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Winter Sales: 11 Pieces to Snatch Up Now

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:46 PST

Retailers are always thinking one season ahead, so for us, that means prime Winter sale shopping. We're always looking to boost up our cold weather style quotient and now is the time to do so - Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and J.Crew are just a few of the retailers currently slashing prices off of covetable boots, bags, and standout separates. From basic essentials to splurge-worthy designer items, we culled the top 11 pieces for you to consider snatching up now. Just click the slideshow to see our editors' picks.

10 Heart-Pounding Valentine's Day Cards to Work Up a Sweat Over

Michele Foley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:29:43 PST

When it comes to Valentine's Day, the more personal you are, the better. A thoughtful card (or date) that speaks to your someone-special's passion wins way more points than a traditional bouquet of red roses or box of chocolates. Snatch up any one of these 10 cards and show your fitness-loving honey that you are able to make their heart pound and brow sweat more than any treadmill ever can.

How to DIY a Totally Unique iPhone Case

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:59:02 PST

There are so many iPhone cases out there to choose from, but if you change your style with the seasons (or tire of your case after only a few weeks), then this iPhone case DIY is for you.

By snatching up a clear iPhone case - such as the clear Moshi case that is both slim and strong - you can customize the back of the case with many different materials and patterns. Style blogger Maegan Tintari put together three different looks for her iPhone using a peacock feather (my favorite), scrapbook paper, and photos, just by slipping each between her iPhone and the clear case. It will take some handiwork if you plan on using paper since you'll need to cut it out to be the correct shape and size, but you'll spend just $25 for one case and have endless styling options. Saving money, saving materials, and keeping your phone on the cutting edge of fashion? It's a win-win!

Real Mom Gift Guide: All Nicole Feliciano Wants For the Holidays Is . . .

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:17:33 PST

It's time to think about mama! The holiday season can feel like a marathon for moms who scour the stores to complete their lil ones' wish lists, snatch up gifts for the grandparents, teachers, and babysitters, and still find time to get our homes ready to celebrate. That's why we're turning our attention to moms and asking real-life busy moms what they hope to unwrap next month.

First up is Nicole Feliciano, the founder and editor of Momtrends, the online destination for hip city mamas who may have traded their three-inch heels for flats, but haven't lost their sense of style in the midst of motherhood! The Brooklyn-based mom to two adorable girls shared a few of her top picks with us.

Her picks:

A personalized, yet oh-so-stylish, laptop cover featuring one of Pretty Printing's Iikat patterns ($55).
The new Tori Amos CD, Night of Hunters ($16).
"One.org partnered with fashionABLE, a company that creates economic opportunities for women in Ethiopia by employing them to create beautiful handmade scarves. Each scarf style is named for one of the women that works with fashionABLE, this scarf ($28) is named after Bezuayhu, who says in her note 'I am ABLE to look forward to my future.'"
An Ombre Fur Vest from Lehigh Furs ($600).
Tory Burch's Multi-Jeweled Leather cuff ($295).

Even More Hilarious Star Wars Stand Up to Cancer Outtakes

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:09:57 PST

LucasFilm has released yet another clip of outtakes from its Stand Up to Cancer campaign, which encourages fans to snatch up some sweet shirts in order to fund cancer research. Good news - there's yet another shirt you can buy, this one featuring Darth Vader who urges you to never underestimate the power of Stand Up to Cancer. I can't get enough of these celebs goofing off in front of the camera, so take a look at the latest clip below!

Best Black Friday Deals Roundup

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:08:53 PST

It's hard to believe that we're halfway through November already, but it's true. Not only is it time to start thinking about your guest list for Thanksgiving dinner, but also your Black Friday shopping list. Get a head start on your planning by checking out these Black Friday ads that are already posted online for your browsing pleasure.

Amazon

Motorola phones will be on sale for just a penny. Some of the available models include Droid Razr 4G, BlackBerry Torch 4G, HTC Inspire 4G, HTC Rhyme, Samsung Focus Flash 4G, and more. This sale is available now through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28.
Verizon and Sprint customers are eligible for some extras. If they activate a mobile hotspot data plan on their hotspot-capable smartphone, they will also receive a $100 Amazon gift card.

Apple

Apple's sales will take effect on Friday, Nov. 25 at physical locations and online.

Get $101 off MacBook Airs, Pros, and iMacs. The 11-inch MacBook Air will be on sale for just $898!
Save up to $41 on iPods, including iPod Touch and Nano
iPads (first and second generation models) will be discounted up to $61.
Accessories for Macs, iPods, and iPads will be discounted as well.

Best Buy

Stores will be opening at 12 a.m. on Black Friday. Get a closer look at the Best Buy Black Friday ad here.

An insane deal, the Sharp 42-Inch LCD 1080p TV is only $200. Better get in line early for that one.
Capture precious moments with the Canon Power Shot ELPH 300HS Digital Camera for $150.
Alternatively, you can grab the Kodak PlayFull 1080p HD Camcorder for just $70.
Insane prices on DVDs - just $1 and up.
Or, grab Blu-rays starting at $5 and up.

GameStop

Stores will be opening at 12 a.m. on Black Friday.

Trade in your old DSi XL and get a 3DS bundle (that includes the system and a game) for $100.
The black Wii bundle, which includes Super Mario Bros. Wii and the official Super Mario Galaxy soundtrack, will be selling out at $150.
There's also a Xbox Kinect Bundle, which includes 250GB Xbox 360, Kinect, wireless controller, three-month Xbox Live membership, and two games for $300.

Kmart

If you're looking for a camcorder to capture family moments, snatch up the Sony Compact Camcorder with 60x Optical Zoom, which is on sale for $170.
Listen to your tunes on the cheap with Maxell Color Earbuds that are going for $2.50 a pair.
I love the Samsung PL120 DualView digital camera for self-portraits and videos, and on Black Friday, you can get one for yourself for just $99.
Looking for an affordable tablet that will let you surf the Internet on the fly? The Archos 8GB 101 Internet Tablet will be priced at just $219 on Black Friday.

Office Depot

The 17-inch HP g7 laptop is going for $350, but if you buy any HP laptop you can also get the HP Touchpad for $149.
The "tech bundle" from Office Depot offers a laptop sleeve, wireless mouse, and 500GB hard drive for $80.
8GB SanDisk SD cards are only $9 each.
All M-Edge Kindle accessories and cases are buy one get one free.
All tablets are on sale during the Black Friday sale. The BlackBerry Playbook is only $200, while the Lenovo IdeaPad is $300.
The Canon Power Shot A22 14.1MP digital camera is $90 and comes with a free 4GB SD card.

Sam's Club

Stores will be open starting at 5 a.m. on Black Friday and will include a complimentary egg sandwich breakfast for members!

It could be better, but for the price of this Samsung 51-Inch Class 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV ($498), it's a nice upgrade for someone with a smaller screen.
If you don't already have one, the Sony PS3 160GB Bundle is going for $239.
Or, get a Nintendo Wii Limited Edition Blue Console for only $99.
Need a laptop? The HP Pavilion 17.3-Inch Notebook is $499.
And though model numbers haven't been released, select 4G Android Smartphones are going for just $1.

Target

Stores open at midnight on Black Friday.

Get your game on with the PS3 gaming bundle, that comes with a 160GB PS3 Slim, two games (including Little Big Planet 2 and a 30 day PlayStation Plus membership for $199.
The Acer 10.1-inch netbook is $72 off and priced at $157 on Black Friday.
Get a Westinghouse 47-inch 1080p LCD HDTV for $298. That's $250 off the regular price of $550!
Select video games start at $5 a piece and DVDs starting at just $2.
Other gaming bundles include the Kinect sensor bundle (Kinect, two games and two game downloads) for $99, and a 3DS bundle (red 3DS and a copy of Super Mario 3D Land) for $180.

Walmart

Walmart's Black Friday ad is available to view online. Electronics will be going on sale starting at 12 a.m. on Black Friday, while toys and other departments will be open for shopping at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

Get your hands on an LG Blu-ray Player for movie-watching fun for just $49.
Or, if you're in need of some sweet sounds to go along with your flicks, the Philips WiFi Blu-ray Home Theatre is going for $178.
Upgrade your movie-watching experience with the Samsung 51-Inch Plasma TV, priced at $498.
Keep the fun coming with DVDs starting at just $2 and up.

Kmart, Office Depot Black Friday Deals to Look Out For

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:52:22 PST

The Black Friday ads are rolling in, and we're just getting started on our shopping lists! If you're hitting up Kmart or Office Depot next Friday for the big sales, here are the gadgets and gear we'd keep an eye out for. Looking for more ads? Check out our Black Friday deal roundup page.

Kmart

If you're looking for a camcorder to capture family moments, snatch up the Sony Compact Camcorder with 60x Optical Zoom, which is on sale for $170.
Listen to your tunes on the cheap with Maxell Color Earbuds that are going for $2.50 a pair.
I love the Samsung PL120 DualView digital camera for self-portraits and videos, and on Black Friday, you can get one for yourself for just $99.
Looking for an affordable tablet that will let you surf the Internet on the fly? The Archos 8GB 101 Internet Tablet will be priced at just $219 on Black Friday.

Office Depot

The 17-inch HP g7 laptop is going for $350, but if you buy any HP laptop you can also get the HP Touchpad for $149.
The "tech bundle" from Office Depot offers a laptop sleeve, wireless mouse, and 500GB hard drive for $80.
8GB SanDisk SD cards are only $9 each.
All M-Edge Kindle accessories and cases are buy one get one free.
All tablets are on sale during the Black Friday sale. The BlackBerry Playbook is only $200, while the Lenovo IdeaPad is $300.
The Canon Power Shot A22 14.1MP digital camera is $90 and comes with a free 4GB SD card.

5 Mobile-Friendly Pocket Projectors

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:54:00 PST

Rather than force your relatives to gather around your laptop or iPad screen to see your awesome pics this holiday, snatch up one of these pocket projectors and blast your photos onto a white wall, sheet, or screen instead. Your fam will appreciate the ability to kick back and relax during your slideshow, and you'll get some extra breathing room.

15 Ideal Gifts For Travel Lovers

Noria Morales — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:30:15 PST

Travel still has that romantic, escapist pull - even if security lines at the airport dim the glow of the jet-set life just a bit - and we all have something in our possession that reminds us of a travel experience. When we do travel, the things we carry with us become our best friends, and a source of familiarity and comfort when we're far away from home. With those things in mind, we culled 15 gifts that range from the practical - travel bags, passport holders - to the indulgent - say, a mask pendant necklace that looks like it was snatched from a treasure chest or a coin-covered scarf. If you have someone in your life who loves to travel, or simply dreams of far off places, these gifts are ideal to give for the holidays. You'll be forever associated with your friend's dream destinations, and that's a positive connotation, indeed.

Get a Leg Up on Winter With the Warmest Snow Boots Around

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:33:42 PDT

An earthquake, hurricane, and out-of-season snowstorm over a 10-week period have many East Coasters wondering what could possibly come next. While a pounding of flaky, white stuff had the kids jumping for joy, it had many mamas trying to shove their lil ones' feet into last year's snow boots before heading out to play. With Winter just a few weeks away, now's the perfect time to stock up on cold-weather essentials before they're picked over. From high-end designers to kids' favorite warm-weather shoe maker, everyone's trying their hand at creating fashionable snow boots this year. Check out this wide-ranging selection and snatch up a pair so you aren't caught by surprise by the next storm!

Clockwise from top left: Timberland Kids Nor'Easter Waterproof Snow Boot ($75), The North Face Nuptse Boot ($50), Sorel Snow Commander Boot ($50), Crocs Kids' Crocband Gust ($50), Polo Whistler Snow Boots ($55), Tundra Snow Kids ($30), Kamik Snowbootie ($25), Primigi Otylia-E Boot ($114), Gucci Snowflake Pull-On Snow Boot ($350).