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Macy's Bar III Flea Market Tour




Bar III has always been about mixing old and new, and this spring, the contemporary clothing line with a vintage flair available at Macy's will be taking over some of the top flea markets in major cities across the country. Beginning in New York City this weekend, May 5th, Bar III ready-to-wear clothing for women, along with men's, jewelry, and home items will be available for sale at the Hester Street Fair. Fashion blogger Aimee Song of Song of Style will be on hand to offer tips as the brand's official flea market ambassador. Shoppers who spend $100 or more will get a free Flea Bags (fleabg.com). Keep reading to see pics from the collection and for a complete schedule of the Bar III flea-market takeovers happening in NY, Pasadena, Chicago, and Denver. Can't hit the flea market tour? Don't worry, there are still dozens of Bar III spring styles available online at Macys.com.

{Shown above: An artist rendering of the Bar III flea market invasion; Blogger Amy Song of Song of Style}

Ask BB: Rebecca Minkoff's Morning After Mini Bag Look for Less

Do you know of a knockoff of Rebecca Minkoff's Morning After Mini Bag? —Rachel



If you love the look of Rebecca Minkoff's handbags but don't have the cash to spring for the real thing, consider taking a look at R&Em, a non-leather handbag brand owned by the NYC-based designer. Although R&Em is not actually designed by Minkoff, I feel like I often see strong similarities in the designs. Here's a bag by R&Em that's a great budget substitute for the Morning After bag ($80, down from $108 at Macys.com):



Also, I'd recommend checking sites like Gilt, ideeli and Rue La La for sales on real Minkoff bags. I bought my Morning After Mini back in 2010 on Gilt for $279, and it's been worth every penny. —BB