If you crave color, you'll love the LOFT Summer 2012 lookbook. It's all about eye-catching hues, from cool to warm to white hot. Mix in some pretty prints that include animal, floral and stripes, and you've got a collection that'll leave you saying, "Bring on the sun!" My favorite looks include a leopard print pant paired with a stripe top (neutral in color, but bold on pattern); lavender peasant blouse with coral shorts; and a chambray-blue striped blazer with aqua shorts. Individual pieces I love include cuffed shorts in chic-but-impractical white eyelet and utility blouses in chartreuse and hot pink.

Look for these pieces at loft.com and in LOFT stores now. Which looks do you find inspiring?

Kohl's has launched an exclusive American Idol-inspired apparel collection called Authentic Icon (it was only a matter of time, right?). If you watch Idol, you probably saw the top ten contestants getting decked out in their Authentic Icon duds with the help of designer Tommy Hilfiger, who has been mentoring the budding superstars on achieving their signature looks. The collection for teen girls and guys includes things like graphic tees, tops, jackets, jeans and dresses with a rock 'n' roll edge. But it's not exactly allowance-money friendly: A graphic halter maxi dress is priced at $72.99 (down from $98). My advice: Get in on the Idol action for free by entering Kohl's sweepstakes to win one of four trips to see the show's finale, while 50 runners-up will each win a $100 Kohl's gift card.

Keep reading to see more images of Authentic Icon for Kohl's. Will you check it out?

Bebe just launched its first bridal collection designed by Project Runway all-star Rami Kashou, and here are some of the lookbook highlights for your viewing pleasure.

Prices for the bridal dresses range from $950 to $2,500, while bridesmaid's dresses range from $150 to $300. The bridal collection additionally includes a capsule of shoes, jewelry, fascinators, veils and gifts.

The collection will be available at bebe.com/bridal and by appointment at the following bebe store locations: Oak Street, Chicago; Rodeo Drive, Los Angeles; Broadway/Soho, New York City; and Aventura Mall, South Florida.

It's exciting to see more brands offering bridal options, although I can't say the prices are necessarily lower than those you'd find at traditional bridal salons. The bridesmaid dresses, on the other hand, are reasonably priced and actually look like something you could wear more than once (love that feathered number!).

What do you think? Would you buy a bridal gown from a store like Bebe or go another route?

Forever 21 has signed American model Charlotte Free for their Spring/Summer 2012 campaign, "Love is Free," shot by Kenneth Cappello. Known for her pink hair, pout and personal style, Charlotte Free's image can be seen in Forever 21 stores starting next month, dressed in the brand's neon statement pieces, floral pantsuits, Americana-inspired ensembles, and metallic accessories, as featured in the campaign's lookbook. Neon tank tops (starting at $5.80) and dresses (starting at $15.80) inspired by the campaign are currently available in stores, with more coming online and in stores next month. Also, be on the look out for a series of "Love is Free" campaign products for purchase debuting in May. This Charlotte Free (that can't be her real name, can it!?) is definitely a model to watch!

Click through to see the complete campaign >>

Spring is in full effect, and you can feel the heat in the Bisou Bisou Spring 2012 lookbook. With the brand's signature prints ever present, Bisou Bisou showcases tribal print tops, vintage florals and vivid maxi skirts and dresses. In addition to the bright and eclectic prints, the collection is also chock-full of colored denim and color blocking - like fuchsia skinny jeans and a cobalt blue sateen blouse. I can't say that a denim maxi skirt is on my spring fashion short-list, but I might check out the colored denim on my next trip to JCPenney. Click through to see the whole lookbook which you can shop now at jcp.com.