All I Want for Christmas: Part 3

My final Christmas wish of the year would be this sophisticated, quirky coat. It's got it all -- chic style, unique details and a dash of whimsy. But, because this is a blog about bargain chic finds, and this coat undoubtedly crosses the line of a bargain, I've also included some comparable coats that I think are just as great as the wish-inspiring one.  

Toggle-Front Cutaway Wool Coat, Mackage, $625

 Black Funnel Neck Coat, Marc New York, $198; Lennon Coat, O'Neill, $63.60; Military Jacket, Calvin Klein, $139.90

All I Want For Christmas: Part 2

My next Christmas gift dream is this exquisite handbag -- a beautifully simplistic and luxurious blue suede hobo bag. What could be better than that? Hmmm...maybe my bargain chic alternatives for nearly 95% off the designer price.  Now that is a Christmas miracle!

Marcie Horseshoe Hobo, Chloe, Bergdorf Goodman, $1465

 Straps Hobo, Nine West, $69.99; Gianni Bini Miranda Hobo Bag, Dillard's, $41.30

All I Want For Christmas: Part 1

Since I live in Phoenix and can only dream about a white Christmas, I figure I could also dream about some over-the-top, designer gifts. So, first up: All I want for Christmas are these lovely boots. (Well, these and world peace.)

 

Prada Slouch Boot, Neiman Marcus, $990

But since my Santa is a bargain chic Santa, I'd be very pleased with these options too:

 Wild Diva Kalisa-29 Boot, Endless.com, $49.95; Gianni Bini Jackpot Boot, Dillard's, $79.99

Winter Bargains

It was Black Friday, and I couldn't resist. I wasn't with the crazy, get up at the crack-of-dawn, groups -- I don't play that game -- but, I did venture out a little later to the nearby outlet mall to do a little post-Thanksgiving retail therapy. The one place I was intent on visiting was the Banana Republic Outlet store. I had been receiving e-mail after e-mail alerting me to some major savings -- 40% off everything in their store, and since I needed to get some fresh, new clothes for the winter months, I figured what better time than now to get them. And, yippity-do-dah, did I find some great deals, and here is the proof in the pudding...

 

Cardigan, Tommy Hilfiger, $29.99; Shift Dress, Banana Republic Outlet, $34.99; Cashmere Sweater, Ann Taylor Factor, $39.99; Shawl-Collar Pullover Sweater, Banana Republic Outlet, $19.99; Beaded Neck Tank, Banana Republic Outlet, $24.99.