It’s been a little while since I featured some of the hottest hoodies out there, and well, now’s as good a time as any. Check out what I found:

I love the stripes on this El Morro hoodie from Hollister. At $44.50, it’s a little pricey, but just think of all the things you can wear it with.

Love the springy colors and retro look of this Mossimo hoodie from Target. And at under $20, it’s a total steal.

Okay, so this is the non-hooded hoodie. I couldn’t help but include it because it is sooo flippin’ cute. It’s the Cropped Fleece Pullover from Old Navy and at $24.50, it’s definitely on my “Must-have” list.

Another splurge at $49.50, but I love the message on the sleeve so much, I’ll forgo the salon-brand hair care products for a month just to save for this. It’s by Aerie from American Eagle and it’s fabulous.

So Hoodie-up this weekend, guys. And if you find a great deal on another great hoodie, be sure to let us know!

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Hooray! Another way for you to help save the planet! The Preserve Razor by Recycline. Check it out:

• Handle is 100% made from recycled plastics
• 65% of the plastic in the handle is made from Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups
• One-piece handle design reduces the resources consumed in manufacturing
• Never tested on animals

Did you know that the EPA estimates that over 2 billion disposable razors are landfilled annually in the United States? Let’s do our part by using these awesome recycled razors. They’re every bit as fierce as other razors and boast:

• An ergonomic handle
• Twin or Triple blades that flex and pivot to prevent nicks and provide a superior shave
• Premium blade coating to ensure smooth strokes
• Comes in fun colors that express your personal style

The ONLY problem I had with this razor, which is no doubt my own fault for improper storage, is that the blades rusted more quickly than I would have expected. But, I sheepishly admit that I did not store the razor in its case as I should’ve, but left it out with my shampoos instead. Oops.

No matter, I can order refill blades from the Recycline store or take advantage of this killer Value Pack from Amazon.com.

I love this razor, guys, and truly feel great about helping the environment every time I use it. Check it out – you’ll be glad you did.

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Aeropostale’s awesome new program, Teens for Jeans, begins today and runs through February 8. When you donate a gently worn pair of jeans, life will reward you with good karma and Aeropostale will reward you with 20% off a new pair! Pretty good gig, ay?

Your jeans will be passed on to a shelter, where on average, one out of 3 people there will be under 18. So Do Something to help the homeless – and score some new jeans in the process.

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Amanda Bynes and Brittany Snow at the Critics’ Choice Awards

She looks great in white. She looks great in purple. Hair up, hair down. Is there anything Amanda Bynes can’t rock? Seriously.

Here’s A.B. along with fellow Hairspray-er Brittany Snow, at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday. They are both looking so fun and glamorous in their bright dresses – a bold choice for a winter awards show.

Both of these looks are perfect for winter formals and going for a notice-me-now color like these two did seems like a winning choice. Smooth on a self-tanner and you’re gold!

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Amanda Bynes

As if Amanda Bynes is not cute enough, now she had to go and take one giant Hollywood trend and rock the heck out of it.

Doesn’t she look totally cute here? The dress. The shoes. The clutch. The shoes. The hair. The shoes. If you have a winter formal coming up, take note. This is a great look to copy. Add a splash of color and keep warm like Katie Holmes did here and watch every eye follow you wherever you go.

Do you like Amanda’s look? How about Katie’s? What do you think of white in winter? Would you wear it?

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With temps in the mid-fifties today in my neck of the woods, I am nursing a giant case of Spring Fever. And yeah, I know I still have about 3 months of winter ahead of me, but I can’t help but lust after the new spring line from Old Navy.

Thank Gawd there are several styles that, when doctored up a tad, can be worn RIGHT NOW! Yay! A little breath of color can go along way in shaking those winter blues.

My favorite is the pink Eyelet Cable V-Neck Sweater. I love this color, and layering a cami or button-up underneath will make it winter-worthy.

The Flutter-Sleeve Top is adorable, and it would be a shame to cover up the sleeves with a cardy. What to do? Layer a tight tee underneath and viola!

The Cross-Front Kimono Top would be perfect with your holey jeans on Fridays when it always seems like the school is sweltering hot (just avoid this on Mondays, since school’s always freezing after being closed off all weekend).

And finally, the Pleated Ruffle Top makes the grade with its 3/4-length sleeves. You can always throw on a cardy or shrunken jacket if necessary.

So, hey, redeem that gift card from Grandma and brighten up your winter with some of these great spring styles. Enjoy!

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Ahhhh! or Ugggh!?

A little while back I asked for your help deciding between some pretty cool winter-iffic shoes. Well, I ended up picking the Rocket Dog booties from Victoria’s Secret and I love them! But then I happened upon the Piperlime web site, where I was inundated with yet another trendy choice: Cozy Crocs.

Now, let me be the first to say that I am not normally a Crocs fan. I find them way too bulky and dime store-ish for summer. But for some reason, the winter style strikes me as mucho cute. It’s probably the fuzz. I seem to be very enamored with fuzz/fur of all kinds when it’s used for lining shoes (and sweaters, and hats, and scarves…) So…seeing as how these are only $40, I’m kinda sorta thinking of getting a pair in pink or some other fun color for those days when brown just won’t cut it.

What do you guys think? Do you like these things? Or a you a Croc-hater? Inquiring minds want to know…

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Treat Your iPhone to High Style

Getting an iPhone for Christmas? Lucky you! Now you’re going to need something to carry it in, and have I found the perfect item for you!

This gorgeous – and I mean drool-worthy gorgeous – case by Sena is the coolest thang out there. You can keep your iPhone right in it while docking, it comes in 12 delicious colors and, did I mention, it’s gorgeous? Here are some more fabulous features:

• Made of the finest European Napa Leather
• Has a velvet inner lining
• Is slender, but has a rigid outer layer for protection
• Has earphone and speaker holes
• Has a camera opening
• Includes a clip which you can install if you want to
• Has a magnetic closure so there are no flip slips
• Features a multi-purpose pocket
• Is gorgeous!

So now that you’re drooling, you can score this awesome case by visiting Sena’s website and ordering straight from there. You’ll get to peruse several photos of the case at work and also check out all the color options, though I, of course, love the pink one best. But the others are totally cool, too.

Also note, if you’re giving this as a gift, it comes slickly packaged in a flannel drawstring pouch and then boxed. Very classy.

Treat your iPhone to high style with this Sena Dockable Case. Enjoy!

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Have you caught the Wave yet? I admit, as a chick with super-sensitive, acne-prone skin, I was pretty skeptical about this Neutrogena Wave thing, but I gave it a shot for the good of you, my dear readers. (Hahahaha. Aren’t I presh?)

At first glance, this thing looks a little bizarre, to say the least. But I forged on, dutifully plunking a cleansing pad on the end of the device, running it under warm water, and turning it on (courtesy of the included battery – yay!) The end results? A cooling feeling of super-clean skin. My skin felt taught and very smooth. Afterwards, my other products went on beautifully and my face felt totally fresh. I was hooked.

A word of warning: Start with the cheek or chin area, working your way up toward your forehead. The first time I used this, I started at the forehead and the cleanser dripped straight into my eyes – not cool. Lesson learned.

The Neutrogena Wave makes a fab gift. For only about $14 with a two-week supply of cleansing pads included, it’s the perfect last minute score for that hard-to-buy-for chick. What’s more, if you visit Neutrogena’s web site, you can print out a $3 off coupon for refill pads. Woo!

Happy Holidays you guys, and all the best for lovely, healthy skin!

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So what’s hot right now? Take a look:

• Metallics still reign supreme, along with the quintessential LBD (little black dress) and fiery red frocks. Flowy styles are comfortable and forgiving, all while providing that really cool swirling skirt effect while you’re breaking it down on the dance floor.
• Heels are definitely the way to go for any dressy occasion, but be sure to either wear boots while trudging through the snow, or perfect your death grip on your sweetie. Maybe the latter is more preferable, eh?
• Hair looks party-ready in a half up-do (that’s just the sides and top pinned up, with the rest flowing down). Tap into your adventurous side and sport a hair ornament, such as the cool flower below, or go for all-over curls or waves.
• Clutches should be your handbag go-to and large and funky jewelry can pump up your look in a hurry.
• Above all else, have fun and try something unique to you.

With those tips in mind, here are just a few of the goodies I found at Alloy, one of my fave sites out there.

Quite possibly my favorite LBD of the season!

These are close runners-up to the LBD!

Try these great accessories!

All products from Alloy

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