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Zara Launches Online Shopping in the US Today!




Fashion concept Zara, part of Inditex, one of the world's biggest fashion retail groups, has launched online shopping in the United States today, September 7, at www.zara.com, offering free delivery to all 50 states. Zara's online platform will sell the full range of women's, men's and children's clothing that are also available in-store.

What more do you need to know? Go shop Zara.com now!

Beauty Review: 100 Percent Pure Mint White Tea Skin Care


For the past month, I've replaced my daily skin care routine with complimentary products from 100% Pure, a natural, organic cosmetics and skincare line. I'm always on the look out for affordable, effective products that have a limited number of unnecessary or potentially harmful chemicals, so I was eager to give this line a try. Find out what I thought after the jump!

Off the Rack: LPLP Linea Pelle for Target Fall 2011 Handbags




The other day at Target I spotted about eleven new fall styles from the LPLP Linea Pelle handbag collection, and they're actually pretty good-lookin. My favorites included a stud detail cognac satchel, a zip front crossbody purse and both the black and purple versions of the tote with exterior pockets. Prices range from $14.99 to $29.99, and some bags were already marked down a bit. Overall, this is a much better collection than LPLP's disappointing debut spring line, thanks to a richer fall color palette of black, purple, cognac, brown and olive green. See more real-life pics after the jump (sorry for the poor quality, I thought I had forgotten my camera but it was hiding in the side pocket of my purse all along). Are you impressed with LPLP's fall styles?

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You Decide: Which Shoes Should I Buy From Sole Society This Month?

UPDATE: As of 11:45 pm ET last night, the "Rachel" was in the lead by just 1 percentage point, so that's what I bought! Thanks to everyone for voting, I love reading your comments too. I'm planning on wearing the "Rachel" with a lavender BCBGeneration mini dress for my bridal shower in a couple weeks, I think the wedge will work well with the short length and the color will be just perfect paired with the bright, ruffly dress. I will take pics and share either here on the blog or on my Facebook page. xoBB




Ladies, I need your assistance please. Which shoes should I buy from Sole Society this month? It's the 5th of the month and I have until midnight to make my selection or skip this month. If I don't make a decision, Sole Society will charge my credit card $49.95 which will become a credit in my Sole Society account and can be used up to 12 months. It's not do or die, but I could use a nudge to help me make up my mind. Thanks! xoBB


Off the Rack: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Halloween Collection


During a quick trip to Walgreens this afternoon, I spied 5 new limited-edition styles from Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips that are perfect for Halloween. There's Hot Wired, a slime green with black barbed-wire design; Wishnets, a blood red with black fishnet design; Ghoulie Girl, a black background with orange and white ghosts; Numbskull, a black and white skull-and-crossbones design; and Spun for You, a metallic silver with black spiderwebs. For about $10 a pop, these nail strips are just about the cheapest, easiest way to get in the holiday spirit or just accessorize your fall looks with something fun and edgy. I'll probably go back for Wishnets or Spun for You, which will look drop-dead gorgeous with a little black dress and red lipstick. Which style is your favorite?