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The Look for Less: Anita Ko Pyramid Stud Earrings

LA-based jewelry designer Anita Ko's 14k gold pyramid stud earrings are $320 at Net-a-porter. Much like pearls, these modern classics are something you can wear with everything.



Anita Ko at ShopStyle



Cameron Diaz wore her Anita Ko pyramid stud earrings while promoting her movie Knight and Day.

Cameron Diaz

Get the look for less with these chic look-a-likes from Fred Flare, just $12. Click either image to shop.



Fred Flare at ShopStyle



Photo credit of Cameron: Janet Mayer / PR Photos

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Off the Rack: July Highlights at Kmart




A few days ago I popped into a Kmart store in New York City to check out what was new (and to cool off from the exhausting heat). I found some of the most agreeable fashions near the entrance from Route 66. This brand is targeted towards teens, but there were a lot of cute tees, tanks, shorts, jeans and pants priced under $20 that anyone could work into their wardrobe. I liked a striped neutral tank with neon lace detailing and a dark-denim jean jacket, a great wardrobe staple. Moving on, I saw some cute blouses, skirts and dresses from the Attention and Apostophe lines. I really wanted to buy some printed shorts and a colorful romper (you see them so often in the city, it's kinda contagious) but I had an event to attend and I didn't want to show up with an armful of shopping bags. Next time! Click through for more photos. Anything catch your eye?

Budget Beauty: How to Create a Soft Smokey Eye for Day


Last week I met up with my friend Tiffany Hall, a makeup artist who works for top brands like Stila Cosmetics and L'Oreal, at the Ulta Beauty store in North Haven, Connecticut. I loved the look that Tiffany created for me when I shot the Jeep Compass video for Glam (which is how we met), so I asked her to share some of her expert secrets with all of us, beginning with a soft smokey eye look that's perfect for work or casual weekends. Watch the short how-to video above for the step-by-step tutorial. It's so simple, even I can do it!

Here are the exact products Tiffany used: