Bundle up against the cold with stylish and affordable coats available at amazon.com. Shop my picks using the links below.

1. Jack BB Dakota The Royalty Coat in Ivory, $69-$72
2. Triple Five Soul The 20th Tech Long Jacket, $96
3. DKNY Jeans Short Puffer Coat, $69.99
4. Converse One Star Long Puffer Jacket in Ebony, $49.99
5. Jessica London Plus Size Plaid Coat, $89.99
6. G by Guess Wild Thing Trenchcoat, $89.50

Rodarte for Target is finally in stores and selling out fast online. Sadly, I haven't see it yet (I called two stores near my house and braved post-snowstorm roads only to find that the collections had not yet been put out), but I am dying to know what you all think! Whether you've seen it in person or just browsed the collection online—which includes illusion tulle dresses, sheer cardigans, bow belts and lacy bikinis, ranging in price from $9.99 to $79.99—share YOUR thoughts on Rodarte for Target in the comments. More pics after the jump…

Keep ears warm with a cool (and cheap!) hat, from girly berets to flamboyant pink fur trappers.

[1] Valentina popcorn beanie, $14.50 at delias.com
[2] Faux fur trapper hat in pink, $11.99 at target.com
[3] Rib knit hat with pom pom top, $24.50 at loftonline.com
[4] EEK! by Eugenia Kim squirrel tam, $38 at urbanoutfitters.com
[5] Fluffy floral beret, $34 at anthropologie.com
[6] Le Tigre rugby visor cap, sale $12 at jcp.com (who knew JCPenney carried Le Tigre?!)
[7] Candie's sequin beret, sale $12 at kohls.com

I recently received a $200 giftcard on behalf of Sears so that I could do some last-minute holiday shopping and write about my experience with their website and products. The Sears & Kmart gift card is redeemable at Sears, sears.com, Kmart, kmart.com, Lands End and landsend.com. All of these combined offer such a wide variety of brands for you to choose from, which most single-retailer gift cards don't provide. Needless to say, I accepted the challenge!

Keep reading to see what I bought and to find out what I think about shopping the Sears family of websites!

If you're looking for ways to get dolled up for the holidays while sticking to your budget, here are 10 inexpensive ways to spice up that little black dress you already own, and make it fresh and fun for 2009.

1. Nothing says party time like a shimmering pair of glittery heels. Slip into these Glitter Pumps from Charlotte Russe and all eyes will be on your feet. ($24.99, charlotterusse.com)



2. Regardless of whether or not you love faux fur, donning this fur vest over a little black dress will make you the proverbial life of the party. Everyone will want to pet you! You know what I mean. ($38, threadandcommon.com)



3. Add a big, bold shiny statement necklace to a plain LBD and friends will flock to compliment you like magpies drawn to shiny things. Bling, bling! ($24, threadandcommon.com)



4. A festive sequin shrug adds just a hint of shine to a plain LBD. Get more mileage out of strapless styles with the added coverage afforded by a shrug, too. ($29.80, forever21.com)



5. A cropped jewel-neck cardigan in a soft winter-white will liven up last year's LBD while keeping you warm. (sale $49.50, express.com)



6. Give your favorite LBD a facelift with an eye-catching, figure flattering belt. This unique gold cheetah belt is definitely a showstopper. ($11, lulus.com)



7. Not for the faint of heart, the Deena & Ozzy Spotted Cocktail Hat promises to dazzle onlookers with it's unapologetic sartorial insouciance. Too much? Try an embellished headband instead. ($34, urbanoutfitters.com)



8. Dress up your gams with these lace tights by Betsey Johnson. Patterned tights are a sexy, simple recipe for instant holiday glam on a budget. ($20, nordstrom.com)



9. Show up to a party wearing these edgy fingerless gloves, and I guarantee you'll get noticed. The fact that you're wearing the same LBD to every fete won't matter whatsoever. ($39, bebe.com)



10. Transform everything from simple frocks to a t-shirt and jeans this holiday season with a standout sequin jacket, like this one from BB Dakota. Looking fabulous couldn't be easier. ($83, boutiquetoyou.com)