I've been searching for the perfect pair of red heels, strappy or pumps. Every girl should have a pair, but I don't…yet! Any advice? —Julia

Your question couldn't have come at a better time. With the holidays fast approaching, a new pair of red hot heels might be the only thing you need to dress up. I've been eying these BDG Suede Pumps (above, $48, urbanoutfitters.com); the brilliant hue says party time, while the rounded toe and low-yet-flirty heels suggest these beauties would be comfortable enough to wear for hours. For more affordable options, check out my red-shoe selections using the widget below.

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According to this poll, most of you will be doing your holiday gift shopping sometime in December. Get a head start and do some of that shopping today, aka Cyber Monday. DO take advantage of some of the great deals being offered online today. DON'T worry too much about price drops: Some stores offer price protection policies, so if the price of an item you've purchased drops, they'll refund you the difference. (I picked up that neat fact here.) Share any additional deals you find in the comments!

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  ASOS.com: Free Shipping on all orders at ASOS.com from Black Friday through Cyber Monday!
  
  


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  Amazon.com: 60% off retail outerwear for Men, Women, and Kids!
  
  Extra 40% off jewelry
  
  Select watches extra 20% off at checkout
  
  


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  CharlotteRusse.com: Cyber Monday-11/30 only, take 25% off site-wide at CharlotteRusse.com! Plus, spend $60 or more and shipping is free! Promo Code:MONDAY25
  
  


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  Endless.com 2009 Holiday Promotions: $30 off select $100 orders! Plus free overnight shipping and free returns.
  
  


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  Express.com: $30 off $120 and $15 off $75 with code 4422 November 28-30
  
  


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  Piperlime: Exclusively Online. 11/30 Only! 20% off + Free Shipping on $0 from Gap, BR, Old Navy, Piperlime & Athleta. Enter Code MONDAY
  
  


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  Old Navy: Exclusively Online. 11/30 Only! 20% off + Free Shipping on $0 from Gap, BR, Old Navy, Piperlime & Athleta. Enter Code MONDAY
  
  


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  Gap.com: Exclusively Online. 11/30 Only! 20% off + Free Shipping on $0 from Gap, BR, Old Navy, Piperlime & Athleta. Enter Code MONDAY
  
  


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  OldNavy.com: Exclusively Online. 11/30 Only! 20% off + Free Shipping on $0 from Gap, BR, Old Navy, Piperlime & Athleta. Enter Code MONDAY
  
  


• Cyber Monday at Overstock.com: Here are just a few examples of the deals you'll find…
  
  Cyber Monday CL by Laundry Women's 'Mason' Mid-calf Pull-on Boots for $19.99
  
  Cyber Monday Jessica Simpson Women's 'Tulip' Knee-high Boots Black- 5.5 for $99.99
  
  Cyber Monday Presa 'Dorrington' Large Patent Leather Convertible Shoulder Bag for $52.99
  
  


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  FashionBug.com: It's Cyber Monday at FashionBug.com! Get 50% OFF our clearance items. Valid on 11-30-09 only.
  
  


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  OneStopPlus.com: Get 30% off all styles and free shipping. Site wide coupon code CYBERMONDAY to get this discount.
  
  


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  BeyondtheRack.com (code BTRACCESS): With every minimum $50 order placed on CyberMonday, the member receives a free Janie Besner scarf, which has a retail value of $40.
  
  


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  LaneBryant.com: Get 40% SAVINGS SITE-WIDE at Catherines.com! Valid Black Friday, 11-27, through Cyber Monday, 11-30-09!
  
  


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  NYandCompany.com: 50% Off Absolutely Everything And Free Shipping on ANY Purchase - One Day Only - Use Code 4136
  
  


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  6pm.com: Cyber Monday Deal, 11/30-12/6: La Canadienne Footwear- 70% off Select Styles This Week!
  
  Cyber Monday Deal, 11/30-12/6: Cole Haan Footwear- 70% off All Styles This Week!
  
  Cyber Monday Deal, 11/30-12/6: Ed Hardy Apparel- Men's, Women's and Kids 60% All Styles This Week!
  
  


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  RedEnvelope.com: Save 10% on any order, 15% on orders $80+, and 20% on orders $125+. Enter promo SRCHladder at checkout.
  
  


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  SteveMadden.com: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale at Steve Madden:Take 25% Off Plus Free Shipping Using Code MADDEN25 + Free Shipping 11/25-12/7!
  
  


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  VictoriasSecret.com: Ends Wednesday! 20% off your entire order. Use code VSSAVE20
  
  


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  Aeropostale.com: P.S from Aeropostale - Cyber Monday Deals - ONLINE ONLY discounts!

All four bags above feature intricate layers of ruffles—some frilly, some edgy, and all fairly expensive, except for one that's a real steal. Can you spot the bargain? Answer below…

Looking for cheap chic gifts for girlfriends? Check out the Demeter Fragrance sale going on now at Hautelook.com where you can pick up unique scents like grass, egg nog, baby powder or gin and tonic for $10 a bottle. That's half-off the usual price (they're currently $20 a bottle at Sephora). You will definitely score some cool points for gifting these, I'm thinking of picking up a bottle or two for myself. Use my invite link to join the sale if you aren't already a member.