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Weekend Chic – Cheap, Comfortable, Casual Clothing and Stylish Too

Same old weekend chic: Fitted jeans for those casual days Now that it's time to lose those coats and heavy knits, look to these chicsters for off-the-job inspiration for easy, approachable weekend chic that's fuss-free and perfect for those on-the-go moments And while you're at it, drop those baggy sweats, ditch the wide-leg jeans and store the harem pants. You'll thank yourself when you see how simple it is to dress quickly with very little thought. Nothing new here, just wiping the slate clean after season's of challenging offerings at hand. >>Going away? What to wear while visiting the countryside We suggest you take trends out of your daily routine gear and go for minimal basics with a sense of Jackie O.

Honestly, I applaud anyone who takes a risk in fashion and pulls it off with unfettered style and grace, Particularly, when their everyday outfits border flamboyant costumes, AND the wearers are no spring chickens as they say back in Brooklyn. >> SHOP: Accessories Guides In what will probably be a heart-pounding, fanatical fashion frenzy for the young personal style blogger set and, perhaps, a nod to pull the best of the lots for everyone else, YOU can get a cheap chic bite of over the top fashionista style from Anna Dello Russo (who looks stylishly tame in this photo) and Iris Apfel very soon. The Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection Anna Dello Russo in collaboration with H&M has a line of accessories which

Don't say we didn't warn you, you've had the head's up on one of the few cheap chic collaborations that we are really excited about. Come March 8, Marni for H&M will launch. The line's spot on knack for complicated prints without looking gimmicky has always been a favorite. Just look how gorgeous Elisa Sednaoui looks in a pair of Marni pants at the cheap chic collaborations celebrity party in Los Angeles. MORE: Marni You can get that edge too, and on a budget. And, you have our permission to mix it with your designer pieces or wear it on its own- it's just that cute. Marni for H&M The Marni for H&M Lookbook:[nggallery id81] MORE: Online Shopping Guides Not in

First Look: The Zara Spring 2012 Lookbook just arrived in our inboxs and I couldn't wait to share them with you. Zara is always a fantastic resource to get the latest trends at a great price in durable fabrics. Blend their pieces in with your designer pieces or wear alone, no one will be the wiser that you didn't spend a fortune on an entire look- it's affordable fashion with "real" designer style! MORE: Zara Like Butter- Can't help but think about Faye Dunaway in The Eyes of Laura Mars every time I see a double-slit skirt, like this fluid butter yellow one. While the high slit is super daring, it can be a fun and flirty look for beachy days

We all need some cheap chic to mix into our wardrobe. And when it comes to fabrics for spring and summer, it's easier to down market the price tag. MORE: Cheap Chic We've got the H&M Spring Trends Videos for both men and woman to share. The collection's focus is on tailoring and sweet pastels... Enjoy! H&M TREND GUIDE WOMAN SS 2012 For Spring Summer 2012, we will see baby colours, a new way of color blocking, silk trousers, pencil skirts, and a dressed, grown up look with a lot of sharp tailoring, according to Emelie Faure; BE Magazine, Natalie Hartley; InStyle Magazine; and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design H&M. H&M TREND GUIDE MENSWEAR SS 2012 For Spring Summer 2012 we

We all know one. She's up on every fashion trend, a major label queen, and loves instant gratification. She puts the most unexpected pieces together for smashing results, like the model in the Zara outfit above. But, what in living daylights to get the girl who wants everything? Something trendy, of course! Need more help gifting this season? Consult our other Holiday 2012 Gift Guides We've picked some top, of the moment gift ideas under $100... and some are SERIOUSLY under $100! None require a size and they all fit perfectly into a fashion obsessed lifestyle. She may even love these so much that she shares them on her personal style blog! SHOP: Our super cute and trendy fashionista gift

Can you wait for spring? Full disclosure, reporting on every designer's cheapie collaboration can get rather mundane, but this time... whoosh, we are all excited here! There's something about the easy off-handed nonchalance of Marni that is irresistible. And now, it's been recently revealed that there will be a Marni for H&M collection coming this spring. Watch Consuelo Castiglioni, Founder and Creative Director Marni describe the collection in this exclusive video: Details: March 8th 2012, a Marni at H&M collection will be released worldwide! Women's and Menswear as well as accessories. Photo: H&M Video: Barracuda Film & TV Designer Marnie in stock now: More Marni...

I'm doing the math here on this fashion double-take and one jacket is $2,420.06 less than the other. How can you not love the Rag & Bone Shoreditch Shearling Jacket? But at $2,500, timeless or otherwise, it may be a bit too much style for your bank account. Enter Old Navy's Women's Faux-Shearling Moto Jacket at $79.94. Quality-schmality, it's cute as a button and will get you through some very stylish occassions. Just saying, it's a smart buy. And, it comes in plus size too! Did you see our earlier post today about The Best Coats of the Season? We've got an UGG & Shearling Boots Shopping Guide too

Trish Summerville, Costume Designer for "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" movie brings the Stockholm Collection to H&M

Fast fashion and Film Frenzy unite...Mark your calendars as H&M sets the frenzy surrounding one of the season's most anticipated films, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," into an even deeper craze with the launch of its Dragon Tattoo Collection which hits Colette exclusively on November 28th. The movie is from the Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy book series, and directed by David Fincher. Watch behind the scenes video of H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection by Trish Summerville: To make the range even more desirable, Trish Summerville, a celebrated Hollywood costumer who worked on the film, was tapped by the company to conceive the limited edition line inspired by the film's anti-heroine, Lisbeth Salander. The line will also hit select H&M stores on December 14th

Cheap Chic Alert- Missoni for Target Preview Pictures

Must-have & fab home style offers that will easily fake out high end pieces- for real! The label queen in all of us will love this collection! It should come as no surprise that we are big, big fans of Missoni's timeless yet distinctive graphic signature designs and like many of you out there, we are stoaked about their expansive 400+ piece collection for Target which bows Sept. 13th. And with prices starting at $2.99, the deals can't get any sweeter. Of, course there's fab fashion too! SHOP: Get it at Target! Besides a full men's, women's and children's range featuring the iconic house's classic way with knits, color and prints, what we are really looking forward to is their

Zara Fall Looks Pretty Darn Fab

Cheap Chic Question: Do YOU Zara? Aw come on, it's the fashionista insider secret for picking up some relatively cheap chic pieces to add to an otherwise top designer outfit, or wear on their own. So, do you do Zara? You really should. The Spanish retailer has stores in almost every fashion-forward city around the world and will be opening up its online selling doors to the US very soon. The quality is good for the price, the basics-- especially cotton T-shirts-- can't be beat, and the high fashion is usually similar to top runway styles... without naming designer names, you can tell where the inspiration comes. There are also fantastic scarves, adorable kid's clothing, and cool finds for men.

Glamour Alert- Versace for H&M Collaboration is Iconic Genius For Your Wardrobe- Video

Cheap Chic: Iconic Versace pieces and iconic Versace models celebrate the heritage of the brand Versace... icons....the models... the women's collection... the men's collection, HOME... our gold-edge Medusa coiffed head is spinning... and at bargain H&M prices... genius! This morning, the Donatella Versace and H&M collaboration was announced and we're breathless. Versace for H&M The sensual cuts and gold details of iconic Gianni Versace is getting a revival of sorts with a younger audience as Lady Gaga wore iconic Versace in her just released The Edge of Glory video and has made vows to try to wear Versace for the the next two months. For the first time since her brother Gianni's tragic death in 1997, Donatella Versce

Beauty Products Review: Cheap chic cosmetics N.Y.C. New York Color is taking their line international and to celebrate its revamped launch they held a handful of intimate makeover sessions in a chic loft space in Manhattan, each session tailored to the skin tones and features of each woman present. The fact that only four sessions were had, each with roughly 10-12 woman, made it feel very exclusive. Bare faced upon arrival and after the makeup artist touched me up at the event. The week prior to the event I sent in a photo of myself so I could arrive to a customized makeup palette fit for my skin and eye coloring. That feature certainly added to the exclusivity and uniqueness

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Cheap Chic Thrill: Marni at H and M

Adventures in Extremes- The shearling jacket… Rag and Bone or Old Navy

Cheap Chic Alert- “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” clothing launching at H and M, video

Cheap Chic Alert- Missoni for Target Preview Pictures

Zara Fall Looks Pretty Darn Fab

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