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We have another fun giveaway, just in time for the holidays from one of my favorite merchants, Handbag Heaven. If you missed my review last week, Handbag Heaven sent me a super fab pleated tote and I Love It!!! Now, they’ve offered up two $50 gift certificates to two of our lucky readers. Spend a gift certificate on yourself or gift it to a friend.

Handbag Heaven is a leader in designer-inspired purses and handbags online! They offer the widest selection of quality, fashionable handbags at prices you can afford. In fact, their handbags start at $15 and they are all under $75! Whether you are looking for a special occasion clutch, a neutral everyday shoulder bag, or a bold statement piece, Handbag Heaven has just the purse you are looking for.

How to win: (required – once) it’s simple. Go to Handbag Heaven, select your favorite purse, and post a link to the item in the comments section of this post. Entries must be in by midnight December 15th and two lucky winners will be selected at random on December 16th. US residents only.

Additional Entries:

1. Tweet This Contest: (once daily) tweet this contest using the Twitter button below for additional chances to win. The tweet must include @theLooksForLess to qualify (this will be automatically included using the button below). IMPORTANT: Twitter does not allow me to search older tweets, so please comment to this post with a link to your tweet. To get the link, click on the tweet timestamp (ex: 4 hours ago).
2. Fan Us On Facebook: (once) become a fan of The Looks For Less and Handbag Heaven on Facebook and comment to this post to let us know you have done so.

Please keep each entry in a separate comment. For example, if you tweet and fan our facebook page, leave a separate comment for each. Comments must be approved

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We found another Steal the Real from LuLus.com and I have to have these! The last steal, the Balmain Buckled Booties were amazing, but if you like high style without the flash of buckles and embellishments, then you will love these strappy booties. The Real is the Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Booties that retail at MyTheresa.com for $1,222! The Steal is only $44.00 for a difference of $1,178 from the Real.

The Michelle Addiction 55 Black Belted and Buckled Bootie looks straight off the runway with its crossed belts and pewter hardware. The faux leather upper sports a slightly pointed toe and four inch back zipper. Super, cozy furry lining with a cushioned foot bed. The covered narrow heel is four inches and the fit is true to size.

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We have an exciting new giveaway, just in time for the holidays. One lucky winner will receive a $25 TJ Maxx and a $25 Marshalls gift card and the entry couldn’t be easier. These gift cards are excellent stocking stuffers – make someone’s holiday, or make your own. With TJ Maxx and Marshalls, your hunt for the latest trends and hottest designers at the lowest prices is over! After all, ’tis the season to be frugal and look fab for every occasion.

How to win: (required – only once) it’s simple. Become a fan of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, & The Looks For Less on Facebook by midnight December 15th and post a comment at this post to let us know you have done so. One lucky winner will be selected at random on December 16th. US residents only.

Bonus round: (optional – once daily) Tweet the following:

“latest contest frm @TheLooksForLess – http://tr.im/GM4Z RT to win a $25 Marshalls & $25 TJ Maxx gift card. link to tweet at post required.”

IMPORTANT: Twitter does not allow me to search older tweets, so please comment to this blog post with a link to your tweet. To get the link, click on the tweet timestamp (ex: 4 hours ago).

Comments must be approved.

Never thought I would find Juicy Couture jewelry for under $50! I love this gold charm bracelet. It has a heart-shaped lock charm that is studded with tiny stones on a chunky goldtone charm bracelet comprised of rope-textured links. Get the Deal of the Day from Nordstrom for only $38. This would make a perfect stocking stuffer, or gift for your BFF.

Layer this Buttoned Jacket featuring a lightweight ribbed knit fabric, contrast solid knit panels, round button details, fold over collar, and hook and eye closure. Get the Deal of the Day from Charlotte Russe for 32.99.

Here are my favorite things of 2009. Most are items I have tested and approved (love). Check out my thoughts on each gift idea below.

1. Blu Bijoux Mixed Media Cuff – Max & Chloe $19.00 : I love this cuff. I picked up one for myself and one for my BFF at the Max & Chloe Cyber Monday sale. I can’t wait for it to come in. It is made of denim, stone, and metal and is also available in gold.
2. Urban Expressions Zeppelin Studded Clutch – BagHaus.com $45.00 : Studs are super hot this season and I love the high shine on these metal embellishments. A wristlet is a must for going out with friends when you don’t want to have a handful of clutch all night. Yes, please!
3. Peppermint Bark Soap – Etsy.com $5.50 : How adorable is this Peppermint Bark Shea Butter soap by Etsy.com designer sherrisscentsandsoys. This would make for a great stocking stuffer for all of the ladies on your holiday shopping list. Thanks to @designsvanessa for this fab find!
4. Angel Wing Necklace – Bijoule.com $20.00 : Love the idea of this stylish angel wing necklace for the holidays. This would look effortlessly chic with any outfit, especially when combined with other necklaces of varying lengths.
5. Tazo Tea Tea Sampler Gift Box – Starbucks.com $19.95 : This is the perfect gift for the tea lover on your list, which would be me! I LOVE Tazo Tea – the Chai and Awake Tea are what I order most from Starbucks. The box is beautiful and I love the assortment. I have a cup a day as my mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
6. Ornoir Earrings – Bijoule.com $15.00 : Another fab find from Bijoule.com. I want these so bad. I am addicted to black and gold and these would go with everything in my closet, dressy or casual.
7. Flip Ultra Camcorder – Amazon.com $89.99 : I can’t believe I found a Flip Camcorder for under $100. My husbad doesn’t leave home without his! They are so fun and come complete with a flip-out usb drive for easily uploading videos to your computer. This is perfect for anyone that wants to share videos on their blog or youtube and would go great with gift number 16 on this list.
8. Mermaid Wine Holder – Sundog Co. $56.00 : I got this for my good friend and then had to have one for myself too, haha. I call her my drunken mermaid and she holds a bottle of champagne at all times. My house has a beach theme (vases full of large white starfish, my beach painting above the couch) and my mermaid fits right in.
9. Black Charging Valet – Target.com $27.99 : Picked this up for my husband and it is the perfect organizer for holding all of those electronics that need charging. The best part is that it hides all of your cords because there is a hidden power strip on the inside. Love it!
10. 6 Chocolate Covered Holiday Berries – Shari's Berries $29.99 : Check out my review of Shari’s Berries… I’m addicted. Perfect last minute, or anytime gift. Their big, red, and juicy and the chocolate is so yummy. This gift will get the creativity award from your girlfriends.
11. Golden Ocean Peacock Cuff – Etsy.com $38.00 – I have two cuffs already from Etsy designer DirtyStory and I love them both (seen here and here). I hope to add more to my collection over time. I prefer beautiful bold cuffs vs. noisy bangles that I end up taking off when I get to work.
12. Goldfinger-less Gloves – ModCloth.com $29.99 : I love anything and everything from ModCloth.com and these fingerless gloves are no exception. Knit from a cozy yarn woven into a decorative pattern on top, these accessories work great solo over bare forearms, or layered with a long sleeve tee.
13. Single Bottle Club – CellarsWineClub.com starting at $19.95 : This is perfect for the aunt, uncle, mom, dad, grandma, wife, girlfriend, bff or any wine lover on your list. It’s the gift that keeps giving throughout the year. Select from single or multiple bottles per month, in addition to the duration of the gift membership.
14. Tassi Head Wrap – BeautyNeeds.com $13.95 : Check out my glowing, gushing review of my Tassi head wrap. I wear it daily and I hope Santa puts another one in my stocking this year (in white, hint hint) :) A fun gift for any of your girlfriends and comes in a wide array of colors.
15. Electronic Catch Phrase – Target.com $26.99 : This gift is an instant party straight out of the box and is such a great gift for any guy or gal on your list. Prepare to get loud and rowdy straight away. There is also a music edition that is out of control fun!
16. Western Digital HD Media Player for USB Storage Devices – BestBuy.com $99.99 : I got this gift for my husband’s birthday and he loves it! Plug your flash drive (movies, TV shows, pics, and music that you have downloaded from your computer) into the player and view the media on your TV. The Flip Camcorder, gift number 7, also hooks up to the media player’s USB drive and plays your videos on the big screen. So easy!
17. Lucky Brand Snowflake Scarf – JBAndMe.com $69.00 : This scarf may be Merry Christmas from me to me, haha. The color and the eclectic style are so on trend right now. I’d love to wear this with wide leg jeans, a long tank, and a cropped jacket. LOVE!

Congratulations to Rebecca for winning our ‘1 Dress, 4 Ways’ LuLus.com dress giveaway! Please comment when you receive your dress to let us know what you think. We’d love to hear back from you! I am so happy that I did not have to select the winner for this contest because all of the entries were so amazing! I’d like to thank you all so much for participating because this giveaway was so much fun – you all are so creative.

We have 2 new contests coming tomorrow (Handbag Heaven & TJ Maxx + Marshalls), so check back for your chance to win. Tis the season for keeping these giveaways or giving them to someone on your holiday gift list.

Thanks so much to LuLus.com for sponsoring this contest. If you find that must have outfit from LuLus.com, enter “the looks for less” at checkout for 15% off site-wide.

In case you missed it, we posted a 1 Dress, 4 Ways contest last week. Check out our entries below… they are amazing! Now I need your help in choosing the fashionista that styled their favorite dress in the four most creative ways (see poll below). One lucky reader will win the Lulus.com dress of her choice! Voting ends midnight (Pacific) December 4th.

1. Rebecca

I’m wearing one of my favorite dresses and it’s so versatile. My favorite way, is to turn the bottom into a bubble hem with safety pins!

Rebecca’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: BB Dakota Kay Dress in Black

2. Dana

I love my Urban outfitters dress just for this reason, it’s so easy to wear with anything and it’s got exactly my style already designed into it: ruffles and hardware. :) I love mixing things up: ruffles and menswear/ prep and punk/ stripes and dots. I believe you should stick to classics and add your own spunk to everything you wear. Included is my pup, which is also the perfect accessory to any outfit (black goes with anything!) …thanks!

Dana’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Calico Skies Dress by Collective Concepts

3. Juls

I decided to take this blue “hand me down” dress from my mom and make it into something special. Everyone knows that the black dress is very versatile and that’s how it makes it’s way into our closets and hearts, but a splash of color can really make you stand out.

The first look is the dress with a denim jacket, studded belt, layered necklace, chunky sandals, and a denim bag. I figured this would be a perfect look for going out with the girls for a drink.

The second look is really fun. There’s an ivory tank underneath and lacy leggings with a belt, necklace, peep toe pumps, and a classic black bag. This would be more for going to a fun party.

The third look is the night time elegance look. Good for a special date or a family dinner. I paired the dress with a gray sweater, some thrifted pearl look a likes, black tights, black booties, and a sophisticated bag.

Lastly, I wore the dress as a shirt with jeans, good for a shopping trip or walking around in the city. I wore this with a scarf, a sheer knit, jeans, flats, and a small bag. Perfect for a city that may be windy or chilly. Hope you like it :)

Juls’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: The Vanishing Act Dress

4. Chelsea

My idea behind these outfits was to take a dress that is accessible to every girl and put four different spins on it. It is a little black dress that I bought from Forever 21 for $10.50–everyone can afford it and most everyone should be able to find something similar in a store at their mall. I wanted to show that you can wear the classic LBD in almost any situation–casual, dressed up, playful, and glamorous. None of the added accessories or clothing pieces cost more than $20, with the exception of the knee high boots, which were $49. All of these are truly looks for less!

Chelsea’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Master Macabre Dress in Purple by Collective Concepts

5. Trina

My foundation dress is one that I’ve had for about 12 years purchased from Express. Its such a classic staple I thought it would be the perfect dress for this contest. Most people have a LBD (little black dress) that they can transform with different shoes & accessories.

I had a hard time narrowing down my selections though. But I had to incorporate the shoe jewelry (my latest obsession) into one of the outfits! Hope you like!

Cocktail Party: LBD, fur coat, wristlet, nude fishnets, satin bow pumps, black and gold jewelry=Super Glam

Date night: LBD, grey kimono, silk sash, peacock bangle, black pumps & the ultimate sexy shoe accessory:shoe chains= Smokin’ Hot

Chillaxin’: LBD, magenta banded bottom top, houndstooth scarf, black scrunch boots = Cute & Comfy

Workin’ 9 to 5: LBD, black tights, black & cream ruffled top, black belt, black cardigan, black pumps = Sexy Sophisticate

Trina’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Botticelli Dress by Collective Concepts

6. Daniela

A little more about my four outfits: I decided to delete my other entry and be a little more creative. That’s the reason why I picked a difficult dress like this black one w/ruffles. I tried to create a sexy look, a more classic one (even though it is a little edgy too), one for colder days ( I live in Florida, so this one was hard!), and an everyday look!

Daniela’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Tranquility Dress in Purple

7. Kayley

For this contest, I decided to use a denim strapless dress that I got for $5 or so from dressky.com. The themes for each outfit are listed above the corresponding image. The overall idea is “outfits for the everyday”.

As for my personal style, I’m really a dress-and-boot kind of girl. I think the “out on the town” dress is closest to my usual attire. :]

Kayley’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Sparkplug Wrap Dress

8. Jen

The mini dress is from Motel Rocks and I like to pair it up with pants, knits, and other warm clothes so I can wear it in the fall…a great way to expand my fall wardrobe without spending any money!

Jen’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Insatiable Sensation Dress

9. Melissa

I got this dress for just $10 at TJ Maxx! These looks are inspired by a naughty schoolgirl that’s more grown-up, with just enough edge and rock n roll. In the first, I mixed it with shiny leather type leggings and studded pumps. The second is with a long soft brown sweater and gray boots. The third is peep-toe red pumps, a double heart locket necklace and earrings I made. The fourth is my fave, with a white top, black vest and the plaid dress just as the skirt. I have to mention that both the black studded pumps and black boots are Kenneth Cole, the pumps were another steal at $30 from TJ Maxx, while the boots I got on sale at last year at $60.

Melissa’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Earl Grey Day Dress

10. Charee

I purchased this mini dress about 2 years ago from Guess and I ♥ it. I can wear it as a dress or tunic. My fave look is the “rockstar chic” where I paired this mini dress with liquid leggings, my fave caged booties, a leather jacket and a scarf.

Charee’s Fav Lulu*s Dress: Jane Siegel Dress

Who Should Win The '1 Dress, 4 Ways' Contest?

• 1. Rebecca (36% - 554 votes)
• 2. Dana (1% - 23 votes)
• 3. Juls (2% - 35 votes)
• 4. Chelsea (2% - 26 votes)
• 5. Trina (19% - 294 votes)
• 6. Daniela (7% - 107 votes)
• 7. Kayley (1% - 19 votes)
• 8. Jen (8% - 121 votes)
• 9. Melissa (2% - 31 votes)
• 10. Charee (22% - 414 votes)

 

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