It's no secret around here that I LOVE a great bargain, and although my clothing budget has fluctuated quite a bit over the last ten years or so, I think it's one thing about my shopping habits that will never change.  One of the main tips I share with clients and friends that ask how to make thoughtful and value-based purchases, is to know and frequent the best deep-discount online shopping sites for their personal budget and taste .  My all-time fave, and possibly the most visited site from this little laptop is theOutnet.com , and that's why I am SO pleased to tell you...

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Top: H&M, $18 // Skirt: Forever 21, $16 // Shoes: Forever 21, $25 // Necklace: Forever 21, $8 // Ring: Courtesy of InPink...

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So the news on the street is, nude is in! Many ladies will be putting away the neon and oddball colors for now and replacing them with pretty wearable shades of cream and beige according to Harper’s Bazaar.com . But don’t get discouraged! you can still breakout those bold patterns and bright moments this spring, after all – chic corals, classic reds, mellow yellows, metallic design and soft pastels have spring written all over them. This is sure to be one of the most flattering manicure season yet!

Take a look at a few nail colors and trends that were featured on Harper’s Bazaar.com .

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Shop today's Peppery Picks: Clutch - $120, Swan earrings - $68, Woven jacket - $80,  Sequined cami - $30, Platform sandals - $274, Sunnies - $115,  Studded wrap bracelet - $25, Pleated skirt - $47 All of today's Peppery Picks are from a new-to-the-USA shopping destination called Meinto.com .  Meinto is all about putting local fashion on the international map, (love the concept!) and they partner with local, specialty boutiques that inspire global fashion and offer them a solid, online and social presence -- something that many smaller retailers are challenged by! I've been peeking around at all of the lovely clothes that they offer,...

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Photos taken by my long-lost soul sister, Tulip Louise . After toting my enormous gold J. Crew handbag for the past two years, I finally bit the bullet and bought a great new addition to my everyday-bag rotation.  The gorgeous seafoam green satchel that you see pictured above is the newest member of the gang, and I'm excited to have added it to my repertoire as my very first real investment-handbag purchase. I've never really been one to get that excited about purses (minus my beloved clutch collection) and would MUCH rather blow a little extra cash on a few new pairs of shoes or...

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