauty Buzz proclaims - forget the drippy, gooey sunblocks - Get Sunforgettable!

For the holidays, Bon Bons in the Bath recommends some gorgeous, limited edition makeup palettes that are available only at Sephora.

Coquette snatches up the latest mini-sized holiday cosmetics and beauty gifts.

Girlawhirl shares great office-mate holiday gift ideas.

Glamour on a Budget explains that sleeping on bad sheets is unconscionable now that there are so many luxurious options at great prices.

LA Story asks, Who puts the glam into the recent Victoria Secret Fashion Show? Linda Hay, the key make-up artist for Victoria Secret Beauty.

Second City Style offers thoughts on Blahnik Tonic. So long Uggs...Hello wedge.

Stylebites gives you a guide to hats, gloves and scarves that won't make you look like a snowman.

Stylehive's Hot Brand is Soia & Kyo - fabulously chic coats with a vintage touch for the modern woman.

Jewelry and Beading makes a nursing necklace - the perfect gift for the new mommie.

Kristopher Dukes selects a wishbone necklace for Kenneth Jay Lane.