Budget Fashion

Here are a few newly available images of Marimekko's 50-piece collection for H&M, which hits stores April 10. The bold patterns and bright colors (including one of our favorite color combos, pink and orange) seem perfectly in-step with Spring fashion. And when you tire of the modestly-priced pieces, you can always turn them into lovely pillowcases for the home. Keep scrolling to see more...


Images courtesy of H&M

Kate Moss shows us how to wear brights for Spring (granted, we won't be toting the same teal Mulberry purse, but that's a minor detail): Just add one vibrant accessory and keep the rest of your look nice 'n' neutral. Carry-over your boots and blazers from winter and pair them with sheer chiffon blouses and light fade jeans. Instantly, you've updated your wardrobe without spending a small fortune. Now that's what I call a bright idea.

[1] Heritage Blazer at Forever21.com, $39.90
[2] Unlisted Spending Spree Boot at Endless.com, $47.96
[3] Kate Moss for Topshop Star Print Shirt, £35.00
[4] CL by Laundry Large Satchel at Target.com, $24.99
[5] BDG 5 Pocket Skinny Grey Jean at Urbn.com, $54.00

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Impress friends with your fashion know-how by dropping the word chevron into a conversation, which is just a fancy way to describe those rad V-shaped stripe patterns that are cropping up everywhere for Spring. Vivid and bold, chevron stripes punctuate accessories and fool the eye for your figure's benefit on swimsuits. Get your chev-ron with the budget-friendly finds above.

Clockwise from top: Naughty Monkey Chevron Striped Pump at Lulu's, $72; Jovovich-Hawk for Target Swimsuit, $29.99; Arrowstripe Longsleeve Dolman at Forever21.com, $22.80; Printed Scarf Bag at OldNavy.com, $11.70; Chevron Stripe Onepiece at Topshop.com, £28.00; Background: Chevron Apron at Urbn.com, $14.00

Target just loves to spoil us. Their Go International collections have been so successful that the retailer has decided to create their own in-house fashion line, the GO International Private Label Collection. Prices range from $17-$50 and each Go International Private Label Collection will be available for one month.

The first such group launches April 13 and features, among other things, these "goddess" inspired dresses - something we've been hunting for on a budget! There's a one-shouldered bright blue frock, a girly Grecian number, and a steel crisscross mini that all play-off this popular spring trend in a manner that's light, romantic and modern.

We're smitten. How about you?

>> See more looks from the GO International Private Label Collection.

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Stella McCartney mix-and-matched fresh florals in her Spring 2008 ready-to-wear collection. Recreate the vibe for a whole lot less with carefree, flower-print frocks and lazy-day totes from American Eagle Outfitters.

At left: Looks from the Stella McCartney SS08 runway. (Style.com)
On right: AE Flower Tote in blue or coral $34.50 $24.95; AE Flower Garden Dress in red or purple floral print $69.50 $39.95

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Give a mod nod to DKNY's upbeat color-block frock with H&M's affordable take on the trend.
Left: DKNY Short Sleeve Colored Blocked Dress at DKNY.com, $525.00
Right: Short Sleeve Color Blocked Dress at H&M stores worldwide, $24.90

A rainbow - in the sky or in your wardrobe - means sunny days and blue skies are on their way.

>> Click the pic for details.