Ashley Greene in a Leopard Coat

Deal of the Week : Miu Miu Velvet Ballet Flats

I love Black Friday. It's a tradition for me, and this year, amid the beautiful flurry of morning specials and designer sales, these Miu Miu flats stood out the most to me. Rich in color, the delicate bow reminds me of the big, velvet bows my Dad would decorate our house with every Christmas. Originally retailing for $315.00, the Miu Miu flats are now available for $219.99 and are guaranteed to last through countless holiday gatherings.

It Don't Matter if You're Black or White

There's nothing I love more than finding a lower price version of something amazing. BCBG's Strapless Black and White Cocktail Dress retails for $248.00, while Lulu's Chopin's Nocturne Dress retails for only $42.00!

Holiday Style, Week 3: Sexy LBD (Nothing Sweet About Me)

No Holiday Style special would be complete without the Little Black Dress. Here are some boyfriend-confirmed sexy Little Black Dresses.

Chloe Sevigny in High-Waisted Jeans

Comfy Cozy are We: Cozy Cardigans Starting at $38

I've always loved cardigans. They add so much to a plain jeans and t-shirt look. Luckily, since I live in Seattle now and the weather here is pretty temperate, cardigans are pretty much year-round. Since it's not officially wintertime here yet, I can get away with wearing a thick cardigan instead of a jacket, which is my new favorite look. Here are some of the cozy, yet totally cute cardigans I've found.

Deal of the Week: Arden B Sweater Maxi Dress for $20

Arden B's Sweater Maxi Dress is the perfect combination of two things I love, maxi dresses and sweater dresses. All it needs is a great leather jacket, and it's winter-ready. Originally retailing for $88.00, it's now on sale for $20.00!

Draw the Line: Drawstring Bags

I have fond memories of drawstring bags. In middle school, every girl had a Dooney & Bourke drawstring bag. They were the perfect combination of cute and functional, and the following are no exception. :)

Carrie Underwood in a Quilted Puffer Vest

Holiday Style, Week 2: Sequins

One of my must-do Bucket List items is to wear a sequin dress. :) It's a little silly, I know, but I added it to my list sometime in the '90s when sequins were reserved for Miss America evening gowns. While I definitely don't miss '90s fashion, in my mind, sequins will always be glamourous. Luckily, the options are almost limitless.

Stud Muffin: Fun Stud Earrings Starting at $28

I've never been much of a jewelry girl, but I've always loved earrings, especially the big, almost shoulder-grazing kind. I've been in that big earring phase for years now, but recently, I've found myself obsessed with studs. Maybe I just never paid as much attention to them, but everywhere I look, designers from Marc Jacobs to Juicy Couture are designing super-cute stud earrings.

Here are some of my favorites. (I recently bought two of the ones shown below.) :)

Hot Leather

All my favorite things are made of leather: shoes, purses, leather chaps. Ok, I'm just kidding about that last one. :) I suppose leather's always been around, but it's refreshing to see it now in new silhouettes.Usually when I hear "leather skirt", I can't help but think of Kelly Bundy in her skintight, rocker leather mini, but the ones featured below definitely don't bring that image to mind.

Rachel Bilson in a Double-Breasted Blazer

All that Glitters is Gold: Glittering Gold Jewelry Starting at $4

Deal of the Week: The Carrie Jacket for $53.00

Mondays are tough. That's why this week's Deal of the Week is a little early. It was just too cute to wait. Lulu's aptly-named The Carrie Jacket, which originally retailed for $78.00, is now on sale for $53.00! Perfect over your new holiday dress. :)

Holiday Style, Week 1: Jewel Tones

Now that Halloween is over, we can start getting ready for the holidays! Every week, we're going to feature different ideas for dressing for those fun holiday parties. Wait, it gets even better! Every item we feature will be under $100.00!

Jordin Sparks in a Print Mini

Don't want to wait till next summer to wear your minis? Pair them with tights and a cute sweater for fall, just like Jordin Sparks!

Deal of the Week: Lucca Couture Lace Inset Tank for $29.99

Sweet and sexy all in one. Available at Urban Outfitters, the Lucca Couture Lace Inset Tank originally retailed for $48.00, but is now available for $29.99!

Got My Gold Watch

The first Rolex I ever put on belonged to my Dad. It was the Day-Date in silver, and I wore it all the time during a phase in high school when I was obsessed with men's watches. Well, high school was a long time ago, but luckily, menswear is back proving that the Rolex look truly is timeless.

If you're like me and don't have the cash for a Rolex, here are some tips on finding good-quality, alternative gold watches:

* Make sure the gold isn't too brassy - anything too bright will look obviously cheap
* To be on trend, make sure the watch face is simple - subtle numbers, basic colors
* Menswear is supposed to be oversized, but don't overdo it

Zip Me Up: Really Exposed Zipper Pieces Starting at $21

I've always had a tendency towards pieces with a bit of edginess, so when exposed zippers began appearing on everything from camis to flats, I started looking for some of the most wearable pieces. The trick to wearing exposed zippers is to not overdo it by pairing them with softer fabrics. Here are some great pieces I've found that work really well for day-to-day.

Chain, Chain, Chain

Recently, I found myself with a little extra disposible income. When I decided to pick up the Dior Soft Lady Tote, my car decided it was more deserving of the cash. I know it's the most tragic story ever, but it inspired me to search for less expensive alternatives. Here's what I found.

Blake Lively in a Boyfriend Blazer

Lately, Blake Lively has been everywhere and not without good reason. Here, she shows us three of the season's key trends: the boyfriend blazer, the leather skinny pant, and the studded pump.

Kristin Cavallari in Cut-off Shorts

Maybe it's a little too chilly to wear Kristin Cavallari's cut-off shorts now, but is it too early to prepare for next summer?

Rachel Bilson in a Blue Motorcycle Jacket

For me, Rachel Bilson in her electric blue motorcycle jacket is the perfect fall uniform. The Monrow jacket originally retailed for $325.00. Not in your price range? Try Silence & Noise's $58.00 version.

Only Happy When It Rains

Hunter was "The Original" (literally!) in terms of rain boots. During the last few years, lots of alternatives have appeared, making it easy to find a great pair at any price point. Here are some of my favorites.

Rihanna in a Striped Mini

In one of my favorite looks from summer, the lovely Rihanna is on her way to a Katy Perry concert in her hot pink pasties and striped mini. We've re-created her look below using less pricier pieces. (Hot pink pasties excluded.) :)