Snowbunny Fashionista

The snow is falling and it is once again that time of year: Time to hit the slopes! Or if you have no Colorado travel plans this year: Time to hit Mount Brighton! Never mind that the slope is miniature and possibly a former garbage dump. It's still important to dress as warmly and cute as possible.
Unfortunately when it comes to ski clothing, prices are generally pretty high. The good news is that if you aren't a wild and crazy skier, your ski gear should last several years at least, making it well worth the purchase. I am a big fan of wearing white on the slopes, like Victoria Beckham is at left. Ski apparel can be purchased at Moosejaw, REI, and for locals to Ann Arbor - one of my favorite stores Bivouac.
My choices for warmth and aesthetic appeal are below:

Best Kept Secret

I'm not certain I should divulge this prime fashion source of mine - but it's honestly so good it has to be shared: the best store around: TARGET. I. Love. Target.
Target really came on to the midwestern fashion scene several years ago when Isaac Mizrahi partnered with Target to sell items designed by him for the masses. Since then, Target has partnered with random up-and-coming designers for low-priced, fashionable digs. These designers have had their hits and misses with Target. Currently, Sigerson Morson for Target has adorable pumps under $30 that are way too great to pass up.
Target constantly has new items in stock so if you go this week and see nothing exciting, check back in two weeks.
The Go International brand at Target is proudly coming out with their next line -Thakoon- after Christmas. It is debuting in December and will be all spring apparel.
Anyway, my favorite picks at Target.com right now are below:
Booties: $27.99, green cardigan, $22.99, pumps: $36.99

Cyber Monday Online Sales!!

Busy Monday at work and planning to spend your lunch break browsing online? - you are in luck. Today is the far-superior sibling to Black Friday: Cyber Monday. For anyone who didn't want to fight the crowds on Black Friday - today is your day for online deals and steals!
My favorites:
northface.com: free shipping all day today, no minimum purchase
jcrew.com: To get extra 30% off sale items, use code: EXTRA30 at checkout.
bananarepublic.com: to get free shipping today use code: ONEDAY
victoriassecret.com: to get 20% off your entire order today, use code GET20 at checkout.
gap.com: Free shopping with code ONEDAY and 15% off your purchase with code GAP15
landsend.com:(a favorite of my mother's) free shipping with code FROST and PIN: 4592

None of these quite what you are looking for?
Head over to www.cybermonday.com for deals at more sites such as Best Buy, Sears, Saks and Target.
But remember, only do your online shopping during lunch or coffee breaks - not when you should be working!