Spring has sprung at Old Navy, with new knits in a bevy of bright colors, lightweight sundresses, sandals and yes, even shorts. I'm so not ready for this (and I won't be able to wear these pieces for another 3 months at least). But if you're planning a winter getaway or you live somewhere warm, you're in for a treat. I was getting a Diane von Furstenberg vibe with a lot of the new printed pieces, from tribal to artsy florals. A geometric print faux-wrap dress stood out. Also loving the brightly colored neon-neutral flats and mini crossbody bags, great for everyday. Colorblocking is another returning trend, which looked chic on leather-look tote bags. And if you aren't in the mood for spring clothes just yet, there's colored denim and chunky sweaters still in stock, even some winter coats left on clearance. What catches your eye?

I finally checked out the Kardashian Kollection for Sears last week, which as you probably know is a celebrity clothing line from the Kardashian sisters Khloe, Kim and Kourtney. The collection mirrors the glam lifestyle of these reality-TV stars with sexy cocktail dresses, trendy jumpsuits, boho-chic maxi dresses and bold animal prints. The winter collection was on its way out of my store, relegated to the not-so-clearance racks, while the latest spring line inspired by the sea looked like it had just arrived. This installment was actually pretty cute, with nautical striped tanks, and a tasteful navy, red and white color palette. There was a flowy chevron-striped maxi dress that I wouldn't mind owning.

Yesterday I stopped at Sears to check out the UK Style by French Connection collection, my first time seeing the line in person. The racks were tightly packed with a range of sweaters, knit tops, pants, jeans, as well as a few pairs of shorts, dresses and leggings in a mostly muted palette of neutrals like gray, black, camel, ivory and olive. Considering the woeful store displays and disorganization, the original prices on this collection seem staggeringly high and overpriced. But nearly everything was on clearance, making a $78 sweaterdress seem infinitely more reasonable once marked down to $24.99. I thought the sale prices were great, scooping up a Fair Isle sweater for $12 and leopard jeans for $25 (I tweeted that these were $12 but realized my mistake when I got home. Still not bad!). I don't think this collection will appeal to everyone, but I liked a lot of the pieces, they have that Euro/fashion vibe while still remaining understated and not too trendy. If you can time it so you shop UK Style on sale, I think it's a definite "win" and a must-stop shop for budget babes. What's your experience been with UK Style?

I seriously can't keep up with all the new products coming out from Sally Hansen lately. During my last trip to Walgreens, I spotted new Salon Effects styles for Valentine's Day and spring, as well as their Gem Crush polishes and new Smooth and Perfect pastels. These have been out for a few months now so hopefully somebody can weigh in on the Smooth and Perfect, which claims to "hide ridges with a breathable, porcelain-smooth finish." In colors like dune, sorbet, sea, linen and fog, and chic square-shape bottles, these polishes certainly sound amazing. Have you tried them yet? Are they worth it?

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Yesterday I went to Target to check out the latest shoe offerings. I feel like I haven't checked out their shoes in eons. It's not that I haven't been to Target recently but each trip has been for other things like holiday gifts and stuff for the home. Anyways, my shoe department was a mess, it seriously looked like a tornado had struck, but I was still able to scope out the finer footwear options like wedge ankle boots and Lanvin-inspired colorblock platform pumps. Many of these styles are already on sale, which just goes to show how far behind I am. My favorite pair had to be the Isabel Marant-inspired ankle boots shown above, they run a full size small (for me at least). However they didn't quite go with my straight-leg jeans, so I'll have to go back with some skinnies to see how they work out (or don't). Which pairs do you own/love/want? Does your store already have spring styles in stock?