I'll be the first to admit that I don't do all the things to my skin that I should. Most of the time I forget to take my makeup off before I crash face first into my pillow and end up with mascara and Russian Red stains all over my pillowcases, however my biggest offense? I don't use body lotion nearly enough. Trust me when I say that it's something I'm working on.

Some nights I get the itch (or rather, find the time to decompress) to kick back and moisturize the heck out of my body. When the chilly winter air sneaks in through my window air conditioner, I love to reach for Shiseido's Replenishing Body Cream first.

There is something about the smell of prestige skincare that makes me imagine I'm living the high life, wearing mules covered in marabou fur and answering a classic rotary phone. Officially, this cream's formula restores skin's resiliance and helps minimize the appearance of cellulite. I love the bouncy gel meets whipped texture and how it sinks into my skin without leaving me feeling greasy. And the smell, of course.

Use it in conjunction with Shiseido's Refining Body Exfoliator for extra soft skin.

Please tell me that I'm not the only who who likes has fantasies of boudoirs with tufted headboards, marabou mules and an old school rotary phone. Was I born in the wrong decade?

The outfit photo that wasn't supposed to happen - at least that's what I had planned when I woke up at 5am last Thursday. Somehow, as the madness of the day evolved, I decided that my office party was a story that needed to be told. Guessing games were played, mock movie posters hung and FAQs were sent to everyone in the company surrounding our out of office adventure. People asked was there a dress code? Could I wear a ball gown? Were sequins appropriate? The response was to dress casually, because you'll be eating with your hands.

That's right, folks. My office decided that taking 250 people to New Jersey on 5 buses to Medieval Times was the best idea. After surviving two hours of traffic/tunnel confusion, packing my own plastic silverware into my purse and getting into the spirit of things, I'm inclined to agree. When your knight is the one who wins the battle (and really enjoys flirting with the audience), somehow everything comes full circle.

Outfit details:

Faux fur collar: H&M (last season, but the current season ones are great, too!)

Necklace: Adia Kibur

Striped tee: Old Navy (no longer available, but similar here)

Boyfriend blazer: Torrid (no longer available, but similar here)

Sequin skirt: Avenue (no longer available, but similar here)

Black leggings: Teggings from Re/Dress

Grey leather sneakers: Converse (no longer available, but make your own here)

Black watch: Swatch New Gent

Bracelets: Rich Rocks, Forever 21, Bauble Bar (get a closer look here)

Scarf (on handbag): Alexander McQueen

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag (color no longer available, style here)

Editor's Note: Introducing Friends of Style IT, a new interview series that offers a bit of insight (plus a side serving of whit and giggles) into the lives of some of the most superhuman people I know.

I'll never forget the morning that I had breakfast with the elusive DKNY PR Girl. First, let's state the obvious: she has stunning red hair,  is smart as a whip and an Olympic-level multitasker. While we were having eggs and getting to know one another, she's tweeting, responding to emails and managing to field calls from Donna herself without skipping a beat. The entire experience was seamless, like I had become immersed into her world where everything was a perfectly functioning machine. To this day, it's still a morning that I'm not exactly quite sure how it played out, but all I know is that it was glorious to experience.

Since then, she's made the intersection of fashion & social media synonymous with DKNY, with no sign of slowing down. Naturally, she immediately sprang to mind when I brainstormed the launch Friends of Style IT. She is fully responsible for my Cozy addiction and the sole reason anyone watches Gossip Girl anymore (let's not kid ourselves, folks).

Need any more convincing? Read on.

What's the funniest fashion mishap that you've witnessed? Bonus points if it's actually happened to you.

After hand-delivering Liv Tyler's premiere gown for "Lord of the Rings" in the middle of a blizzard (via the subway & on foot), I decided to get a frozen yogurt. Walking while eating my yogurt, I missed the curb (you couldn't see it in the foot of snow) and face planted. Smart girl that I am, I fell with my arm high in the sky (to save the yogurt naturally). My colleague Sarah screamed out "Are you OK?!!!!" and I replied "Where is my spoon?!!!!"

What are three things you'd never be caught without? One thing you'd never be seen with?

Never be caught without:

Foundation

Mascara

Brow filler

Never be seen with:

Sneakers (unless I am going to Core Fusion which is basically once a year)

The last album you downloaded was.....

Glee's version of "Don't Stop Believin'"

What is your ultimate fashion (or beauty) must have?

If it's shearling, cashmere or sequins I have to have it. Additionally if there is a bow, peplum or ruffle involved, I've pretty much died and gone to heaven.

Finish this sentence: I'm currently coveting....

A nap.

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Firstly, it's time that I admit that I have jumped on board the Pinterest bandwagon. If you've somehow discovered my profile, you might have taken a peek at my apartment inspiration board, that just happens to be (almost) all black and white graphic patters, with pops of color. I just can't get the design out of my head (and yes, in a Kylie Minogue kind of way).

So naturally, I'm completely drawn to Jonathan Adler's Candid Canisters. I'm in love with how the scale of the canister changes with the label. For example, wouldn't you love a giant canister full of multicolor Glitter while your need for Eyelashes might not be as great (plus, they're really compact!).

Should your lifestyle require Carbs, Peroxide, Pep Pills or Xanax, there's canisters for those, too. In a perfect, infinitely funded world, I'd have a well-placed trio on my vanity somewhere between my liquid eyeliner and my Tom Ford frangrances.

Adding these to my Pinterest board is almost like owning them, right?

Returning to an office environment has been an interesting experience for me. When I was freelancing and blogging full time, some days I'd get to chill in pjs and save the great outfits for the days when I'd need to be out and about. The office environment, especially at a fashion x tech company, has certainly caused an interesting strain on my wardrobe. There are some times that I get the casual formula right and others...well I fail miserably. But hey - life's all about learning, right?

Outfit details:

Coat: Rediscovered for me by my friends at BKLYN Dry Goods, designed by Enrico Coveri

Fur sweater: MICHAEL Michael Kors, picked up at Nordstrom

White tee: Brand unknown, purchased at Lord & Taylor

Earrings: Lion doorknockers by Kenneth Jay Lane (get a closer look here), purchased on ideeli

Cuff: Safety pin bracelet by CC Skye, purchased on ideeli

Jeggings: Lane Bryant (no longer available)

Flats: Congac and gold cap toe flats, Barefoot Tess

Handbag: Halogen, discovered at Nordstrom Rack

How do you navigate your closet to fit your career?

Earlier this week I had the chance to take tour through some of Maybelline's 2012 product launches and I have to say I am seriously impressed. From new products in their Super Stay lip collection to a new lengthening mascara, Maybelline certainly means business. However, the most impressive (aka the ones I immediately opened on the train ride home) are new cream eyeshadows called Color Tattoo. The formula boasts 24 hour wear and amazing color payoff with a smooth, buttery texture. They'll be arriving at drugstores near you in Spring 2012 with the jaw droppingly low price of $6.99 and 10 bold shades.

Best daytime neutral: Tough as Taupe - a matte greige (pictured above)

Best winter color: Pomegranate Punk - a reddish wine

Best spring color: Edgy Emerald - a light turquoise

Most original color: Tie! Tenacious Teal - a vibrant turquoise and Painted Purple - a purple purpal with tonal shimmer

How do you wear yourcream shadows? Do you wear them alone or do you layer them with shadow? Leave your answers in the comments below!

I know, I know....I've been slacking. In fact, I've been so crazed that there's not currently anything on my nails at this very moment and that rarely ever happens. I guess that's what happens when you work in online retail and it's the holiday season. Absolute mania and pandemonium ensue.

But last week, when I was the shell of a functional human being, I managed to wrap my nails with Sally Hansen's Salon Effects in Winter Funderland, a delightful glittery part of the 2011 holiday collection. I haven't been shy about my love for Sally Hansen's line of polish strips, but I do want to point out that this particular style was different than the others that I have tried.

First of all, I know many are intimidated by the product and think it will be difficult to use. Pick a relaxing night, pour yourself a glass of wine, wipe your nails down one final time with polish remover and test out different sizes to pick the best size for your nail. Secondly, depending on what type of polish strip it is, they can varry in thickness. The solid color strips I've found to be a little thinner, while glitter strips tend to be a bit thicker (it makes sense, after all).

However, Winter Funderland was the thickest strip I've applied yet, and in some ways it made it much easier to apply. I will point out that the larger round piece of glitter can be a bit problematic if they are near the edge of your nail, but if you stretch the strip a bit to be strategic about the placement, you'll be just fine. Besides, who doesn't want their nails to twinkle like fresh snow at midnight?

I'd love to hear about your experience with Sally Hansen's polish strips - have you tried them? If so, what are your fave shades?