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LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Holiday 2012 Lookbook


Have you started thinking about the holidays yet? If this morning's Target x Neiman Marcus gift extravaganza didn't getting you dreaming, perhaps this LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Holiday 2012 Lookbook will (I'm guessing both will have you salivating.) Some of the styles hitting Kohl's stores now through January include party dresses with a lot of sparkle and glam high heels, plus feminine blouses and pretty sweaters that are special enough for festive occasions but still exude a casual vibe. I've got my eye on the allover sequin dress ($80, available November), the heart applique sweater ($50, available November) and the pewter metallic "Johanna" pumps ($59.99, available January).

Keep reading to see all the looks.

The Complete Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's Lookbook


As promised, here's the complete Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation only at Kohl's Fall 2012 lookbook (see the sneak peek I shared earlier here). Narciso is a three-time CFDA Award winner and celebrity favorite who made fashion history when First Lady Michelle Obama chose to wear a dress from his Spring 2009 collection the night Barack Obama was elected president. Now his signature silhouettes will be accessible to everyone thanks to this limited-edition collection which was inspired by a trip the designer took to Istanbul, Turkey, earlier this year.

Rodriguez's collection for Kohl's includes outerwear, dresses, skirts, pants and blouses with prices ranging from $30 to $150, and will be available exclusively at Kohl's and kohls.com on November 7th. I appreciate the use of both graphic black and white pieces as well as bold colors and interesting prints. It's not my personal style but that could all change once I see more of these items in stores. We shall see! So far, the response from readers on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and in the blog comments has been really positive. How do you feel now that you've seen the full lookbook?

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Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's Sneak Peek


Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's

On Tuesday, I'll be able to share the complete Narciso Rodriguez for Kohl's lookbook, but until then, here are a few photos of some of the signature pieces in the collection. I received these items from Kohl's as part of a press mailer, which included a colorblock shift, tweed coat, tuxedo stripe leggings and chiffon peplum top. Sizing is generous and quality is comparable to the rest of Kohl's clothing (think ELLE or Dana Buchman). I also had the chance to browse the complete lookbook and my favorite pieces have yet to be revealed! I like the bodycon "illusion" dress (scroll down for a peak) and cool print pajama pants, which I totally would have written off had I not seen them on Jessica Alba. Inspired by a trip to Istanbul, Turkey, the limited-edition Narciso Rodriguez for DesigNation collection will be available exclusively at kohls.com and Kohl's stores beginning November 7, 2012.

What are your initial reactions?

Win Cool Stuff: Kohl's $50 Gift Card Giveaway




Kohl's is hooking up one reader with a $50 gift card to shop the latest fall offerings! But first, they sent me a $50 gift card so I could share some of the pieces I'm loving right now. Hopefully you'll see something you like. My ongoing obsession with colored denim has now extended into printed denim. Yes I'm drinking the Kool Aid and there's no turning back. I tried on a bunch of pairs from the juniors department, from houndstooth to floral, and fell in love with all of them. This is a very bad thing. Torn, I made a mental note of my size and then ordered these polka dot skinnies online because my plan all along was to find polka dot jeans, so I stuck with the plan and avoided buying 6 new pairs of jeans. All of these options would look great paired with a neutral sweater or denim shirt and boots this fall. Speaking of boots, I spotted a couple pairs that I'd love to add to my collection if funds were limitless: Chanel-esque quilted riding boots, studded moto boots and suede ankle boots. Another surprising find was in the accessories department - my Kohl's had an entire display devoted to "arm candy" which included luxe-looking bracelets priced at $16.80 by a brand called Natasha. Impressive. However, I realize an entire arm party could get very costly, so I'll be waiting for further markdowns.

Ok, now for our giveaway! Take it away, Rafflecopter.

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