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Spring is fast approaching, which means it's time to refresh your wardrobe, but don't forget about your dog. The Spring 2013 runways showed some prominent trends for this season, from pretty pastel hues to graphic black-and-white stripes and punk-inspired wares. And, of course, Spring shopping wouldn't be complete without one (or a few) really cute yet sturdy raincoats. Now that you've got your Spring-cleaning out of the way (or not — we won't judge), click through and shop our top picks for the hottest, most on-trend Spring apparel for your four-legged friend.

Get your pets into the spirit of Day of the Dead, or honor the memory of an old furry friend. More than just Mexico's answer to Halloween, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is essentially partying with the dead. A national holiday in Mexico, and observed in other regions in Latin America and Europe, the two-day holiday on Nov. 1 and 2 honors the departed in a celebratory manner, remembering loved ones through funny anecdotes and happy memories. Family members come together to remember the deceased by building altars and "welcoming" the spirits of loved ones home. So why should your pet be excluded from the family fun? Here are 15 great finds from Etsy that will help your kitty or pooch get festive or help you honor a dearly departed pet.

We spend time trying to save money on shopping for clothing, but what will really help us save is learning how to lengthen the life of the clothes we already have. LearnVest gives tips on how to make our clothing last longer.

After spending time thinking about how to maximize our wardrobes and analyzing what our clothes say about us, we've got our eyes on making our closets as cute and long-lasting as possible.

Because there are little tricks to make your clothes fit better, look better, and last longer. And not taking the best care of the items you already own means you're not getting the most bang for your clothing buck.

We put together our list of the top 10 most valuable items worth spending a little money on. From the $9 do-it-all tool that takes care of fallen hems, gaping holes, and visible bra straps to the successful way to bypass dry cleaning bills, these little fashion fixers won't disappoint.

Plus they're all under $30 . . . So you can still afford that sundress you've been eyeing on Pinterest.

If dressing more professionally at work is your career resolution this year, you might be inspired by some of these famous faces. Looking the part can improve your work attitude, because it can help make you feel the part and motivate you. And at the same time, you'll be presenting a good image of professionalism. Click on to see which famous women look great wearing business suits.

Snow can be fun for pups to play in, but it's important for them to stay safe in the cold temps as well. A recent Wall Street Journal article points out that certain types of dogs need to be protected from the elements during the Winter. And as we've seen, pets in sweaters are not just cute, they're protected from cold-weather-inflicted health ailments to boot. So click through my slideshow for some stylish outerwear for your furball's Winter well-being.

Some furry friends love to frolic in the snow, but others would prefer to be bundled up when the temps start dropping. I've rounded up some of these adorable sweatered pets for your viewing pleasure, so click on!

Oh, the weather outside is frightful . . . and is your pup hesitant to enjoy it? Find out which types of dogs could benefit from a sweater in cold and snowy weather when starting this slideshow!

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