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When you hear the words "eco-friendly fashion", people often think of some dowdy hemp sack, but this beautiful and striking blues charm necklace is anything but. Made from recycled glass, these large circle pieces make a dramatic fashion statement and an instant conversation starter.

If wearing pretty jewelry helps out the world even a little, then hey, I'm happy to make the sacrifice! Just in time for the holiday party season, the designer is also launching a high-end line featuring gold links instead of silver, so start saving your pennies now.

Blues Charm Necklace starting at $195

When it comes to jelly shoes, I had a pair in the '80s and then another in the '90s and well…apparently it's time to buy another pair. This time around jellies have been given the designer treatment, so they're more comfortable and better looking than the ones I sported.

I especially love these colorful Maui Jelly Flip Flops by Kate Spade. The sandals are just as cute as the jellies of old (brightly colored, made of rubber, easy to clean) and yet much cooler (literally, as they actually let your feet breathe). They'd make an awesome gift for graduation or a summer birthday for the Trendanista in your life!

Maui Jelly Flip Flops by Kate Spade starting at $60.00

When it comes to gifts for new parents, why is it that Dads always get gypped?  Guys aren't interested in baby showers and diaper cakes, and when they're on diaper duty, they won't be caught dead carrying a bulky diaper tote. That's why the Diaper Vest is the perfect storage solution for new dads. 

Disguised as a sporty fleece vest, it contains 9 pockets to hold all of the diapering essentials and a slim changing pad hidden in the back. It comes in an assortment of colors to keep Dad looking dapper and those baby bottoms clean. A unique Father's Day gift for any Devoted Dad with a sense of style. 

Men's Diaper Vest starting at $77.50

Like most grads, I kept the tassel from my cap as a keepsake, but the only display it got was on my rearview mirror. If only I had a more fashionable graduation keepsake that I could sport year round.

Well, girls and their obsession with being fashionable will never change and they don’t have to, even when it comes to saying sayonara to senioritis thanks to Juicy Couture grad jewelry. This cute collection of charms, bracelets and rings all come stamped with 2008 so she can remember her graduation year in style.

My favorite is the Limited Edition Pennant Charm. It features a pastel enamel pennant embossed with the words Juicy Class 08 and a tassel accent. It's the perfect way to say congrats to the Trendanista graduate. I'm sure she’ll think of cooler ways to sport this stuff than in her rearview mirror!

Limited Edition Pennant Charm starting at $42.00

Right now every girl across the country is asking herself one thing: What am I going to wear to see Sex and the City: the Movie? Silly? Perhaps. But diehard SATC fans have been waiting four years for the show to hit the big screen. If you have a BFF who's dying to know whether Carrie marries Big or if Samantha has finally settled down, whet her appetite with these inspired gifts.

If she's the Carrie of the group, she'll love bringing back the nameplate yet again with a Personalized Script Name Necklace made just for her.

Every true fan needs her own hand-painted martini glass for—what else?—cosmos. This shopaholic one is perfect for Manolo addicts.

If you can't afford to get her Jimmy Choos, these fabulous (and more affordable) triple-strap pumps are sure to turn heads.

Not everyone has a Magnolia Bakery right around the corner. But assorted dozen cupcakes from Mrs. Beasleys should more than suffice.

Now all she needs is her very own Mr. Big. 

The transition from college into the real world isn't always a smooth one. Help your graduate ease into work life with these SkidGrip Slip EV Dandy Chestnut Unisex Slips by Converse. A fantastic hybrid, these shoes are a great way to dress up a casual outfit and a perfect way to retain a bit of individual style on the job.  Only Chucks for grown-ups could make business casual cool.

SkidGrip Slip EV Dandy Chestnut Unisex Slip starting at $59.99

My parents knew better than to order me one of those bulky class rings. And I imagine someone likely to be voted Best Dressed Girl on Campus wouldn't dare slip one on her finger either. That's why I'd get her this brilliantly quirky Hand Made Black Rose Sterling Silver Fashion Ring instead. The bold knuckle-duster is right on trend (the bigger the better). Plus it's adjustable, so you don't even have to know her ring size.

So whether your Trendanista is graduating from high school or college or just wants a fun new bauble, this bud's for her!

Hand Made Black Rose Sterling Silver Fashion Ring starting at $98.00

I'm all about comfort when it comes to footwear (no six-inch high heels for me). But I wouldn't go so far as to show up to work in Crocs. Unfortunately, nurses don't have that option; they're forced to sacrifice fashion for function. Which is why they (and non-nurses, too!) need these super-cute Tory Burch Thora Leather Flip Flops for days off.

The ultimate summer sandal, these awesome flip-flops have a patent leather strap that comes in a bunch of colors and feature Tory's ubiquitous "T" logo. And the flat, rubber sole means she won't have to give up too much comfort.

So go ahead: Give her a break from those unflattering orthopedic shoes and present her with these on Nurse's Day. And make it your own summer staple while you're at it!

Tory Burch Thora Leather Flip Flop starting at $95.00

Your child will be the apple of his or her teacher's eye this Teacher's Day with this "classy" Gin Emerald Jade Apple Pendant Necklace. Pretty enough to be worn on the neck of any woman, but perfect for a teacher, the eye-catching three dimensional apple inspired jade necklace dangles from a charming sterling silver chain and features a matte finish on the stem and leaf. Subtle and sophisticated, the necklace is a great way to show appreciation for a special teacher this Teacher's Day — especially one you want to celebrate with a sweet and personal gift this year!

Gin Emerald Jade Apple Pendant Necklace starting at $39.95

Your mother has more than just one side to her — What? You didn't think she spends all her time online shopping and nagging your father to clean the garage, did you? — so why shouldn't her handbag?

These Hobo International Leather Convertible Clutches are a great two-in-one bag that perfectly complements your mother's lifestyle. By day, they're fun totes for lunch with friends, a walk around the neighborhood or running errands, and by night, they can be folded down into a more serious clutch for a nice dinner out or a cocktail party. What mom wouldn't want to get two gifts in one this Mother's Day?

Hobo International Leather Convertible Clutch starting at $117.99