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This year, make a resolution to visit one of these Indian-run beauty salons for a cheaper, more effective alternative to eyebrow waxing.

Wrap artists: Shari Anlauf and Joe Tate spend a bundle decorating store windows for the holidays. But you can use their secrets without busting your gift-buying budget.

You can have glam party sandals and spare cash for cabs to keep you from getting cold feet. Here, strappy stunners that won't leave you feeling strapped.

Short, furry coats, either faux or the real thing, are the season's second skin -- and our deals will get you pelted without breaking your budget.

Wake up (Christmas morning) and smell the coffee! And don't pay the Seattle behemoth's prices: These roasters know beans, and then some.

Feeling strapped? Carry your under-the-leather handbags to these craftsmen, who can stitch and patch without straining your purse strings.

With stepped-up textures, patterns, and colors, this season's tights have moved way past basic black. Get a leg up on this designer trend with these budget stretchers.

This winter, an aunt with knitting needles is your best fashion accessory. But if she's off skiing herself, try these alternate trails to snow-day chic.

Shave and a haircut: Okay, it costs a little more than two bits -- but these barbers still keep their prices trimmed.

Dark winter days don't demand dark winter wear. This year, classic shapes are fair and warmer in camel, cream, and tweeds (and one amazing Technicolor).