Vestiphilia: Unwanted Christmas Gift Certificates (take 1)

We all have come face to face with an UCGC atleast once in our lives. Yes those rectangular bits of colorful plastic leaking intended holiday joy. UCGC's are meant well, and we try to keep in mind it's the thought that counts but we're left with the weight in our wallet of "just what the hell am I going to buy from *insertstorehere*" feeling. Well fear no more! I have been handed many a UCGC (Unwanted Christmas Gift Certificate if you still haven't caught on) and am now here to provide you with the essential information of how to use them to the best of your ability. Today I'll start with a simple one, now I have no problem with Hollister, or Abercrombie for that matter but let's face it... I'm 19 If I walk around with the words HCO PARTY IN THE USA tattooed across my chest judgement will ensure. Aside from that I do not enjoy being someone's personal walking advertisement, yes Hollister was cool... when I was a freshman in highschool, and if I had been handed a gift card for them a mere week ago it would have been met with a raised eyebrow and a "you've got to be kidding me." But now I am older and wiser (and work at Hollister, mama needs money for xmas) and know that they actually have a pretty rocking winter collection full of awesome purchases! So heres alittle outfit I pulled together for you... dear readers and loves of my life.