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The Look for Less: Pollini Cut Out Booties



Pollini at ShopStyle


Floral cut-outs that culminate in a sexy peep-toe make these Pollini Cut Out Booties a real head-turner. Splurge on this foot candy at, where else? Footcandy.com, on sale now for $548.80.



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But why stop at beige? These Kelsi Dagger Cola Back Zip Booties give you the look for less in your choice of warm gray (shown here), black, fuchsia, whiskey, or violet at Endless.com for $164.95.

Off the Rack: Tracy Feith for Target


Tracy Feith for Target

The Tracy Feith for Target collection hit stores this past Sunday, and yours truly was there to check it out. From adorable ruffled bikinis to south-of-the-border inspired blouses, this collection from designer Tracy Feith was bohemian luxe-for-less at its best! Here are some of the highlights from the collection, let me know if you have specific questions about any of the items and I'll do my best to answer them.


Tracy Feith for Target

With it's folk art-inspired embroidery and lace detailing, this dress instantly took me back to my early childhood days when Mother forced encouraged me to embrace my ethnic heritage with Polish dance lessons.

[1] Tracy Feith For Target Embroidered Dress - Ebony, $39.99

What to Wear: Spring/Summer Graduation


I've received a few requests from students who are looking for graduation outfit ideas, so here's one fashion formula that might work for you: Start with a smart-casual or semi-formal strapless dress that hits at or just above the knee. Colorblocking is really popular right now, and this particular dress seems to capture this trend in a tasteful, flattering way. Then, top with a lightweight cardigan in a complimentary color. You can wear black to a graduation but I think lighter colors or white are especially fun and celebratory for daytime occasions such as this. If you're suffocating under a gown, keep the cardigan off. When the rents take you out to a nice lunch afterwards, you'll have something to keep your shoulders covered at the restaurant. The strapless dress is sexy enough for saying goodbyes to all the guys, but prim and proper enough for the proud parentals who will be hovering nearby. Cute heels (make sure you can walk in them for a few hours), a clutch and pearls finish the look. And perhaps the most important part, which can't be overlooked, is that all items shown above are guaranteed to fit any graduate's budget.

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