Winners of “A Festive Affair at Calvin Klein” can win a $500 gift card to CalvinKlein.com.  So how do you get in on the fashionable fun?

It’s time to get creative and put together your most interesting Polyvore collage, featuring Calvin Klein clothes, jewelry and accessories.  The stylists want to see sleek, stylish outfits – with a festive flair of course!

Specially selected collages will be featured daily on Calvin Klein’s facebook page.

One first prize winner will receive a $500 gift card.
Two second prize winners will both receive a $300 gift card
Two third prize winners will both receive a $100 gift card.

Here are a few sample collages to get your creative juices flowing… but hurry, because the contest ends on November 30th!

Kevin Carrigan – the Global Creative Director for ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Jeans has some advice and encouragement for everyone entering the contest:

“Be creative and really personalize the look – it’s all about weaving in the iconic Calvin Klein aesthetic and keep it sexy, youthful, and modern.  Mix and match fabrics, textures, and layering pieces to keep it interesting and fresh.

The return of the jacket should be a big focus — it’s a great piece to transition any look from day to night, and he especially loves pairing a great jacket with a dress and sexy shoe.   Kevin thinks that value and pieces with versatility are key, so pieces that can do double-duty and are easily transitioned from day to night are key.”

images: Calvin Klein & Polyvore

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Calvin Klein & Polyvore Team Up

(Images: Macys)

Anne Klein Large Perfect Tote ($158) – Take a walk on the wild side with this zebra print and patent leather tote bag!
Calvin Klein Metallic Pleats Mini Hobo ($168) – A cute shoulder bag that incorporates a gorgeous grey shade and tough zippers.
Tahari Tulip Hobo ($458) – A lovely bag with great texture and a killer purple hue.
Dooney & Bourke Patent Large Cindy Tote ($245) – A throw everything in and go tote in a cool shiny purple.
MICHAEL Michael Kors Delancey Clutch ($198) – A great looking clutch with stud details to give your nighttime outfit a rock edge.
MICHAEL Michael Kors Crinkled Patent Leather Tote ($198) – Patent leather is taken to another another level in purple.
Cole Haan Phoebe Small Triple Zip Satchel ($498) – A beautiful shade of grey meets sweet pleating details, perfect for work and every day.
Furla Margherita Shopper ($595) – Its not your mom’s tote bag! This fantastic taupe bag has just enough hardware to give it a tough girl edge without overwhelming the sweetness.

As you can see by the selection above, each handbag is on point with the fall handbag trends. Some of the bags go as far as combining a couple trends together. What’s great about these bags is, they’re all classic styles that will look good not only for the fall but beyond. You can purchase these bags at Macys online or in stores.

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Fall Handbag Trends For Less

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Valentino Catch Patent Leather Satchel ($1895)

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Anne Klein New York Diamond Marker Ceramic Bracelet Watch ($395)

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Calvin Klein Ruffle Jersey Dress ($98)
All these pieces can also be worn together with minimal accessories and a nude pair of sandals. Perfection!

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Give Gifts of Red, White & Blue

Image: Sephora

A few weeks ago, I tried Calvin Klein’s Splendid Color Unstoppable Color Nail Enamel in Bombshell and Barefoot. The Bombshell is a true red (I’m partial to dark shades rather than pastels). The color is bold and it’s very glossy, even with just one coat. This polish lasted quite a while without any chips — and I type all day every day.

The other color I tried, Barefoot, is very pretty for summertime. It’s a “mauve beige” that shimmers with flecks of sparkles. Personally, it’s too light for my taste but it’s definitely beautiful.

CK Splendid Color Unstoppable Color Nail Enamel is available at Sephora in six shades including the two I mentioned, plus Pearly (white pearl), Crushed Rose (shimmery medium pink), Carnation Pink (soft pink) and Silver Streak (shimmery light silver). Priced at just $10 a bottle, it’s worth a look.

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Calvin Klein Nail Enamel

Ulta has a free cooler with purchase deal going on. Available in two different styles – one looks like a it would be perfect for a picnic, while the other looks like it will keep your beer cold if you are taking a dip in the creek.

The coolers are a $40 value, but free with you $30 fragrance purchase. Pretty cool. Get yours now, before they run out.

Image credit: Ulta.com

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Beauty On the Go: Calvin Klein Travel Set

You might want to check out what Calvin Klein has to offer these days…

Here are a few of my picks from Yoox’s offerings – just click on the photos for more information:

All very different watches – but all very wearable and they sure don’t look like your traditional watch!

images: Yoox

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Stylish Watches From Calvin Klein

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This gorgeously girly Max & Cleo Pleated Ruffle Wrap Dress would be perfect to wear to a swanky poolside cocktail party. The dress is a lovely Lemonade yellow and features pleated ruffles and figure flattering faux-wrap detail.  She can wear this with white, gold or even silver shoes and accessories.

(Image: Nordstrom)

Another dress to consider is this simple yet elegant dress by Calvin Klein. The Pleated Sundress in ‘Sunray‘ is definitely not a colour for someone who doesn’t want to stand out. What’s great about this dress is, it can be dressed up or down. She can wear flats and put on a cardigan for a day time look and switch into heels and bold accessories for nighttime. Versatility is always in!

Like them? Pick up both dresses for $118 at Nordstrom stores and online.

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2 Yellow Dresses for Summer

Metallic printing and sequins have been combined in a way on this Pucci gown that makes the shimmery fabric look like it is falling in waves. The ornately embellished bodice is balanced out by the delicate simplicity of the chiffon skirt.

The metallic sequins on this Calvin Klein gown are clustered into an almost giraffe print pattern. When I think of sequins, I usually think of prom type gowns, but this is an utterly classic and chic print. The asymmetrical hem of the skirt and the simple silhouette keep the print from going over the top.

This dramatic Zac Posen gown is one of my absolute favorites. The combination of the deep sweep and elaborate sleeves is just breathtaking, and the interwocen metallic threads create subtle striping that enhances the long lines of the gown.

Photo Credits: Coutorture

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Metallic Print Gowns: More Runway Trends

Check out these cute ornamented flats from Calvin Klein!  The “Lebra” is a leather flat with bold, chunky beads on the toes:

If the coral is a little too bright for you, it also comes in black:

Or if you prefer, you can also find the Lebra in kelly green and bright, sunny yellow as well.  The insole is lightly padded to make walking all day on the beach or boardwalk a breeze.

image: Zappos

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Pretty Ornamented Flats from Calvin Klein

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oil slick patent leather heels from Calvin Klein