Week In Review: Sarah The Big Spender, Adornment For Your Spare Tire, And More…

Must-Reads:

• Sarah Palin spent over $150,000 on her campaign wardrobe. We could have found her some chic ensembles from Neiman's for much less.  

• Would you take waist beads over the scale? Some women are resorting to this decorative alternative as a way to get the tummy in check. 

• Face it – you need a scarf for winter. And probably more than one. We hunted down our top five favorites for the cold months ahead. 

Sales and Deals:

• 40% off sheath dresses at Saks

• Up to 40% off v-neck sweaters at Nordstrom 

• Up to 60% off full skirts at Net-a-Porter 

Taste Tests:

• Which pleated skirt will save you money?

• Which skirt suit has the more manageable price tag?