bargains

Photo from Sephora

Bliss Body Butter, $4

I usually don't shop at Sephora—I love the stuff, but it's too expensive. I still like to check out the site occasionally and it appears that the company has finally realized not everyone has deep pockets.

Photo from Banana Republic

Loving the stylishly affordable picks over in ELLE.com's Budget-Friendly Gift Guide — everything's under $20.10 (get it? 2010?).

I didn't think ankle booties were going to grow on me (they're so Desperately Seeking Susan), but it's true they have (maybe because that movie was rad).

Plus, Forever 21 has several funky-fabulous pairs for under $35. That's a price I can take a chance on!

   
Holiday party dresses don't have to be sparkly silver or green and red plaid — the two extremes of holiday party style — although they certainly can be if you're into that.

Instead, feel free to shop more practically. Pick a pretty party dress that's festive and simple but that you can also wear all year long.

Photo by thegbogles

I'm holiday shopping and I've just come across these really cute medium heel leather boots that I am temped to buy for me.

Thing is, I should be looking at sweaters for my mom and not presents for myself. I do this a lot, unfortunately. I'm out looking at women's clothes and gravitate toward the stuff that I like. And right now I'm really liking these boots.

Black Friday! Cyber Monday! Sales! Sales! Sales!

I'm doing all my shopping online this year. I cannot deal with the crowds -- and we all know that all the stores have major sales. But you can also shop online and get the same deals, some even better!

Here are sweet deals for some deep discounts!

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The day has finally arrived -- Jimmy Choo's line for H&M hits the stores today.

I'm trying to decide if I should just buy some items now for post-pregnancy because there is no way my piggie feet are fitting into any of those shoes at the moment. And there are clothes and accessories, too -- at H&M prices...not traditional Jimmy Choo (I can't afford them) prices.

Photo from Walmart

Photo from Walmart

During the summer, I bought a really cute tankini bathing suit from Norma Kamali's line sold at Walmart. And last weekend, I hung out with my sister who bought Norma Kamali's Bat Wing Cardigan for just $18.

I want!