The Deal: zappos.com

The Lowdown: For those of us who don’t live on some exotic island nestled in the Caribbean, we’re still dealing with this seasonal pest called winter. Sure, we love the winter for the holidays, beautiful snow (in moderation we might add), and winter special beverages (gingerbread spice latte anyone?), but by January, we’re kind of ready for spring. That’s why we’re looking forward to some sun, and while we’re not quite ready for bikini season (or are we ever?), we’re ready to bring out the sunnies. Check out our faves from Zappos.

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The Kenneth Cole flash sale, popping up Thursday, January 26 over at Beyond the Rack will undoubtedly house some of the best gift ideas for your man. Between upcoming Valentine’s Day and birthdays, a KC accessories sale is the perfect time to lock down a sophisticated present for the office or travel, and if the sale ends up offering women’s goods on top of these items, potentially a great new handbag for yourself. The KC brand has come far from its original shoe background, and has made a name for itself offering quality goods at surprisingly affordable price points, so you’re sure to snag a great deal at this designer sale.

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The Deal: Steve Madden clearance

The Lowdown: Ever since our oh-so-awkward puberty days of acne medication and braces, we’ve had a major crush on a boy named Steve… Madden that is! We’ve been crushing on Steve since then because he makes beautiful shoes at a somewhat reasonable price. No, they’re not Payless prices, but they’re pretty affordable IF you find them on sale. Luckily, right now, there’s a clearance section aching to be discovered, and we’ve picked out some of our faves below.

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Betsey Johnson’s flair for fashion has captured the hearts of fashionistas who are both young and young-at-heart. Her playful designs have expanded from dresses to a full line including garments, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Starting Wednesday January 25, Beyond the Rack will feature a Betsey Johnson and More flash sale highlighting cold weather accessories like hats, scarves, tights and legwarmers. Add some spunk to these mid-winter days with funky prints and Betsey’s signature glamour.

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