Via Cardorna Wedges $198 from Anthropologie!

Spring shoes are slowly making their way into stores, edging out all the furry winter boots on sale--and none too soon. Since it's impossible to wear wedge sandals at this time (at least here in slushy NYC), I thought I'd feature a most impractical, but thoroughly delightful pair! These nude-coloured, sky high Via Cardorna wedge platforms might be the actual antithesis of a rainboot, and are the perfect muse for spring footwear. Let's all keep dreaming... they are $198.00 from Anthropologie.

Fab finds at the Ted Baker sale!

I stroll by the SoHo Ted Baker store almost every day, intrigued, but not venturing in because of the anticipation of sticker shock. But that very snowy day last week was an exception: it looked warm and cosy inside and there was a large 60% sale sign up on the window. Needless to say, within five minutes I had found these amazing leather biker pants, regularly $398.00, marked down to $148.00. They fit like a glove, and are a little less "punk" because of the panels of jersey down the legs, making them more jodhpur-like than motorcycle pants. The leather is buttery soft, and the jersey gives just the right amount of stretch. I'm going to happily wear them like my trusty leggings, tucked into boots for now, then with ballet flats as the weather gets milder. Sweet! Then, just as I was about to pay, I found this front pleat top, regularly $168.00, now $48.00. It's a perfect layering piece to wear with a blazer or cardigan. Could I get any luckier? Try your luck by stopping into the Ted Baker store at 107 Grand St, NYC, or visit their sale section online, you won't be disappointed!

ps. When I got home, I noticed that the leather pants had a small slash in the leather near the waistband, and another incision near the hem. Maybe that was the reason for the $250.00 discount? Hoping they weren't on final sale, I took them back the next day with my receipt, hoping for the best. The manager took one look and offered to exchange them for another pair from the stockroom. Voila! I was the happy owner of a pristine pair of leather pants, at a fantastic price, to boot! Kudos to Ted Baker on their fantastic customer service. I'll be back!

Get 20% off sitewide at Paul Frank with code, until 2/4!

Jonesing for a pair of fuzzy, cheeky monkey PJs? Take haste beause Paul Frank is having a 20% off sitewide sale, until 2/4! Just pick out your fave Julius items, then enter code PFSALE20 at checkout!

Get an additional 30% off sale items with code, ends 1/30!

Take an additional 30% off sale styles at Gap! Enter GAPSALE30 at checkout. Offer ends 1/30. Online only. Plus, get FREE shipping everyday on orders of $50 or more!

Offer valid January 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM ET through January 30, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET. Offer valid in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico) on Gap sale merchandise purchased online only. Not valid at Gap, Gap Outlet or the Generation stores. Not valid on regularly priced merchandise, men's khaki pants, women's premium pants, maternity pants, GapBodyFit, kids, baby and maternity sleepwear, Design Edition shoes, Keds®, Junk Food™, Converse®, Havaianas®, Robeez®, Medela® or Leading Lady®. Discount applies to merchandise only, not value of Giftcards purchased, packaging, applicable taxes, or shipping & handling charges. Offer is not transferable and not valid for cash or cash equivalent. No adjustments on previous purchases. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Offer subject to change without notice. Offer is not valid on international purchases.

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Spring Transition Must-Have: The Little Tweed Jacket from TheFind!

As we ever-so-slowly creep into the sunnier months of early spring, it's time to leave those bulky winter coats behind and start looking forward to more lightweight outerwear. Light jackets, linen trenches, jersey motos, and my favorite preppy-chic piece, the fitted tweed jacket. Despite the traditional uppity "ladies who lunch" connotation of a tweed suit jacket, the style is transforming into a casual spring transition staple, perfect to be thrown over jeans and a tee with some cute bow flats, or paired with a casual springy dress for instant Sunday brunch cuteness. Despite its purposely shrunken fit and tailoring, the look still maintains a little edge with zipper details, bold stitching, and some switch things up and refrain from being too boxy with blazer-inspired silhouettes that hug snugly for a streamlined fit. What's especially great about a tweed jacket is that it can be easily dressed up or down, and taken from work to cocktail hour without looking too casual or too buttoned-up, depending on how you wear it!

Pictured above: DKNY Jacket with Mirrored Embroidery, Nanette Lepore Tweed Jacket, McQ Alexander McQueen Tweed Blazer, and Milly Rivoli Check Tweed Jacket.

- Alex Gambardella
-submitted by our friends at TheFind

Fleece with fashion: ruffle collar jacket $78 from ShopMapel!

"Fashion" and "fleece" don't usually have a peaceful co-existence, but this ruffle collar jacket by Tulle definitely breaks that convention! This fleece jacket has a few twists of its own: an artful ruffled collar, double pockets (for those more-than-chilly days), and a look that can give a creative lift to your everyday jeans and T-shirt ensemble. It's $78.00 from ShopMapel.

Chic jackets $29.99 from Kensie + 20% off everything!

A jacket is a veritable wardrobe necessity: layer it under a heavier coat during winter, or over a blouse or T-shirt in milder weather. Military details strike just the right note this season, and as your luck would have it, Kensie has a bunch of jackets on sale! Take your pick, I've made mine below:
Faded tweed jacket regularly $138.00, now $29.99;
Crepe jacket regularly $128.00, now $29.99;
Melton jacket regularly $148.00, now $29.99, all from Kensie. Thanks to Refinery29, enter code EVERYTHING to get 20% off your purchase!

Sorial multi-zip hobo bag $159.20 from Oak!

This hobo bag by Sorial has the edgy vibe of Balenciaga, without the hefty pricetag! Sturdy hardware and many leather-tasselled zips complete the rocker look. All you'll need is some slick leather pants and sky-high boots. It's $159.20, regularly $398.00, from Oak.

Bubbles of Petals Necklace $21 from Threadsence!

A necklace can have as much impact on an outfit as a pair of shoes, in my humble opinion. Especially when it's as charming as this little number, crafted of bronze-hued metal with rhinestones scattered and tucked into random bubble shapes. Slip it on with your favorite cashmere crewneck for an instant dash of panache! It's $21.00 from Threadsence.

Hunter Watling rainboots $175 from Zappos!

After ten years, I think I've finally found a pair of wellies that can rival my beloved Burberry rainboots! I thought it would be an impossible feat, but Hunter has proven me wrong. Your toes and feet will be warm and dry, and your style ante will rise with their fab lace-up look! They're perfect to slip on over your skinny jeans or leggings; just slip in a pair of Uggs shearling inserts, and you can even skip the socks. I'm sold. They're $175.00 from Zappos.

Enjoy a special day of beauty treatments, at discounted prices, at the Antonio Prieto Salon in NYC on 2/6!

On February 6, 2011,  between 11:00am and 6:00pm, the Antonio Prieto Salon is offering a special day of beauty treatments at discounted prices! It's the perfect way to get ready for Valentine's, or maybe treat you and your Mom, or BFF. All proceeds will be donated to the P.S. 107 PTA, a public school in Brooklyn, NY.

Here's a list of some of the treatments and the fab prices:
Antonio haircuts $100, regularly $200;
Haircuts $75, regularly $125-$135;
Treatment and Style $50, regularly $90
Single process color $50, regularly $100;
Half head highlights $90, regularly $185;
Full head highlights $165, regularly $235;
Makeup application $50, regularly $125

The Antonio Prieto Salon is located at 127 West 20th St, NYC. 212 255-3741 Book your appointment today!

Frugal Fashion: Forever 21 Skinny Ankle Jeans for $9.50 from TheFind!

Stretch your budget, and maximize your style, with these amazingly affordable stretchy jeans by Forever 21. Pair them endlessly with your favorite tees, cardigans, and blazers and easily transition them from winter to spring by tucking them into boots or pairing them with platform wedges. For an insane steal at $9.50, you can add a new pair, a new rinse, and a new wash, ready-to-wear for every single day of the week!

Perfect for the bargain-buyer, budget-savvy, and denim-addicted, each Forever 21 denim pair has a traditional five pocket construction, zip fly, belt-loops and button tab waist. Made of cotton, polyester, and spandex the Forever 21 Skinny Ankle Jean has all the right elements that make a great pair of pants with comfortable fabric, sturdy stitching, and overall construction. There really is no need to sacrifice comfort and craftsmanship for a smaller price point. After all, a fashionista can never have too many jeans!

Also available for $9.50 is the traditional length Forever 21, Fab Skinny Jean, and the Classic Fit in Indigo.

- Mira Torres

Alternative Apparel Cowl Neck Dress + sale at Urban Outfitters!

A little curve at the hem sets this perfectly slouchy cowl neck dress apart from the pack! Slip it on over leggings or tights, add some ankle booties or knee-high boots and you're ready for downtown lounging. It's $49.00, regularly $68.00, from Urban Outfitters. Enter code TAKE10 at checkout to get an extra 10% off, inline only!

Sorbet-colored leather totes $120 + sale at Banana Republic!

Get More, Save More at BananaRepublic.com! 15% off $75, 20% off $100, and 25% off $125. Enter SAVEBIG at checkout. Ends 1/17. Get some spring in your step with these sorbet-colored totes! Crafted of real leather, they're sure to add a little happiness to your mid-winter ensembles, and get you in the mood for spring. All from Banana Republic.

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Think pink: Pantone's Color of 2011 is Honeysuckle Pink!

2011 is the time to think pink once again, because from home decor to fashion, pink is making a big comeback. The color pink lifts the mood, and puts a warm glow on everything around, so get in on the trend! For those of us who don't want flashbacks to the pink walls of our childhood bedrooms, I've made sure to include some items that keep the pink in check. Here goes:

Vintage silk 2D square neckerchief, $38.00 from Echo;

Jeffrey Campbell Mary-Roks Sandal- Pink $120.00 from Lori's Shoes;

Ice Watch Pink Silicon Watch $103.44 from ASOS.

Latest Winter Trend: Knee High Lace Up Boots from TheFind!

The Knee High Lace Up Boots trend is in full-force and the style assortment and shopping opportunities are looking pretty grand. Part military, part motorcycle babe, part rock star, and every part of a fashion statement, switching up your sole-approach with the right pair of knee high lace up boots can add an extra bit of a daring edge to everyday ensembles. Wear it with tights, skinny jeans, or for a quick masculine twist to a flouncy bohemian dress. The knee high lace up boot is a refreshing addition to a winter closet due to both its comfort and out-of-the-box ante. Fashion plus: Bigger-calved babes, rejoice! No more squeezing and trying on endless pairs of pull-on styles and zippers. The right lace-ups will custom fit onto your camber with minimal tugging and lacing.

Enjoy the trend with the seriously stylish, military style of the Vanessa Bruno Lace Up Leather Boot from the Outnet, keep it classic with Dr. Martens Tall Lace Up Boot with Side Zip from Nordstrom, or Kenneth Cole Reaction Motorized Women's Dress Lace-up Boots from Zappos.com, which will take you full-throttle into this latest winter trend.

--submitted by our friends at TheFind

Architectural appeal: Coppola cuff from Dannijo!

Once your eyes land upon this cuff, it's hard to glance away. Maybe it's the architectural details, maybe it's the way it transports your thoughts to knights and damsels riding on horseback, but either way, it is intriguing and certainly makes a statement! Slip it on your wrist to enliven a simple black dress, or roll up the sleeves of your favorite white shirt. It's a small luxury that can transform any outfit! It's $375.00 from Dannijo.

Tank time: energize your wardrobe with cute tanks on sale + free shipping from Madewell!

Sometimes, a tank with a little personality is just the thing to add a bit of flair to a ho-hum outfit. Madewell's got an amazing sale--up to 40% off-- and here's the time to nab a few! Here goes:
seeing spots tank was $88.00 select colors $69.99
velvet panel top, was $90.00 select colors $69.99;
plié tank, was $52.00 select colors $34.99; all from Madewell. Plus, enter code WINTER to get free shipping on orders more that $100!

Vince Mixed Media Cashmere Trim Dolman dress + 20% off sale at Singer22!

Here's an item we all need in our wardrobes: a simple, easy dress that looks great dressed up with heels, or as a tunic over your favorite leggings. Slip on a brightly-printed scarf or long pendant necklace for some added panache. Crafted of a silk/spandex blend, and trimmed in cosy cashmere, this could easily become your go-to piece. It's $164.50, regularly $235.00, from Singer22. Then, get 20% off that by entering code ADD20 at checkout. All sale items are eligible for the 20% off!

Vampire Orthodontics tote bag $25 from Threadless!

Everyone can use a sturdy, chic tote to lug around their laptop, or gym clothes, or work files. But why does it have to be dull and boring? If you're ready for some tongue-in-cheek fun, check out this Vampire Orthodontics tote designed by Ilia Ovechkin for Threadless! In bright bubblegum pink, it will put a smile on your face as you head out the door. Makes a great gift, too! It's $25.00 from Threadless.

An Envelope clutch for a Fashionable Touch from TheFind!

Don’t let a bulky bag steal your thunder, and ruin your outfit, when you’re dressed in your sexiest and sultriest skirts. Save the shoulder bags for work and school and switch your nighttime necessities to a fancy envelope clutch for a fashionable touch. When you are ready to paint the town red, all you need to bring is some identification, (for getting in) a credit card, (for paying for libations) a tube of lipstick, (for touch-ups) and your house keys. Lighten your load for less to worry about, stay stress-free, and lovely from nightfall until daybreak.

The BCBGeneration Charlie EnvelopeClutch in White Marble is big enough to fit your sunglasses, too! A magnetic closure, interior lining, and multifunctional slip pockets keeps your things safe and organized.

The ALDO Granstorm Clutch comes in a sophisticated all black snake print that lets you and your outfit take center stage, while the hardware does its job to remain functional and complimentary. A chain shoulder strap also makes it easier to tote around town.

The JJ Winters Envelope Clutch is a celebrity favorite that is simple, elegant, and versatile. It effortlessly mixes and matches and comes in a variety of colors and textiles.

- Mira Torres, Fashion Correspondent
submitted by our friends at TheFind

Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow Quad in Paris Night $12.99 from Target!

A routine dash to Target recently found me way off-track (in the cosmetics aisle, of course) from my plan of attack. I had wandered over to the Sonia Kashuk section, where this Paris Night eyeshadow quad caught my eye, and just wouldn't let go! For $12.99, it offers a perfect combination of colors you could wear during the day, then enhance for night, with the Very Sparkly grey glitter in the lower left corner. Unlike most drugstore brands, these shadows are very finely milled, so the colors go on smoothly with just the brush of a fingertip. With just a Q-tip and my finger, I was able to fashion myself a pretty decent smoky eye! The colours are smooth and easily-layered, so just keep adding a little more until you get the intensity you want. And I just love the very slick, modernist appeal of the shiny white packaging; it's got a little weight to it, as if you'd paid a lot more for it. A little luxury at drugstore prices, and I'll be back for more, Sonia Kashuk! It's $12.99 from Target.

Edgy, post-holiday deals from Topshop!

Topshop is having a nice post-holiday sale, so it's a great time to snag a few edgy pieces without paying top dollar. These Maltese loafers toe the line nicely, so to speak, between a round toe and a pointy one, no need to pick sides. They have a little buckle detail on the toe, and crafted of 100% leather, they're a veritable steal at $55.00. Then, this Suede Fringe Tee from the Kate Moss for Topshop Collection would look great paired with skinny jeans and booties; just slip on a little cardigan or wrap for those chilly days. It was $80.00, now marked down to $40.00; both items from Topshop. Get free shipping on orders over $100.

Cashmere Hoodie Cape $150 at Neiman Marcus!

Happy New Year, Shopalicious readers! Recovering from a festive evening, I'm surfing around for fantastic post-holiday fashion deals, and here I believe I found one! This very chic Cashmere Hoodie Cape looks just as great dressed up with a pair of leggings and knee-high boots as it does dressed down with loose PJ trousers! Originally $398.00, it's marked down to $195.00, then get an additional 25% off that, from Neiman Marcus.