I'm currently obsessed with Theyskens' Theory wedges. (shown below). I'm a huge fan of the ombre, but would love the style in a solid as well. However, the price tag for these is pretty steep, so if you could find an affordable version of them, I would be overcome with gratitude! —Elizabeth H.



I've loved these wedges ever since I saw my girl Nitrolicious wearing them (here). I'm surprised no one has done a DIY version of the ombre yet with some black spray paint - or maybe they have and I just haven't seen it! Anyway, here are some looks for less:

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?

Rory Beca's collaborations with Forever 21 have been a success, and now the designer has created a resort collection for 2012. Consisting of breezy tops and light-as-air dresses in a colorful palette, this capsule is made for warm nights and sunny days. It's priced from just $13.80 to $24.80 and you can shop it now at forever21.com. Don't delay if you love something - my favorite piece, the colorblock pleated peplum top, is almost sold out.

It's not everyday you can find a 3.1 Phillip Lim dress for just $89 but that, my friends, is exactly the type of deal you'll find right now at Gilt.com during their Women's Final Sale. With markdowns up to 90% off top designers, you're bound to find something fabulous to add to your wardrobe. Act fast, these pieces won't last long. Tip: Keep refreshing your browser if the item you want is currently in another shopper's cart; sometimes I've been able to snag things this way the moment they're freed up.

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Gilt Final Sale

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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