Even if you're illiterate, you won't be able to resist these doggy bookends. And if you're illiterate, then you won't know I just made fun of you in that previous sentence. Ruff, I know. Pick up a pair of poochies for yourself for $35 at the NYC-based mxyplyzyk.com. And remember, Hooked On Phonics werkd fir me.

Still brainstorming Vday gifts? Sweets for your sweet are always a safe bet -- well, unless your sweets is diabetic and you'll be killing them. But I digress. Instead of getting the actual sweet treats, why not opt for this cute and practical Zevro dispenser instead? Holding 16 oz., or the equivalent of an average box of cereal, the plastic dispenser is also great for candy, like the Runts that Justin Timberlake supposedly stocks his with. You can scoop one up for $25 at the popular celebrity boutique of choice, Intuition, without jetting to LA, at www.shopintuition.com.

Mint chocolate chip anyone? That's what this fresh spring trench from the GAP reminds me of, and that just can't be bad -- can it? Yummy, soft cotton twill with a fun floral print lining, this baby's also available in peach pink, black and light beige for $78 at gap.com

Infuse some Asian exoticism into your wardrobe with this stylish top from Goddess Boutique. The kimono-inspired top looks great with jeans and a blazer and is available in brown or black. It costs just $16.99 -- a steal for turning you into a goddess on a mountaintop, if you ask me. You can score the vividly printed top for yourself at goddessboutique.net.

Since we at BussBuss design our own line of handbags, it takes a lot to make us want to feature somebody else's. They have to be heavenly, sweet, irresistible, if you will. Well, when we saw one of these Margaret Nicole handknit clutches in person, we nearly swooned. Made from 100% virgin wool, this special Valentine's Day clutch is available in cream or black, with a pink or red ribbon, and is adorned with a removable rhinestone heart brooch. You can check out this ultra-femme, lovable clutch in our Valentine's Day Gift Guide, or buy one for yourself for $125 at margaretnicole.com.

Remember all those great gifts you got, say…not even a month ago? Yeah. Did you remember to say "thank you?" I didn't think so. It's never too late! But instead of picking out some lame cards that don't refelct your personality, why not send cards that are as stylish as you are? Like these sassy, retro-inspired ones from Posh Betty. Whether you opt to say, "Thanks Babe" or "You're a Peach," you can be sure your thanked ones will be happily surprised by your fashionable gratitude. Snag a 9-pack of your own for $13 at poshbetty.com.

It's a problem that's prevented many a fashionista from hitting the links: boring golf accessories. Specifically what your darling clubs will be wearing on the course. No one wants those obnoxious Tweety Bird golf head covers (no offense, Tweety), nor do they want the plain, humdrum ones offered as an alternative. Lucky for us, golfers and best buds Amye Kurson (Ame) and Suzanne K. Smetana (Lulu), were having the same problem. Even luckier, they decided to do something about it. Featuring a fun selection of preppy and sophisticated accessories, their line includes great golf head covers, likes these lime plaid and pink doozies, matching shoe bags, tee bags, barrel bags and even cute t-shirts, too. They're so cute, in fact, that we decided to feature them in our Valentine's Day Gift Guide. You can buy these beauties for yourself ($100/set of 4) at ameandlulu.com. Fore!

BussBuss is all for goodies that make us smile. And it's all but impossible not to bust a grin when you see the designs coming out of Happy Lucky Me's creator, Anjali Pathak. Whether it's an "I Love Pho" tote, "Yummy" panties or an "Asian Foodie" tank, Anjali's love for Asian cuisine, and her happy spirit, ring loud and clear. We just had to find out what makes the HLM mastermind so damn happy, so we stole her away from her work and asked her a few questions. To find out for yourself, read the HLM interview here. To snag this darling tote, or many more scrumptious goodies, visit happyluckyme.com.

Your love is anything but cookie cutter. But that doesn't mean you don't need "I Love You" cookie cutters. Give your sugar dumplin the message he/she's been waiting to hear, via sweet sugary goodness. Those three special words are just $6 at fredflare.com, cookies not included.

What to do with all those paint chip samples you picked up at Home Depot when you were on that DIY kick way back when? Luckily, artist Narangkar Khalsa figured it out. Fabulously colored wallets fashioned out of paint chips? Brilliant! Take it from me, the person who fashioned not-so-fabulous picture frames out of them. I'm glad to see someone had a bright idea. To pick up your own Nara Wallet for just $25, visit narangkar.com.

Cuddle up in comfy cotton with one of these Tooshies underwear sets. Whether you opt for the sweet cupcake set or the engine-revving car set, you're sure to look and feel adorable. Marked down from $42 to $19.99, scoop up a set of your own at Chicago's chatchkas.com.

Looking for trendy/quasi cheesy jewelry on the cheap? Who isn't? Lucky for you, I've found it at girlprops.com. Whether you're on the prowl for an '80s charm necklace ($4.99), mud flap girl earrings ($2.99) or a bling bling ring ($4.99), you're sure to find it at girlprops.com.

Lucky for us the retailers cleverly decide to mark down all winter merchandise in the thick of winter. It's the ideal time to stock up on great sweaters like this chunky cable knit from J. Crew. Marked down from $88 to $49.99, it's available in dandelion, flower, heather charcoal, heather hyacinth, heather shale, heather snapdragon, prairie rose, and red at jcrew.com.

Brighten up the gray skies of winter with these brightly hued paper lanterns from the always-fun pbteen.com. Available in 19" and 24" sizes, $16 and $19 respectively, each comes with a cord, roller switch and ceiling hook so you're set and ready to glow.

The holidays may officially be over, finally, but that doesn't mean you need to get lazy. Does Valentine's Day ring a bell? Not to worry, once again BussBuss has you covered. For the next month we'll be bringing you great gift ideas for your lovie dovie, even if your lovie dovie is you. We kick things off with this fun Fresh Face Sticker Ticker watch by 8 Point 5 Concepts. With a great mod band available in black or red leather, it comes with 660 custom stickers that you can change out as often as your mood changes. Whether you choose to say, "Be Mine" or "Get Lost," you'll be pleased that someone is finally catering to your tri-polar personality. For a fresh face of your own, visit 8point5.com.

Ah, fabulous bright stripes. This rainbow top is so cute it makes me believe there really is a pot of gold waiting for me at the end of it. And even if there isn't, it doesn't matter because a) I can still afford this top on my own because it's just $34 and b) who cares?! I'll be so cute I won't need money anyway. To be your own rainbow bright, head to urbanoutfitters.com.

The word "cold" doesn't even begin to describe how horribly freezing it is outside right now. And the word "adorable" doesn't even begin to describe how wonderfully darling these handknitted scarves by Curliegirl are. The knitting Curliegirls, Vicky Prazdnik and Lori Mozzone, have created an impossibly cute line of scarves, hats, bags, wallets, and even thongs, that are sure to keep you warmer and definitely more stylish this frigid winter season. To snag a monogrammed scarf of your own for just $65, head to curliegirl.com now.

In 2004, why not make a promise to yourself? A promise to make more and record more memories, stylishly of course. There's no better way to get you in the mood to jot than with one of Pamela Barsky's big fat scarf journals. Made from great vintage scarves, these journals are big enough to let you record the New Year with room to spare. And they're just $28 at pamelabarsky.com. To read up on the fabulous Pamela Barsky, check out our interview with the LA-based designer here.

Once you've recovered from all your New Year's Eve carousing, it'll hit you that there is something good, nay, wonderful, about January, after all. That's right friends, sales. Huge markdowns galore. Sure this means you got screwed buying all those Christmas presents, but now you can make up for it by treating yourself to some deals. Like these kicky boots at dELiAs, marked down from $48 to just $16.99. Happy New Year and happy shopping in 2004!