Brrrrrr!!! It’s cold out there. No matter how great your new haircut looks these days, a hat is a necessity.  If you’re like me, you wear different hats depending on your coat/outfit. Crocheted hats are an especially hot trend this winter — EVERYONE is wearing them…women, children, teens & tweens and even MEN!

If you are looking for a few new hats to update your look, but have been having a hard time finding something unique, check out these head-turners I spotted on the web. Forget about the street vendor offerings and the leftovers at the department stores and get yourself one of these handmade, stylish toppers from Etsy.com. You’ll not only look grand, you’ll also be supporting an independent artist!

TCS Tip: Contact the designer on Etsy.com if you would like to purchase any hat in a different color.

If you missed the Manolo Blahnik sale on the 18th of this month, you now have another chance to get some new, fab stilettos without paying retail. This new sale starts TOMORROW, Feb. 1st at 10:30AM and will last for five days only.

Sale includes the exclusive boutique collection and (it still pains me to say this, but) some alligator items as well.

Manolo Blahnik Sale
starting Monday, Feb. 1, 2010
thru Friday, Feb. 5th

31 West 54th Street
New York City 10019

212.582.3007

Monday-Friday 10:30AM-6PM

TCS Tip: Try not to go between 2-3PM if you are in a rush. The boutique sometimes closes to restock during that time.

I first stepped foot in an IKEA in the mid 90’s. I still remember the initial shock and awe of seeing so many items in one space. Even though my IKEA purchases have dwindled over the years, I still hit it up on occasion. How can you not love the Marketplace and the cheap meals? Or jumping into all those plastic red balls in the playroom! (Just kiddin’ about that last one.)

Anyway, they have some great deals coming up on Feb. 1st at IKEA Brooklyn. So, if you need bedding or a new bed frame on the cheap, you might want to check it out.

IKEA Brooklyn
1 Beard Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 246-IKEA
Open everyday 10AM-9PM

TCS Tip: Have dinner at IKEA Brooklyn Wednesday night between 4pm-8:30pm and get a 1/2 rack of ribs, french fries and cornbread for only $7.99!
(That’s even cheaper than NYC’s Dallas BBQ!)