If there's one essential we need for the daily grind, its the good old cardigan. Whether you're wearing it to survive the office AC, which happens to be on full blast year round, or your finishing off a cute day-to-eve look, the cardigan is essential.

American Eagle Cardigans

Harman, ST's market editor, just scooped the new American Eagle Outfitters Skinny Cardigan. It's the perfect layering tool for fashionistas on a budget and comes in a variety of colors. Harman loves wearing hers in the office to stay warm and cozy, but also for after-work happy hours - "I simply layer on a big chunky gold statement necklace to make more fun and sexy".

Enough said!

American Eagle Outfitters- Skinny Cardigan $39.50 available at www.AE.com

Now lets just get it out there, handbags and clutches are my absolute weakness! They can totally make or break your outfit- somewhat similar to heels. During the holidays it is wise to get something that you can wear with a bunch of different looks without breaking the bank.

Top Shop

Check out the Premium Trophy Sequin Clutch. With its colored sequins and beading it can go with literally anything. It has that underwater mermaid feel with the scales, a bohemian feel with its earthy colors and pink sequins as if they are flower petals, and the sequins overall give it that glamourous 5th avenue touch.

With the holidays fast approaching, we've got the perfect chandelier earrings to compliment every party dress this season. Here are some of our favorites!

Bling

Erickson Beamon $490 net-a-porter.com

How amazing are these earrings! With their pink colored-lucite detailing and art deco-y feel these are perfect for spicing up your outfit. Not only would these look amazing with a fabulous cocktail dress, I would so totally wear these with a v-neck LNA shirt and Charley 5.0 skinny jeans (which by the way if you haven’t checked them out they are to die for, they suck you in and trim your thighs like no other!).

With all the hype behind the fashion of Alice in Wonderland, why not be a part of it! You don't need to go over-the-top like designers such as Tom Binns to get the look, but you can cop these super cute chiffon mesh headbands from Forever 21 to get the feel of the movie without over-doing it. Cheap + chic and in a many colors, you can afford to get more than just one.

$4.80 Each at Forever 21.

posted by harman