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Gone are the days when you giddily waited up for Santa--but now you can giddily trot over to Sephora and buy yourself any gift you want. Since Christmas is a great time to test out a festive new look for your makeup, hair or nails, here's inspiration for ya--six of our readers' most-loved beauty looks of the 2010 holiday season.

We already know some of the best shopping deals are found online - but did you know some days are better than others to find the steepest discounts? ShopItToMe.com, which scours sales at more than 100 online retailers, ran a survey for me showing what days of the week certain categories of items carry the biggest discounts. Their data was compiled between June 2009 and June 2010 and analyzed over 1 million sale items on the web. From sunglasses to bathing suits to handbags and menswear, they got me the inside scoop.

My advice is to read this through, click print and keep the list stored by your computer as a helpful reminder next time you want to shop on the Web.

• Mondays: Best for buying men’s and women’s dress pants. The average sale is about 48 percent off.
• Mondays: Also great for purchasing sunglasses. The average discount is 55 percent.
• Tuesdays: Best for buying men’s apparel. The average discount is 42 percent.
• Wednesdays: Find lowest prices on shoes. The average discount is 38 percent.
• Wednesdays: Also find best deals on kids’ clothing. The average discount is around 40 percent.
• Thursdays: Best for buying women’s handbags. The average discount is 36 percent.
• Fridays: Biggest sales on accessories like jewelry, belts and scarves. The average discount is 42 percent.
• Saturdays: Best sales on intimates (37 percent off) and jackets/outerwear (51 percent off).
• Sundays: Buy your swimsuits for an average 52 percent off!

To read about some other online shopping tips …Click here

As written by: CBS MoneyWatch.com

Guess what: We're just a week away from Christmas. No matter who you're shopping for and how finicky their tastes, we've landed some truly exceptional surprises—from patterned pillows (hello auntie!) to cool wooden tools and slick minaudieres. And considering this whole bundle of cheer is under $100, you'll have some cash left-over for a New Year's party dress. And stay tuned for more holiday gift guides to keep you on R29's nice list.

From left: Midas Glasswear Carafes And Cups, $25-$70, available at Design Within Reach; L.L. Bean Signature Downeaster Canvas Sports Bag, $64, available at L.L. Bean. 

From left: Michelle Hinebrook "Sugarcoat" (detail) Archival Pigment Print, from $20, available from a selection of limited-edition artist prints at 20x200; Wendy Mink Black Onyx Chain Bracelet, $50, available at Bird.

From left: Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, $34.99, available at Crown; Jane Hornby What To Cook & How To Cook It Cookbook, $39.95, available at Phaidon.

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As written by: refinery29.com

As the holidays quickly draw near the imminent holiday party season is upon us. Between family, friends, and coworkers it seems there’s always a party on the agenda (and an excuse to get dressed up). Since all girls love a new party dress, we found twenty under $20 that will cover all of your events- from conservative chic with coworkers, to flirty and festive for your cocktail party with friends.

As written by: The Budget Fashionista

'Tis the season for beauty-ful gifts. And with these price tags, we don't know who will be happier—the women getting the gifts or the people who got off easy giving them.

Oprah‘s final “Favorite Things” episode aired a few weeks back. If you haven’t watched the crowd reactions already, you should (or check out audience reactions from the whole last season on this awesome tumblr). Everyone went nuts. Of course, if I was being gifted a 2012 Volkswagon Beetle, an iPad, and some Le Creuset cookware, I’d be doing a happy dance too.

Having your product on Oprah‘s “Favorite Things” things list is akin to having your book chosen for her book club–meaning it will sell. And often, Oprah’s favorite stuff is beauty and fashion-related (but the fashion tends to be on the comfort-end–nothing wrong with that). Previously Oprah-endorsed favorite things like Spanx and Uggs became ubiquitous best-sellers after earning a spot on the “Favorite Things” list, according to AOL’s Small Business site. Her “Favorite Things” episode has even saved some companies from the brink of bankruptcy.

So we decided to take a look at this year’s fashion and beauty-related “favorite things” as well as “favorite things” of years past (yes, J.Lo’s velour sweatsuit was on the list in ’02). Are any of them your favorite things too?

Click here to look at Oprah's favorite things.

As written by Fashionista

Oprah‘s final “Favorite Things” episode aired a few weeks back. If you haven’t watched the crowd reactions already, you should (or check out audience reactions from the whole last season on this awesome tumblr). Everyone went nuts. Of course, if I was being gifted a 2012 Volkswagon Beetle, an iPad, and some Le Creuset cookware, I’d be doing a happy dance too.

Having your product on Oprah‘s “Favorite Things” things list is akin to having your book chosen for her book club–meaning it will sell. And often, Oprah’s favorite stuff is beauty and fashion-related (but the fashion tends to be on the comfort-end–nothing wrong with that). Previously Oprah-endorsed favorite things like Spanx and Uggs became ubiquitous best-sellers after earning a spot on the “Favorite Things” list, according to AOL’s Small Business site. Her “Favorite Things” episode has even saved some companies from the brink of bankruptcy.

So we decided to take a look at this year’s fashion and beauty-related “favorite things” as well as “favorite things” of years past (yes, J.Lo’s velour sweatsuit was on the list in ’02). Are any of them your favorite things too?

Click here to look at Oprah's favorite things.

As written by Fashionista