Holiday Sparkles; the Pilgrim Trend; Alex Wang Bags

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, four items of note:

Best Bets Daily: Dori Csengeri's glamorous earrings (pictured)
Charles & Marie: Music balloon, a tiny speaker for your iPod
DailyCandy: More press on Kelly Wearstler's new boutique
Daily Front Row: Alexander Wang for Opening Ceremony animal-print bag
I Heart Daily: Stylish scarves that benefit charity Nothing But Nets
Refinery29: Seven lipsticks and glosses for holiday beautifying
The Rundown: Sales, movies and more weekend activities
Thrillist: Places to shop and eat right now
WWWD: Trend: dressing like a Pilgrim
The Zoe Report: Easy ways to wear sequins for the holidays