Really, what else is there to say?

Well, there is one thing to say. My favorite piece of the season seems to have finally returned in a size M (who knows how many there are): the Double-Faced Crewneck Jacket. As soft as their regular cashmere, but so much more structured, it plays perfectly for business. Fair warning: it runs a bit on the trim side, and you’ll note that little “all sales are final” disclaimer above. I’m a size 10, and it’s a snug (but do-able) fit on me. On a 6-8, it’d be genius. Especially at $125.

Go forth and shop, friends!

You know how I’ve been telling you all week that I had the solution to your holiday shopping woes? About how I had teamed up with a favorite designer of mine to come up with a gift that would work for absolutely every girl on your list, from your mom to your sister to your BFF? And how it was going to actually be affordable besides?

Well look, just look, at what the incomparable Kara Ackerman cooked up for you all:

I can’t tell you how much I love these bangles – I wear mine almost daily. Buy a handful, and you’ll instantly check off a stack of gifts on your holiday list (and, hopefully, a couple of extras for yourself). Or, make your significant other’s gifting significantly easier, and let him know these are up for grabs.

Hmm. Now that I think about it, I might need to add the lapis to my growing collection. And the turquoise. I’m sure Santa won’t mind a little help.

Today’s tip? Well, Black Friday/Cyber Monday fun, of course! I was actually planning to skip this little tidbit this year, but there are some goodies – many of which are starting today! And you know I can’t resist sharing a good bargain. Here’s what I know so far, and I’ll update periodically through the next day or two – we’ll put the newest deals at the top:

• Kara Ackerman: come back HERE to find out which gorgeous piece you’ll get 50% off on, beginning at 12:01 am on Friday, 11/25!
• Grayling Jewelry: 40% off sitewide on Cyber Monday, 11/28 + free shipping & gift wrap! Use code MONDAYMONDAY.
• Madewell: 20% off $150+ purchases, 25% off $250+ and 30% off $350+ (and free shipping) now through 11/27.
• Anthropologie: 25% off all sale items now through Sunday; goes up to 50% off all sale on Friday only.
• J.Crew: 25% off + free shipping on orders of $150+ now through 11/27 with code YOURGIFT.
• Botkier: special Black Friday sample sale starts now, take an additional 10% off for “liking” them on Facebook.
• Shopbop: Spend Some, Get Some with code BIGEVENT ($50 off $250, $100 off $500, etc.)
• Elie Tahari: 20% off $400+ with code GIVETHANKS, beginning 12:01 am on Thursday.

Happy hunting!

I’m leaving you with a bit more Friends & Family fun for the weekend – enjoy!

And this one isn’t technically a Friends & Family, but it’s still a sweet deal.

Have a great weekend, friends; I’ll see you back here next week!

Friends, I have two very exciting things to say to you.

First, drumroll please…it’s Friends & Family time at Shopbop!

And if that isn’t enough excitement…it’s also Friends & Family time at Saks! (Granted, there’s a monster list of brand exclusions, but it’s still a steal unless you’re in the market for Prada or Hermes.)

I hardly know where to start with all the fantasy shopping I’m conducting in my head right now. But a few pieces that may well make their way onto my credit card:

From Shopbop: Yarnz Chic scarf, $130; LNA knit pencil skirt, $95; Elizabeth & James booties, $350.

From Saks: Vince sweater coat, $395; Burberry shearling jacket, $1,195; Michael Kors cropped tweed jacket, $195.

I know, I know. The Burberry jacket is a long shot. But hey, a girl’s got to have dreams!

What’s on your shopping list? Whether it’s fantasy or reality, I’m dying to know!

Wow, that was a seriously alliterative title. I’m skipping the usual Friday Finds extravaganza this week, because there are so many fantastic sales going on around the web this weekend, I thought you might rather hear about those. I know you all love a good bargain just as much as I do!

First up, nab this cute little Joie crossbody bag free with any $250 purchase at Saks – just use code WCONTEMP2 (you’ll also get free shipping on $200+ with code SFASHIP). Ordinarily, I’m not much for free gifts, as they never live up to the hype. But even though this one’s free (and faux suede), I actually love it, from the chain strap all the way down to the tassel detail on the closure.

Lots of Friends & Family love going on this weekend. Get 20% off all purchases with code FALLFRIENDS11 at Bloomingdale’s this weekend, plus free shipping (no code required)! It may be time to splurge on that DVF Mikhaila coat I’ve been eyeing all season…or maybe the Harrington vest. {It’s worth noting that Nordstrom will usually match this deal, especially if they carry the same item.}

And more Friends & Family excitement at Endless (thanks for the tip, M!) – again, take 20% off storewide (with the usual exceptions) through the weekend with code SEPEVENT. I’m thinking it’s an excellent excuse to get a little more Loeffler Randall in your life.

Remember when I told you about Matches Fashion a few weeks ago, but lamented their pricey US shipping? Well, today only, free worldwide shipping at Matches with code WWFREE. Some pieces are a little pricier than they would be stateside (damn conversion rates), but some are a steal…like this orange herringbone coat from Weekend MaxMara, which I’m pretty sure would be about $300 higher here.

Quite a weekend for indulging your inner compulsive shopper, no? Any other deals you know about? Share them in the comments, won’t you? Just think of it as retail karma.

It’s the last day to score 30% off sitewide (regular-priced items, at least) at Tobi, one of my favorite shopping haunts. Perfect excuse to pick up a pair of wide-leg jeans from J Brand or a sweet new summer wallet from Comme des Garcons. After all, the best kind of sale is the one with absolutely everything marked down, don’t you think?

Time for a bit more eye candy…I just can’t help myself. Ariel Gordon is a long-time favorite of mine (I have one of her initial necklaces, and it’s a treasure), and she recently released her Fall 2011 lookbook. Love it for the jewelry, the styling or the photography…whatever your reason, I’m completely confident there will be love.

What did I tell you? The gumball-sized lapis necklace in that top photo has been haunting my dreams since I first laid eyes on it. Ditto for that crescent moon charm, which is so sentimental to me, I really may have to find a way.

Fortunately, most of her pieces (lapis gumball notwithstanding) are actually really reasonable for fine jewels. Especially when you factor in an exclusive 25% discount Ariel’s offering to ShoppingsMyCardio junkies readers! The code is CARDIO, and it’s good until June 17. Go forth and splurge!

I knew I spent that gift card too soon!  Using code INTHEFAMILY15 will get you 15% off sitewide at shopbop.com today.

Get it while the getting’s good…the deal ends tomorrow (5/11)!  What’s on your shopping list?

Enjoy, friends!  One of you pointed out this morning that this would be an excellent excuse to try that La Mer serum we talked about recently.  As for me, I’m going to be taking a close look at some leather jackets, and possibly using it as an excuse to nab a great Mother’s Day gift for my sweet mom.

Oh, and get free shipping too with code SPRINGSFA.