Fashion icon, designer and television star Nicole Richie will be the next Macy's Impulse designer. Launching this September, Nicole Richie for Impulse only at Macy's will feature limited-edition apparel inspired by Richie's luxe Bohemian style. Expect to see everything from maxi skirts to fitted jackets in retro prints and jewel tones, priced from approximately $49 – $149. Looks like being a judge on Fashion Star is just as good as being a contestant. I'm kinda looking forward to this as a fan of Nicole Richie's personal style. I like her Winter Kate line but it's a bit pricey so I'm eager to see what she does for Macy's. Do you think Macy's made a good move enlisting Richie's talent?

Photo courtesy of Macy's

This afternoon I attended the Target Fall 2012 press preview held at the Hudson Hotel in New York City. Here are some of the highlights I snapped, showcasing the top trends you can expect to see in Target stores and online at Target.com this fall (which actually starts in late July and August, so you won't have to wait too long). From the Merona line, I saw lots of ladylike looks with a retro vibe (think Mad Men) that included pencil skirts, collared blouses, and shirtdresses. From Mossimo, I spotted colored cords in every shade, chambray shirts, printed denim (leopard, python and floral), colorblocking on tops and frocks, and lots of long knits for layering. Across the board, I was noticing tons of stripes, tiny polka-dots, tasteful leopard print and rich colors like magenta, goldenrod and teal - all very, very good news if you've been loving the direction of fashion right now...which I am, so way to go Target!

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The LouLou tuxedo stripe jean by Hudson is $198. The jeans are named after LouLou de la Falaise, who was the inspiration for designer Yves St Laurent's iconic women's tuxedo.

LouLou Tuxedo Crop Skinny

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