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Saturday, March 29. 2008

Ashlee Simpson Designs for Wet Seal

Ashlee Simpson is designing a new line of tops for budget-fashion retailer Wet Seal which will hit stores on April 22 to coincide with the launch of the pop star’s third CD, Bittersweet World.

This news (if you can call it that) isn't all that exciting BUT it might be a clue that more "big things" are brewing over at Wet Seal headquarters. We'll be watching and waiting!

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Dress by Number: Kate Shines Bright

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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Friday, March 28. 2008

Fashion Word of the Week: Chevron

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

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Thursday, March 27. 2008

Take Our Poll: Are One-Piece Suits Hot or Not?

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How to Wear High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans

Dear Budget Babe,
I had a question for you about wearing HIGH WAISTED WIDE LEG JEANS! I thought there was no way I could pull them off, but i tried them on and i LOVED them. Now I'm wondering how to wear them (what shirts, shoes etc) to make them look casual or for going out. I don't want them to turn out as a disaster!! Thank youuuu!! —RD

Hi RD,
Thanks for the great question! High-waist wide leg jeans have an old-school, feminine flavor that I just love. Just keep your top simple - wear a solid color, nothing too full or voluminous, and be sure to tuck it in. This spring, a button-down blouse with a simple ruffle detail would be very on-trend with these pants.

For evening, pair your wide legs with a body-conscious yet sophisticated tank top. Something with a sweatheart neckline would be especially glam, in a throwback kinda way.

Pull the look together with a dark-colored medium wide belt, or a metallic or bright skinny belt. And make sure the top of your pants stop at the narrowest part of your waist to create a slimming, hourglass silhouette.

Finally, be sure to wear these pants with heels as they can otherwise have a "widening" effect on even the slimmest gals.

Good luck rockin' those wide-leg jeans out!

—BB

Got more styling tips for wearing high-waist wide leg trousers? Share them in the comments.

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