And the winner is... #28 Nicole Michelle, who writes "I love the Emmie Satchel in Fuschia." Congratulations Nicole!!

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While statement necklaces are a hot trend for spring, this gorgeous bubble necklace by J. Crew will definitely be a treasured piece for years to come. Should you choose to splurge, it's $150 at JCrew.com, and comes in either dusty blossom or soft graphite...


...but as much as I love J. Crew's flawless rendition, Forever 21 makes it all too easy to save by offering us this amazing polished stone bib necklace for just $13.80. The colors definitely give each necklace a totally different vibe, but I'm loving the brilliant blues—so right for spring.

What do you think, would you splurge or save on this trend?

Left: Owl-Print Tee in Blue $16.99, Denim Skirt in Light Wash $29.99. Right: Zip-Front Jacket in Black $44.99, Pelican-Print Triangle Bikini Top in White/Black $16.99, Pelican-Print Shorts in White/Black $26.99

Target is teaming up with designer Rogan Gregory AGAIN, but this time it's with Loomstate, Gregory's environmentally responsible clothing line that he co-creates with Scott Mackinlay Hahn. The collection features cotton silk shifts, plaid poplin shorts, a pelican-print bikini, and men's clothing, too, in certified-organic cotton and soft-washed finishes. I wasn't too excited about Rogan for Target, but this Loomstate stuff is beginning to grow on me. I like the roll-up sleeve sweaters and denim skirt. If nothing else, you know I'll stalk it on the clearance racks. Hits Target.com April 19th. [via Nylon]


Dolphin-Print V-Neck Tee in Black $16.99, Plaid Shorts in Gray/Pink $26.99. Right: Roll-Up Sleeve Sweater in Aqua $29.99, Pelican-Print Shorts in White/Black $26.99


Left: Plaid Dress in Gray/Pink $39.99. Right: T-Shirt Dress in Black/White $29.99, Pelican-Print Triangle Bikini Top in White/Black $16.99


Left: Roll-Up Sleeve Sweater in White $29.99, Pelican-Print Triangle Bikini Top in White/Black $16.99, Dip-Dye Skirt in Black/Gray $29.99. Right:Tie-Front Plaid Shirt in Blue $27.99, Bunny Tank in Gray/Blue $14.99, Denim Skirt in Light Wash $29.99


Left: Tie-Back Cotton Dress in Black $39.99. Right: Pieced Tank in Gray/Pink $16.99, Pelican-Print Triangle Bikini Top in White/Black $16.99, Pelican-Print Shorts in White/Black $26.99

One look at these lust-worthy caged heels, and it's easy to see why Loeffler Randall makes some of the most coveted shoe styles today. Sadly, these Mabel Zip Platforms cost $695 at Singer22.com...


...if you can't afford the pricey designer pair (who can?), try these Aldo 'Locklear' heels instead, which cost $100 and are also available in black. Your feet will be caged in, but your inner diva will be set free.

Many designers have turned inexpensive souvenirs that you might have picked up for a few dollars abroad, into fashionable—and expensive—commodities at home. Think Indian bangles or Tibetan prayer beads. This ethnic-inspired (for lack of a better word) Ettika Silk Wrap Bracelet with gold charms, for example, sells for $83 at Max & Chloe...


...Wanna look like a globetrotter, without dropping a ton of cash? Try this East of the Sun by Samanca Jewelry bracelet, made of a long silk ribbon dotted with gold-tone charms. It's available at Urban Outfitters for $24, and I bet you could probably find these somewhere else even cheaper—any ideas?