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Purple people eaters. Or, just a plaid shirt.

Ah, plaid. After writing about the wonder pattern for three days straight, I'm well aware of its virtues. It's a magical thing. And no, Nevan, it's not just worn to cut down trees in the Yukon. Stop being such a smartypants.

But sometimes plaid can be boring. All those reds and greens mix together creating too much of a good thing. Which is why I love this purple plaid concoction by See by Chloe. Purple is fun! Plaid is fun! So fun!

So what can you wear with this plaid bundle of goodness? Jeans are always a good bet, and come summer you'll look very festive if you try it with white jeans.

That's all....

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What? You weren't standing in line at 4 am on Friday morning?

Just because you like to sleep in (and properly digest your turkey) doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the good sales!

Black Friday has long been known as the day for extreme shopping savings, but now a newer bargain extravaganza has arrived, and it's called Cyber Monday.

You can shop in the comfort of your home or cubicle without that screaming mad woman body-checking you for the last pair of Louboutin slingbacks.

But just because the environment is less jostling, don't think the savings are anything less than extreme. That Chloe sweater dress you've been eyeing is now 40% off, and if you need cashmere, Gap is selling cozy sweaters for half the price. Jonesing for denim? Grab a pair at Banana Republic.

Skip the mall madness and get clicking. Cyber Monday is here and it's today...

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Go ahead, get ruffled up.

The bad ruffle: a greasy potato chip that turns your fat jeans into your skinny jeans.
The good ruffle: an elegant adornment that livens up an A-line skirt or shift dress.

Like bows, ruffles tend to get a bad rap. Bridesmaid dresses gone wrong, babies, and cheeseball beauty queens have all been spotted in them, but when worn with caution and contrast, ruffles can be done right.

Ruffles are best when attached to something structured, like a trench coat or crisp white blouse. Think elegant not girlie, and keep the rest of your look simple. Like this: pull your hair back, slip on BCBG's ruffle trim halter, Sass & Bide's frayed misfit jeans, and some so-hot-right-now high-heeled booties. Fierce!

One ruffle don't:  if you want to look like a polygamist bridesmaid, do ruffles in pink.

• White Blouse: BCBG Max Azria, Ruffle Trim Halter, $146, Nordstrom.com
• Black Dress: Milly, Ruffle Party Dress, $465, shopbop.com
• Gray Dress: See By Chloe, Ruffle Pleat Dress, $495, net-a-porter.com
• Shoe: Prada, Suede Ruffle Sandal, $730, neimanmarcus.com