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Ask BB: Rag & Bone's Harrow Boots for Less

Do you know where I can find these in about the $100 range? —Hayley



Rag & Bone's "Harrow" suede biker boots are $495 at Net-A-Porter. Pretty much perfect, except for the price.

To get the look for less, check out the Dolce Vita "Java" ankle boot, now $129 at urbanoutfitters.com in black, tan or brown.



Can't wait for a sale? Try these Sonoma Life + Style ankle boots to get the look for less instead, just $38.99 at kohls.com (down from $74.99). Choose from gray, black or tan. Wear them with just about everything.



BB's Cyber Monday 2012 Sales List


First of all, let me wish everyone a very warm and happy Thanksgiving! I hope you're spending the day with loved ones, eating lots of good food and enjoying great company. If you happen to take a break from cooking, feasting and all that good stuff, check out the upcoming deals and sales for Cyber Monday, November 26th. It's one of the biggest online shopping days of the year (if not the biggest), so you'll want to plan ahead! Bookmark this page as I will continue to update it as more deals roll in. Also be sure to check out my Black Friday deals and sales list - some deals are already in effect! More like Cyber week, right? Happy shopping.

BB's Black Friday 2012 Sales List

Best Black Friday Deals and Sales

Ready or not, Black Friday is this Friday, November 23rd. Will you be plunging into the fray headfirst? Shopping from home? Honestly I don't know if I'll be doing any shopping myself (I'd rather relax and spend these precious moments with my family and friends), but this is undoubtedly a big week to score deals and get a lot of that holiday shopping out of the way. Many stores are rolling out pre-Black Friday sales and deals ahead of time, too. Here's a list of all the deals & sales I've received in my inbox. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as I'll be updating my list as more deals come in! Feel free to share your favorite deals/sales/coupon codes in the comments.

What I'm Wearing: Anne Klein Goldtone Bracelet Watch




I might rely on my iPhone to tell time (and the weather, my to-do list, plus a million other things) but nothing can replace a chic watch when it comes to style. Recently, I received the Goldtone Bracelet Watch with Black Glossy Dial from Anne Klein and I'm reminded just how important a watch-as-accessory can be. The delicate bracelet band made of gold-tone links reads like jewelry while the glossy black dial and oversized numerals are cool and sophisticated. I'm obsessed! The best part is that this watch can be dressed up or down. I'll wear it with my usual striped sweaters and skinny jeans, or more recently, with a sweater dress and fur vest for a casual evening look. (Check out my outfit on Pinterest.) Paired with my favorite leather wrap bracelet and a fun fall nail polish (like Julep's Boris & Nicole, an autumn red-brown frost), my Anne Klein watch adds a little shine and class to any look. Love you, iPhone, but you can't do it all!

Shop it online:
Goldtone Bracelet Watch with Black Glossy Dial, $75 at AnneKlein.com

How to Be The Ultimate Gifter at the T.J. Maxx & Marshalls Holiday Preview


If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you may have noticed that I attended a T.J. Maxx & Marshalls Holiday press preview in New York City this past Wednesday evening. The T.J. Maxx/Marshalls crew had transformed The Blue Room at the Gansevoort Park Avenue into the ultimate gifting suite! Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza, personal shoppers and founders of luxury lifestyle consulting firm Visual Therapy, were in attendance to share tips on how to become the "ultimate gifter" and choose the perfect present for everyone on your list. Check out the short video above to hear Joe and Jesse's fun tips and click through to see photos from the event.