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Look for Less: J.Crew Chandelier Earrings + 30% Off Sale

J.Crew earrings look for less
Wedding season is upon us and if you're looking for ways to update a dress or jumpsuit you already own, look no further than the statement earring. I'm always drooling over J.Crew's somewhat pricey selection, no matter what time of year, which is why I was so excited to stumble upon an affordable jewelry site called Shamelessly Sparkly...browse their earrings and I think you'll agree, many of their items have a J.Crew-vibe (artsy, eclectic, chic) but at a fraction of the cost.

J.Crew's floral chandelier earrings are showstoppers and the colors are so unique...pair these with a little white dress for a summer party, or a blush/nude/black dress for wedding guest attire. They're $88 but 30% off this weekend with code WEEKEND - hooray! Want to save some cash? Opt for this pair at Shamelessly Sparkly...same gorgeous summer colors, but just $12.90. Which would you wear?

SPLURGE: J.Crew Floral Chandelier Earrings, $88 at jcrew.com (30% off with code WEEKEND. Ends 5/31.

SAVE: Crystal Statement Drops, $12.90 at shamelesslysparkly.com

H&M Announces Next Designer Collab with Kenzo

Kenzo x H&M
H&M announced that its next designer collaboration will be with KENZO, the "vibrant and playful Parisian house that captures the energy of global culture to create its unique, youthful spirit." Creative Directors Carol Lim and Humberto Leon will bring the spirit of KENZO to H&M, creating collections for women and men as well as accessories.

Lim and Leon are the founders of global fashion emporium Opening Ceremony, and to be honest I hadn't really heard of Kenzo until the Opening Ceremony duo took the helm of the Parisian fashion house in 2011 and made headlines.



Kenzo was created by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, who held his first fashion show in Paris in 1972. Kenzo is a celeb favorite, and you might recognize their bold, tongue-in-cheek designs like the oversized message clutch that Jessica Alba carried in this post. Or maybe you've taken note of Kenzo's super expensive embellished sweatshirts on fashion blogs and celebrity style sites. That tiger sweatshirt you've seen everywhere? That's Kenzo.

I'll be following this collab closely just because it's so relevant to the fashion scene today. With their huge fan base, I have a feeling it will sell out quickly and tons will end up on eBay.

KENZO x H&M will be available in selected stores & online from November 3, 2016.

Read more about the collaboration on hm.com/magazine and follow hashtag #KENZOxHM on social media for all the latest updates.

Are you excited for Kenzo x H&M?

There's A Chloe 'Drew' Dupe in the Newest Who What Wear for Target Collection

Chloe 'Drew' lookalike in the Who What Wear for Target collection
Thanks to a note from alert reader Julianne G., I learned that Who What Wear's latest monthly collection for Target just dropped - and it's really good. Like, return all your Marimekko and buy this instead good. Julianne shopped the buy one get one half off sale that was going on in stores over the weekend and got four pieces from the new line for $80! She recommends the chambray blazer and the flowy midi skirt. I was browsing the line on target.com and noticed a gorgeous new saddle bag that looks inspired by Chloe's famous 'Drew' bag. It comes in blush, black or olive. You can't go wrong. They've also brought back the Claire Vivier inspired striped pouch and foldover clutch. Excellent job, Who What Wear! Loving this line.

SPLURGE: Chloe 'Drew' Bag, $1,850 at net-a-porter.com
STEAL: Who What Wear Tonal Saddle Bag (also in olive or black), $29.99 at target.com