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LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Spring 2011 Jewelry




This spring, LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's expanded from clothing to include shoes, sunglasses and jewelry, and here we have the complete lookbook. The collection features delicate necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets in both gold and silver colors with nature motifs like birds, leaves, flowers and coral. It's all effortless and easy to wear, the perfect compliment to LC's chic apparel. Priced from just $10 to $28, this affordable line lets you treat yourself to something pretty whenever you feel like it. This collection is in stores now, many of the pieces are already marked down. I haven't seen it yet but hope to soon. Have you?

ALLEN B. for JCPenney Spring 2011 Lookbook




Here's the Spring 2011 lookbook for ALLEN B. by designer Allen B. Schwartz, a collection exclusive to JCPenney that's always trendy, young, fun - and really affordable. For spring, the vibe is an unlikely '80s-boho mashup, featuring peasant blouses, leggings, cropped jackets, dresses and all flavors of denim, from colored to dark skinnies to lightwash straight-leg. Slim cargos and maxi skirts also make an appearance as do bold prints, from florals, to stripes to polka-dots. The styling is highly questionable but I think there are moments of potential, like the neon/neutral gladiator sandals, the puff sleeve denim jacket, the striped moto jacket or the one-shoulder polka dot dress. Shop these spring looks now and in the coming weeks at JCPenney stores and jcp.com.

Click through to see the complete lookbook.

Kmart LYS Plus-Size Collection Spring 2011 Lookbook




This season Kmart declares "Love Your Style, Love Your Size" with the launch of its LYS plus-size collection, made especially for women size 18 and over. Prices range from $29.99 for an olive green jacket to $21.99 for a feminine tunic, with basics like camis and leggings priced even lower. Fun splashes of color and bold prints lift the assortment, while fabrics ranging from satin to denim help create the versatile mood of the collection.

LYS Senior Designer, and plus-size woman, Nicole Magnani sees LYS as redefining the plus-size fashion landscape, bringing her personal eye for style and ease to the clothing. She says, "Kmart will be the destination where curvy women shop for clothes they feel great in, want to be seen in, and look amazing wearing!"

I love the sophisticated color palette and the delicate treatment of the military trend shown with pieces like the silk cargos, utility tunic dress or stud trim top.

Keep reading to see all the looks. Do you think Kmart nailed it with LYS?

La Redoute Resurrected for U.S. Shoppers?


French fashion from La Redoute accessible to U.S.A. shoppers on Avenue.com

Good news for fans of La Redoute, the French fashion store that stopped shipping to the United States back in 2009: You can now shop a small selection of "La Redoute" labeled clothing on Avenue.com!

I stumbled upon this totally by accident.

Just enter the term "La Redoute" in Avenue.com's search box, and you'll see 38 products ranging from liquid leggings to soft leather jackets, all bearing the La Redoute name in the caption. Another clue? The catalog images totally look like old-school La Redoute.

I'm excited by this discovery since I only had the chance to place one order from La Redoute before they discontinued their U.S. website. I'm tempted to order the trench coat (shown above) immediately.

I've reached out to someone at Avenue.com for more info, so I'll keep you posted if I hear back.

UPDATE: I heard back from my contact at Avenue, here's what they had to say!

"Yes, this is the same French brand from a few years ago. ... I also wanted to mention that you can find La Redoute product at OneStopPlus.com as well."

Above: [1] Fashion Trench Coat, $59.99-$69.99 [2] Satin Blouse $39.99 [3] Sequin Tank Dress $59.99 [4] Floral Maxi Dress $59.99-$69.99