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Off the Rack: Kmart Random Goodness


Kmart fashions in store now

I don't often get around to shopping at Kmart since I live a good 35 minutes drive from the nearest location, but I happened to pop in this past weekend to check things out. My first thought was that I'm not missing much - the Nicki Minaj collection, with its bodycon silhouettes and wild prints, isn't exactly my style. But then I spotted some stylish options from Attention, Route 66 and Sofia Vergara that made me reconsider. This geometric print blouse by Attention was positively darling and looked more expensive than it's $14.99 pricetag. A swallow print blouse by Jaclyn Smith ($17.99) looked like a budget descendant from Miu Miu's spring 2010 runway. And two casual pullovers with crochet detailing from Route 66 were just as cute as similar tops that run twice as much elsewhere (scroll down for pics). It's not enough to make me drive out to Kmart but I will be checking Kmart.com more often.

Do any of you shop regularly at Kmart or Kmart.com for clothes?

The Look for Less: Campise Arrow Ring

This Campise diamond arrow twist ring is $650 at RONHERMAN.COM.



I love the look of arrow rings, as seen below via Lauren Conrad's instagram. I'm not sure who makes her rings but she was on the set of a Kohl's photoshoot, so it's possible these are upcoming spring looks from her namesake line.


Lauren Conrad's ombre nails and arrow rings


Here's a pretty arrow ring by LC Lauren Conrad that's available now at KOHLS.COM for just $12.60.



You could layer the ring with this set ($11.60) to emulate Lauren's style. Browse KOHLS.COM for more cute styles.



ELLE for Kohl's Spring 2014 Lookbook


ELLE for Kohl's Spring 2014 Look Book

I've been sharing glimpses of the spring offerings coming to Kohl's on my Instagram feed, and now here's the ELLE collection lookbook for more spring inspiration. Key trends to think about include mod black and white, 90s florals and layering, touches of pink and a return to "pretty" with lace, sheers and ladylike silhouettes. I'm loving the striped dresses like this one that have a Kate Spade New York vibe as well as the bright pink accents (like this dress) that feel J.Crew-inspired. Look for these affordable fashions to roll out February through March at Kohl's stores and online at Kohls.com.