Gifts for the Gemini Woman: An Astrological Gift Guide

A Gemini woman is a very special breed indeed, and if you have one in your life, you likely consider yourself very lucky. I myself, happen to be particularly prone to Geminis - several of my very favorite friends fall under the sign of the Twins, so when it came time to compile my Astrological Gift Guide, I felt it necessary to crowdsource a suggestion or two. 

For the Gemini woman on your list this holiday, may I present you with the following options:

• "As a Gemini, I reserve the right to change my mind about what I'm wearing, sometimes multiple times a day. This Mackage Azur Convertible Jacket ($632)offers ladylike allure (a lady on the streets) for day, then rocker headline-making hotness by night (a freak in the sheets.)" - Guest Gemini Correspondent Kristin Booker of Fashion Style Beauty
• As hinted at above by Ms. Kristin, choice is key to a Gemini -let them never feel too boxed in. Pixi's Early Bird Kit ($34) is the perfect solution - tucked inside this girly and sweet palette is no fewer than 3 cheek colours, 2 bronzers, 1 face glow, 4 eye base shades, and 16 eye shadow colors. 
• Playful Gemini is naturally charming, living for fun and few beauty brands epitomize FUN in the way that LUSH does. The Godmother Soap ($6.40) is whimsical and sweet, scented with the girlish fragrance of Snow Fairy. But to balance the duality of Gemini, pair it up with Dirty, a fresh herbal and spearmint-y scent that rings in at $7.95.
• "As you KNOW, I'm a GEMini, and it's important for me to be able to communicate often and easily. So high on my list is this Ted Baker tablet case for my iPad, complete with gold glitter bow ($70). If there's one thing I like more than communicating, it's gold glitter. SPESH!" - Guest Gemini Correspondent Amber Katz of Beauty Blogging Junkie
• Indecisive, much? Gemini women tend to suffer from ADD at times - that's Attention Deficit Disorder. Thankfully, she'll never be bored with e.l.f.'s chic little Nail Polish Cube. At just $10, it includes 10 bottles of high color, high shimmer, high shine nail lacquers - the perfect solution to your Secret Santa needs.

For more in this year's Astrological Gift Guide series, visit Gifts for the Leo Woman here!

Wired in Style: Tech Accessories of the Moment

At any given point in time, I have multiple accessories on me, and all too many of them are of the tech variety - think camera, Mac Book Air, iPad and iPhone. And while I love an artfully designed piece of technology, it can be a TRIAL to find tech accessories that are worthy of investment. Here, three of my recent essentials:

I first encountered former Teen Vogue editor Sarah Frances Kuhn's collection of chic yet functional leather and chain camera straps (above) when I traveled to Morocco with stylish gal about town/The Byrne Notice editor Fiona Byrne. Fiona's Canon was elevated from mere camera to ACCESSORY (all caps required) with this simple and accessible (prices range from $55 to $100) addition.  Shop the collection at www.sarahfranceskuhn.com

Now, as a longtime iPhone user, I've pretty much acclimated to a life that is PERENNIALLY UNCHARGED. As such, I'm never found without an iPhone charger and have spares in every location imaginable, from my bathroom to my office. But for iPhone users who desire a life of FREEDOM, a life where they never again have to crawl on the floor of a New Jersey diner looking for an outlet (who, me?), allow me to introduce the MOPHIE Juice Pack Reserve. Tiny (it attaches to your keychain!) and with an affordable price tag to match (just $34.95), you'll never be caught without power again.

GLITTER is among my favorite things in the free world, so Rebecca Minkoff's Starlight iPad case ($195) obviously rounds out the hat trick.  This sparkly, yet sturdy case keeps your iPad SAFE, but much more importantly, it also keeps your iPad SHINY. Cheers to that, my friends.

Tell me, what are your must-have tech accessories of the mo'?