After I wrote a post rounding up 10 faux fur vests under $50, I received a number of requests for affordable faux fur coat options - so here are 10 amazing options that I discovered over at hm.com. The fast-fashion giant - which just recently opened it's largest US store in Times Square - has everything from faux fox to faux rabbit, in colors of black, white, ivory, brown and more, from casual options to elegant evening picks. Grab one before the holiday frenzy so that you can wear it and comfort yourself in its plush softness anytime you feel a chilly breeze (or a bout of holiday stress!)

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly accessory that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking gold jewelry.

There are many tricks to buying inexpensive gold jewelry that looks pricier. One is going for more vintage-looking styles. Whenever I’m shopping at Forever 21, I immediately pass the shiny necklaces. Instead I focus on pieces that are either matte or have etched details.