Earlier I showed you some of the best handbags at my local T.J.Maxx, now here's a look at some of the highlights from the shoe department. Designer brands spotted on this trip included Coach, Jessica Simpson, Talbots (that's a first for me), MICHAEL Michael Kors, Nine West and BCBGeneration. Many of the latest trends were readily available in all sizes, from nude pumps and peep-toes to embellished flats and wedge sandals. For all you Jack Rogers fans, I spotted a few knockoffs by a brand called A. Gianne, made of genuine Italian leather for $39.99. Click through for more footcandy, anything catch your eye? What shoe styles are you desperately seeking this spring?

Shown above: Espadrille wedge sandals by Rampage, inspired by Stuart Weitzman, for $34.99

If you were to visit H&M right now, you'd see all the fresh spring fashions, and let me tell you, they are a breath of fresh air after this long harsh winter many of us have endured. My store had a ton of wearable pieces in two main color stories: First, there were the soft neutral shades ranging from tans and whites to blush tones, muted coral and nude hues. I scooped up a washed-out coral blazer for $34.95 that I think will look sharp with a striped tee and jeans or over a printed dress. The other main trend was a slightly preppy, nautical vibe defined by stripes, khakis, navy, red and green. Love! Accessories included adorable crossbody bags, bracelets you could layer and casual shoes like espadrille wedges and bright flats. Keep reading for more photos, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

After my trip to Payless, I paid a visit to Forever 21 to see what was new for spring. The clothes were organized to highlight some of spring's key trends, including tribal, florals, and nautical. You couldn't miss the eye-catching colors and bold prints, from geometric to animal print, in the tribal section; silhouettes included ponchos, linen shorts and daring crop-tops. Next to that, ditsy print dresses and bohemian blouses in pretty pastels created a feminine, garden party oasis. The nautical/Americana section was marked by stripes in navy, white and red, plus plaid, gingham and lightwash denim. I bought a navy and red sweater (which you'll see after the jump) and I'll probably go back for more. Other highlights included a day-to-night Chanel inspired jacket, lightweight chunky knits in spring colors like nude and pink, and lots of maxi-skirts, which honestly aren't my style but I can see lots of fashion bloggers scooping them up! I purchased a tan trench (see me wearing it on Facebook) to test-drive this classic look which has been called a wardrobe essential by just about every style expert on the planet. All I can say is, what took me so long?

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If you follow me on Twitter, you may have caught my tweets earlier this week about my love of the designer series shoes at Payless. Christian Siriano's snakeskin wedge sandals and fierce cage heels looked amazing for the price, and Isabel Toledo's eccentric styles were funky and sure to please urban artsy types. But what really made my heart skip a beat were the colorful, preppy-global wedges by Lela Rose. I couldn't decide which pair I loved more, the "Bolivar," a green fabric wedge with woven wedge heel or the "Loreto," a navy fabric wedge with faux leather and wood striped heel. At $49.99 a pair, I decided to wait and think about it before making a purchase.

Have you bought anything from Payless lately?

Earlier today I checked out the LPLP Linea Pelle for Target collection, a cheap-chic line of handbags, belts and bracelets by designer leathergoods brand Linea Pelle. I really wanted to like this line but overall I was disappointed. I hate to say something looks cheap - if you happen to like the collection, I don't want to offend - but Target didn't do a very good job with this line in my opinion. The hobos that I expressed an earlier interest in were featherlight - mind you, I don't need an excessively heavy handbag, but it's got to have some weight so you can balance it properly on your shoulder. That weight also gives a bag its luxe, genuine-leather look and feel, which was so clearly missing from these plastic purses. The bracelets were cool but pricey ($9.99 for two) as were the smaller wristlets and cross-body bag. If you want a fun, cheap purse for spring, you're better off just going with one of the less expensive bags from Mossimo or Merona and calling it a day. I'll post some of my favorites from those brands later.

Have you seen the LPLP Linea Collection in person? What did you think?