Japanese Gift Wrapping Technique

I'm probably one of the few who actually enjoy wrapping gifts.  Maybe this video will change your mind.  Gift wrapping ain't so bad when you can wrap like this... right?




Below is the same technique but slightly slower.  This video includes a couple extra folds at the end for a cleaner look.




Convinced?  Well easy doesn't stop here.  Check out the Japanese shirt folding technique.

Get the Look: Courtney Love in Alex Perry Chancey Leather Dress

Photo Source: Instagram

Courtney Love was spotted out in Sydney wearing an Alex Perry Chancey Leather Dress ($1,600), which has also been worn by Kylie Jenner in white.  Get this look-alike for only $44.99.

Faux Leather Midi Dress ($44.99)

(also available here)

Crave or Save: Gianvito Rossi Casey Triple Strap Pumps

Photo Source: atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com

Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific shows the versatility of the Gianvito Rossi "Casey" Pumps ($1,050) by pairing them with an elegant dress, slouchy jeans, and above the knee socks.  

Photo Source: marieclaire.co.uk

Cheryl Cole looks stunning in the Gianvito Rossi "Casey" Pumps worn with a strapless black gown by Monique Lhuillier in Cannes on May 19th, 2014.

Get the look for less.

Triple Strap Pointy Toe Heels ($67.19 on sale)

Crave or Save: Zara Plaid Blanket Scarf

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Zara's plaid blanket scarf was no doubt one of last year's favorite accessory as seen on Atlantic-Pacific, Bows & Sequins, With Love From Kat, A Lacey Perspective, Poor Little It Girl, and numerous other bloggers.  If you missed out, here's your second chance.

Nasty Gal Fall Back Scarf ($40)

Target Oversized Plaid Scarf ($16.99)

This version is not blanket-sized.  With my petite frame, the smaller size actually suits me better.

Forever 21 Tartan Plaid Scarf ($12.90)

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Get The Look: Acne Studios Encore Bomber Jacket

Kim Kardashian (Photo Source: Instagram) has been seen around town in an Acne Studios Encore Bomber Jacket ($530).

Forever 21 has a bomber jacket that will achieve the look for lots less.

Forever 21 Bomber Jacket ($34.80)

Crave or Save: Jil Sander Leather Ankle Boots

Emma Watson (photo source) wearing Jil Sander ankle boots during a Teen Vogue photo shoot.

Jil Sander Leather Ankle Boots ($997)

Forever 21 Pointed Faux Leather Booties ($34.80)

Crave or Save: Christian Louboutin Impera Lasercut Pumps

These sold out Christian Louboutin Impera Pumps  ($1,295) are perfection. Check out these knockoffs for $149.  Available in black, white, and taupe. 

**Update 5/19/15:  Here's another knockoff for $41.99. View here.