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Versace for H&M


Versace for H&M

Earlier today it was announced that Versace will team up with H&M for a limited-edition 'Iconic Collection' of women's and men's fashion as well as homeware due out in fall 2011.

Vogue UK has a sneak peek at some of the looks, including a cream shift dress with gold studded embellishment, a leather jacket featuring studded embellishment, a slinky black halter dress, a brightly-colored belted floral dress and a men's black suit and metallic top.

While I'm not a Versace girl per se, I do have a soft spot in my heart for Donatella (I really admire what she's done since her brother's passing) - and I'm kinda loving all the looks I've seen so far.

Versace for H&M will go on sale on November 17 followed by a pre-spring collection that will be available online from January 19.

Above: Looks from the upcoming Versace for H&M collection (via Vogue UK)

Win Cool Stuff: 5 Hair Accessories from Sprooshop.com

UPDATE: And the winner is… #26 Emily! Congrats to our winner, and thanks to everyone who entered!


Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

This week's giveaway is for 5 cute and chic hair accessories from a new boutique called Sproos! The lovely owner is generously giving one lucky Budget Babe reader the chance to pick any 5 items from her boutique, which has a neatly edited selection of stylish and affordable headbands, flower clips and bow clips.

Fashion for A Cause: Rachel Roy Japan Tote




Designer Rachel Roy believes that Kindness is Always Fashionable and this time, she has designed a limited edition Japan Tote to help raise funds for victims of the tsunami. 100% of the net profits from the sale of this tote will benefit GlobalGiving's relief fund which provides long-term relief and aid for the affected people.

There are a couple easy ways to contribute:

  • Buy the tote for $25. (That's the beautiful Rachel Roy carrying hers above.)

  • Comment on the Rachel Roy Facebook page today, Tuesday June 21. For every comment, Rachel Roy will donate $1 to GlobalGiving.org.

  • Rachel is also hosting a Tweetstakes in partnership with @FASHI0NDELIVERS on her Twitter channel, @Rachel_Roy. For every Re-tweet of the original tweet, Rachel Roy will donate an additional $1 as well.


I love Rachel Roy, I had the pleasure of meeting her once at the press launch for her affordable line Rachel Rachel Roy (sold exclusively at Macy's) and she was so genuine and kind in person. Not to mention drop-dead gorgeous! Love that she does these charitable campaigns that make it easy for all of us fashion lovers to give back.

Shop it online:
Rachel Roy limited-edition Japan Tote



(Please note: This is not a sponsored post, I'll always clearly label sponsored posts as such.)