By HELEN MALANI, shopzilla.com

New Year, new resolutions. For me, I'm starting with some shopping ideals I'll aim to live up to. Since I don't believe in setting standards that are impossible to keep, I'll lay these out more as guidelines than rules. Here are a few things I'm resolving not to do:

The last week of the year usually passes in a flurry of parties and festive get-togethers. And while I love a party as much as the next guy, getting ready to look your best can be a little daunting, not to mention expensive. Consider a few of these tips to ensure you look like the toast of the town while spending just a few crumbs.

If you forgot a person or two on your holiday gift list, here are a few ideas to help you out.

Here are a few great gift ideas for under $30 to help you finish your holiday shopping and gain that certain peace of mind shared exclusively by yoga enthusiasts and those with completed gift lists.

Now you don't need to just dream of a green Christmas or Hanukkah. You can make it a reality with these tips on decorating, setting out lights, sending holiday greetings and wrapping -- all in an eco-friendly fashion.

Thanksgiving looms, and while it is, indeed, a day for giving thanks and gathering together with family, friends, and loved ones, if we're being honest it can also be kind of a headache. Travel, by air or by car, is unruly; people get stressed putting together complex menus; and who knows what to bring the host? Here, my friends, is a bit of help for you:

Every year, throngs of women wait excitedly for boot season to begin, and with good reason. Few things complete an outfit like a sleek new pair of kicks, and this year variety is the spice of life -- with all manner of colors, heights, heels and materials available at the tips of our toes.

Some people commemorate the changing seasons by switching one wardrobe for another. Others know that, in order to keep up with the times, they also need to switch up their personal-grooming routines. For the fashionably in-tune among you, read on for this season's trendiest tress and makeup trends.

Even though the economy isn't at its strongest, or perhaps because of it, people are looking for a little escape and plan to spend $5.77 billion* on costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards this Halloween season. Folks will be spending the most on costumes, and if you're one of the many who have yet choose yours, here are a few hot ideas.

There are so many reasons for an adult to celebrate Halloween this year. It's on a Friday. Two days later, we get a delicious extra hour of sleep when daylight savings time comes to an end. And, you get to wear a cape or your wedding gown without getting strange looks. I say, do it in style: do it with a party.