Fashionistas, you know how much we love to shop, share, and save too! Well here’s our latest favorite way to do it all: we have been consigning—as well as buying—with the site The RealReal. We can clean out our closets, while making room for new—or new to us—things!

The RealReal specializes in designer fashions—from Burberry and Chanel to Prada and Vera Wang—bringing members insider access to literally the world’s best previously-owned jewelry, accessories, and clothing. Their huge inventory, which is hand-selected and up to 90 percent off retail prices, accommodates woman of all ages and styles. Check out their Designer Directory for your favorites!

Plus, you might find something fabulous that was previously-owned by one of their many celebrity consigners, including Whitney Port, Jennifer Garner, and Courteney Cox, who have consigned their clothes with proceeds going to charity. The RealReal also emphasizes its eco-friendly nature, supporting sustainability and a green economy.

Become a member for free, or be a First-Look member with 24 hour advanced access to sales for $5 per month. If you’re thinking about consigning with The RealReal, they make it effortless, offering pick-ups in the Los Angeles area or free shipping. And you’ll discover their compensation and incentives are very good.

We randomly selected three SheWants.com members to receive one item from their wishlist for the SheWants.com Valentine’s Day Gift Giveaway. Here are the lucky winners and the gifts they will be receiving:

This time of year, whether you live in Canada or California, you need a few extra goodies to help you not only survive the drop in temperatures, but look gorgeous doing it.  Our staff recommends adding these these top products to your SheWants.com Wishlist:

1. Rosebud Salve:

Everybody should keep Rosebud Salve in their handbag!  It soothes lips and calms dryness & irritations (knees, elbows, etc.).

2. Aveda Hand Relief:

This hand cream smells yummy, helps dry hands and increases moisture levels.

3. Oakley Polarized Sun Glasses:

Sunglasses with UV protection, glare reduction and optimized peripheral vision are just as important in the winter as they are in the summer.

4. Ugg Australia Headphone Earmuffs:

Keep your ears warm while looking cute while experiencing great sound quality listening to your favorite music.  Need to answer your phone on the slopes? Not a problem with these!

5. Minnetonka Classic Moccasins:

Keep your feet cozy with these moccasins after a long day on the slopes (or the sidewalks!)

It’s finally here! Check out the most wanted 14 items from women’s SheWants.com wishlists:

TOMS ‘Classic 101’ Sunglasses

$135
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/toms-classic-101-sunglasses/3257915?origin=topnav&resultback=1958

Henri Bendel Make Up Bag

$28-$58
http://www.henribendel.com/shop/go-to-gifts/bendel_girl_chocolate_bar_set

Michael Kors “Jetset Zip Around Wallet”

Colors: Luggage, Electric Pink, Black

$128
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-jetset-zip-around-continental-wallet/3033526?origin=topnav&resultback=217

Free People Cardigan

$108
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/free-people-cardigan-sweet-thing?ID=581864&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

Hunter Women Original Classic Glossy Rain Boots

Colors: Black, Graphite, Aubergine
$125
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/hunter-womens-original-classic-glossy-rain-boots-black?ID=481957&CategoryID=23268#fn=spp%3D8%26ppp%3D96%26sp%3D1%26rid%3D52

Steve Madden ALIYAHH Platform Sandals

Colors: Black, Cognac
$129.95
http://www.stevemadden.com/Item.aspx?id=64541&np=127_282-155_448

Chloe Chloé Eau de Toilette

$45 – $85
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P256428

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

Green Apple, Cobalt Blue, Boysenberry, Bayleaf Green
$299
http://www.everythingkitchens.com/kitchen-aid-artisan-stand-mixer-bayleaf-KSM150PSBL.html

Tech Candy iPhone Case Set

$34.95
http://shopkitson.com/index.php?page=product&id=3618

Philosophy “Purity Made Simple”

$10 – $47.50
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P7109&categoryId=B15

Sunshine in a Bottle Dr. Dennis Gross Active Vitamin D Serum-Oil

$65
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P302300

R.J. Graziano Pink Beaded Bracelet

$38
http://shopkitson.com/index.php?page=product&id=3782

Juicy Couture Nail Polish & Warmer Set

$44.90
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/juicy-couture-nail-polish-hand-warmer-set/3212364?origin=category&resultback=675

AHAVA ‘Salt Celebration’ Mineral Bath Salt Wand

$7
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ahava-salt-celebration-sugared-fig-mineral-bath-salt-wand/3264148?origin=category&resultback=4605

SheWants.com will gift three lucky members one item from their wish list this Valentine’s Day. Founders, Adriana Padilla Mack and Marie Green, will also announce the top 14 items most desired by women on Cupid’s day of love.

SheWants.com is free to join so anyone can participate – just sign up, create a profile, and start adding items to your wish list. The three giveaway winners will be announced on Valentine’s Day, February 14^th, 2012.

In addition to this all, SheWants.com will also reveal the top 14 Valentine’s Day must-haves for women on February 1^st, just in time for the special day.

“Every girl deserves something special on Valentine’s Day and we want SheWants.com to be a part of that experience. For men, this site is a blessing, especially with the SheWants Not feature, which allows guests to know exactly which items to avoid when searching for the perfect gift,” says SheWants.com founder Adriana Padilla Mack.

SheWants.com continues to make gift giving simple year round, allowing women to keep all wish list items in one place, while eliminating unwanted gifts and saves gift givers time – perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion year round.

Holiday Gift Giving Tips from SheWants.com

The holiday season can cause stress on both you and your wallet. Here are 3 special gift giving tips to keep everyone on your list happy without breaking the bank…

1. Make sure all the females on your list are registered at SheWants.com. This way you know you won’t be wasting money on the wrong gifts! 72% of U.S. online consumers say they will shop online for holiday gifts this season, according to Internet Retailer. SheWants.com helps make online shopping even smoother. (http://www.internetretailer.com/2010/11/22/why-72-shoppers-will-buy-online-holiday)
2. Use apps to make sure you’re getting the best price on the gifts you’re buying. Check out this link to find the top picks: http://www.pcworld.com/article/23657/15_shopping_apps_that_can_save_you_big_bucks.html
3. Truly think about what gifts your special people would like to receive. Most people drop hints about what gifts they’d like, so pay attention and show you really care.

Also, if your budget is tight, plan ahead and determine how much you can afford to spend on each person. It pays to be organized.

Always remember, it’s the thought that counts but it’s even better to get it right!

Fall is here and we, the ladies at SheWants.com, want to share a few of our favorite gadgets to get ready for fall. These are great gifts for you and for someone you know.

At the top of our list is the:

Chef’n Garlic Zoom Chopper

It minces garlic in seconds and doesn’t leave a mess or odor on your hands and at $14.95 from Williams Sonoma, you can’t go wrong!!!
www.williamssonoma.com

B A Friend Chalkboard Place Mats
Another favorite item this fall are these chalkboard place mats by B A Friend. We love these place mats because not only are they a great way to encourage those around us at mealtime with inspiring quotes but you can leave a message on these boards just about anywhere in the house! bafriend.bigcartel.com

Aeroccino Milk Frother
Our final fall item is the Aeroccino Milk Frother and it can also be found at Williams Sonoma, Macy’s, or Nespresso. There is nothing quite like a warm drink in the cooler months of October and November and there is now an easy new machine that makes milk, cream, or even eggnog a wonderful warm addition to an otherwise typical drink.  So, chop, draw, and sip this Fall Season!

Marie Green is a fashion stylist and writer from San Diego California. She is the former Fashion Editor of FINE Homes and Living Magazine and her column, “Fashion Focus” has appeared in FINE Magazine as well as LaJolla Light, The Del Mar Times, Del Mar Ink, The Carmel Valley Leader, Rancho Santa Fe Record, and The Solana Beach Sun. Marie is also the co-founder of SheWants.com.

Back To School, or BTS, Fashion is a huge deal for us girls since we want to make sure that we look perfect on the first day. Infinity scarves are a great investment since they can be worn throughout the year, especially when bought in neutral colors. For a BTS look, try pairing the scarf with an earth-toned tee and bootcut jeans.

Earth-tones are essential in a California girl’s wardrobe since they look great when accessorized, whether its a tee shirt or a sundress. Although skinny jeans are still popular, bootcut jeans are becoming a craze. Bootcut jeans are known for being extremely comfortable and flattering on all body types. For another BTS look, try pairing your bootcut jeans with a floral print top and cute sandals.

Floral prints look great on everyone, especially when paired with jeans or neutral shorts. When wearing floral prints, accessories are often not needed due to the bold flower pattern. In California the weather doesn’t vary much by season, however it is common to need a cardigan sweater at times. Cardigan sweaters are perfect in neutral colors for either a casual or a dressy look. For a BTS look, try wearing beige cardigan sweater with denim shorts and either feather earrings or “boho” accessories.

Whether the feathers are in your hair or on your necklace, they always make a statement. Boho accessories such as tribal printed bracelets, bold colored earrings, and statement necklaces are great for accessorizing neutral outfits as well. All of the looks stated above can be found for reasonable prices at stores such as Nordstrom or Forever21. No matter what grade we are going into this year, these trends guarantee an A+ in style.

Football season is beginning, so what better way to kick it off than with a SheWants.com Football Giveaway? We are giving away this great SheWants.com gift set with a football signed by Veteran NFL Head Coach Dennis Green!

Want to Win? Here’s your game plan:

1. Go to the SheWants.com Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/shewants
2. Become a Fan by clicking the “Like” button
3. Enter your name and email address in the form and click “Enter”
4. Go to your SheWants.com profile and add the SheWants.com Football Gift Set to your wishlist!

We will announce the winner on September 8th, the first official game day of the 2011 NFL season. Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm on September 5th and the winner will be randomly selected on September 6th. Entrants must be fans of the SheWants.com facebook page in order to win. Only one entry per person is allowed.

It’s that time of year again! Staff at SheWants.com has put together this back to school checklist for college. Basically, students need items for eating, sleeping, studying, washing and organizing.

For the eating part, students will need plates, utensils, food storage containers and basic kitchen tools like a can opener and coffee maker.

For sleeping, they’ll need bedding, comfortable pillows and an alarm clock. Enough said!

For washing:

• washcloths
• hand towels and bath towels!
• laundry basket plus detergent

For studying, (most important thing, right?) students will need quite a bit…that’s why they’re in college, by the way.

• desk accessories
• desk lamp
• bed lamp
• bulletin board
• push pins
• surge protector (this is a must to protect all the hard work)
• laptop accessories
• dry erase board and markers
• book light
• digital audio recorder
• plenty of USB flash drives

For organizing, the second most important thing in college:

• under bed storage
• iron and ironing board
• space bags
• stacking drawers
• safe or laptop lock
• hangers, first aid kit
• drawer organizers
• hooks
• tool kit

Also, be sure to check out our What’s Hot List for a few ideas on how to look your best going back to school.