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Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts you can get online
Valentine’s Day remains one of the biggest gift-giving holidays of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, total spending is expected to reach $18.6 billion. no-rush gifts Most of us are still on the hunt for the perfect gift to wow our sweethearts. With thousands of retailers at your fingertips, here’s a guide to…
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Stylish yellow shoes for spring days
Hunter Tall Gloss Rain Boot Be prepared to welcome those spring showers with these glossy yellow rain boots by Hunter. These chic and sophisticated boots feature ultimate protection from a few sprinkles or pouring rain. Make a fresh fashion statement in these this spring. (Zappos, $125) Betsey Johnson Emmi Patent Flats These sexy, silhouetted flats…
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Thanksgiving-themed sales to shop for festive gear
Steve Madden ballet flats Classy, elegant and versatile — no color combo is more timeless than camel and black. These chic and comfortable “Favoryte” ballet flats by shoe mastermind Steve Madden are on sale on Zappos.com — a steal. They will keep your feet comfortable and stylish all day long on Thanksgiving and pair perfectly…
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8 Beauty and skin care products you need for fall
Our favorite fall beauty products Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe applies her EOS pomegranate raspberry lip balm on a coffee break with a friend in Los Angeles this fall. Photo credit: Todd Seligman The air is crisp, the days are shorter and your skin is … drying. Don’t let the weather take your skin hostage! Find…
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Tips for shopping on a budget
First rule: create a budget “You can’t shop on a budget if you don’t have a budget,” says Karen Hoxmeier, owner of MyBargainBuddy.com. Her advice? Sit down with your bills, checkbook and paystubs (or visit one of the top money management websites). “Figure out how much you have coming in, how much you have going…
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5 festive outfits to wear to a Thanksgiving dinner
Dinner in the city ‘Tis the season of oxblood, and Thanksgiving is the perfect day to wear it in this H&M blazer ($50). Put it over your favorite basic tee and add a statement necklace like this one from Forever21 ($20). Black stretch skinny pants go with just about anything. If you wear them to…
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Shop festive: Classy Hanukkah outfits
1 Celebrate in style Silver is a traditional color associated with the celebration of Hanukkah, but it’s also right on trend now. For a more formal dinner, this iridescent chiffon sheath dress from Ann Taylor ($198) is classy enough for any gathering, but still fun to wear. Paired with these gorgeous Nine West peep-toe pumps…
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Shop for spring: Yellow accessories for sunny days
Madewell Hepcat Shades Come on, there’s a reason vintage-styled sunglasses have never gone out of style. Their eternal class has long since given women a bode of confidence no matter their face shape. Slip on these bad boys for a day in the park or to combat those wintery blues. (Madewell, $55) Yellow Namrata Joshipura…
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Small Business Saturday: Shop small, give big
With a plan to support small businesses across the nation, American Express launched SBS as an annual holiday in 2010. Small businesses created 65 percent of net new jobs in the 17-year period ending in 2009, according to the US Small Business Administration. In this tough economic climate, it is more important than ever to…