If you live somewhere in the wake of Hurricane Irene, are stuck inside and fortunate enough to still have power, allow me to entertain you for a bit with DV by Dolce Vita's Fall 2011 look book. DV is Dolce Vita's more accessible line (with many shoes priced under $100). You may know and love Dolce Vita from their budget friendly collabs with Target.

This fall lookbook features the brand's favorite selections of the season, covering the trends of casual menswear-inspired shoes, high wedges and platforms, colorblocking, Americana and glitter, and will be available at dolcevita.com. I'm picking up subtle references to Christian Louboutin, Miu Miu, Charlotte Olympia and more, which may explain why I'm in love with just about all of them. Can you pick a favorite?

I recently discovered these J. Crew wedge booties and have fallen in love. Unfortunately, they are a little (okay, a lot) out of my price range and I was wondering if you had seen something similar elsewhere? —Aditi



Great find, those look comfy and very "utilitarian chic." I tracked down a couple options that will help you get the look for less. First up, we have Kelsi Dagger's "Fanetta" desert booties ($100, shopbop.com)…

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One of my fave designers Tracy Reese will be presenting her spring/summer 2012 collection in just a few short weeks at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. Here's a sneak peek from the designer:

For spring 2012, designer Tracy Reese is inspired by a land of pure delight. Softly voluminous styles pair with lean, refined silhouettes, evolving proportions with a focus on modern fluidity. "A feminine yet relaxed mood is achieved through the juxtaposition of romance and sport, comfort and flattery. Subtle hues of khaki and blush mixed with pastel shades of waterfall, misty blue and aqua tears gradually intensify to deep saturated tones and neon brights, making a bold splash for the transition into summer. A drapey culotte jumpsuit in waterfall, complimented with drawstring waist and seductive neckline details, pairs with a lemon zest hat and printed platform sandals to embody the relaxed mood of the season," says Reese.


I'm loving the sound of the color palette (hold on to your neon brights for next season!) and can't wait to see the complete collection.

Kmart has shared their Fall 2011 look book with us, and it features some of the key pieces and trends you'll be seeing in stores for the fall season. There's some good-looking outerwear, amazing boots and knit dresses that can go from day to night with a quick accessory change. I've got my eye on the capelet (capes are huge again for fall), all the wool-blend coats, lace-up fold-over ankle boots, faux leather shorts, and faux leather skirt. Kmart is slowly but surely stepping up their game, now if only they would overhaul their website to make shopping online a bit more enjoyable.

Click through to see all the looks, is this enough to get you into a Kmart store?