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First Look at Jennifer Lopez's Collection for Kohl's




In the September 2011 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, Jennifer Lopez styles eight real women in fashions from her new line for Kohl's, which debuts this fall in stores and online. There are dresses, pants, tops, sweaters and a jumpsuit in a neutral palette of black, white and tan, with a healthy dose of animal prints and faux fur. In J.Lo's words, "accessible, everyday glamour," priced mostly under $100.

Lopez also models a couple pieces herself, including a chic gold sequin top and camel trousers - the same outfit she wore in the press preview video (here). I think J. Lo's line is going to do really really well. Marc Anthony's on the other hand—who's he?

Click through to see more (and bigger!) pics. Who's excited for this line?

First Official Look at Missoni for Target


The first official image of the Missoni for Target collection has emerged, featuring Margherita Missoni decked out in zig-zag fashions toting a zig-zag suitcase. There aren't too many surprises (remember the leaked paparazzi photo?) but it's exciting nonetheless - the retro Beetle Fiat 500, narrow cobblestone street and signature Missoni prints are enough to get anyone giddy about the September 13 launch. Start saving up so you can pick up some of the 400+ items for you and your home, priced from $7.99 to $199.99.

Click through for bigger pics. Overwhelmed?

Win Cool Stuff: Mimi Boutique 'Santino' Satchel

Update: And the winner is… #25 colleen b! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered!




Please note: This giveaway has ended and is now closed to further entries.

This week's giveaway is for the sophisticated "Santino" satchel from our friends at Mimi Boutique. Retail value: $72.00! Winner can pick their choice of color, subject to availability. Let's get this party started, shall we?

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Good luck! Contest ends 12 noon ET on August 9th, 2011. Winner will be chosen at random and announced right here on this post on or before August 10th. Entrants must have a U.S. shipping address. This is not a sponsored post.