January is the month for clearance sales but amidst the deals are new arrivals to tempt us (or just give us a taste of what's to come for spring). At H&M, most clearance items were marked down an additional 30%. For new arrivals, silhouettes were mostly boxy and oversized on top, and fluid or relaxed on the bottom. I can get with that. I was loving all the fun new prints that reminded me of past Prada, Gucci and Etro collections: Think whimsical bugs, global prints and scarf prints. I picked up some new clothes for my little guy (I think most of his wardrobe is H&M!) and made sure to bring a small bag of garments to donate to H&M garment recycling program - you get a 15% off coupon good towards one item and the cashier was kind enough to let me use it towards this purchase, and gave me another coupon to go!

Take a peek at these items and decide whether you'll spend now on some new winter clearance items - or save up for spring!

In this weekly decor column, I'm sharing affordable finds that only look expensive! For more inspiration visit my blog A Vintage Splendor.

A new year means a fresh new perspective about a lot of things. If you're anything like me, that means cleaning starts in full gear - I don't wait until springtime to declutter, toss and organize. The challenge of organizing is that it is a daunting task and there is always the problem of not enough storage space. The biggest issue for me is hiding heavily used items away in a closet which then becomes a problem when I try to reach for them!

While shopping at Sears today I spotted another Rag & Bone "Talia" sweater lookalike, this time by Bongo. Find it in the juniors section, available in either black or white on clearance now for $21.99. So interesting to see this trend get copied everywhere, trickle-down style.

Splurge: Rag & Bone "Talia" Deep V-Neck Sweater, $495 at Neimanmarcus.com
Steal: Bongo Varsity Stripe Sweater, $21.99 at Sears.com

Today as your virtual shopping guide, we're going to IKEA, where displays throughout the store encourage shoppers to keep those New Year's resolutions to get organized and redecorate their spaces. A quick update like new bedding can make a huge difference (I recently switched to this all-white duvet and sheets and feel like an official "style blogger" now. White sheets seem to be a prerequisite.) Inexpensive ombre baskets can help tame some of your clutter while adding color to a room. Or, maybe it's just something as simple as a graphic pillow case or a pretty scented candle (I liked the peppermint ones) to give newness to your home. Here's what else caught my eye at IKEA - all super affordable!

Whether you're packing your bags for a weekend getaway or just need an oversized bag to lug your life around in, Kate Spade Saturday's graphic black and white striped weekender delivers. It's priced at $180, but I spotted an equally fun and chic bag for just $40 elsewhere.

See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking either image below!







Also love this polk dot weekender ($35) and this leopard one ($35) - meow!