Beat the Winter Blues - For Less

Sorry I have been MIA for a while - but here are the things I want now!


Lace Tops
Very feminine and perfect for Valentine's Day!  A great way to wear lace if you are not in summer shape!  Here is an adorable top from the Nordstrom Rack website:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/free-people-lady-victoria-lace-top/3132186?origin=category&resultback=2837


Belts
Accessories are a great way of revamping you wardrobe.  I have seen a lot of cute belts lately with some great details.  While I love anything with a bow detail, this belt from Anthropologie has the cutest flower details.  Wear it with a basic dress or over a sweater.

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19603687&catId=SHOPSALE-ACCESSORIES&pushId=SHOPSALE-ACCESSORIES&popId=SHOPSALE&navAction=top&navCount=102&color=020&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=E


Anything in a bright vibrant color! 
I don't know about you, but I am pretty sick of all this snow - and what a better way to stand out in all this white than in a bright color!  Wear this bright coral dress with tights until is starts getting warmer (plus only $5.00 shipping at Arden B):

http://www.ardenb.com/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=139&subCategoryId=160&productId=42600

And if you want to tone it down, pair it with this great layering jacket from MaxStudio:

http://www.maxstudio.com/p-ZIPPER_JACKET-377.aspx

Hair Accessories
My new obsession with hair accessories is probably a result of the new post-partum bangs I have developed and cant control.  So, because of my new unexpected hairstyle, I need anything that can pin them back until they grow out!  I like to go to Claire's and get some hair bling, but you can also find stuff at Ricky's stores and even some basic hair clips and headbands at Soap.com (and get 20% off your first purchase).  Another idea is to use a brooch you already have as a hair accessory.  Or wear an obnoxious NFL headband for this Sunday's Superbowl:
http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Little-Earth-New-York-Giants-FanBand/5219343/product.html

Since we are talking about hair, I am very excited about trying out a sea salt spray for my hair.  I have heard good things about Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Spray.  Will let you know how it goes.  Let me know if there is one you are currently using and love!
Bonus:
Here is a great wear-everywhere comfortable sweater at a pretty unbeatable price!!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/splendid-pepper-fleece-wrap-cardigan/3122994?origin=category&resultback=305

Sales:

• Loft (online): Extra 50% off of sale items.
• Gap: Extra 30% off online and extra 40% off in store
• Banana Republic
• Express: Extra 40% off of clearance items.
• Lord & Taylor: Extra 20% off of clearance.
• Lohmanns: Take an extra 50% off of blue stocker clearance.

Make-Up Freebies:

• Estee Lauder at Neiman Marcus
• Lorac at LoracCosmetics.com
• Lancome at Macy's