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Lunch Hour Shopping: Rebecca Minkoff at Swirl




There's a Rebecca Minkoff sale going on now at Swirl.com, which means another golden opportunity to score one of her covetable handbags for less. This "it" girl brand has built a loyal following and continues to grow in popularity, boasting such celebrity fans as Scream star Hayden Panettiere and supermodel Agyness Deyn. The small pouches for $39 and passport cases for $49 are sure to go fast, so head to Swirl now to shop. Sale ends Tuesday 5/17.

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Swirl's Rebecca Minkoff sale

The Look for Less: Kate Spade 'Essex' Scout Bag

The Kate Spade "Essex Scout" bag comes in bright yellow, pink or natural tan and ranges in price from $295 - $395. Could a bag be any more perfect?



When I saw Vyque from Fasshonaburu sporting this fabulous purple messenger bag from The Cambridge Satchel company, I was instantly reminded of the Kate Spade style. It's a classic that just gets better with age!

Click the image below to shop their amazing fluorescent leather satchels or visit their website for more styles. The bags below range from $160 for the 11" satchel to about $190 for the 15" satchel.



Off the Rack: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's May Highlights




During a quick trip to Kohl's last week to buy a birthday present for a one-year old, I couldn't resist scoping out the latest LC Lauren Conrad collection offerings. I didn't have time to try anything on, but I snapped these pics to show you what you might find at your local store: Lots of easy-to-wear tops, casual dresses, and shorts that are perfect for spring and summer. Yet again, LC delivers modern, feminine styles that are sweet but not precious. It's the little details that make this line so appealing - a floral lining on a blush blazer, a cotton tank with artsy bow applique. The color palette and prints are tasteful, too, like the stripe halter maxi dress above. It's just really pretty and chic, the type of dress that's guaranteed to get you noticed for all the right reasons. If you can't get enough Lauren Conrad, check out her new beauty website, too.

More photos after the jump.