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The Look for Less: MIA 'Petunia' Crochet Sandal

I've been seeing crochet/macrame ankle-cuff sandals everywhere this spring. Here we have MIA's "Petunia" sandal, $78 at Free People (or $69.99 at Dillard's).



Free People at ShopStyle



Get the look for less with the "Wynn" sandal, available in black or taupe for $35.90 at Alloy.com. I saw another version of this sandal by Candie's at Kohl's but couldn't find them online.



Alloy at ShopStyle



Lunch Hour Shopping: Derek Lam's Exclusive eBay Dress Collection




The Derek Lam + eBay collection is finally here! Priced from just $175 - $295, this capsule series consists of five dresses that were voted on by the fashion community as top picks from sixteen original Derek Lam designs.

The Black Tie Evening Dress ($275) is sheer modern glamor, and something you'll cherish for years to come, while the Indigo Sun Dress ($195) is a fun summer look that puts a cool twist on a classic.

I think the boho-chic Floral Maxi Dress ($295) will sell out fast, with it's elegant floral print and breezy floor-length chiffon skirt - effortless dra-ma for summer weddings or resort getaways.

If you love Derek Lam, don't miss out! This highly sought-after collection won't last forever...

Shop it online:
Derek Lam + eBay collection

Exchange Your Old Bridesmaid Dresses for Something New with NewlyMaid.com


UPDATE 6/17/2011: Read about my experience with Newly Maid here.

Deciding what to do with a bridesmaid dress after you've worn it to a wedding has been a conundrum that women have faced for eons. You could donate it, try to sell it or pass it on to a friend. Now, The Dessy Group - one of the leading makers of bridesmaid dresses (including the Lela Rose and Cynthia Rowley collections) - is offering a new solution: Simply send them your unwanted bridesmaid dress, from ANY brand, and they'll either donate it to charity (Clothes4Souls.org) or recycle it with the help of UNIFI, a global textile company. In exchange for donating your dress, you'll receive a special 30 – 50% credit value towards the purchase of a new, totally chic, totally wearable "any occasion" dress.