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The Look for Less: Celine Luggage Tote in Oxblood

It's still one of the top "It" bags and one of the most knocked-off bags, too: the Céline luggage tote. Some versions can cost up to $4,000 (source). Here's one in a rich shade of oxblood... (image via)

Celine luggage tote in oxblood


Want the look for less? Check out this bag from Forever 21. Mind you, this bag is not intended to pass for the real deal - no one's fooling anyone (or trying) - it's just a great looking, affordable bag that would be perfect for fall. It's just $32.90 and you can click the image below to shop!


Video: 3 Ways to Style Skinny Jeans for Fall





Recently I was introduced to a new collection of denim from a brand we all know and trust, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co.™! Available at Walmart, this affordable line of jeans wowed me with their quality and flattering fit – which is why I'm so excited to be able to share this video with you today. I've been wearing The Skinny and they are sooo comfortable, and the fit is true to size. Plus I love that they are available in petite, curvy and tall – so there's literally a fit for every body! The Skinny is constructed from premium, super-stretchy denim and has the perfect dark blue wash that's timeless yet on-trend - and so versatile. Inspired by these all-around awesome jeans, I put together this short video to show you three simple ways to style these jeans for fall, from a casual everyday outfit to a going-out look. Which look is your favorite? Let me know in the comments. And join the conversation on social media with hashtag #SIGNATUREJEANS.

To shop the jeans shown in my video, just follow this link:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Signature-by-Levi-Strauss-Co.-Women-s-Mid-Rise-Skinny-Jeans/21142885

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Outfit details after the jump...

Off the Rack: Altuzarra for Target Review


Off the Rack: Altuzarra for Target

This morning, I wrote a post about what I ordered online from the just-launched Altuzarra for Target collection; now here are some photos I snapped in the afternoon at one of my local Target stores. Truth be told, there wasn't a huge selection, but there were plenty of sizes left for the items they did stock. I didn't find the sold-out belt I wanted (boo) but I was able to scope out the fabrics and get a feel for sizing, too.

Altuzarra for Target Launched Today: Let's Talk About What We Bought


Altuzarra for Target Is Here: What I Bought

The highly-anticipated Altuzarra for Target collection has launched at Target stores, TARGET.COM and NET-A-PORTER.COM. I didn't stay up last night to shop but I logged on a few minutes ago (around 7:50 am EST) and was able to purchase two of the three items I wanted: The sumptuous red wrap-effect satin-jersey dress ($39.99), which I fell in love with after seeing how well it looked on Naomi Watts at the launch party, and the embroidered cotton-blend twill dress ($49.99), which is a fresh update on the LBD and features the collection's signature heron motif. I plan on wearing these to an upcoming semi-casual fall wedding lunch and dinner. I placed my orders from Net-a-Porter rather than Target.com because while both sites offer free shipping and returns, Net-a-porter offers fancy packaging. And it just feels more luxe. There, I said it.