Here’s the latest from DLT‘s latest contributor, Amanda Szot. Pronounced just like “hot,” she’s our favorite local blogger, fashionista, amateur chef and aspiring TV host. Look for Amanda every other Thursday, as she serves up recipes (especially desserts), outfit suggestions, do-it-yourself home and fashion projects and the trials and travails of a wannabe television host and personality.

Need the perfect last minute Holiday gift for that shoe-a-holic or jewelry addict in your life? Why not buy them credits or gift cards to the latest craze that’s sweeping the fashion nation: ‘of the month clubs’. Trust me, these aren’t your good old-fashioned jelly of the month clubs. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian (ShoeDazzle.com), Cristian Siriano (SendTheTrend.com), Kate Bosworth (JewelMint.com) and the fabulous ladies from WhoWhatWear (JustFab.com) bring designer-inspired shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves and more to the masses at monthly memberships that start at $29.95.Here’s how it works. First, each site requires you to take a style survey by choosing pictures of your favorite celebrity styles or preference in jewelry, shoes and accessories. In most cases, each website produces a showroom immediately with at least 8 choices based off of your personal style. Simply choose a selection, pay the monthly amount and your goody will come with free shipping (and returns). Don’t like your selection for the month? Simply ask for new options and they will be sent within the next day. Window-shopping is perfectly acceptable as well. If you don’t like what you see or are a little strapped for cash that month, simply opt out of that month and you won’t be charged.

Official Dropping It Like It’s Szot verdict? I signed up for each site and most of my personalized selections, whether it is shoes, purses or jewelry, were on trend and would be something I would purchase and wear (check out some of my selections in the picture gallery). Even though my go-style is sophisticated, classic and delicate, sometimes a girl wants to get loose and go all out with red CFM heels or a trendy blue and purple statement necklace. Therefore, I would love if each site would be completely open and available for browsing and/or buying.

ShoeDazzle.com

$39.95 per month you get a pair of shoes, handbag or jewelry, more than 30 monthly choices and free shipping and easy returns.

SendTheTrend.com

Beautiful accessories designed by Cristian Siriano are just $29.95 each item per month with free shipping.

JewelMint.com

Exclusive jewelry designed by Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter. Just $29.99 per item per month. Free shipping and easy exchanges.

JustFab.com

The season’s most sought-after styles at $39.95 each per month. Free shipping.

You can even earn rewards or points for referring friends and at this point I consider all the fab DLT readers my besties. Since it’s the season of sharing and giving after all, I figure I’d give you my personal referral link. Sign up now at ShoeDazzle.com, JustFab.com, SendTheTrend.com, and JewelMint.com.

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