For many of us, the month of February means after-holiday sales and a great opportunity to stock up on all of the winter items that will soon be marked-down. My style advice to you: if you have been patiently waiting for that winter coat to go on sale and it finally has, buy it! You deserve it! But, for those of you who have already stocked up on winter essentials, don’t waste your money on sale items thinking you will wear it next year (you might not even like it by then). Look to the spring collections that are just emerging to get a quick update to your winter wardrobe and start defining your spring style!
 
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Kim in her apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
 
Winter Deal – Black Booties from Rag & Bone
 
Rag & Bone booties will quickly become a staple part of your outfit in every season. I recently wore holes in the soles of my black pair and I am lost without them while they are being repaired! On shopbop.com they are $346.50 (30% off). My style advice is to grab them while you can… you will not regret it.
 
Spring Splurge – Neutral Booties from Rag & Bone
 
But, if you are suffering from the winter woes and you can’t bear the thought of another pair of black boots, then invest your money in a pair that will redefine your spring style. Bought in a neutral color, you can pretty much wear the below boots year-round. The fact that they are so versatile makes them a great investment and worth every penny at the full price of $495. These too can be found on Shopbop.com.
 
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Kim wearing spring neutral booties from Rag & Bone
 
Winter Deal – Statement Jacket from Saks
 
Now is a good time to invest in a jacket or coat at a discounted price. Take inventory and think about what you really need first. Maybe you really need a good cold-weather, down coat for those particularly frigid morning commutes. But if you already have all the basics, my style advice is to take advantage of the end-of-season sales and buy a coat that you might not normally have considered. It could be something unconventional that will act as a statement piece in your winter wardrobe. I love this Clover Canyon coat currently on sale at Saks for $448.80. While it’s still a ‘splurge’ price, it’s marked down $400, which is a significant savings! 
 
 
Spring Splurge – Faux Leather Jacket from Zara
 
If you cannot bear the thought of purchasing another winter coat for fear that it will somehow extend the cold weather, splurge on a spring style instead, and invest in a light leather jacket. This Zara faux leather jacket looks like a splurge, but it’s reasonably priced at $269. It will be a staple in your wardrobe from March until June at least. It’s perfect for those unpredictable spring temps and you can layer it under a vest and wear it with a scarf and gloves while it’s still cold out. 
 
Winter Deal – Statement Necklace on Sale from J. Crew
 
Statement necklaces are a necessary year-round accessory. They spice up an otherwise plain outfit and I love to layer them with other necklaces to make a really unique look. The great thing about jewelry is that it is not bound to a particular season and can be totally adaptable. That makes it a great sale purchase at the end of the winter season. Jcrew.com always has some kind of a promotion going on and their pieces look great when you wear them together. If you receive emails from them, wait for a promotion and then stock up while you can! 
 
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Kim wearing a statement necklace from Anthropologie
 
Spring Splurge - Julie 7-strand beaded necklace from Bergdorf Goodman
 
A statement necklace can also be a great investment that will instantly update your spring style. I find turquois to be an extremely versatile color that looks great with neutrals and contrasts really nicely with bold colors as well. This necklace on bergdorfgoodman.com is the perfect complement to whatever color scheme your spring wardrobe takes on. 
 
However you decide to spend your clothing budget this month, there are many good deals to be had and great new items to help you develop your spring style!
 
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Kim leaving her apartment in winter booties from Rag & Bone and a winter deal coat from Zara

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