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Budget Home: The Novogratz Launch Dinnerware at Macy's


Novogratz dinnerware

HGTV addicts will be happy to learn that Cortney and Robert Novogratz (the husband and wife duo with 7 kids and a thriving design business) have launched a colorful collection of affordable dinnerware available exclusively at select Macy’s stores and macys.com. The Novogratz Dinnerware Collection mixes elements of modern and vintage style and includes plates, bowls, mugs, serving trays, and canisters, ranging in price from $9 to $29 (and it's already on sale!) I think this Wonderful Tray would be perfect for entertaining.

The Look for Less: Frida Bracelet from Anthropologie

This Frida bracelet is $168 at Anthropologie.com.



While not an exact lookalike, this bracelet from Forever 21 gives you a similar look for a lot less, combining a traditional friendship bracelet with bold rhinestone accents. Click to purchase for $7.80 at Forever21.com:



Other options I'm loving include this Touch of Glam bracelet set ($7.80, Forever21.com), this Touch of Glam braided bracelet ($5.80) and these striking Art Deco stone earrings ($6.80) or these Bold Bejeweled earrings ($10.80) to match.

Thanks to Lynn for requesting this look for less!

Budget DIY: Make Chic Wall Art with Your Tiffany & Co. Mailer

Tiffany's Mailer Art: Create Chic Wall Art with Mail from Tiffany & Co.

If you've ever received a gift or made even the smallest purchase from Tiffany & Co., you probably get the Tiffany & Co. catalog delivered to your doorstep via snail mail. I always get excited when I see that thick envelope in that perfect shade of iconic Tiffany blue arrive in my mailbox, but I have trouble parting with it even when I'm done flipping through the pages - it's just such an eye-catching hue, and it seems like such a waste to toss it out. So usually, I stash the pretty blue envelope away in my office and just recently, I came up with a way to recycle this lovely, heavyweight paper and create some chic wall art in the process! Keep reading for the stupid easy how-to (so simple, it can be accomplished during an infant's nap! I should know.)

Spot the Real: Marchesa Voyage Lace Sweatshirt

A lace front sweatshirt by Marchesa Voyage is $445 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Marchesa Voyage is Marchesa's lower-priced contemporary line. Ehem. The look for less is from another top brand for a more reasonable $73 on sale. Can you spot the real from the steal below? Click either image below to find out!




Marchesa at ShopStyle





C&C California at ShopStyle


Watch This: New Peter Pilotto for Target 30-Second Spot


Target just released a 30-second video ad for the highly anticipated Peter Pilotto collection, launching mere days away on February 9th. Peter Pilotto is a top fashion brand from London, designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos. Their collection for Target consists of colorful dresses, swimwear and separates in vivid colors and bold modern abstract prints.

You can see the complete lookbook we posted earlier HERE and photos we took at the NYC press preview HERE.

Make your shopping lists and get ready to duke it out in select stores, Target.com, and globally at Net-a-Porter.com on February 9th.