I, for one, will not be braving the insanity that is Black Friday at the mall. And thanks to all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals available online, I won't miss out on a thing. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Get 25% off all items on MyJewelryBox.com with the code: Black25 at checkout November 27-December 1. I like this key necklace that looks like it came straight from Tiffany's, but will only set you back $74.99.
• eDressme.com offers 30% off all little black dresses on Black Friday, plus free shipping. Come Cyber Monday, enter code: Cyber30, for 30% off all dress on the site, plus free shipping.
• Get 25% off everything on OneStopPlus.com on Black Friday.
• Giving anyone on your Christmas list a cashmere sweater? Martin + Osa entire line of cashmere is only $59. It's regularly priced at $130-$170, so this is a S-T-E-A-L! The sale starts on November 26th at midnight.
• Amazon.com kicked off the party yesterday with a week of Black Friday deals. They're adding more on a daily basis, so check back frequently.

Read on for more Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. Happy Shopping!

I'm a bit old-fashioned when it comes to the holidays--I still believe we should dress up for them. You can wear your jeans 364 days a year, when the family is gathered together for a celebration, put a little more effort into your outfit.

But that doesn't mean you have to wear a suit, long satin dress or be uncomfortable. I like a dress like the one shown, because it's flirty without being overtly sexy so you can still wear it to meet the parents, the 3/4-length bell sleeves won't get in the way if you're called into the kitchen to do any last minute tossing of the salad and best of all, there's no waistband and it's a spandex blend, so you can get second helpings of your Aunt Flossie's pumpkin pie and still breathe at the end of the night.

The Bailey 44 Mouse Trap Dress is available on Piperlime.com for $196

How many times have you walked down the block and noticed someone with great style that you wish you could emulate? Living in NYC, that happens to me at least once a day. But because it's New York, I have to act all cool and can't run up after a stranger to ask where she got her shoes.

That's why I love the site Weardrobe. It allows users to celebrate their own personal street style by uploading pics of their favorite outfits. It's a great place to get inspiration for how to rock purple tights, a leather mini skirt or a colorful trench.

Starting today, you can now buy clothes similar to what's shown. When you click on the item, say the brown riding boots, it opens up a new screen that lists all the brown riding boots available on the web at sites from Zappos to Saks to Shoemail. You can further sort by price, brand, site and more.

Love it!

Holiday shopping this week? Get 30 percent off at Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft today though November 22. Enjoy!

Is your inbox as flooded with holiday party invites as mine? First off, you have my permission to turn down a few of them, especially if  A) You haven't spoken to the host since last December B) If it's Christmas Eve and you still haven't started shopping C) You suspect you or your child might be coming down with H1N1 flu. A simple, "Sorry I can't make it," is all you need to tell the host.

What is not a good excuse? Having nothing to wear. Check out my Little Black Dresses for Every Figure piece stat. Then use my favorite glamorous makeup cheat that takes 60 seconds (I swear!): Simply swipe on a silver cream eye shadow like Bobbi Brown Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow with your finger across your eye lid. Pair with your favorite red lipstick. Now you're picture perfect and party ready!

When flipping through the November issue of Women's Health, I came across a very helpful article, "Beat the Beauty Blahs". It's chock full of helpful tips, including a reminder to start laser hair removal treatments now, when you're paler and there will be more contrast between your skin and hair, making the treatment more effective. I would add to schedule any vein removal treatments over the next few weeks, too,, so you can wear pants and hide those unsightly support hose.

I also appreciated the tip to: Use a sheer indigo blue or emerald eye shadow to downplay [eye] redness, and apply it with a damp brush for a dewy look that will stay put longer. Just because it's winter, doesn't mean we're relegated to nude or pink eye shadows. My favorite indigo is shadow is the Violet Luxe from Lancome (pictured). Lancome pretty much owned the indigo hues this fall and this shadow will stay put for hours.

Granted, there's nothing quick or easy in the Neiman Marcus Christmas book, but it sure is 15-minutes worth of fun. The catalog is filled with mostly lust-worthy items, like the Laura Mercier Essential Eye Organizer and the Valentino hobo bag.

But the reason you should flip through the online book is to check out the over the top fantasy gifts NM is famous for. One of my favorites is the utterly ridiculous Customized Cupcake Car. Those witty NM copywriters describe it as, "mind-blowing, triple-dog-dare, double-infinity forever cool." As equally amusing as the $25,000 electric motor car is picturing the person (or people) who would buy such a thing.

The fantasy section also includes his and her ICON Sport Aircrafts for $250,000 (Brad and Angie's name is written all over that gift), a Maker's Mark Distiller Experiences ($7,500) and the World's Fastest Electric Motorcycle ($73,000), which almost makes those cupcake cars seem affordable.

Happy Browsing!

Of the many palettes I have in my beauty arsenal the Mom on the Go set from 3 Custom Color is my favorite. You don't have to have kids (I don't!) to appreciate the genius of this kit. It comes with everything you need to create a pretty, well-rested look in only minutes.

The Mom on the Go kit also includes a face powder brush. It comes in warm and cool colors.

Whether you're traveling for business or need to bring your laptop to a meeting downtown, simplify your life with a laptop bag that doubles as your purse. Check out the website Cool Computer Bags for a range of stylish options. My pick is the Urban Junket t.o.t.e. Laptop Messenger Bag / Laptop Backpack, $143. It converts from a tote to a backpack to save your neck and shoulders. To help keep you organized, it has inside and outside pockets, plus one for your cell phone and a detachable key chain. Plus, the laptop bag is made of eco-friendly organic cotton dyed with organic dyes with a lining made of recycled plastic water bottles. Stylish, eco-friendly and smart--a definite winner all around!

As the weather starts to get colder, now is the time to up your body moisturizing routine. You've probably heard that in order to save your skin, you should take shorter, lukewarm showers. But who wants to do that after rolling out of bed on a chilly morning? I, for one, am addicted to long, hot showers. Since I refuse to turn down the temperature, I make up for it by using moisturizing shower products.

Start by trading your bar soap for a creamy body wash, better yet, use one with moisturizer built in, like Dove Cream Oil Body Wash. It cleans and soothes skin at the same time. For an extra moisturizing boost in just seconds, incorporate a body conditioner into your routine. Much like a conditioner for your hair, these body conditioners go on after you've washed your body to soften and soothe. They're a super-timesaver, too, because you simply wash it off in the shower. That means no more waiting for a heavy lotion or cream to soak in before you get dressed. My favorite is Ted Gibson Body Conditioner in Transformation. It's scented with grapefruit and honey. What a delicious way to start your day!