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Fact: January can be a tough time to shop. Not only is your drab dead-of-winter wardrobe likely begging for a lift, but your bank account's depleted from all those great gifts you picked up last month.
Luckily, the stellar seasonal finds we've rounded up below all cost less than $50. Time to indulge—guilt-free!
Cocktail party, here we come.
Brocade skirt, $24.80, forever21.com
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(Photo courtesy of jewelmint.com)Don't blame us when "Please Mr. Postman" winds up stuck in your head for days.
Love letters necklace, $30, jewelmint.com
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(Photo courtesy of Forever 21)A visually-intriguing take on a collegiate classic.
Geo bomber jacket, $24.80, forever21.com 
(Photo courtesy of ModCloth)Glittery footwear: still going strong, in case you were wondering.
New York State of Shine oxford, $35, modcloth.com 
(Photo courtesy of Forever 21)The cropped length keeps it from looking too corporate.
Metallic tweed jacket, $27.80, forever21.com 
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Who framed Fido?
Pet portrait tee, $36, madewell.com 
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Mwah. Perfect for Valentine's day!
Holiday statement earrings, $10, mikkatmarket.com
(Photo courtesy of nastygal.com)Would look equally awesome with a pair of tailored trousers.
Silhouette peplum top, $38, nastygal.com 
(Photo courtesy of asos.com)Tri-colored. Tri-flapped. Just try to resist it.
New Look parker envelope clutch, $28.13, asos.com
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We love the delicate double-layered collar.
Sage manager top, $38, modcloth.com 
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Don't be surprised if you spot these T-straps on an extra in the upcoming Gatsby reboot.
Winding My Way heel in forest, $40, modcloth.com 
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Leather shorts are a wintertime style standby, and we adore that sweet scalloped hem.
Faux leather scallop shorts, $34, mikkatmarket.com
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So perfect with a pair of leather leggings, or layered beneath a big black faux fur vest.
Straight up blouse, $38, nastygal.com 
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The color alone makes it a must-have; plus, the long strap is ideal for slinging across your winter coat.
Abbey crossbody bag, $48, nastygal.com 
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The LLD (little leather dress): just as vital a closet component as the LBD. And hey, this covers both bases!
Dotty leather dress, $48, pixiemarket.com 
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Ah, the benefits of fringe.
Diamond fringe sweater, $46, pixiemarket.com 
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Clueless dressing reimagined for north-of-Los-Angeles weather.
Uniqlo warm lined check mini skirt, $9.90, uniqlo.com 
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Slip this on, and the folks at Marvel will be banging down your door.
Superhero ring, $10, pixiemarket.com 
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Fair Isle: It's not just for sweaters.
Fairisle print dress, $40, pixiemarket.com
