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Guess Which Burnout Tee Costs Less

Burnout tees

Celebs like Rachel Bilson, Lindsay Lohan and Lauren Conrad love their burnout tees, a go-to basic that's hot for spring. I love a soft, comfy tee as much as the next girl, but I won't spend more than $20 to get one. (And usually, it's more like $10 on sale.) But some designer versions of the burn out tee trend can cost as much as $375 (I kid you not). Can you guess which of the tees above carries that hefty pricetag, and which tee costs less? Answer after the jump...

Look for Less: Marni Platform Slingbacks



Marni at ShopStyle


You Want: Marni Platform suede slingbacks, $770 at Net-a-Porter. Two-tone suede uppers and a wooden cone heel made me shriek when I saw these (so did the price!).



Steve Madden at ShopStyle


Try This: "Tacee" multi-color slingback, $109.95 by Steve Madden. A little more cowgirl but no less fierce, these towering Steve Madden might give shoe lovers the designer fix for less.

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Steal her Style: Michelle Obama on the Cover of O Magazine


Michelle Obama on the April 2009 cover of O, The Oprah Magazine

Oprah Winfrey shares the cover of her best-selling magazine O, The Oprah Magazine with another big "O:" First Lady Michelle Obama, who looks radiant in an orange Michael Kors dress and canary yellow Dear Cashmere cardigan. (Oprah's looking pretty stylish herself in a lavender-pink shirt dress by Rachel Roy New York!)

Spiegel at ShopStyle

For a budget-friendly breakdown of America's new style icon, try a short-sleeve cardigan from Twelve by Twelve and a tangerine sheath dress from Spiegel. Finish the look with an unexpected plastic belt, classic pearl stud earrings and neutral slingback pumps. Like what you see? Click the widget above for details!

Four Silky Shorts: Would You Wear One?


Inspired by Chloé's Spring 2009 runway, I set out to find some relaxed fit shorts in either silk or satin, and discovered the best ones on a budget can currently be found at Express. I can easily see these seductive bottoms transitioning from day to night, but I don't think they're appropriate office attire. Paired with heels and a tuxedo jacket, I think these shorts would be best worn as a cocktail dress alternative. So would I wear them? Absolutely. How about you? (P.S. Most of the shorts shown above are available in different colors, so check them out using the widget below to see all your options.)


Shop Alexander McQueen for Target Today!

Alexander McQueen Collection At Target.com

The big day has finally arrived when fashionistas nationwide can shop the Alexander McQueen for Target collection online and at select stores (sadly, not carried at a store near me). I'm just dying to get my hands on the asymmetrical dress (above) but I am reluctant to spend $69.99 without trying it on. Are you guys going gagga? Let me know what you buy!

See the entire Alexander McQueen Collection at Target.com.