Mad deals of the day: December 17

Must-have winter boots from Lands' End, a KitchenAid hand mixer (key for holiday baking), a quilted puffer vest from Joe Fresh and more.

By Kate Gertner

December 17, 2016

The perfect LBB (little black bag) With an adjustable shoulder strap and secure front flap closure, this cute faux leather cross-body bag is a great gift for the gal-on-the-go. $35 (from $24), The Gap.

Faux leather envelope bag, was $35, now $24, The Gap

KitchenAid Hand Mixer This powerful 5-speed hand mixer will beat, mix and whip all your holiday baking into shape. $50 (was $90), The Bay.

Kitchenaid Five-speed ultra powerful hand mixer, was $90, now $50, The Bay.

Plush Short Boots Luxe suede and cozy faux fur make these stylish winter boots a must for any ski bunny. $154 (from $181), Land's End.

Quilted puffer vest Our style editors are crazy for these slim puffer vests. Layer them under anything and everything for an added touch of warmth. $25 (was $49), Joe Fresh.

Glass Candle No fireplace? No problem. This soy wax candle is legit the next best thing. Bonus: it burns for up to 40 hours. $15 (was $23), Indigo.

More: 30 quick and easy holiday cookies 15 wonderfully ugly holiday sweaters under $40 7 ways to get your kitchen ready for the holidays

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