It's been called the "It" bag of 2015 and we're still in January. But getting your hands on a coveted Mansur Gavriel bucket bag can be tricky, with new arrivals selling out just as quickly as they appear. You can find the classic black with blue lining at Barney's for $625 (which seems downright reasonable compared to the cost of other "It" bags...cough, Givenchy, cough). Try the trend for less with a stylish bucket bag from Forever 21 instead - this one in navy looks especially polished!

Splurge: Mansur Gavriel Saffiano large bucket bag, $625 at Barneys.com
Steal: Faux Leather Bucket Bag, $27.90 in black, cream or navy at Forever21.com

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The biggest gold star clearance event is going on now at Kohl's where you can save up to 70% (and even 80% on final clearance items), so I thought I'd share a few snaps of some items I spotted on my last trip worth checking out. From Juicy Couture, there's a cheeky sequin lips pullover (which seems to be a micro trend as mentioned in this post); from LC Lauren Conrad, a bevy of stripes and polka-dots to choose from. We'll never tire of either print.

In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-friendly steal that’s available online or in-stores. This week, we’re talking necklaces. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com to win jewelry, shoes and more!

During the winter, people tend to dress in more subdued colors. When it’s cloudy or raining outside, it’s hard not to reach for those comfy black sweaters every day. That’s where a bright necklace comes in. One colorful piece of jewelry can instantly brighten a dreary day.

T.J.Maxx is killing it lately with their wide assortment of totally chic and on-trend message art! With fashionista-friendly phrases like "Champagne for breakfast," "Hello, darling!" or "Work it," in colors of gold and white, they're the perfect compliment to a girl's bedroom or walk-in closet (if you're so lucky!) There are also uplifting phrases like "You are my sunshine" (which I realize is borrowed from a somewhat depressing song but it's come to mean something positive in 2015), which would be perfect for a child's room or nursery. And for the social-media obsessed (raises hand) there are simple hashtags in over-the-top glitter like "#Love," or simply "Fabulous." Many pieces would be perfect to give as a Valentine's Day gift, too, but you can keep these up year round for a little motivation and decorative flare. They're especially perfect for decor commitment-phobes such as myself because they're so affordable - most under $20! If you look carefully at each photo you should be able to make out the exact prices. "Pin" these photos to see them enlarged and zoom in!

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Winter's not over yet (sorry to say) but luckily Target has some cool sweaters to keep you cozy. I got to try some on last weekend while my husband chased our little guy around the store, and picked up a soft gray pullover with small gemstone clusters (reminiscent of J.Crew) for a steal. (It's $16.78 online plus 10% off with code EXTRA10). I'm beginning to feel like I keep wearing the same things over and over again when it gets to be this cold, so a new top thrown into the mix helps shake things up. Keep reading to see more of the sweaters I tried on and loved. Looking at these photos, I wish I had bought this mint green sweater, too! (Now $17.48 online plus an extra 10% off with code EXTRA10). Get thee to a Target soon if you haven't already, lots of clearance goodies still scattered throughout the store to be found!