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Giambattista Valli for Macy's Impulse




Images of the Giambattista Valli capsule collection for Macy's are finally out, and there's a lot of red, pink and leopard print lusciousness to love. Priced on average from $50-$100, the collection is the fourth and final capsule collection of the year for Macy's fashion-forward Impulse department. For more info, head to macys.com/impulse where fans have been able to preview all the looks and vote on their favorites for a couple days now (thanks to my Tweep @alnike86 for the tip on that!). My fave pieces include the red puff sleeve leopard dress and the sleeveless leopard shift dress. Which items are you eying?

Get 30 Percent Off A Single Item at Francesca's Collections




Our friends at Francesca's Collections reached out to me again to offer you guys a new exclusive coupon code for the month of October. I was just browsing their site and there's a lot to get excited about, like the fur vest ($54), structured satchel ($48), cute mittens ($16) and bow blouse ($38) shown above. Details below, happy shopping!

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Discount: 30% off a single regular priced item. Online only!
Expires: 10/31/11


MNG by MANGO Mission: Amsterdam Dame


In just a few short days, I'll be leaving for Barcelona, Spain, along with 9 of my fellow fashion bloggers to tour the MNG by MANGO headquarters - I can't believe it's really happening! To prep for our voyage, we've created looks inspired by London, Milan, and Paris.

This week's challenge? Create a look inspired by a favorite landmark in your hometown.



The Look for Less: Proenza Schouler PS1 Multicolored Satchel

Proenza Schouler's PS1 messenger satchel continues to be one of the most coveted It-bags among fashion lovers. Last season it was redesigned with a cool hand-embroidered geometric/tribal print. It retailed for $1,825.





DSW carries this Audrey Brooke messenger bag which to me is a great inspired-by bag, the print and shape maintains the spirit of the PS1 without feeling like a knockoff. Carry it with pride for $99.94.



For fall 2011, the PS1 has been reinvented with another unique print, this multicolored jacquard and black leather bag is $2,290 at net-a-porter.com.



Capture the essence of this season's PS1 with the spicy-hued version of the Audrey Brooke bag shown above, also $99.94 at DSW.com*. I don't own an Audrey Brooke bag but I've seen them in person and they look really impressive for the price.



Audrey Brooke at ShopStyle



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