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Cheap Chic Alert: Isabel Marant for H&M [video]

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I can see the lines around the block now... The Isabel Marant for H&M collaboration will launch in around 250 H&M stores worldwide and online on November 14, 2013. Surely resusitation masks will be in order. I'm not sure if there is an official count but I would dare to guess there are 50,000 knock offs inspired versions of her what is now iconic wedge sneaker. >>MORE: Isabel Marant For those of you who can't wait for the Isabel Marant for H&M goods on the cheap (her first men's line too), you can get her edgy French Chic in-stores now & probably on sale too! Here's the H&M microsite. Take a look at regular Isabel Marant in store now: [raw][/raw]

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In The Bag- Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp

Over the past few years London based designer Mary Katrantzou has made quite a name for herself with collections that boast signature out-of-this-world collaged prints and could be considered a harbinger of the digital print craze that has had designers of all types trying to out-do each other with the never-before-seen. Starting Jan. 23rd fans of Katrantzou's namesake collection and her witty use of vivid prints will now be able to get their hands on something a bit more practical than a peplum floral printed dress from Katrantzou's collection of covetable totes for Longchamp. Featuring festive Chinese interiors and an "East meets West" theme, they are certain to be quite the conversation starter for seasons to come and are destined to

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Get Prepped- Tommy Hilfiger x G.H. Bass and Co.

Just as we've been eyeing penny loafers as they gain momentum with the cool-prep inspired girls around town from Alexa Chung to NYU grads as the classic shoes makes sense for these hi/lo sartorial times we live in, comes a smart new collaboration from two of America's foremost preppy outfitters. Leave it to Tommy Hilfiger, the reigning king of collegiate cool, to update the American sweetheart's stand-by, the classic G.H Bass "Weejun" penny loafer, with a canny dose of unexpected quirkiness in an array of offbeat colors and fabrications. Offering a full range of both men's & women's styles fabricated in pony skin, suede and polished leather in a myriad of colors from classic prep( think burgundy, hunter green &

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The final +J Collection from UNIQLO and Jil Sander

After several successful seasons collaborating with Uniqlo, Jil Sander's +J collection for the Japanese fast fashion giant is unfortunately ending this season. Word is that a Uniqlo collabo with Undercover is up next, which of course we can't wait to get our hands on (we love Undercover), however, we've also been diehard fans of the +J range for its minimal techno separates that harkened back to Jil's own days at her eponymous label. And while her namesake label is thriving in the hands of Raf Simons, Jil's return on the scene with Uniqlo produced what we consider to be one of the greatest collaborations of all time. This season is the last time we'll all be able to score covetable

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Christian Siriano for Payless Platform Shoes Big Trend at a Cheap Price

Talon Heels are the of-the-moment crazy fashion trend, why not make it cheap chic? . Let's face it, the trendier something is, the cheaper it should cost. You probably won't be living in these shoes but they will make your day (or night) on the few times that you die for them. Then, like any another sugary sweet craving, you'll be over them faster than you can say, "return on investment." Christian Siriano for Payless To the Point Printed Platform Pump The crazy talon heels are so terribly on trend at this very moment that there is nothing better than some super cheap chic thrill to satisfy your craving for these uber trendy platform shoes. We say buy up a

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Swarovski designer Fashion Week collaborations are just the Red Carpet sparkle that you may want now

Sharon & Brad's Latest Radio Show: The style icons of the 80's Leigh Bowery, Klaus Nomi, Boy George, Annie Lenox, Grace Jones, Club Kids, & their influence over the late great designer Alexander McQueen and fashion as a whole. Gossip, dish, and inside style tips from back in the day to its influence now... On this week's Focus on Style- Talk, hosting duo Sharon Haver & Brad Boles talk about the style icons of the 80's Leigh Bowery, Klaus Nomi, Boy George, Annie Lenox, Grace Jones, Club Kids, and their influence over the late great designer Alexander McQueen and fashion as a whole These provocative visual images were born out of the underground and performance art movements between London, New

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Marimekko at H&M…

Fast fashion meets pop style Marimekko at H&M tribute collection. Fast fashion meets pop style. There's nothing that beats a vibrant punch of color on an otherwise dreary day. Add some fast fashion to the pop style mix and you have the perfect limited edition Marimekko collection that debuts at H&M stores today.Then First Lady, Jackie Kennedy created international awareness to the Marimekko label when she wore the bold color combinations during her husband's presidency. Fast forward forty-odd years later and gorgeous prints for home and fashion still herald as must-have chic. The H&M design team dipped into the massive 1960's archives of Marimekko vintage prints for their inspiration and came up with a witty, fun, and absolutely delicious collection

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Viktor and Rolf for H and M: Edgy fashion classics, at an affordable price

Viktor & Rolf for H and M collection debut We all have those certain perennially fashionable items that no matter what become the staples of our wardrobe. They are usually chic, simple, have that extra design touch that makes them amazing without being contrived or complicated. In other words, they are the clothes that become the glue of a well-honed, fashionable wardrobe. In my overstuffed closet there is a little capsule collection of ‘perfect pieces' that I wish every other article of my designer must-haves really had. One such piece is my Viktor and Rolf black wool trench coat with the zippered leeves—it's design excellence… always right, never cloying, kooky, or boring. It makes a pair of raggy jeans and simple

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Skinny pants, slouchy tops, the right fit at the right price

It must be the launch of Stella McCartney for H&M Skinny pants, little jackets, the right fit at the right price.It must be Stella McCartney for H&M. Stylething from FocusOnStyle.com for the latest trends in fashion. Stella McCartney for H&M sizzles with high style fashion at a low price. We can't forget the fashion frenzy when Karl Lagerfeld debuted his heavy on style, easy on the pocketbook collection for H&M last year. Well, fasten your fashion seatbelts- it's going to be a bumpy ride trying to catch one of the 30 fantastic and affordable fashion pieces in the Stella McCartney for H&M autumn collection that debuts November 10 in approximately 400 selected H&M stores in 22 countries worldwide. This look

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