I've noticed that you are a fan of wall coverings and painting the ceilings. What is the secret?
—Samantha

Keep reading to see Thom's answer!

Things we want to buy today…

1. Accessorize It: Torrid lattice-weave ring, to go with our cage shoes; $14.

2. Paint It: Forever 21 brushstroke swing skirt, to wear from season to season; $14.80.

3. Platform It: Steve Madden Slique pump, for the illusion of extra-long legs; $149.95.

4. Star Style It: Dream Culture double-strap trapeze dress, to channel Halle Berry's breezy daytime look; $118.

5. Pull It: Bazaar Aisles knob, for an easy way to update that old desk; $12. 

6. Flap It: Industry cotton shoulder bag, for the perfect day-to-night accessory; $68.

7. Safari It: Alexander Wang for Gap khaki pleated shorts, 'cause it's the only way we can afford the designer; $49.50.

8. Tuxedo It: Mink Pink Dinner Party dress, 'cause we like the button details; $55.

9. Swim It: Wet Seal bandana bikini, to splash around like a cowgirl; $19.80.

10. Retro It: Mod Cloth Hi-Top socks, for days we want to lounge around without shoes; $7.99. 

Don't have the cash to take the fam on vacay this year? Then bring the resort to you! It's easier on the wallet and doesn't involve any three-hour delays at the airport. Here are some ideas  to get you started… 

Step 1: Ambience
Pretend you're staying at a Maui resort by downloading a Refreshing Sounds of Ocean Surf mp3 ($0.99), resting your head on palm tree ($16.99) or coral ($19.99) throw pillows and lighting an ocean-scented candle. Try a flameless one ($10.99) so you can drift off into a relaxed state without a worry.  

Or take a trip to Costa Rica by freshening the room with an organic rainforest scent ($14.95) and then reclining on tropical toucan pillows ($19.99) as you listen to a tranquil waterfall ($0.89) on your iPod.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Metal It: Fred Flare zipper hoops, to take exposed hardware to another level; $14.

2. Statement It: Forever 21 assorted ring bead necklace, for a new take on tribal; $8.80.

3. Decorate It: Crate and Barrel Cortez pillow, 'cause we like the ikat print; $12.95.

4. Blouson It: Sweetees flower tank, 'cause we like the relaxed fit; $105.

5. Wrap It: Madewell print fringe scarf, for a mixed-pattern masterpiece; $68.

6. Print It: Abby low-rise square-off short, for a retro summer bottom; $29.50.

7. Kiss It: EOS organic lip balm, 'cause it comes in fun flavors like Honeysuckle-Honeydew; $2.99.

8. Tassel It: Vita Classico bangle, for a chic prepster accent; $99.

9. Tie It: Jeffrey Campbell Roller wedge, 'cause we love the cutout design; $99.

10. Rock It: Wrapped Geode necklace, to get the stones seen on the Gucci runway for less; $36.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Time It: Chrome Clocky clock, for a modern wake-up call; $60.

2. Hoop It: Anthropologie Sun-Between-Trees earrings, to wear on our next date; $39.95. 

3. Trend It: Deux zippered gladiator booties, to get the celeb look for less; $49.90.

4. Stick It: Hollywood Touch Ups lint-removing sheets, 'cause they fit in our tiniest clutch; $4.95. 

5. Sew It: Stitching Postcard, for a crafty way to track adventures; $10.

6. Belt It: J.Crew skinny Serengeti patent leather belt, 'cause a little leopard goes a long way; $29.50.

7. Read It: Rita Ciresi's Pink Slip, for chick lit with a brain; $13.95.

8. Color It: Forever 21 knee-length linen skirt, to amp up our office wardrobe; $15.80. 

9. Mesh It: American Apparel sweetheart two-toned minidress, to wear for a girls' night out; $46. 

10. Detail It: Silence & Noise Cornelli tank, for a fresh update on the basic top; $48. 

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Things we want to buy today…

1. Adorn It: Forever 21 Spring Flora necklace, for a statement piece we can actually afford; $12.80.

2. Pour It: Half pint glass creamer from Fred Flare, for a modern tea party; $15.

3. Carry It: Junior Drake Tyra bag, for an "It" bag that makes it all about the girl, not the accessory; $478.

4. Luxe It: Maggie Ward silk jumpsuit, for a breezy way to wear the trend; $180.

5. Heart It: Honeydew Intimates empire waist babydoll dress, for cute, comfy lounging; $45.

6. Cotton It: Style Portfolio: XCVI decorated maxi dress, 'cause it allows us to wear a supportive bra with straps; $118.

7. Boho It: Wet Seal mixed print mini skirt, for quilt chic; $21.50.

8. Trend It: Shoe Ocean birdcage pumps, 'cause we haven't seen this style in black and white yet; $39.99.

9. Ruffle It:  BCBG flutter sleeve belted top, 'cause we love the jade color; $158. 

10. Denim It: Gap striped jean, for a cool summer staple; $59.50.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Collapse It: Girl Props folding wayfarers, 'cause our other shades don't fit in our pocket; $9.99.

2. Acrylic It: CB2 format cube, for a modern way to store our desk accessories; $24.95.

3. Stomp It: Promise Hellboy silver boots, to get Rihanna's fierce footwear on a budget; $44.99.

4. Preppy It: Classic button-up shirt from Shop Intuition, 'cause you can never go wrong with a basic; $55. 

5. Stripe It: Bailey 44 Enlightenment dress, 'cause we like the braided bust; $158.

6. Vacation It: Betsey Johnson Hawaiian Cactus off-the-shoulder top, for a tropical vibe; $165.

7. Abstract It: Forever 21 Geo Shapes woven tunic, for a bright '80s coverup; $15.80.

8. Pant It: Frenzi tube top jumpsuit with ruching, for a long and lean look; $106. 

9.  Cotton It: Talbots polka dot cardigan, for playful layering; $89. 

10. Stash It: Mossimo triple flap wallet, 'cause we like the cool color combo; $9.99. 

Things we want to buy today…

1. Decorate It: CB2 Credo pillow, for inspiring comfort; $21.95.

2. Love It: ASOS heart straw across-the-body bag, for a playful summer accessory; $18.37.

3. Pamper It: Second Spring: Dr. Mao's Hundreds of Natural Secrets for Women to Revitalize and Regenerate at Any Age, so we can jump-start our inner/outer beauty regimen with Dr. Maoshing Ni's amazing tips; $12.23.

4. Star Style It: Charley 5.0 Skinny Mini denim legging jeans, to channel Whitney Port; $165.

5. A-Line It: Merona Collection belted swirl dress, for a fun graphic in a flattering shape; $44.99.

6. Bloom It: Wet Seal Rose miniskirt, 'cause the elastic waistband ensures it will fit; $14.90.

7. Cotton It: Tullette long-sleeve bomber jacket, for when it's too warm for leather; $60.

8. Newborn It: Sock Ons for Baby, so little footsies won't get cold; $9.

9. Hat It: Urban Outfitters straw feather cloche, 'cause we like the retro shape; $28.

10. Peplum It: Forever 21 Gia strapless dress, for high-fashion style at a budget-friendly price; $24.80. 

Things we want to buy today...

1. Gemstone It: Nügaard Designs cocktail rings, 'cause the brass wire design is unique; $49.

2. Flower It: Target recycled-newspaper vase, for a modern way to reduce our carbon footprint; $34.99.

3. Reuse It: Rume solid gold metallic bag, 'cause it's foldable and fabulous; $17.95.

4. Yellow It: Kelly B Tizzi cutout swimsuit, to make a colorful splash; $130.

5. Star Style It: Eco-Ganik striped pocket tank, to recycle Jessica Alba's look; $98.

6. Teach It: School Earth Kit, to start our kids off green at an early age; $26.95.

7. Dangle It: AK Vintage Jewelry "The Spirits Dance" earrings, for Native American accessorizing; $62.

8. Condition It: Josie Maran lip pencil in Blush, for a kissable pout; $18. 

9. Empire-Waist It: ecoSkin Lilas draped dress, for a flattering classic fit; $149.

10. Screen-Print It: Revenge Is... Women's Earth Day shirt, for a colorful tee made from plastic bottles; $32.  

Things we want to buy today…

1. Read It: Solemate: Master the Art of Aloneness and Transform Your Life, for soulful self-improvement; $15.89.

2. Bling It: Go Jane diamond elastic belt, for decorative cinching; $10.35.

3. Splash It: Syrup Swimwear Blush bikini, 'cause it reminds us of a sexy Alice in Wonderland; $178.

4. Palazzo It: Desert Blue jeans, for a subtle '70s vibe; $205, plus 30 percent off.

5. Bubble It: Delia's Jonie dress, 'cause we like the rosette neckline; $49.50.

6. Elastic It: Mink Pink ziplock-waisted skirt, for a flattering fit; $66.

7. Double-Breast It: ASOS jersey boyfriend blazer, for a jacket that won't crease when we're traveling; $62.52.

8. Pattern It: Miss Sixty Josu dress, for a Missoni feel; $149.60.

9. Hang It: Target 7 Opening Wall collage frame, to showcase our photos in a funky way; $34.99.

10. Camouflage It: Tiered ruffle cami from Shop Intuition, to hide our belly when we're having a fat day; $45.

Alexander McQueen for Target launched online today, which means I can finally afford the Brit designer's eccentric fashion! I can't stop drooling over all his fabulous brights and asymmetry, but my coworkers are coveting other big names from Target's Design for All collection. Take a look at our picks, and then leave a comment below about what's on your shopping list.

Sydne: Alexander McQueen made a tiger-print dress under his less expensive line, McQ, which I just adored. But the shift from his Target collection is one-tenth of the price—and will look just as cool with chunky booties and a thick black belt; $44.99.

Things we want to buy today...

1. Accessorize It: Guess Who hinge cuff, for retro wrist styling; $30.

2. Cocoa It: Urban Decay Sparkly Sweet body powder, for a calorie-free hot chocolate moment; $26.

3. Warm It: Preston & York gloves, 'cause we love the button detail; $26 $20.80.

4. Read It: Peanuts: Linus Learns to Share: A Book and Blanket Kit, to cuddle up for story time; $12.95 $11.17.

5. Soiree It: Marc Bouwer Glamit! stretch-silk palazzo pants, as a cocktail dress alternative; $325.

6. Star-Style It: Black Halo pleated bodice cami dress, 'cause we loved the way it looked on Debra Messing; $379.

7. Faux It: Elizabeth and James boudoir shrug, for a warm fuzzy feeling; $585 $292.50.

8. Ruffle It: Lauren Ralph Lauren women's Iona organza long-sleeve blouse, for Victoriana style; $169.

9. Display It: Urban Outfitters' Can Can Girl mirror tray, to dress up our vanity table; $34. 

10. Canine It: Puptron Tequila plush dog toy, so our pooch can join in during the holiday festivities; $15.

No more hiding the dog bowl in the laundry room, thanks to Hand N Paws blingin' dish ($65). It adds a touch of glam to home décor and made us so jealous, we had to go searching for matching human drinkware.

For more canine and feline findings, head over to mystyle's For Pets (and Their People) Gift Guide gallery!

Things we want to buy today…

1. Flutter It: Dior Black Lash kit, for a fuller lash line; $33.

2. Reptile It: Kenneth Jay Lane polished gold snake ring, 'cause the trend is still slithering on; $55.

3. Modernize It: Chiasso linear vase, for contemporary floral arrangements; $38.

4. Embellish It: Quotation: Design History's beaded tank, 'cause we love the ethnic-inspired neckline; $77.

5. Full-Figure It: JS Boutique's lace dress, for a flattering way to embrace fall's romantic trend; $159. 

6. Zipper It: ASOS flannel full skirt, 'cause we love the forgiving A-line shape and the of-the-moment hardware; $52.08.

7. Buckle It: Urban Outfitters' corset belt, for fall cinching; $24. 

8. Ruffle It: Bebe's flutter-sleeve top, to wear on our next date; $69.

9. Star-Style It: Testament's Bali top, for a cool, laid-back look (like Miley Cyrus); $98. 

10. Accessorize It: Rampage gold wide cuff, 'cause sometimes one accessory is all you need; $8.