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Spring Forward: Forever 21 Must-Haves




Step lightly into spring with these seven trends, all available at Forever21.com:
[1] Gladiator sandals (Benefit Metallic Sandal, $12.80)
[2] White handbags (Cassie Studio tote, $22.80)
[3] Lightweight jackets (Brilliant cotton jacket, $13.50. Available in 5 colors)
[4] Stripes (Brilliant stripe tee, $7.50. Available in 5 colors)
[5] Geometric Lines (Lucille Knit Dress, $22.80)
[6] Ruffle Details (Chiffon Ruffle Blouse, $22.80)
[7] Ombre (Sophie Ombre Scarf, $7.80. Available in 5 colors)

Spring Fashion Trends 2008: Zebra Print




Zebra print accessories are nice for some, but others can handle more of the dizzying, color-sapped pattern. If you are one such wild and crazy girl, feast your eyes on these drool-worthy zebra print fashions fresh off the Spring 2008 runways. Tuleh's all-over zebra print coat exudes wearable couture; Proenza Schouler's sleeveless dress takes zebra to a not unlikely tribal place; and Derek Lam serves up zebra print in modern, ladylike separates. Get inspired, then look for zebra print fashions at a store near you.

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Look for Less: Hilary Duff’s Zebra Bag




Zebra print is a hot trend for Spring, and what better way to rock this look than with a fierce purse? Hilary Duff knows what we're talkin' about - her $3,395 Jimmy Choo "Saba" printed pony handbag is just about as fierce as they come (although for that price, Duff could have flown to Africa, shot a zebra, and crafted an entire set of luggage using the skin - but that would be cruel.) If you're a fan of the black and white striped hide, try this Large Zebra Print Sac (right) from Baghaus.com for the reasonable price of $47.52. It's budget-savvy, stylish and humane.

>> Large Zebra Print Sac at Baghaus.com, $47.52