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Carly Rae Jepsen for Candie's Spring 2013 Campaign




Carly Rae Jepsen is absolutely adorable as the face of Candie's new spring 2013 campaign. The "Call Me Maybe" chanteuse takes the reins from actress Lea Michele, who teamed up with the affordable teen fashion line last year. This lookbook is a great place to get inspired for spring; from the white jeans to the high-low hems to the sorbet color palette, spring fashion from Candie's is all about having fun and being a girl. Highlights include a heart cutout skater dress ($48) and mint green openwork buttondown shirt ($38). You can shop most of these items now at Kohl's stores and online at Kohls.com. (I tweeted a pic of some of the fun print blouses I spied in stores the other day here.)

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Ask BB: Help Me Find These Shoes!


Help me find these shoes!

I was shopping online and came across a dress on Zappos. Now, the dress is alright, BUT the shoes are to die for. Unfortunately, after getting in touch with Zappos, I found out that the model must have worn her own shoes because they don't carry the pair in the picture. I didn't know who else to turn to with this question: Can you please help me find these shoes!? —Kamelia K.

The fuchsia footcandy you seek appears to be Dolce Vita's 'Grechen' pump - and you're in luck because this shoe is currently 50% off at Nordstrom.com! Get your pair in magenta, black, red or navy for $89.47 (down from $178.95).



Target Teams with FEED and Lauren Bush


Target teams with FEED and Lauren Bush

Target announced a partnership with FEED Projects - a social business founded in 2006 by Lauren Bush Lauren - to create the FEED USA + Target collection. The limited-time-only collection will include more than 50 stylish products and benefit Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, and will be available in stores and online at Target.com beginning June 30.

Featuring an Americana aesthetic, the FEED USA + Target collection includes products spanning home, sporting goods, stationery, and apparel and accessories, with prices ranging from $3.00 to $400.00. Each product displays the number of meals that will be donated to children and families through Feeding America as a result of the purchase. The collection, with its modern, casual and hand-crafted feel, was co-designed by Lauren Bush Lauren.

It's hard to find fault with this collab and I'm looking forward to seeing what items will be available come June 30.

Are you a FEED supporter? Do you already own one of their signature bags?

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