My memories of Christmas morning still seem so magical- wearing new pajamas (always flannel, colorful and footed), finding the tree lit up and filled with presents.  Christmas morning seemed so indulgent- in our pajamas the whole day, eating a delicious breakfast and playing with our presents.  This year marks my first year without that tradition- we will celebrate Christmas on the 24th.  Perhaps because of that absence, I've started thinking about pajamas.  We no longer receive new pajamas; in fact, I cannot even remember receiving or buying new pajamas- my sleepwear now consists of threadbare t-shirts and lounge pants. To keep the memory alive, I've decided to invest in a luxurious, stylish pair of pajamas.

Recently, I've been thinking about buying a pair of men's-style pajamas. In the Coco Chanel biopic, starring Audrey Tautou, Mlle Chanel wears a pair of silk men's pajamas, both in bed and on the street.  I do love this intriguing concept, especially during those hot summer months when you want to shield yourself from the sun.  How can one wear pajamas outside, without making it look like pajamas? Luckily, a few fashionable people- stylists, editors, designers and even celebrities- are hitting the streets and the red carpet in comfy and chic pajamas.

If you can't imagine yourself in something masculine, we can take a cue from Breakfast at Tiffany's heroine, Holly Golightly, wearing a cheeky eye mask and a men's tuxedo shirt to bed.

Audrey Tautou in Coco Before Chanel. Photos: Habitually Chic

Rolling the sleeves and cuffs helps transform sleepwear to daywear.  Photos: All the Pretty Birds

Left: Viviana Volpicella, Asst. Fashion Editor of Vogue Nippon, in Prada pajamas. Photo: All the Pretty Birds. Right: Sophia Coppola collaborated with Louis Vuitton and created pajamas for the Resort 2012 collection... and a matching Vespa helmet. Photo: Vogue.com

Ryan Gosling at the Cannes Film festival with navy pajama top, crisp white trousers and wing-tip shoes. Photo: Stylelite

Holly Golightly's sleepwear.  I love her carved-out-bathtub-turned-sofa.  Click here to purchase Ms. Golightly's eye mask. Photo: A Girl A Style.

As the old adage goes, a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear.  A short video of The Row's 2007 Holiday Collection exemplifies the saying, as a model goes from room to room changing clothes. But what I love most about the video is 1) it cleverly and stylishly showcases pieces from the collection and 2) it nails the feeling of getting dressed and never being quite satisfied with your outfit. The Row was launched in 2007 by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, at the tender age of 21- originally as the quest for the perfect luxurious t-shirt.  Four years later, the brand has transcended celebrity fashion lines to being well-received, chic and classic, and has expanded to include eyewear, outerwear and handbags (including a $39,000 alligator backpack!).

The video is directed by Alan White and music by Danny Fujikawa. The white t-shirt at the end of the video is The Row's very first sample.

Hello Ladies,

Can't get enough of this beautiful nailpolish by OPI called rainbow connection.
It has the most amazing glitter particles in it and I just can't stop staring at my nails!
I found this top by VILA, it so matchy matchy with the nailpolish right?

Just perfect for the upcoming holiday season!

With love,

Billie Rose

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After the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Day, after the holiday buzz, we all settle in for a cold, dark winter, impatiently and eagerly waiting for spring to come. Why not fill some of that time with travel and adventure? The Louis Vuitton City Guides are the perfect travel companion with insider tips on restaurants, cafes, shops, museums and galleries.  The European Cities collection consists of 9 slim books of popular European cities, like Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin, as well as some off-the-beaten-path, like Toulouse, Birmingham, Salzburg, Odessa and Zagreb. The European Cities collection boasts over 7,000 addresses in 2,000 pages.  Oh, and did I mention that the City Guides are gorgeously illustrated by Ruben Toledo?  Beat the winter blues and book a trip.

Photo: still from Louis Vuitton Rome City Guide video

City Guides against a backdrop of Louis Vuitton suitcases to get your wanderlust going. Photo: Luxuo.com

Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton. Photo: Forbes.com

Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton. Photo: Forbes.com

Ruben Toledo for Louis Vuitton. Love all the tourists in front of the Forbidden City. Photo: ilvoelv.com

Louis Vuitton also released short videos, narrating highlights from some of the City Guides. If the photos above didn't inspire you the films definitely will.

The Louis Vuitton Rome City Guide takes us on a cinematic tour and teaches us about the history and seductiveness of Rome's cinema past and present.

The Louis Vuitton London City Guide is a short about gentlemen's dressing- bespoke tailoring and impeccable wardrobe.

The Louis Vuitton Paris City Guide entices us with a history lesson about Paris and Perfumes.