The Budget Babe likes to get crafty every once in a while. That's why we LOVED this nifty DIY project for an earring holder sent in to us by a reader named Liz. Using wire cutters, cut a piece of wire mesh to fit your favorite frame. (You could also buy a plain frame and decorate it with fabric or paint.) And there you have it—the perfect place to hang all your earrings.

Nothing speaks to the notion of a metamorphosis more than the beautiful butterfly. Emerging from its dull cocoon, it spreads it prismatic wings and takes to the skies. An undeniably inspiring feat of Mother Nature.

Now you can transform, too, thanks to the inspired designs of Isaac Mizrahi. Take your bed from ho-hum to heavenly with the Isaac Mizrahi for Target® Butterfly Bedding Collection. Bold orange, green, yellow and white flutter on 200-thread count cotton.

Go ahead. Fly, butterfly.

Available at target.com and in stores. $29.99 - $89.99

For some, "trendy" is a dirty word. Why is that? If we're trendy, does that mean we can't think for ourselves? That we're somehow slaves to fashion? Gullible consumers willing to throw our money at whatever the magazines, celebrities or big business dictate?

Perhaps. But for some of us, following trends is just plain fun. We love to see what fabulous things our favorite designers will think of next. We giggle with glee to see trends we love, while we take guilty pleasure mocking and critiquing the ones we dislike. Then, we head to the stores (or our laptops) to find the trends that work for us—and make them our own.

One trend for spring that makes us sing is metallics, especially silver. These Aurora flats from forever21.com are both cute and sophisticated—but we just like 'em cuz they're shiny. $21.80.

If you haven't tried cropped jackets yet, now's your chance. They're surprisingly comfortable and completely wearable, like this loose-fitting Frenchi Linen Blend Jacket from nordstrom.com, $44.00.

All things navy and nautical are in this season. Sail with pride aboard the S.S. Trendwhore in this Kool Hearts Front Button Square Neck Blouse from macys.com, $36.

Check out some of the upcoming looks from designer Patrick Robinson for Target's GO. International Flights of Fashion series for Summer 2007, scooped from target.com's pressroom.


Left: Shift Dress in Brown Medallion Print $34.99
Center: Tie-Front Pleated Tank in Lavender $16.99; Reversible Tank in Rosette Print/Terracotta $16.99; Denim Bermuda Shorts in Gray $29.99; Leather Net Bag $34.99
Right: Tank with Crochet Detail in Ivory $16.99; Twill Cropped Pants in Khaki $34.99; Floppy Canvas Hat in Khaki $14.99

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