Nov 20, 2008

With almost everything discounted this season, it'd be silly not to squeeze every inch of a deal out of your purchases. And what better way to do so than with good, old fashioned coupons?

Did you know SheFinds has an entire page devoted to providing online and printable coupons for major stores like Target, SmartBargains, and JC Penney? Head over there now and you can receive 15% off as a new customer at SmartBargains, or $5 off any purchase of $75 or more at Target.

Get a headstart on Black Friday deals by visiting SheFindsCoupons.com before the frenzied holiday shopping season officially begins.

What: TOMS Wrap Boot, $118

Why: Slide your foot into the sole, wrap the elastic around your calf, fasten the 100% cotton top with velcro, and voilá! You have one bizarre and cruelty-free boot. Plus, for every shoe you buy, TOMS Shoes gives a pair to a child in need.

But Would You, Really: The question remains, however, would you be willing to spend over $100 on a DIY shoe that resembles an ace bandage? And how exactly does it stay in place? We haven't had the pleasure of trying these out yet, but if someone out there has, please write to us and let us know if you like them, and more importantly, if they stay up!

Get Yours: tomsshoes.com

But maybe I'm alone in my opinion, given the fact that Chanel’s matte ones sold out when they debuted. If you're willing to shell out upwards of $300, you can still score a pair on eBay. 

And Urban Outfitters has their own penny-friendly version for $14. 

What do you think? Is this trend the best of both worlds or simply for people who can’t make up their minds? Tell us in the comments section below!

One of these cashmere crew necks (which you probably already know we love because they’re versatile, soft, and totally classic) costs under $90, while the other is well over $100. But the cheaper one is on sale, and used to cost even more than the expensive one. So we ask: Which cashmere tee looks like it could be really expensive then go on sale for $89? Click on the images to see what they cost.

Test your fashion IQ with our other Taste Tests. 

As women who carry around our laptops all day, we know the importance of well-made, roomy laptop bags that are stylish enough to wear out and about. So we’re particularly excited to be giving away a $150 shopping spree at kolobags.com this week, since they stock a ton of totes, messenger bags, backpacks and more, that you can use to carry your computer – plus accessories, like earphones and camera cases, and even some very cute luggage.

Hurry up and enter to win now; the contest ends tomorrow at 11:59 AM.

It’s simple: just read the rules then go to kolobags.com and pick out what you’d buy with your prize. Then come back to this post on SheFinds and tell us all about it. We can’t wait to see what you choose!

Yes, they’re still expensive shoes. But they’re 40% less expensive than they were before, and an almost guaranteed way to put some extra bounce in your step (if you can bounce in five-inch heels)

These classic gold leather sandals ($351, were $585) are an evergreen style in a color we always find ourselves reaching for when the weather’s warm.

These platform slingbacks ($465, were $775) are completely and utterly glamorous – with a big-night outfit or to dress up jeans and a blazer.

The perfect neutral patent pump ($408, were $680) to complete a work outfit that you could never find shoes to match.

More sales and deals on the web:

As seen in the SheFinds forum: 20% off your SKN totes order at getskn.com.

Save 30% at Ralph Lauren until December 8 with coupon code HOL2008.

Today only, take an extra 25% off sale items at Bluefly.

The sample sale scoop – shop these sales today for huge savings:

7 For All Mankind at Rue La La

Cynthia Vincent and Adina Reyter at Hautelook

Hype bags at ideeli. Use invite code shefinds.com.

Walter and Casadei at Gilt Groupe