As the morning sun hit my desk earlier today, I was totally mesmerized by my nail polish.

NARS Rouge Andalou (from the NARS Holiday 2009 collection) is a candy apple red that’s so shimmery, I can’t take my eyes off my nails. I painted my nails on Friday—THREE WHOLE DAYS ago—and they still look perfect!

Rouge Andalou is a warm red with golden undertones and tons of shimmer—a gorgeous candy apple red for a season of festivities.

NARS Rouge Andalou is currently available online at NARSCosmetics.com for $16.

Each year, after a few weeks of bitterly complaining about the change in seasons, I embrace winter and even welcome it with some functional new accessories.

Leather gloves are a winter staple for me – they keep my hands warm but still permit me to grip the steering wheel. This pair caught my eye immediately – they’re lined with silk, crafted from Nappa leather, finished with fun ribbon and button details and the perky purple is just the pop of color I need to ease the winter blues.

Coach Ribbon Button Glove is also available in black from Coach for $128 each.

The loss of Prescriptives is palpable with the realization this is the last Holiday cheek and eye palette I will ever purchase – say it isn’t so!

These palettes have long been a holiday hit in my house, and I am devastated to see them go.

This year’s rendition includes Pink Plum and Rosette cheek colors and 6 eye colors: Blackberry, Storm, Chiffon, Plum Smoke, Orchid and Sweet Chocolate, each embossed with a sweet snowflake. The refillable compact also includes a dual-ended brush.

Prescriptives Holiday Cool Refillable Cheek and Eye Palette is available from Nordstrom for $45.

Move over, Hunter Wellies! These fabulously feminine rain boots have my heart fluttering and my palms sweating.

The hot pink boots offer a chunky 2” heel and also boast an oh-so-appropriate ribbon made of rubber. If I had these boots in my closet, there’s no doubt about it – I’d be praying for rain!

Kate Spade Randi boot is available from Kate Spade for $125.