More heavy-hitting designers are bringing their names to JCPenney this fall including Double Happiness by Vivienne Tam, Jenny Packham Boudoir and LULU by Lulu Guiness. I don't know many details yet but the collections include gift-ready items like makeup bags, coin purses, clutches and other small accessories. Look out for these brands to arrive in November in stores and online at jcp.com.

Here's a list of some of the newest brands at JCP, part of their major transformation to become "America's favorite store":

• Betseyville (Betsey Johnson)
  
• Cosmopolitan Collection
  
• DOUBLE HAPPINESS (Vivienne Tam)
  
• DREAMPOP by Cynthia R. (Cynthia Rowley)
  
• Jenny Packham Boudoir
  
• little maven BY TORI SPELLING
  
• i Jeans by Buffalo
  
• jcp brand

{Shown above (at left): Accessories under $24 from the Jenny Packham Boudoir collection; Red and black LULU by Lulu Guiness accessories priced under $35}

Kohl's is hooking up one reader with a $50 gift card to shop the latest fall offerings! But first, they sent me a $50 gift card so I could share some of the pieces I'm loving right now. Hopefully you'll see something you like. My ongoing obsession with colored denim has now extended into printed denim. Yes I'm drinking the Kool Aid and there's no turning back. I tried on a bunch of pairs from the juniors department, from houndstooth to floral, and fell in love with all of them. This is a very bad thing. Torn, I made a mental note of my size and then ordered these polka dot skinnies online because my plan all along was to find polka dot jeans, so I stuck with the plan and avoided buying 6 new pairs of jeans. All of these options would look great paired with a neutral sweater or denim shirt and boots this fall. Speaking of boots, I spotted a couple pairs that I'd love to add to my collection if funds were limitless: Chanel-esque quilted riding boots, studded moto boots and suede ankle boots. Another surprising find was in the accessories department - my Kohl's had an entire display devoted to "arm candy" which included luxe-looking bracelets priced at $16.80 by a brand called Natasha. Impressive. However, I realize an entire arm party could get very costly, so I'll be waiting for further markdowns.

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A body-con black dress might not sound appropriate for day, but top it with a demure print blazer like Anna Kendrick and you've got the perfect casual office to evening ensemble.

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