Its almost Christmas time!!! I hope you have all your Christmas shopping finsihed!! If you're like me...I havn't even started. Sad I know. But don't fret. I will be good and ready by Christmas day. Don't forget during this holiday season what the holidays are truly about. Us girls at Sidebar wish you a wonderful and safe Christmas and a Happy Happy New Year!!!- azureDizzle

I hope ya'll had a very Happy and Fat Thanksgiving and enjoyed time with your family and friends. As you know today is "Black Friday" and I'm sure a lot of you were out early this morning, hitting the stores, waiting in line and elbowing people for that dirt cheap 40 inch flat screens. Now that we are getting older, our Christmas lists have dramatically changed. No longer are we making that 10 item Christmas list and writing "To: Santa" up top, in hopes that Santa will grant our Christmas wishes. Reality has set in. It actually set in a LONG time ago. Now, we are not really expecting any thing, not even from our parents. We "hope" our parents will be gracious to us and pop up with that awesome gift. But for those of us, who are still making that Christmas list (even if we are going to be the ones that buy it...for ourselves), here is a quick list of what "Grown Folks" are asking for these days.

1) Electronics: Now we know the fellas have always had the electronics on their list. But most of us ladies, my self included, have not always had them at the top of our list. Especially if you are in school or even if you are working and need things to get your mind off of work. Check out the Electronic Readers if you like to read or need an easier way to carry your outlines and junk for class. Check out the Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook. I love to read and if you do to, I'm sure you will love these. Even though I feel like there is nothing like a good ol' library book, I guess I need to get hip with the 20th century right?

2) Homegoods: A lot of us have our own apartments and like for them to look nice. You know, like the apartments in the Homegoods magazine. Fully furnished and decorated with expensive art on the walls. Well not all of us are ballers, but Im sure most of us would like nice paintings or center-pieces that will give our apartment (or house) that pop that will brighten up the whole room. Check out Target or HomeGoods/Marshalls for nice paintings and other home goods items that will set your apartment on fire (not literally of course). Plus who doesn't need a tea pot...cause I do.

3) Perfume: Grown Folks like perfume....period. Haha. Well if you are shopping for yourself, your boo, your lady, check out the perfume aisle. Plenty of celebs have released new perfumes lately. Check out Beyonce 'Heat', Diddy's 'Unforgivabe' (for him), Coco Chanel 'Mademoiselle' (my fave). Ask the perfume lady and tell her what you are looking for. I'm sure you will find the perfect gift.

4) Handbags: I mean does this really need an explanation?? Look for colors that POP. Large satchel bags and cross-body's are in. You will be hot for new years with your bomb.com bag.

5) Money!!!! I mean. What can't you use money for?? Best gift ever invented.

Remember this season what the holdiays are actually about. Even if you are not giving gifts this year, a nice Christmas card always brightened up someones holiday. Happy Shopping- azureDizzle

So as Christmas approaches, we thought that we'd give you a couple ideas on what to ask Santa for Christmas. We've been looking at all the fashion mags and fashion sites that are out and have come up with the must have list for the holiday season and since its still a little early, hopefully this will give you a heads start.....(and guys if you are reading this...it could help you pick out the perfect gift for your lady friend...you'll thank us later)

1. Boots: these have been all the rave recently and will continue to be through Christmas and winter. Tall boots, short boots, Booties, Boots with tassels, fringe, or buckles have been seen in all the mags and will be great fashion staple this winter. Styles range from wrap around boots with both large and skinny crisscross straps, over the knee with sexy stiletto heels, and ultra versatile riding boots that are great for hitting the club and for everyday. There are a plethora of boots out there that will compliment any style. Boots are a must have. Check out designers such as Cole Haan, Aldo, Coach or BCBG for different styles.

2. Oversized Handbags: Now ladies you know we often carry our life and then some in our purses. So oversized handbags are still a must for the holiday season. I've seen many handbags in rich winter colors like chestnut and dark aubergine. Make a statement with your handbag.

3. Chain link handbags: These it bags will spice up any outfit, casual or dressy. I love the Chanel 2.55 handbag. Its the classic chain link bag that will never go out of style. If you or your boo is ballin enough to cop the Chanel 2.55...do you. But if you are like us normal people, there are chain link bags that will still give you that classic look. Check out different stores like Forever 21 to get your own. (Maybe the Chanel 2.55 can be your Christmas present to yourself)

4. Boyfriend Blazer: Boyfriend blazers are it for the fall and winter. Dress it up or dress it down, Boyfriend blazers bring the chic to any outfit. Check them out in classic black, navy or charcoal at retailers like J.Crew, Gap and Target, that range from $50-$200. JC Pennys also has a cute Boyfriend Blazer by I heart Ronson at a low price.

5. Leather Gloves: Cool accessories are a must this winter. Why can't you stay warm while still looking good? Leather gloves will bring that sophistication that you want when you're trying to stay warm this winter. Look for bright colors and cute accents like bows or grommets. Dillards carries some awesome leather gloves by Preston & York in gorgous bright colors like pink, purple and colbalt for the low price of $48.

6. Mens watches: Menswear watches in stainless steel or leather will help you tell time with class. The days of looking at your cell phone to tell time is over ladies? I love menswear watches with black leather straps and rose gold and black faces. Truly classic. You can even jazz it up with some rhinestones. Check out designers such as Fossil for watches ranging from $100-$150. You can even find cool designer menswear watches at Target, JCPennys or TJ Maxx.

7. Makeup Palettes: Makeup Palettes are the most convenient invention made for women. Everything you could ever want or need in terms of make up can be found in these palettes. My fave is the Sephora Brand Ultimate Blockbuster ($48). It contains 80 eyeshadows, 60 lipglosses, 6 cream eyeliners, 3 eyeliners, 6 matte eyeshadows, 6 sparkling eyeshadows, 3 blushes and 2 lipliners, as well as mini application brushes...I mean what more would you ever need. This is a must have. Also check out the Sephora Electric 360 palette ($34), the Bare Essentials bareMinerals Pure Luxuries Collection ($78), and Tarte Femme Fatale Naturale Eye Palette ($44). All these are available at Sephora and are reasonably priced for all the goodies you get. Napoleon Perdies also has a cool palette available at Target ( Jet SEt Palette $32).

8. Military Coats: If Chic is what you want, chic is what you'll get with these coats. They provide the warmth and the style. Check out Cole Haan, Express and Dillards for awesome styles and prices.

9. Leather Bomber Jackets: These jackets bring a little bad ass to any outfit. Believe it our not you can dress these up or down and still keep it cool and classy. Check out Jcrew or Target for these bomb bombers.

10. Perfume: Every lady loves to smell good. Here's an idea, have your boo pick out a scent he likes and then wear it when you're around him. Also celebrities have been coming out with new scents left and right. Go to Nordstroms or Macy's, smell some and pick your favorites. "Lola" by Marc Jacobs smells great and has a pretty bottle...best of both worlds.

I hope this list gives you some good ideas. I know what Im going to be asking Santa for.--azureDizzle