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Jordin Sparks Designs Holiday Dresses for Wet Seal

Filed under: Dresses, Celebrities with Style

Jordin SparksWanting to get a celebrity-inspired look for all those holiday parties this year, but worried about coughing up the cash? Jordin Sparks has you covered -- the American Idol has designed a line of holiday dresses for Wet Seal, ranging in price from $30 to $55.

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Winter weddings - Have a white winter wonderland (on a budget!)

Filed under: Accessories, Dresses, Steals and Deals

Winter weddings are hot, even if the weather is cold. December is making a run at becoming the new June, and with good reason. What bride doesn't find a Winter Wonderland incredibly romantic? Plus, kids are out of school for Christmas break, making travel easier on families who are invited.

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Swapping parties (they're not what you think)

Filed under: Clothing, Steals and Deals

One of our biggest frustrations is looking at our closet, which is packed with clothes, and having nothing to wear. Without doubt, we could walk into a friend's closet and find several great outfits, and probably, a friend could do the same in ours. So, why not have a swapping party and let everyone end up with a new outfit?

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Why aren't you wearing this? Wire-Wrapped Pendant Necklace

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

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On runways and sidewalks in stylish cities around the globe, we've seen one trend appear over and over -- the statement necklace. It adorns the necks of women wearing haute couture gowns as well as regular ladies just heading out to grab a bite to eat. And they always look expensive.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Merona Red Exotic Megan

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Must Haves

Often, when an inexpensive item tries to look rather high-end, it doesn't really work. And probably if you were to look really, really close at this Merona Red Exotic Megan bag, $29.99 at Target, you'd be able to tell that it's not from a swanky boutique, but you know what? Who looks that closely at your bag?

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Why aren't you wearing this? Jeweled Wool Cloche

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

If you're trying to incorporate some vintage appeal into your daily style, you might luck out and have pieces that were handed down to you from grandmothers or aunts. Or, perhaps you have a talent for shopping in thrift stores and have found a few authentic items that you just love. But some of us aren't so lucky or talented.

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Desperate Housewives is on a budget

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

Desperate Housewives, one of the most popular shows on television these days, is feeling the credit crunch too. The wardrobe people are having to limit their spending and save cash in the costume department on set!

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Why aren't you wearing this? Cashmere Argyle Scarf

Filed under: Accessories, Must Haves

There's not much that's more luxurious than cashmere. And, if you're a bit of a prep, as we are, you'll find this Mossimo Cashmere Argyle Scarf to be just as fabulous a find as we do.

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Michelle Obama on Jay Leno in J. Crew - Get The Look!

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Get the Look



Last night Michele Obama took a break from the Presidential campaign trail and made an appearance on the Jay Leno show. She talked about her husband Barack's ailing grandmother, Toots, and her daughter's lack of awe for his upcoming 30 minute T.V. special. But the big news was her stylishly cheery yellow ensemble.

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Why aren't you wearing this? Morgan Riding Boot

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes, Steals and Deals, Must Haves

We're all worried about what's in our wallets. Or, rather, what's not in there. But we don't want to look less stylish than we have in past years. After all, we do have a reputation to uphold! And so, this week, we're going to help you out, searching for stylish steals under $50.

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The credit crunch is even hard on royalty

You know the economy is really bad when even royalty has to start cutting back. This year, the Queen of England is ushering in a new era of "Credit Crunch Couture," for a state banquet in Slovakia.

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Vogue's idea of "budget" is absurd

Filed under: Steals and Deals

The economy may be affecting your wallet but from the looks of it, Vogue still hasn't taken a hit. This month they try and give a helpful hand to the more budget conscious of us -- and fail miserably.

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Haute home decorating - Where to spend and where to save

Filed under: Haute Home, Accessories


If you're looking to give your home a bit of an update, it's easy to look in showrooms and catalogs and decide you want it all. Paying for it all, however, is a little more difficult for most of us.

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Shoes surpass stocks as sound investments

Filed under: Style in the News, Shoes

If the economic crisis has you cutting back on your fashion budget, take notice: spending on a pair of shoes may actually be a wiser investment than, well, investing.

Here's the logic, according to The Business Sheet: gently-worn designer shoes can command up to 80 percent of their original retail price at a used clothing store or website. The author points out that a used pair of Jimmy Choos--original price $785--are now on sale at Portero.com for $485.

"Now, say you bought shares of Wachovia on Monday. You'd be down 40%. If you owned the boots you'd already be ahead, and we're guessing you're going to be a lot more ahead next week. Advantage, boots."

It all sounds fine and dandy, but we kind of doubt most financial advisers will be ready to get on board with this kind of advice.

5 budget-friendly beauty boosts

Filed under: Cosmetics, Beauty Tips

In today's economy, we're all doing what we can to stretch a buck. We don't want to skimp on our beauty routines, but this isn't exactly the best time to splurge on new products. In fact, we're trying to make the products we have last as long as possible.

Cosmopolitan had a few great suggestions for keeping up on your beauty routine while keeping the costs down ... way down. We put a few of our favorite tips in the gallery, but we'd love to hear how you're being a budget beauty in the comments!

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