Today's sales at Gilt include Shoshanna, Iittala glassware and Jack Spade men's accessories. Ongoing sales include Nina Ricci, Ippolita jewelry and a special Valentine's Day gift shop. I'm excited to see the offerings for Shoshanna, I'd love to own one of her feminine and flirty dresses!

All sales start today, Tuesday 2/10 at 12 PM ET. Use this link to join the sales: http://www.gilt.com/invite/budgetbabe

It's Clinique Bonus Time at Bloomingdale's, now through February 22. This timely bonus includes sun-kissed shades for a natural glow—which is exactly what my skin needs this time of year. A $65 value, it's yours free with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more.

Your bonus includes:

• Lash Doubling Mascara in Black
  
• Superdefense SPF 25 Age Defense Moisturizer
  
• Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
  
• Clinique Colour Palette
  
• 3-Piece Brush Set
  
• Long Last Lipstick in Honeynut
  
• Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator in Bronze
  
• Cosmetics Bag

UPDATE: Just got this message from Clinique in my inbox:

"We're sorry! We recently sent an e-mail to you regarding our Clinique Bonus at your local Bloomingdale's counter. We regret that this e-mail was sent to our Chicago customers in error and we apologize for any confusion that may have been caused. The Clinique Bonus for Bloomingdale's in Chicago will run on May 24th, 2009.

To confirm the Clinique Bonus dates and participating stores in your local area, please visit the Store Locator for details or contact us at 1-866-707-2100 for assistance. Thank you for your understanding in this matter and for giving us the opportunity to continue to serve you.

Warmest regards,

Clinique Customer Care"

It's Clinique Bonus time at Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson Pirie-Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers. A $50 value, yours free with your Clinique purchase of 21.50 or more. Bonus is available Tuesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 21, 2009.

Your Bonus includes:

• Clarifying Lotion 2
  
• Rinse-off Foaming Cleanser
  
• Lash Doubling Mascara
  
• Different Lipstick (full-size) in two shades
  
• Fresh Bloom Allover Colour
  
• Cosmetics Bag

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, treat yourself to something fun and flirty with one of these inexpensive goodies.

1. Domo Valentine's Day Plush Figure, $11.99 at Amazon.com
2. Leopard Corset, $16.50 at WetSeal.com
3. City Quilt Wallet, Was $48 Now $9.99 at FrenchConnection.com
4. Sophie & Me Sheer Floral Robe, $15.80 at Forever21.com
5. Too Faced Candy Lips Pink Taffy Lipgloss, Was $22 Now $8.80 at BeautyCrunch.com
6. Zetta Red Rain Boots, $24.99 at Target.com
7. Flower Ring, Was $28 Now $14.99 at FrenchConnection.com
8. Roost Perfume Bottle, $24.99 Each at Clay-Pot.com
9. Colorblock Platform Pumps, $24.99 at CharlotteRusse.com

A round-up of must-know fashion news from the past week:

• Following in the footsteps of Rachel Bilson, Hilary Duff teams up with DKNY to create a fashion line. [via People StyleWatch]
  
  


• Hard times hit department stores like Macy's, JCPenney, Dillard's and Nordstrom. [via Fashionista.com]
  
  


• Dress like Kate Winslet with tips from...oh, that's right, me! [via TheSuperMelon.com]
  
  


• Topshop NYC will be opening (finally!) on March 26th. [via Blogue.us]
  
  


• T-Shirts remind us to love our bodies, flaws and all. [via CollegeCandy.com]
  
  


• Sally McGraw from Already Pretty extols the virtues of small boobs. [via Smitten]
  
  


• UNIQLO reveals designers for their 2009 invitation project. [via Uniqlo.com]
  
  


• Jewelry designer Brain Crumley is launching his first free-trade diffusion line for Urban Outfitters. [via Refinery29]
  
  


• QVC, one of the shopping channels, will be holding a show at fashion week. [via WWD]
  
  


• Nine West teams up with New Balance for a line of stylish athletic-inspired footwear. [via NineWest.com]