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H&M The New Icons Collection


H&M The New Icon Model Off Duty Collection

H&M is launching a new collection called The New Icons inspired by four of fashion's top models: Joan Smalls, Daphne Groeneveld, Lindsey Wixson and Liu Wen. Due to launch in April, the collection features pieces that exemplify each model's "off duty" street style, like a black moto jacket, ankle boots and denim cut-offs. I love the wearable black-and-white color palette (decidedly model-esque), as well as pieces like the taupe satchel, lace skirt and the tall flat boots. Other "out-there" pieces like the fringe collar necklace are best reserved for actual models (i.e., not moi).

Keep reading to see photos of the complete collection. Which pieces catch your eye?

Carly Rae Jepsen for Candie's Spring 2013 Campaign




Carly Rae Jepsen is absolutely adorable as the face of Candie's new spring 2013 campaign. The "Call Me Maybe" chanteuse takes the reins from actress Lea Michele, who teamed up with the affordable teen fashion line last year. This lookbook is a great place to get inspired for spring; from the white jeans to the high-low hems to the sorbet color palette, spring fashion from Candie's is all about having fun and being a girl. Highlights include a heart cutout skater dress ($48) and mint green openwork buttondown shirt ($38). You can shop most of these items now at Kohl's stores and online at Kohls.com. (I tweeted a pic of some of the fun print blouses I spied in stores the other day here.)

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Forever 21 Festival 2013 Collection Featuring Sky Ferreira

Sky Ferreira for Forever 21 Festival 2013 Lookbook

Recording artist Sky Ferreira is the face of Forever 21's spring campaign for their Festival 2013 Capsule Collection. Combining music and fashion, the collection features a range of festival favorites and must-haves like dip-dye denim, lace-up details, studded embellishments, crochet, bold colors and patterns, crop tops, desert ready sheer styles, and bandeaus. I like the leopard print jacket in the second to last photo below. Click through for more festival fashion inspiration...

Princess Vera Wang Spring 2013 Lookbook


A look from the Princess Vera Wang Kohl's Spring 2013 Lookbook

The Princess Vera Wang Spring 2013 lookbook is an explosion of fun spring trends for girls who were born to rule, from the feminine and fun (think pink and lace details) to the bold and bright (giraffe prints and oversized stripes). A riot of accessories like textured handbags and whimsical jewelry round out this upbeat collection. Princess Vera Wang isn't meant for me (obvs) and the juniors sizing makes it tricky for me to shop (even if I did want to try that red lace blazer shown above, ahem) - but I think it's supercute for tweens. Everything's under $80 and you can find the pieces shown here this spring at Kohl's stores and kohls.com.

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