Gilt Groupe is hosting a Hype sale today, featuring apparel and handbags priced mostly under $100. I love the one Hype handbag I own, purchased at T.J. Maxx for around $99 - at the time, that was the most I ever spent on a bag (surpassed only by my Foley + Corinna) and it happily proved to be a sound investment. It's a great quality bag that I still love and use regularly. So if you're in the market for a new bag or want to browse the chic day dresses and feminine blouses, head on over to the sale!

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Hype Handbags and Apparel on Gilt Groupe

Eric Daman, famed costume designer behind Gossip Girl, has teamed up with DKNY on a capsule collection of hosiery hitting stores in August. Comprised of eight uniquely patterned tights - including jacquard, floral and polka dots - the line is totally in step with the DKNY legwear so often worn on the show by actresses like Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. I think this collaboration is a match made in heaven and I'm sure Gossip Girl fans will agree. A great pair of tights or over-the-knee socks can really help you update your fall wardrobe without spending a fortune. Find the Eric Daman for DKNY collection at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, DKNY and DKNY.com ranging from $15 to $24.

Click through to see all the styles - think you'll scoop up a pair (or two)?

Steve Madden's towering "Wizzard" wedge sandals are $139.95.

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Love the look but want to save some cash? Try the Chinese Laundry "Drastic" instead, a shoe that was brought to my attention by a lovely reader named Lindsay (here). It's now $59.46 (down from $69.95). Click either image to shop. Would you wear these?

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Macy's has shared photos of Karl Lagerfeld's 45-piece limited-edition collection, which hits 235 stores and macys.com on August 31. It's very Karl (in case the tee shirts with his picture on them didn't give it away) - mostly black, gray and white with a few floral prints and touches of pink. My favorite piece is the romantic blush dress shown above ($119) but that could just be the mood I'm in since my wedding is coming up in September (rehearsal dinner possibly?). Fashionistas will adore the affordable leather shorts and pants, the feminine houndstooth coat, and dramatic high collars. Priced from $50 to $170, the Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse collection is a chic and budget-friendly addition to Macy's fall offerings.

See all the looks after the jump (warning: there are a LOT of photos). Let me know which ones you love in the comments!

ZARA has shared its women's Fall Winter 2011 Campaign, featuring eleven sophisticated, menswear-inspired looks. It's all about clean lines and structured pieces in black and gray, as well as rich colors like mustard, orange, cyan and purple. Though the styling is somewhat austere and androgynous, the campaign has its playful moments, as seen on a polka dot blouse, sequin embellished skirt, metallic oxfords and leather pants. I see a lot of individual pieces that I like, including the boat neck long-sleeve dress, satin lapel tuxedo jacket and chunky turtleneck sweater. See anything you love?

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P.S. Zara is finally on Twitter! @ZARA_US