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Whether you work in a more relaxed space or report into a structured corporate environment, there are certain ensembles, desk gadgets, cubicle accessories, and tech must haves that can transform your nine-to-five into something less run o' the mill. We're all about the polished professional with a twist, and to make this holiday season's gift giving a breeze, we've handpicked office-chic pieces perfect for a well-deserving boss or cunning colleague. From a studded black iPad case to the most genius charging dock, these picks are sure to impress any of your working girlfriends. Just click through to shop 15 work-centric pieces that are sure to make you the hit of the holiday party.

>> J.Crew's Spring 2012 collection offered plenty of seriously-chic clothing for next season — but there were some equally (if not more) covetable accessories on display as well. Bags were drenched in sherbets and primaries, while shoes were printed with ocelot or woven in two-tone leather. Also on deck: Panama hats, Jenna Lyons glasses, and super-size resin bangles. See them all up-close here.

>> Stack it up with the latest Lulu Frost for J.Crew collection, available in stores and online today. Inspired by Lulu Frost designer Lisa Salzer's personal collection of antique brooches, belt buckles and pins, the capsule features a total of 14 Art Deco-influenced pieces — all in bright hues with sparkly Czech crystal accents. There are several high-gloss resin bangles (perfect for layering), a selection of colorful stone-and-crystal pendants, and a trio of elegantly geometric earrings.

Ranging in price from $45 to $135, the collection marks the second collaboration for Lulu Frost and J.Crew — a four-piece capsule was offered last year, for Holiday 2010. Click through to see the new line in its entirety.

August is a month of travel for many families — a time to pack everyone up and head to the shore for a few days or weeks of relaxation and bonding before the hectic school year begins. With family vacations in mind, we turned to Jenny Cooper, head designer at J.Crew's Crewcuts division, to see what she'd bring on a family trip. A mom of two boys — Walker, 9, and Miller, 6 — the Brooklyn mama knows a thing or two about packing light and giving her tots some leeway with their travel bags. Keep reading to see her picks!

>> Eddie Borgo's six-piece, limited-edition collection is now available online at J.Crew. Launched in honor of the designer's CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund runner-up win, the accessories capsule of belts, cuffs, and necklaces features the same kind of edgy-chic aesthetic found in Borgo's own jewelry line. The prices, however, are much more accessible than his main line. A leather bow-pin, dotted with gold-plated brass studs, retails at $38, while a fringed, mesh-pocket necklace (the most expensive of the batch) rings in at $175. The oppurtunity to reach more fans through the collection was not lost on Borgo. "I think that modern women have a real ability to experiment with fashion, and brands like J.Crew provide the accessibility to try new things," he told Stylelist.

When I think about the classic bride, my mind instantly goes to Sex and the City's Charlotte York (then MacDougal, before Goldenblatt). In her strapless white dress and wispy veil, she epitomized the sophisticated woman with traditional sensibilities— the woman who most wants to look timeless and elegant on her big day. For those of you who can relate to the eternal optimist Charlotte, we've rounded up 10 gorgeous gowns to suit your understated, classic style.