A month ago I alerted you guys to the Mad Men for Banana Republic collection, now you can shop the looks two weeks before they hit stores on Gilt Groupe. Inspired by the hit show and produced in collaboration with the show's Emmy-winning costume designer, Janie Bryant, the Mad Men collection for men and women offers curve-hugging sheath dresses and skirts, ladylike cardigans and more. If you're a fan of the show, don't miss out!

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Gilt Groupe Mad Men Collection

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed my tweets from last night's Express runway show in New York City's Time Square.

Express and Lucky magazine invited eight fashion bloggers to get a front row seat after outfitting each of us in our own uniquely fabulous Express ensemble. I wore a strapless tomato red dress, woven leather belt and bold gold cuff, perfect for a steamy night like last night (get your heat wave).

Here's a quick look at the show's finale, featuring shiny sequin minidresses, gorgeous gemstone hues and body-con silhouettes from the Holiday 2011 collection. These are the looks you'll be seeing in magazines, mailers and stores come Fall, so look out for them soon!

Thanks to Express and Lucky mag for making this an evening I'll never forget! FTC Disclosure: Each blogger received complimentary clothing and a $200 Express giftcard in association with this event.

Macy's shared a few sketches with me from its upcoming collaboration with designer Karl Lagerfeld (who is of course the man behind Chanel) for a capsule collection set to launch in Macy's "Impulse" departments this fall.

Featuring limited-edition women's apparel pieces reminiscent of the designer's signature style, Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy's will be sold in approximately 235 Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com beginning August 31.

The collection is a blend of refined dresses, airy tops, modern tweeds and Lagerfeld's signature high-collared neck, priced on average from $50 to $170.

I'm getting married in Positano, Italy in early September of this year and will be spending 5 days in Rome as well. It is supposed to be in the mid 80's. Could you please give me some outfit ideas for sightseeing? I'm 25 years old, 5'3" and 110 lbs. —Megan

First of all, congratulations! I can't think of a more romantic place to say "I do." Regarding sightseeing, I'm picturing an equally romantic combination of casual skirts and feminine tops, paired with comfortable shoes and a small crossbody bag. Bring a lightweight cardigan that you can toss over your shoulders when you're in a museum or touring a cathedral. I was in Old Navy the other day and saw lots of stylish items under $30 that will work well for your trip, and I've included some of them in the outfit ideas below. Click on any item for shopping details. Buon viaggio!

Outfit idea #1: Italians have a reputation for being stylish but you'll see a wide range of fashion tastes represented on the streets of Rome. Blend in by wearing this white ruffle top and blush skirt - both are supremely comfortable yet pretty.

Mid-length Skirts by Old Navy
Sandals by Jeffrey Campbell

Madonna and Lola are expanding their Material Girl collection this Fall, adding new product categories including beauty, intimates, denim, outerwear and social dresses. Trend-driven items include fun nail polish, frilly dresses, acid wash jeans, lace underthings and more for a new generation of teens who might not be familiar with Madonna's music but they like the look she's selling. There's a faux shearling bomber jacket that I can see myself wearing (no shame shopping the teen section). Watch for these latest Material Girl products to roll out in stores from now through October, priced from just $5 for intimates to $89.50 for outwear. Material Girl is available exclusively at Macy's and macys.com.