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SASS, STYLE & SUBSTANCE BEST POSTS OF THE WEEK!

For this week’s best in beauty and fashion, check out these bloggers from Sass, Style and Substance!

A Touch of Blusher A Touch of Blusher reviews Bobbi Brown's Brightening Lip Gloss.

Raging Rouge Raging Rouge explores with world of orange makeup with Make Up For Ever.

STYLEnosh Yes, those pants do make you look fat.

Splendicity Accessories New York fashion week may be over, but you can still have fun and enjoy the fashion with this round up of coverage from the tents in Bryant Park.

Have a stylish weekend!

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THIS WEEK'S SALES - MACY'S ONE DAY SALE & MORE!

Macy's   One Day Sale tomorrow, Saturday, February 27th. The preview day is today. Save 65-80% off of clearance. There are deals in every department. Check online for web-buster deals.

Barney's New York   Online sale. Discounts on designer items for women and men.

Ann Taylor Loft   Take 25% off all full-priced items. Use promo code SPRING25 for online shopping. And click here for the in-store coupon. Offer ends Sunday, February 28th.

Banana Republic  Take 20% off a purchase of $75 or more. Sale good online only. Use promo code BRSPRING20.

THE LIMITED: AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF MARKDOWNS

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Check out The Limited site for an extra 20% off markdown items. The prices listed already reflect the discount. This offer is valid online only.

Also, take 30% off trench coats.

WWW - YES, THOSE PANTS DO MAKE YOU LOOK FAT

I know that's not what any of us want to hear. But when you wear pants that are too short or, high-water as we used to say, you are making yourself look fatter than you really are. Why is that? Pants that stop above your ankle cut off the line of your leg. And those missing inches of pant leg make you look short and squaty.

If your dress pants resemble these pics, add them to your donation pile. Kudos! You just made room in your closet for the better fitting pair you will soon purchase.

COVETED SHOES: SCORED!

Okay, maybe I've been watching too much winter Olympics coverage, but I did score those Max Studio wedges I talked about last week. But instead of paying $40 at TJ Maxx, I stumbled across them at Marshalls for $15! This fantastic find is an example of why it pays to visit different stores and do a little comparison shopping. (Or it pays to stumble into Marshalls on a Saturday cause you never know what you may find on clearance.)

I also purchased these olive green sandals for $10. Though they are a little plain for my usual taste, I figured I'd wear them in unexpected ways like paired with cargo pants or hooded sweatshirts.

SASS, STYLE & SUBSTANCE BEST POSTS OF THE WEEK!

For this week’s best in beauty and fashion, check out these bloggers from Sass, Style and Substance!

Raging Rouge Raging Rouge is tickled pink! Check out this swatch of Avon's latest lipstick.

Beauty Match Buxton Palm Wallet: get 1 free with purchase.

Splendicity Accessories The Olympics have inspired to Chloe to do some winter sports-themed shopping and she's found some great indie piece on Etsy.

STYLEnosh Ask yourself these questions before you add anything to your wardrobe.

A Touch of Blusher A Touch of Blusher looks at Kanebo Lavshuca's summer 2010 makeup collection.

Have a stylish weekend!

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GREAT TWIST ON FAT TUESDAY: $5 OFF FLATS AT DSW

Take $5 off flats at DSW.com. Use promo code FLATS. Offer good until February 22, 2010.

YOU WANT IT! SHOULD YOU BUY IT?

I haven't been shopping in a really long time. I think the last thing I bought was a pair of Calvin Klein khaki pants from TJ Maxx about 4 months ago. They were only $20 so I was excited about finding such fantastic pants for so little money. One month later they were too big and quite useless. So this past weekend's search and rescue mission for some jeans, pants, etc, was like hanging out with a wild and crazy friend. You have a whirlwind of fun but afterwards, you wonder if it was all worth it.

Anyhoo, during a quick run into TJ Maxx, I uncovered a pair of Max Studio strappy, leather wedges on clearance for $39.99. Upon first glance, I thought they were just okay. Then as I walked around the rest of the day, I couldn't get those shoes off my mind. But should I go back and buy them? Let's run this potential purchase through the 'should you buy it' litmus test.

1   Is it stuck in your head? If you're thinking about a new handbag or a fabulous new dress, walk away from it. Give yourself some time in between seeing the item and buying it. If you're still thinking about it a few days later, you're probably really interested in it and not just enamored because it's the it item of the moment or simply on sale.

2    Does it fit your lifestyle? It doesn't make sense to spend money on a pair of shoes that you'll only be able to wear once or twice a year. Invest in pieces that work with current life. If you work in a corporate setting, it would be wise to select wardrobe choices that work with that major part of your life.

3    Can you wear it at least 3 different ways with stuff from your own closet? Not including jeans. You have to factor out jeans because they go with just about everything. If you buy a pair of shoes that won't work with anything you already own, then you have to spend time and money shopping for something to wear with your new find. (Note: This type of shopping pattern usually results in having a closet full of clothes that don't work together.)

Hmm...now that I think about it, I may need to make a trip back to TJ Maxx!

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SASS, STYLE & SUBSTANCE BEST POSTS OF THE WEEK!

For this week’s best in beauty and fashion, check out these bloggers from Sass, Style and Substance!

Beauty Match Lancôme Ôscillation Powerfoundation.

A Touch of Blusher A Touch of Blusher looks at Anna Sui's spring/summer 2010 base makeup collection.

STYLEnosh Why not take a fashion risk?

Splendicity Accessories Do you need a special treat for yourself? Then enter to win a pair of XO earrings from Splendicity and Twisted Silver!

Have a stylish weekend!

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TAKE A FASHION RISK

I wish I could express the joy I receive from wearing various colors, patterns, and prints. Trying out these unexpected combinations taps into my creative, don't let your same old wardrobe get stale and boring, side.

Think my ethnic print sweater and striped black and white flats resemble a certain fashion miss? Maybe. But how will you know if that shoe and shirt or jacket and pant look will work well together if you never actually put it on and test it out? I can assure you that the outfit pictured here was a fashion success. I'm confident that it looked good because it felt right. I originally reached for black kitten heels with cut-outs on the toes. Interesting shoes but still playing it a little too wardrobe safe. The sleek nature of the flats proved to be a much more inspiring choice.

So please, take a risk in your own closet. If you happen to make a fashion stumble, don't spend time lamenting over it. Those unwise choices help you make better ones in the future. (With the exception of leggings. That trend keeps rearing its ugly head no matter how ghastly it looks and I don't see any signs of stopping.)

THIS WEEK'S SALES - V DAY IS IN 4 DAYS

Here are a few mid week sales worth checking out. And while I'm not a fan of spending a ton of money on what I consider an arbitrary day, there are those people who genuinely care about Valentine's Day. So if you happen to know, date, or be married to this type of person, why not get them something? I'm certain they'll appreciate your efforts. Just give it real effort and consider the person you're buying for and their interests. Please don't just buy for the sake of buying. Lack of thought will surely come off as rushed or last minute.

Kate Spade Outlet   Take 40% off your purchase this weekend. Click here for locations. Be careful with this one. Last year a sale similar to this one led me to buy three bags at one time. I know it was obsessive but what do you do?

The Limited   Take 25% off select fashion for Valentine's Day. Sale good online only.

West Elm   You may know someone who's doing a little decorating. Maybe they'd like a gift card for West Elm. The sale section has items up to 60% off.

WhatWentWrong: MOM JEANS STRIKE AGAIN

I'm always startled and saddened when I turn a corner and spot some poor women wearing these horribly tragic ill-fitting jeans. You just know they're over 10 years old and not doing the unsuspecting culprit any favors.

Why is this a problem you ask? Let's see. These jeans make her:

• * bum look bigger and flatter than it probably it is

* thighs look larger because of the faded thighs

* look as though she cares nothing about the way she presents herself to the world.

So sad. And so unnecessary. If you're wearing jeans that look like this, ditch 'em!