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The Look for Less: Anthropologie Polka Dot Blazer

Blending the best of both worlds, Anthropologie's "Dotty Knit Blazer" mixes the sophistication of a blazer with the whimsy of a polka-dot print. ($98, anthropologie.com)



Get a similar style for less with this LC Lauren Conrad polka-dot blazer for $42 (down from $70) at kohls.com. Looks even better in person!



Bonus: Here's another options from Forever 21 and it's just $24.80. Click any image for details.



Maison Martin Margiela for H&M: 14 Looks


Here's a peek at 14 looks from the upcoming Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collaboration, a 140-piece collection which launches next month. Six additional looks are still under wraps, but I think we can get a good sense of what to expect: Androgyny, asymmetry and oversize silhouettes. Yes, the collection is a bit cerebral but then again, so are many H&M shoppers even if they don't all have deep pockets. Kudos to H&M for not dumbing things down for the budget crowd. Love it or hate it, I think we can all agree on one thing: Those oxblood boots with lucite heels are killer.

First Look: Target x Neiman Marcus Holiday Collab on ABC


ABC News gives us our first look at the colossal Target x Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection, coming December 1, in the glowing report above. In case you forgot, the two fashion powerhouses from seemingly opposite ends of the retail spectrum have tapped 24 CFDA designers to create a collection of affordable yet highly covetable holiday gifts. We're talking 60 items priced mostly under $60 ranging from home decor to apparel by the likes of Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler and many more. Watch the vid above for a sneak peek of what to expect, including a $49.99 DVF jewelry box and $79.99 Tracy Reese sequin and silk top.