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Spot the Steal: Leopard Print Skirts

Spot the Steal: Leopard Print Skirts

Rihanna recently rocked a Dolce & Gabbana dress in a bold two-tone leopard print that purrs in brown on top and growls in red on the bottom. For most of us mere fashion mortals, a chic leopard print skirt is probably enough for one outfit. See if you can guess which of the four shown above is a steal at just $30, and which ones cost upwards of $200.

Ask BB: Boyfriend Blazers for Petite Curvy Girls

I've been seeing "boyfriend" blazers everywhere lately. I think they are the perfect thing to wear with jeans to dress them a little. I've tried on a few, and none seem to fit just right. I'm on the petite side (5'2"), but a little hippier and bustier. Any tips on where to find one on a budget? Also, I'm struggling as to what to wear underneath. There are only so many times you can wear a t-shirt, right? —Kim

To find the right fit, try shopping petite options from stores like LOFT, Nordstrom and Macy's. Petite styles are cut to suit your height and proportions, so you'll be more likely to find the right blazer for you.

Some options online…


For style inspiration, take a cue from Kim Kardashian: She's petite, curvy and knows how to rock a boyfriend blazer! Opt for single-breasted styles that you can leave unbuttoned (looks better that way anyways). Heels will add height and help balance the exaggerated proportions of the blazer, but as you can see, Kim rocks her BF blazer with flats and flare-leg jeans that give her that long leg line.





Need more ideas? Here are 6 fresh ways to wear a boyfriend blazer this summer:




1. With a printed summer dress and oxfords 2. Sexy cocktail dress and heels 3. Cut off shorts and a tee


4. Leather look pants and heels 5. Shorts and strappy sandals 6. Sequin mini and pumps

How do you wear your boyfriend blazer? Any tips for finding the best blazers for petite figures? Do tell!

BB's Weekly Fashion Link Round Up




Target teams up with celeb-fave Moody Mamas for a budget-chic maternity collection.

The Limited is launching an affordable bridal collection of gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories June 3rd.

InStyle talks to star stylist Nicole Chavez about 10 Things Every Woman Must Own.

Stylish Curves spotlights Simply Be, a UK-based plus size clothing site that's coming to the US.

Fashion Court outlines her perfectly petite denim guide.

MyStyle spots a trend among celebs wearing purple dresses.

CollegeCandy is loving summer dresses with back details.

Aspiring Fashionista shares her secrets for getting shine-free summer skin.

Stylist is suffering from cute overload with Sephora's new TokiDoki beauty collection.

chatajes19 needs help planning the perfect outfit for her engagement photos. Share your two cents here!

Exclusive Summer Capsule Collection Presented by Lucky Magazine and HSN


Exclusive Summer Capsule Collection Presented by Lucky Magazine

Lately it seems like every designer on the planet is teaming up with a home shopping network to create a diffusion line, and now Lucky Magazine has teamed up with HSN (Home Shopping Network) to present a capsule collection of fashions from some of these designers, which you can shop today via Facebook (fan Lucky Mag or HSN, then click on the Pop Up Shop tab).

The designers include F+C (by Foley + Corinna); Thread (by Thread Social); La Victoire (by Pour La Victoire footwear); Pade Vavra (nature-inspired jewelry) and Gerard Yosca (statement-making costume jewelry).

You know I love the idea of affordable collabs, and I like the novelty of a Facebook pop-up shop, but I still think both HSN and QVC are overpriced, despite their growing popularity. What do you think, are you ready to drop $250 on a Lucky Magazine-approved F+C bag from HSN? Am I being too cheap?

Land's End Canvas Fall/Winter 2010 Preview

Land's End Canvas Fall/Winter 2010 Preview

A few weeks ago I was invited to the Land's End Canvas Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Preview in New York City. Land's End Canvas, which just recently launched with their first collection in the spring, aims to attract a younger, cooler customer who still looks for quality and value—the hallmarks of the Land's End brand. The styles are American classics with a twist—think dark-wash pencil jeans, boyfriend cardigans and ruffle details on button front shirts. It's kinda like J. Crew meets L.L. Bean on a budget (everything's priced under $200, and that's for their signature trench coat. Most items are much less).