'Tis the season of decorating Christmas trees, hanging mistletoe, and finding the perfect gift to give to those you love. I was going through some old posts of mine and to my surprise I realized that I haven't done a gift guide since 2014! Oh boy, I knew I had to rectify that immediately and get back on the bandwagon with a AVN Gift Guide for 2017.

Here are some classic gifts that would make anyone who loves vintage or nostalgia go ga-ga:

The Twilight Zone was ahead of its time with storylines involving the concept of life on other planets, other dimensions, and time travel to name a few. The stories in the episodes really put strong and possibly controversial topics right in front of our faces. The episode, "Number 12 Looks Just Like You" (1964) talks about cloning, individuality, and the idea of being unique. In the episode, "From Agnes-With Love" (1964), a scientist falls in love with a computer, much like we all love our iPhones so much these days. Or one of the episodes that still puts chills down my spine, "The Midnight Sun"(1961) where you think everyone is dying of heat because the sun is moving closer only to find out that everyone on the planet is actually freezing to death because the sun is moving away from the earth.

Pick any episode from the five seasons that the original Twilight Zone (1959-1964) series first aired and you will find yourself enlightened, shocked, bewildered, and even frightened (Night Call). Rod Serling, the creator and main writer of the series, delivered one thought provoking episode after another. For those of you who have seen the show and have your favorite episodes, imagine if you could learn more about them.

The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia by Steven Jay Rubin is in my eyes the ultimate guidebook for Twilight Zone fans. It literally covers everything from A to Z. All of the episodes are included. the actors in them as well as never-before-seen images, interviews, and the behind the scenes. You get to relive each episode and learn about everyone who was a part in making it. This book is really something special.

If you love The Twilight Zone as much as I do, I highly recommend grabbing this book at your local book store. When you do-grab a chair, get comfy in front of your t.v., take your copy of The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia and put on the first episode (Where is Everybody). And prepare yourself...

**In collaboration with the Chicago Review Press**

Outfit: Ruffle Top in Festive Plaid from J.Crew, Blue Jeans from Boden, Kelly Green Crossbody Purse-Thrifted, Green Beret from Forever 21, Silver Loop Earrings-Thrifted

Oh how quickly the fall has come and gone here in New York. I'm so glad that my children and I got one more chance to play with the leaves before the snow came. My children wanted to join along too and I'm happy to let them. That way this busy vintage mom can keep an eye on them and get some photos in for my blog. Its a happy medium I have finally struck with my private life and blog life and everyone wins in the end.

This Fall afternoon out I wore that cape I thrifted and shared on my Instagram . It was brand new with tags and being sold for 12.99, but it was Monday and they had special sales that day so I actually paid 9.27 for it. It was originally priced at 89.00 so it was a mega score plus its a cape and its houndstooth. This is probably one of my favorite pieces in my closet right now. This paired with my 1960's styled Greek fisherman's cap and some loop earrings and I was all decked out in 1960's style for the duration of my day. That easy! They do say less is more!

The Fall is my very favorite season and sadly it has come and gone too quickly. But I'm grateful that at least we got to play in the leaves a bit before it ended. Now we have snow and bulky sweaters to look forward to! What is your favorite season?

Okay, I have to tell you the moment I saw this sweatshirt, the nerd girl in me had to have it. I have never shopped with Joanie Clothing before this time but I have been admiring their pieces for a while now because they tick off two important musts fashion-wise for me; vintage inspired and comfort.

I'm just not the type of girl to wear clothing just because it looks good or very, very uncomfortable. I think its hard enough to be a women than to add to it and wear something you aren't comfortable with. This ended up being my favorite outfit so far for this fall season. I felt comfortable and pretty all at once and my special sweatshirt shouted out something I hold dear to my heart.

I had so much fun putting this outfit together and the best bit was having my ten year old daughter taking my photos. I think she did a pretty good job, didn't she?

Outfit: Avid Reader Sweatshirt from Joanie Clothing, Black skirt from eShakti, White blouse from Boden, Anika Bow Neck Tie from Free People, Red Handbag-Saks Fifth Avenue-Vintage, Knee High Socks from Target, Black Stud Earrings-Vintage, Book-The First King of Hollywood: The Life of Douglas Fairbanks (Chicago Review Press)