Los Angeles-based contemporary designers Geren Lockhart, Rachel Pally, Cynthia Vincent and Karen Zambos are set to launch new collections created especially for QVC in February. CV by Cynthia Vincent and KZ by Karen Zambos are scheduled to debut during QVC's NY Fashion Week broadcast on Friday, February 10 at 10 PM (ET) with the GF by Geren Ford premiere scheduled for Saturday, February 11 at 10 PM (ET). RP by Rachel Pally is scheduled to debut during QVC's The Buzz on the Red Carpet – Live from LA on Friday, February 24 at 9 PM (ET) during Hollywood’s biggest awards weekend of the year. Each designer's QVC lines will include 8 pieces ranging from $47-$110, from feminine tops to boho maxi dresses.

Any QVC shoppers out there? Will you be checking out these lines on TV or online?

{Above is a sampling of some of the new items (from left): GF by Geren Ford Peony Print Sleeveless Ruffle Blouse, $64; CV by Cynthia Vincent Ruffle Front Maxi Dress, $99.50; RP by Rachel Pally Rolling Waves One Shoulder Maxi Dress, $82}

Gwen Stefani is one celebrity with a fashion line that real fashionistas love to wear, and today on Gilt Groupe, you can get your hands on some genuine L.A.M.B. handbags and shoes at a big discount. Think perfect-for-spring neon messengers, classic black satchels with a touch of edge and platform ankle boots that make the outfit. The bags above, for example, are now just $129 (down from $248), which equals a steal any way you do the math.

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L.A.M.B. handbags and shoes on Gilt Groupe

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Here are some of the many cool promotions and events you'll discover this month at FreeBeautyEvents.com, the website that rounds up free beauty happenings in your area:

In January and February, Rite Aid is having some great Grand Opening events where customers can get samples, coupons, and nail polish changes with Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. Demonstrators will be informing customers about Samy Fat Foam hair color and Viviscal dietary supplement. There will be samples of L’Oreal Magic Souffle and Gold Body Wash, plus coupons for Carefree and Stayfree.

Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and a monthly contest http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest. For the month of January 2012, they'll be giving away 10 prizes. Each prize will consist of Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Hypoallergenic Pre-Moistened Facial Towelettes, Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Deep Cleansing Facial Pads, Yes to Carrots Nourishing Body Butter, and Yes to Blueberries Age Refresh Eye Firming Treatment. The contest ends tomorrow so be sure to enter today! Winners will be chosen on 2/5/2012 and notified by 2/15/2012.

Vivid shades of pink and red adorn the MARC by Marc Jacobs "Bob's Memphis Trip" colorblock satchel, which sells for $298 at Zappos Couture. The look for less is $98. Think you can spot the real from the steal? Click either image below to check your guess.