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The Look for Less: West Elm Pineapple Lamp

Add a stylish pineapple lamp to your decor from West Elm or the Better Homes and Gardens collection at Walmart (yes, Walmart!)
Pineapples are more popular than ever in fashion and home decor. They symbolize hospitality, they're exotic yet familiar, and they resemble works of art with their geometric good-looks and spiky coifs.

While browsing the Better Homes and Gardens collection at Walmart.com, I stumbled upon a chic pineapple lamp that would blend in with just about any room style - and it's under $30!

Meanwhile West Elm offers a gorgeous counterpart with a touch of gold, and it's now 20% off making it a great buy, too. Which would you pick?

The Look: West Elm Pineapple Lamp, $159 (Try code SAVE20 to get 20% off your order)

For Less: Better Homes and Gardens Pineapple Lamp, $27.66 at walmart.com

Michael Kors Fall 2017: Runway to Real Way

Take style cues from the Michael Kors Fall 2017 runway show in this monochromatic gray power look.
The Michael Kors Fall 2017 Runway Show showed off a woman who was both powerful and playful. Just take this gray monochromatic look - the chunky knits and tailored yet relaxed pants show power, but that chopped off sleeve is quirky and definitely unexpected!

Taking a cue from the runway, I put together a real way look you can wear right now with pieces from H&M, including some split front booties that look very similar to some shoes shown on the Michael Kors runway - and ours are under $50!

Add a cashmere scarf for that luxe touch and you'll be ready for your own boss moment. What shows are you loving at NYFW so far?

Take style cues from the Michael Kors Fall 2017 runway show in this monochromatic gray power look.

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1. Sweater, $29.99 // 2. H&M Matte Lipstick, $9.99 // 3. Cashmere Scarf, $49.49 (down from $99!) // 4. H&M Pants, $29.99 // 5. Who What Wear Bucket Tote, $34.99 // 6. H&M Split Front Ankle Boot, $49.99


Photo Credit: Photoshot, PacificCoastNews


Kim Kardashian's Multi-Colored Fur Coat and Over-the-Knee Boots Look for Less

Shop Kim Kardashian's multi-color fur coat, hooded sweatshirt and over-the-knee boots look for less.
Winter isn't over yet, and Kim Kardashian is giving us major statement-coat envy with her multi-colored fur coat in on-trend shades of gray, white and blush pink.

The long-hair-don't-care trendsetter styled kept the rest of her look streamlined, pairing a gray hooded sweatshirt with leggings and stiletto over-the-knee boots in black.

A structured croc satchel and oversized sunglasses finish this look that blends sporty athleisure separates with lavish, hi-life essentials.

I think you'll love the faux fur coat by Topshop we found that's in the same color palette as Kim's coat but much more wearable for everyday - and probably costs thousands less that her topper!

MORE: 10 Ways to Add Kim Kardashian Style To Your Wardrobe

Shop Kim Kardashian's multi-color fur coat, hooded sweatshirt and over-the-knee boots look for less.


Kim Kardashian Photo Credit: CRYSTAL, PacificCoastNews


Shop the Trend: 15 Floral Bags at Target

Shop the floral bag trend with these budget-friendly picks under $45 at Target.
I've been noticing a huge trend in floral print bags for spring at one of my not-so-secret favorite stores, Tar-jay! Sonia Kashuk's latest cosmetics bag line feature super bright pop art florals in orange and hot pink, while Merona is featuring a few new feminine floral prints on bags like this chic purse (which also comes in the most delicious solid colors, too). Since today is Valentine's Day, you can save 20% with code LOVE20 on almost all the 15 bags under $40 I've rounded up below! Go ahead, treat yourself...and let me know which new bags you're loving at Target!

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Old Navy Spring 2017 Lookbook

See the Old Navy Spring 2017 Lookbook
Earlier I shared in-store pics of the latest spring styles at Old Navy, and now you can see them as styled for the Spring 2017 Lookbook (which was too big to share in its entirety, but these highlights should give you a plenty of inspiration!)

It's all about playful optimism with classics updated in bright colors, greenhouse charm (florals, ruffles, and embroidery) and a nod to all-things-nautical.

There are plenty of off-the-shoulder tops and dresses, fun graphic details, bold prints, and even stain resistant white denim to freshen your look.

You know I'm already a huge fan of this "Bon Voyage" sweatshirt, and this pineapple sweater got a lot of love from all of you on Instagram.

I'm also already plotting ways to wear colored denim now and later...always a sucker for mint skinnies, and how fun are the strawberry dust and yellow squash hues?!

I don't know about you but I'm pinning a bunch of these for styling ideas! Are you loving Old Navy's spring collection?