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The new-ish Dana Buchman for Kohl's collection has been in stores for a few months, so I thought now would be a good time to weigh in on what we're seeing for summer. Overall, I'm impressed with the line because it offers solid options for budget shoppers, especially the mature fashionista. It has all the underpinnings of "designer" clothing, that is, classic and conservative cuts in a sophisticated color palette and artfully designed prints. It hints at global travels and smacks of resort-wear. (Think Tory Burch if you're not familiar with Buchman's design aesthetic.) In terms of sizing, I was surprised to see this line stop at 16. Prices could always be lower, but everything always goes on sale at Kohl's and nothing I saw topped $100. Even if the vibe isn't your thing, I'd say give it look next time you're at Kohl's and see if there's something like a tunic or pretty skirt that you can work into your own wardrobe.

Have you checked out this collection? What did you think?

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And the winner is… #20 Kath who wrote "I'm the biggest fan of Twilight because it's the first book series and subsequent movie that made me feel like a teenager again. Inching up to my 50's, I'm usually not attracted to the teen sort of stuff, but my daughter insisted I read the books and after seeing the movie I have one hot cougar crush on R-Patz and the doctor fella."

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Haylie Duff, Hilary Duff's sister, shows us how utterly stylish white jeans can look when paired with a colorful printed top. She's wearing slashed jeans by a designer brand called Siwy, but you could just as easily copy this look with white jeans that are fully intact. Or, you could pick up some cheap white jeans at Wet Seal or Forever 21 for under $30 and rip 'em yourself! Might be a fun DIY project, get your kids or your cat to help. Hee.

Budget how-to after the jump...

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