Everything She Wants

If you're scrambling for a last minute Christmas gift or getting a jump on finding a glam outfit for New Year's Eve, check out ModaListas at  the Limelight Shops (656 6th Avenue at 20th Street), a three-story collection of independent shops and eateries. Monica Phromsavanh, Creative Director of ModaListas. Recently, the shopping emporium was remodeled and looks like a hip department store reminiscent of Barney's.  And ModaListas (in Spanish it means fashion list), a shop that started with less than 100 square feet has expanded to take over most of the first floor. "We were the strongest tenant," co-owner Monica Phromsavanh says of ModaListas. "With this economy, the recipe for success is to follow what the audience and public wants. Obviously we want to [cater] to high-fashion and higher end lines. But people are looking for fashion at lower prices, and we have a lot of options for under $100." What the women who shop at ModaListas want ...

This holiday season we're all looking for a bargain without sacrificing quality.  And from cute animal hats and gloves to trendy print scarves and fashion fedoras, David and Young Accessories (D&Y) has something for the tween, teen and Mom on your gift list for under $50. D&Y Critter Kingdome hat and gloves. Everything She Wants  loves the  Critter Kingdome animal gloves  ($24), perfect for any cheeky young and young-at-heart gal.  Varieties include Paco the Panda, Pedro the Penguin, Leonardo the Lion and Manny the Monkey. I also adore D&Y's funky Japanese print  Kimono scarf  ($19.99), available in teal and brown. D&Y accessories are available online and at select retailers.  I luckily picked up a couple Critter Kingdome hats and pairs of gloves at the Filene's Basement liquidation sale. D&Y Critter Kingdome gloves ($24). D&Y Kimono scarf ($19.99).

Versace for H&M goes on sale tomorrow (Nov. 19) at select stores in New York City (the flagship store on 51st and Fifth Avenue will open an hour early at 8 a.m.).   Are you ready? Versace for H&M window display./Tracy E. Hopkins Even though  Everything She Wants wasn't invited to the star-studded launch party where Prince performed, H&M is still my favorite store.  I won't be around to capture the early morning madness at the Versace for H&M sale, but in case you plan to to brave the crowd, here are a few helpful tips from Racked.com : 1) Get there early: H&M's shopping system makes it especially crucial to beat the rush, since the stores are giving special access to the first 280 women in line.  For last year's Lanvin collab, an hour before the Fifth Avenue flagship store opened, there were already around 250 people waiting.  So show up at least 90 minutes in advance. To get early access, you'll need a color-coded bracele...

Attention Kmart shoppers! If you haven't taken a trip to the superstore lately, now is the time. Everything She Wants  recently shopped 'til I nearly dropped at a Kmart store in New York City. Photo credit: Tracy E. Hopkins Before Black Friday, the stores are hosting a holiday preview sale with fashions from attention, Route 66 and the new Sofia by Sofia Vergara line on sale for up to 25 percent off. So that I could properly give you the scoop on the chain's hottest fall fashions, Kmart sent me a gift card to shop. After browsing and trying on garments for at least an hour in the Herald Square store, I made my selection -- a  black velvet tuxedo blazer (Sofia by Sofia Vergara, $44.99); a gray, striped wrap cardigan (attention, $18.99), and a bohemian, blue peacock-reminiscent print blouse (Route 66, $14.99). Look for even more savings on Kmart.com : Until 11/12, save 40% on outerwear for the entire family and an additional 15% off apparel with th...

A dream is a wish your heart makes. And Everything She Wants found plenty of items to put on our holiday wish list at a Disney Store preview.  From designer wedding gowns to beauty products and designer dolls, there's something for girls of all ages: Alfred Angelo Cinderella Platinum gown. Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo, Cinderella Platinum Gown ($1,599):  Become a real princess bride in this stunning wedding gown inspired by the enchanted fairy tale's glass slipper.  This Cinderella gown -- featuring yards of tulle and a classic ball gown and bodice covered in crystal beading and rhinestones -- is the first of seven Disney-inspired gowns by Alfred Angelo. Pixie Dust Fragrance ($10.50 - $24.50): This shimmering scent of citrus sorbet, candied fruits and summer rain was inspired by Tinker Bell. You can imagine her flitting through the air sprinkling the earth with her sweet Pixie Dust. The collection is available exclusively at Disne...

Are you ready for Fashion's Night Out on September 8th? Here in New York City, one of the evening's highlights promises to be the Missoni for Target pop-up store (1095 Sixth Avenue near Bryant Park), which opens at 6 p.m.  But fashionistas are expected to line up early to purchase pieces from the sure-to-sell-out collection before it hits stores on Sept. 13. The 5,000-plus square-foot pop-up store space also housed the Liberty for Target pop-up shop in 2010. During FNO, designers Angela Missoni and Margherita Maccapini Missoni will attend and pose for family portrait-style photos with the first 20 guests who spend more than $100.  All portrait images will be updated to the Target Style page on Facebook. Cardigan, $49.99; sweater dress, $54.99; pumps, $39.99 Ballet flats, $29.99 This spring,  Everything She Wants  attended a press preview and the Missoni for Target collection is honestly one of the brand's best designer capsule collection thus fa...

Summer is coming to a close, but Everything She Wants is looking forward to fall.  Fashionably speaking, classic wardrobe staples are invaluable to every girl's autumn wardrobe.  One place you can find that and more is Eddie Bauer , the enduring sportswear brand that launched in Seattle in 1920. Spice up your holiday outwear with a colorful ski vest. From the look books: The "original outdoor outfitter's" fall 2011 collection celebrates the spirit of Eddie Bauer and his wife, Christine, with modern interpretations of archival designs -- American sportswear and highly functional performance gear Eddie and Christine created over 90 years ago. For holiday 2011, the collection highlights reinterpretations of EB's heritage down outerwear and hand-knit sweaters inspired by the palettes and prints of the Pacific Northwest. Here are a few looks from at a preview Everything She Wants attended inside Eddie Bauer's Airstream that made me yearn for the great ...

The heat may be on, but the holiday season is only a few months away.  To get you ready, Everything She Wants has identified one of the hottest trends for the holiday season.  Bright colors. And not just the requisite Poinsettia red.  We're talking hot pink, royal blue, emerald green and pretty shades in between. Color popped at LOFT 's Holiday 2011 preview. Colorful skirts, sweaters and pants from LOFT.   A rainbow of chic accessories from Talbots .  Sophisticated lady wardrobe staples from Talbots. Sebago updates its classic, preppy Docksides in bright colors. Photo credit: Tracy E. Hopkins