Budget Fashion

Saturday, June 20. 2009

Inspired by: Katy Perry's Nautical Style

Katy Perry in a nautical D&G dress from the Spring 2009 collection

While Katy Perry rocks D&G's nautical-themed dress as only a pop star can do, the American Living line from JCPenney offers styles inspired by the sea in classic cuts we can all pull off.

Shown above: American Living Striped T-Shirt Dress, Original $70.00; Now $49.99. American Living 'Isabella' Espadrille Wedge, Original $60.00; Now $44.99

Deal Alert: Get $10 off any $50 purchase (or $15 off any $75 purchase) of American Living merchandise by entering the keycode RFALDWM2. Deal ends today, Saturday 6/20, so act fast.

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Friday, June 19. 2009

Finding the Perfect Swimsuit for Your Style Personality

Whilst working on a post about the best bathing suits for every figure, I got sidetracked over at the newly launched shopping website Covet.com, which has a highly addictive "what's-your-style-personality" quiz dealio. (I'm a Sporty Minimalist with Sporty Glam and Sporty Modern influences. Freakish how well they know me!) Which got me thinking: Instead of finding a swimsuit that fits your figure, why not find one that fits your style persona, too? The answer: A round-up of 7 swimsuits that'll match your mood and flatter your tush.

Modern Glam: Norma Kamali's one-shoulder maillot has clean, contemporary lines, but make no mistake—that one shoulder strap screams seaside siren. A fabulous steal for just $20 at Walmart.com.

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Thursday, June 18. 2009

Guess Which Smiley Tee Costs More

One of the t-shirts below comes from a designer who has become a favorite among young Hollywood and costs a whopping $88. The other tee shirt doesn't carry a designer label, but the pricetag is sure to make you smile. Can you guess which is which?

Answer after the jump! (or keep scrolling...)

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Dress by Number: Fergie in Tie-Dye Denim

Fergie's been wearing these wild tie-dye jeans lately, and while it's not a look I could pull off, my inner rocker silently wishes she could. Recreate the music star's outfit with jeans from Eye Candy Buy Candy and strappy wedges from Fergie's own shoe line. If you've got what it takes to make this look your own, keep reading for the complete budget break-down.

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Tuesday, June 16. 2009

Gap CFDA Design Editions Khakis Collection In Stores Today

Today marks the launch of the Gap CFDA Design Editions khakis collection designed exclusively for Gap by finalists of the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund—Alexander Wang, Vena Cava and Albertus Swanepoel. The launch coincides with last night's CFDA awards, aka the Oscars of fashion, where Wang won the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award while Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai (the ladies behind Vena Cava) along with Swanepoel were runners up. The collection, which ranges in price from $39.50 for a khaki fedora to $88 for a printed khaki dress, is available at www.gap.com and select Gap stores nationwide.

My two cents: I love the detailing on the Vena Cava dresses and could use that khaki moto jacket. But Alexander Wang's pleated, high-waist, tapered khaki trousers aren't exactly something my wardrobe needs at the moment. Nor am I clamoring to get my hands on one of five khaki hats. What do YOU think?

See the whole collection after the jump...

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