Hello readers! Or should I say, savvy shoppers? ‘Tis the season to give as well as save. There are so many sales flying through it’s hard for 1 woman to keep up! I will tell you this, I’ll try my best to Twitter about the latest and greatest sales this holiday season. You can follow me by clicking on my Twitter stream on the right or click here

When you’re searching the web for great savings, here are a couple tips:

• Check the date of the promotion. Many times consumers try to apply outdated promo codes.
• Search around for the best deal. Many times large companies run multiple promos at the same time.
• Be sure to compensate for holiday shipping time. No one likes an IOU.
• If you have a question, call the company. Customer service is there to help you!
• Lastly, if you find an awesome sale, be sure to share it with your friends, family and online community. We all love a good sale!

Happy Holidays!

If you’ve caught The Hills, you would know that LC has been sporting the asymmetric braid all season. Braids are pretty much a staple for Californians this fall. Bohemians Chic, braids have made a monster come back. Whether you’re catching coffee at the local Bean or getting ready for a night out, braids can give you and your outfit that extra oomph.  Free People rocks the “oh so care free” braids in this season’s catalogue. Added bonus, Free People created a how-to page matched with how-to videos.  For more details, visit Free People’s page

Featured Braids: The Knot Braid, The Fishbone Braid, and The Twist Braid

Monica from Free People shows us how to construct the Knot Braid

Keep in mind, these braids are more suited for women with long hair. If you’re like me and recovering from the Pbob, it may be better to let this trend slip by.