Beauty & Style

Photo from Liberty of London

I've been seduced by the commericals and ads in magazines -- Liberty of London's line of clothing and housewares ... at Target!

I didn't know a whole lot about the Liberty line and then I learned why -- they are expensive, expensive expensive. In the hundreds of dollars for one item kind of expensive.

But with their guest gig designing for Target, I can buy items starting at $14.99.

Photo from Rent the Runway

Want designer clothes at bargain basement prices? I've found five of the best deals on the web!

1. Catherine Malandrino
Rent the Runway offers this amazing Malandrino dress (at left) for $75. It retails for $545. Pinch me now! Register to rent it at Renttherunway.com.

2. Calvin Klein Collection
Visit the web's best guilty pleasure, Gilt Groupe, and get the look from Calvin Klein for way less. Sale ends 3/19 at midnight. 

Photo courtesy of SpaFinder

Starting today, March 8th, hundreds of spas all across the US will be offering luxurious spa treatments for just $50 as part of SpaFinder's Deal Days.

Wow! Mama could sure use a facial!

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!