While former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has made a few questionable comments along the presidential campaign trail so far, I'm totally on board with his latest political move. After hearing from "several retailers" that sales of his iconic sweater vest have increased since he started wearing it practically everywhere, he's decided to get in on the retail action himself.

Prepare yourself: If you donate $100 or more to the man's campaign TODAY, you'll receive your very own Rick Santorum for President sweater vest.

Genius. By golly, Rick Santorum could be instilling a change across the nation already with this new trend! The best part? This is a potential fad that is so gender neutral, it could legitimately totally take over. And unlike most politicians, there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with a quality sweater vest.

Ahhhhhhhh, New Year's Resolutions. Those three words make me cringe every January. Sure, I could always stick to the standard "I pledge to drop a few pounds" oath, or I could tell myself I'll spend less money. The real truth is that resolutions are something that I, like many women, always make and seldom stick to. I know, I hate myself for it, too.

However, after taking a look-see at fashionista Lauren Conrad's pledge to "organize her closet every month," I've found all new inspiration to make this year's resolutions both something I can stick to and beauty-based. If the super-busy celeb can make a doable fashion resolution, then so can I, right? Right.

From branching out with different lipsticks to putting an end to my scrubtastic weeknight trips to the store, take a look at my 8 totally doable beauty and style resolutions for 2012:

I'm a sucker for Target sleepwear -- it's generally pretty comfortable and long lasting -- so I was excited about the debut of Target's latest designer collaboration with lingerie designer Josie Natori.

Natori is known for its bright, whimsical prints and that's definitely what was played up for the Target collection. The first segment of the collection debuted in October and part two just came out in stores on the first.

Already, I've decided I MUST HAVE this Natori tunic (Target, $29.99). It's totally my kind of sleepwear -- cute and stylish without being too revealing.

Want to see more from the collection and tell me what you think in the comments?

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Have you picked out your New Year's Eve dress yet? If you've been waiting for the perfect party to find the perfect dress, the time is NOW to hit the stores. You only get one chance to make a first impression on 2012, so make sure your dress is memorable. Panicking yet from the pressure? Well, chill out a bit because it's not too late, and it's not going to cost you a fortune.

I've found five sassy dresses that look like they cost you your Christmas bonus, but actually won't even put a dent in your pocketbook.

Save your money for champagne, and pick up one of these gorgeous, yet totally affordable, dresses to wow your New Year's Eve date.

Didn't get what you want for Christmas? Don't worry because you can get to the stores today and get what you wanted at a fraction of the price. So my husband can get the wallet he really wanted at a bargain and maybe I can get that ring I want now that it is on sale at Kohl's. Yes, Kohl's is offering 50 percent of all their fine jewelry. Fifty percent off! Someone warm the car, I'm getting ready to go.

Read on to learn about more of some of the best after Christmas sales going on today!

If there are two things I absolutely hate giving for the holidays, they’re 1) gift cards and 2) money. Even if that’s what the person asked for, I still feel defeated sidling up to the ATM for a $20 bill or slapping some predetermined denomination onto a little plastic card. It’s so uninspired. 

I want to play with the possibilities of what the people on my list will like. I want to test how well I know their tastes. I want to see their faces light up when they open the bag or tear apart the gift wrap and see whatever fantastic piece of imaginative thoughtfulness I’ve come up with to make their season bright. 

Deal-of-the-day websites have made that holiday cheer-sharing easier. One might argue they’re not much better than a gift card or a wad of cash. But if you’re quick and a little creative, they’ll open up a whole new avenue in your gift-giving greatness. 

Etsy; $28Oh it's a jolly season alright, full of holiday parties, concerts, dinners, events, and more. And for each one of these gatherings, you want to look merry, bright, and festive. But new duds for each one could break the bank. So what's a frugal fashionista to do?

Why, accessorize of course. 'Tis the season to sparkle, and there's no easier or less-expensive way to transform what you already have hanging in your closet into special and festive frocks. Here are five great ways to turn your everyday items into ones worthy to deck the halls and so much more.

If you were to tell me that Heidi Klum and I have something in common, I'd laugh uncontrollably. Come on! The 38-year-old supermodel/television host/5' 9'' super momma and I are SO not in the same demographic, at ALL.

So -- I was dumbfounded by what she told Anderson Cooper on his daytime talk show Anderson today. Turns out we're much more alike than I thought, and in the least likely way.

I'll give you a hint: It has to do with our shopping habits and our love for a certain store by the name of J.Crew.