Instead of thinking misty-eyed thoughts about now departed summer nights (which I have been), or just generally complaining about the weather (also guilty), instead I’m seeing this as a good thing – its time to pull out the winter coats and jackets!

And unlike most of my fellow Melbournians, I have a love of a nice bright, cheery winter coat, so here are 10 of the best we’ve found this season…

Love it and need to buy it? Click on the image to buy!

Click to Buy: Cohiba Wool Coat by Collette by Collette Dinnigan - $365AUD

Click to Buy - Forever New Lili Double Breasted Coat - $99.95AUD

Click to Buy: ASOS Coloured 60's Coat = $154.09AUD

Click to Buy: David Lawrence Luxe Double Breasted Fashion Coat - $449AUD

Click to Buy: Gorman Acorn Jacket - $329AUD

Click to Buy - Modcloth Lemongrass is always greener - US$74.99

Click to Buy: Portmans 60's Crop Ponte Jacket - $69.95AUD

Click to Buy - Milly Double Breasted Pea Coat $505AUD

Click to Buy: Carries Paris Coat by Sportsgirl $169.95AUD

Click to Buy: Tulle 4 Us Single Breast Coat $78.40USD

Visit the Honey & Beau website to find Honey & Beau Stockists

Looking for all in the information on Boxing Day sales for 2011? Whether yo’re looking for sales in store or Boxing Day Sales online, we’ve got it all, in one handy place. As seems to be the norm these days, most of the sales have started before Boxing Day (and we will be continuing to updating this post over the next couple of days), so Happy Shopping!

Boxing Day Sale Catalogues
Myer – http://www.myer.com.au/stocktake-catalogue-emag.aspx
Target – http://target.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/portal?lsm
Big W – http://catalogues.bigw.com.au/portal/
Harris Scarfe – http://catalogues.harrisscarfe.com.au/portal/
Priceline Pink Dot Sale – http://priceline.dynamiccatalogue.com.au/portal/
David Jones – http://www.davidjones.com.au/images/PDFs/clearance-press-ad
Dick Smith – 12 hours of deals, time and deals found here – http://dicksmith.com.au/offer/12deals
JB Hi-Fi – instore only deals, ends December 30th – http://www.jbhifi.com.au/
Toys R Us & Babies R Us – http://catalogues.toysrus.com.au/portal/
Lincraft – 30% off store wide, ends December 28th

What’s open on Boxing Day?
Victoria
Myer & DJs City – from 5am
Chadstone – 7am – 10pm
Highpoint – 8am – 9pm
Doncaster – 8am – 8pm
DFO Essendon, South Wharf and Moorabbin – 10am – 6pm

New South Wales
Bondi Junction – 8am – 7pm
Westfield Sydney – 8am – 9pm
Mid City – 10am – 6pm
QVB Sydney – 8am –  9pm

Canberra
Westfield Belconnen – 10am – 4pm
Canberra Centre – 8 am – 6pm
Westfield Woden – 10am -4pm

Northern Territory
Casuarina Square – 9am – 6pm

Queensland
Brisbane Arcade – 10.30am – 4pm
Myer Centre Brisbane – 9am – 6pm
Pacific Fair – 9am – 6pm
Sunshine Plaza Maroochydore – 9am – 6pm

Western Australia
Carollin City – 10am – 5pm
Forest Chase – 10am – 5pm
Harbourtown – 10am to 5pm

In Store Sales
Dotti – Take up to to 60% off selected styles, also available online
Bardot – Up to 50% of selected styles, also available online where prices are as marked
Portmans – Up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
Mimco -Up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
Tony Bianco – Up to 70% off selected styles, also available online
Jacqui E – Up to 60% off selected styles, also available online
Ralph Lauren – Up to 50% off selected styles
Metalicus – Up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
David Lawrence – 30-50% off selected styles, also available online, plus take 20% off full priced clothing and accessories on Boxing Day only
Witchery – Up to 50% off, and for Witchery Members, by 3 items, get the cheapest free, also available online
Peter Alexander – Up to 50% off selected items, also available online
Saba – up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
One Teaspoon – up to 60% off selected stock, also available online
Oroton – up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
Farage – by three items and save an extra 15% off the already reduced prices
Smiggle – 20% off store wide when you spend $40 or more ends December 27th 2011, also available online
Sportsgirl – up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
Forever New – End of season sale now on in store and online
Country Road – Up to 60% off selected styles, also available online
Colette Accessories – Up to 50% off selected styles, also available online
Cue – up to 50% off selected styles, in Cue stores and Myer
French Connection – Up to 60% off selected styles, also available online
Pilgrim Clothing – Extra 40% off reduced styles, prices as marked, also available online
General Trader – 20% off store wide, ends December 28th

Online Sales
Australian Sites
Ezibuy – Up to 70% off selected styles, sale ends on December 30th 2011
Surf Stitch – Up to 60% off hundreds of items
Westfield – various retailers are offering their sales through the Westfield website
Saba – up to 50% off selected styles
Style Tread – Up to 50% off selected styles
Dotti – Take up to to 60% off selected styles
Myer – Myer One member can access Boxing Day sales from Christmas Eve on the Myer Website.
Bardot – Up to 50% of selected styles
Portmans – Up to 50% off selected styles
Mimco -Up to 50% off selected styles
Tony Bianco – Up to 70% off selected styles
Jacqui E – Up to 60% off selected styles
GOSH Celebrity Fashion – up to 60% off selected styles, with items starting from $29.95
All About Fashion – Take 20% off site wide with code MERRYXMAS until December 31st
Peeptoe Shoes -40-60% off selected stock, plus 20% off all full priced shoes for December 26th – December 29th
Frockshop – End of Season Sale with up to 70% off selected styles
Metalicus – Up to 50% off selected styles
Leona Edmiston – 50% off store wide
Adairs – End of Season Sale now on, ends February 1st, 2012
David Lawrence – 30-50% off selected styles
Alannah Hill – take up to 50% off selected styles
Gorman – Up to 60% off selected styles
In Her Shoes Boutique – Up to 60% off selected styles
Witchery – Up to 50% off, and for Witchery Members, by 3 items, get the cheapest free
Peter Alexander – Up to 50% off selected items
Sheridan – 40% off beach towels, up to 50% off selected bedding
Wanted Shoes – Up to 70% off selected styles
One Teaspoon – up to 60% off selected stock
Oroton – up to 50% off selected styles
Forever New – End of Season Sale now on
Country Road – Up to 60% off selected styles
Dangerfield – Up to 50% off selected styles
Style Palace – take 25% off store wide with code SALE25, valid until January 8th
Fashion Artiste -  take 50% off store wide with code BOXINGDAY at checkout, valid December 26th only
American Apparel – 20% off store wide with code BOXING11, ends December 26th
Trixan Body – Up to 50% off selected styles
Freez Clothing – Up to 80% off selected styles
Deshabille – end of season sale with prices from $5

International Sites - unless marked with a *, all stores ship to Australia!
ASOS (UK)- Up to 50% off selected styles
Saks 5th Avenue (US) – Designer Sale with up to 60% off selected styles
Modcloth (US) – Up to 50% off sale, plus take an extra 25% off sale with code SAILAWAY, ends December 28th
Chinese Laundry (US)  – take an extra 30% off reduced styles with code BLOWOUT11 from December 26th – January 2nd 2012
Luisaviaroma (EU) – up to 70% off selected styles
Athleta (US)- Semi Annual sale with up to 60% off
Endless (US) – up to 50% off selected styles for men, women and children
Go Jane (US) – store wide end of season sale
Philosophy.com (US) – end of season sale with up to 40% off
Old Navy (US) – Up to 50% off selected styles
Threadless (US) – $10 tees with code FUZZY20 ends December 26th
GAP (US)- Holiday Sale up to 60% off selected styles, plus use code GAPSALE for extra 20% off sale items, ends December 27th
Piperlime Lime Tag Sale (US) – Up to 40% off selected styles, prices as marked
Dorothy Perkins (UK) – Take up to 50% off at the Dorothy Perkins End of Season Sale plus free international shipping on orders over £30
Max Shop (NZ) – from $19 Sale
Net-A-Porter (US/UK) – Up to 50% off selected styles
Tulle for Us (US) – Take 50% off jackets and coats, plus free US shipping with code XMAS50, ends December 26th 2011
Nordstrom (US) – Up to 50% off selected winter styles
Revolve Clothing (US) – Up to 92% off over 5,200 styles
Lulus (US) – take an extra 30% off sale items with code BYEBYE2011, ends December 28th

Got a Boxing Day sale that we have missed? Let us know in the comments….

Launching 25^th January 2012, NET-A-PORTER will be offering over 70 pieces from the  ‘KARL’ collection, the recently announced new line from the house of KARL LAGERFELD, including fashion-forward pants, sweatshirts, skirts, shirts, dresses, T-shirts, shoes and bags, each inspired by the graphic shapes synonymous with Karl Lagerfeld’s style. Black, white, grey, silver, burgundy and pink are the colors of the SS12 season.

The products are made to be collected and worn together for the perfect KARL look. Prices for the collection ranges from $50 for a canvas bag embellished with a cameo of the unmistakable profile of Karl Lagerfeld to over $1,000 for some of the signature leather pieces.

The Byron Bay dancing man (aka Tommy Franklin) who you might have seen on Channel 10’s “The 7PM Project” last week, is not only a local Byron Bay legend but fast becoming a global YouTube sensation! He surprised Cotton On with a guest appearance which they decided to just go with – check it out!

Von Follies by Dita Von Teese was inspired by Dita’s long-time love of lingerie and her own personal collection of vintage lingerie.

True to Dita Von Teese’s signature style, the collection has an iconic vintage feel which combines sophistication and sensuality with distinct touches such as grosgrain and velvet ribbons, delicate eyelash lace, and control mesh to give the essence of the sultry 1950’s glamour girl.

With ten collections that range from black lingerie sets, to bold luxurious reds, nudes with black lace overlay, vintage-inspired pale shades of satin, and even an animal print.

Von Follies by Dita Von Teese will be available in sizes 8 – 20, with selected styles available up to an E cup.

The first pieces from the collection will be in exclusively available in Target stores across Australia from early February 2012, and will also be available to buy online via the Target website.

Until Sunday December 11th, you can score yourself 40% off all full priced bags, shoes and wallets with promo code VIPACCESSORY.

Our pick? We love the Delaware Tote for the perfect casual summer tote for it’s raffia stripes, classic colours and leather handle.

Buy It Now: Saba Delaware Tote $69.30 with promo code VIPACCESSORY

Lush Secret Santa – $9.95AUD
The Lush Secret Santa gift box includes the vegan Lil Lush Pad bath ballistic and a star shaped Snowcake soap

The Body Shop Soap in Cranberry Joy – $6.95AUD for 100g
Delicately fragranced with a fruity cranberry scent, The Body Shop Soap in Cranberry Joy leaves skin feeling cleansed, soft and fragrant.

Innoxa Exhilarate Mini Delights Pack – $7.99AUD
The Innoxa Exhilarate Mini Delights Pack includes an Exhilarate Body Scrub (100mL), Exhilarate Hand Cream (50mL) and a bath & body sponge.

Burt’s Bees Be Charmed Gift Pack – $14.95
Burt’s Bees Be Charmed Gift Pack contains a trio of lip balms and bonus bee charm key ring. Balms include Acai (4.25g), Mango (4.25g) and Pomegranate (4.25g).

Innoxa Pamper & Polish Pack – $19.95 – Available from Myer, Priceline & Target
The Innoxa Pamper & Polish Pack includes Exhilarate Hand Cream (50mL), Innoxa nail colour in Pomegranate and a four-piece mini manicure kit.

Manicare Glam Party Pack – Available from Myer, Priceline & Target
Manicare’s Glam Party Pack contains Glamlips lipgloss in Is This Love (6mL), Glameyes Mascara in Love at First Sight (black, 6mL) and Glamnails Nail Enamel in Tainted Love (12mL) all beautifully presented in a limited edition sparkling gold make-up bag.

MOR Cosmetics Essential Pampering Gift Pack – 39.95
MOR Essentials Hand & Body Lotion 350ml in Honey Nectar,  MOR Essentials Hand & Body Wash 350ml  in Honey Nectar  and MOR Essentials Hand Cream 80ml in Honey Nectar.

M.A.C Dazzlesphere! Coral Ornament – $65AUD
M.A.C Dazzlesphere! Coral Ornament includes mini gloss in Phiff!, Eurobeat, On The Scene and Richer, Lusher.

Ecoya Gift Box – 39.95AUD
This beautiful gift set is presented in a soft-grey metallic box encircled with a cream grosgrain ribbon bearing Ecoya’s uniquely stylish branding. The box contains a full size luxury hand cream and boxed soap, along with a votive-style candle poured into refined black glass. Choose from a selection of four of Ecoya’s most popular fragrances including Lotus flower, French Pear, Sweet Pea and Jasmine and Vanilla Bean

Benefit Follow Your Scents of Adventure – $79AUD
The Benefit Follow Your Scents of Adventure limited edition set contains four deluxe mini bottles of Cresent Row eau de toilettes. They include Laugh With Me Lee Lee, My Place or Yours Gina, Garden of Good & Eva and Ring My Bella.
Jo Malone Christmas Cracker – $70AUD
Jo Malone Christmas Cracker includes Grapefruit Cologne (9mL), Lime Basil & Mandarin Body & Hand Wash (15mL) and Pomegranate Noir Body Crème (15mL).
Molton Brown Kaleidoscope – $85AUD
Molton Brown Kaleidoscope contains six bath & shower gels, each handmade in England using exotic plant and oceanic extracts. The aromas and therapeutic benefits of the bath and shower gel will cater to your every mood with Relaxing Yuan Zhi Bath & Shower (100mL), Inspiring Wild-Indigo Bath & Shower (100mL), Ultrasmooth Coco De Mer Bath & Shower (100mL), Paradisiac Pink Pepperpod Bath & Shower (100mL), Blissful Templetree Bath & Shower (100mL), Heavenly Gingerlily Moisture Bath & Shower (100mL).

L’Occitane Precious Face Care Set – $145
The L’Occitane Precious Face Care Set contains Immortelle Precious Cream (50mL), Immortelle Brightening Cleansing Foam (150mL) and Immortelle Precious Eye Balm (15mL).
endota spa gift voucher – body – $200AUD
The endota spa body gift voucher will leave you with brilliant, glowing nourished skin. It includes body brushing to remove dead skin, a warm oil body treatment, nourishing body cocoon, and a neck, scalp, back, arm and leg massage.
M.A.C Iced Delights Eye Bag in Pearl- $115
M.A.C Iced Delights Eye Bag in Pearl includes Taupeless (lavender pink lustre), Celestial Black (rich blue black with red pearl velvet), Purple Dash (technakohl) and Zoom Fast Black Lash.

SK-II Inspiration – $1,115AUD
For the ultimate luxury, indulge with the SK-II Inspiration pack that includes LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream (50g), LXP Ultimate Perfecting Serum (50g), Facial Treatment Essence (250mL), Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser (120g), Skin Signature Eye Cream (15g), Signs Eye Mask (2pc) and Skin Signature 3D Mask (6pc).

ghd Scarlet Collection Deluxe – $300AUD
The ghd Scarlet Collection Deluxe includes the limited-edition red-plated ghd Gold Classic Styler, a heat-resistant red satin styler bag, two sectioning clips for styling, a protective plate guard, a matching black and red compact travel hairdryer and an art deco-inspired styler clutch bag enclosed in a deep red vanity case.
La Mer Legendary Luxury – $2500AUD
La Mer’s Legendary Luxury gift pairs a Crème de la Mer jar (500mL) with a silver-plated spatula in a collectable, limited-edition case.