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Lunch Hour Shopping: Riller and Fount at Gilt Groupe




If you're looking for casual yet seductive dresses for summer, check out the Riller & Fount sale going on now at Gilt Groupe. You'll find soft draped tops, simple maxi dresses, skirts and dresses, all under $100. I love the neutral color palette and versatility of this brand, though I've yet to own anything from their collection. Maybe today's the day!

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Riller & Fount sale on Gilt

Get Kate and Pippa Middleton's Royal Wedding Dress Looks for Less

Kate Middleton wore a stunning white gown designed by Sarah Burton for the British design house of Alexander McQueen for her royal nuptials to Prince William.





If you were as smitten with her dress as the rest of the world was and want a similar style for your own big day, good news - David's Bridal has recreated a replica of her gown for $849, available online only in August 2011.


{Long Sleeved Satin and Lace Ball Gown, $849, Style WG3401}


Kate's sister and maid-of-honor, Pippa Middleton, also shined in a white dress by Sarah Burton for McQueen. She almost stole the show, probably because her dress is a simpler silhouette which showed off her incredible Pilates-toned figure.





If it's Pippa's look you're after, David's Bridal has also created an inspired-by knockoff, available online only in August. It's kinda old-school but I really love it, and for less than $200, it's pretty tempting!




{Chiffon Gown with Draped Cowl Neck and Lace Detail, $199, Style 874650}


nicole by Nicole Miller for JCPenney Fall 2011 Lookbook

nicole by Nicole Miller for JCPenney Fall 2011 Lookbook

The summer sun may be blazing overhead but that doesn't mean we can't look ahead to Fall. Here we have a first look at the nicole by Nicole Miller for JCPenney Fall 2011 collection. Most pieces are under $100 and will be available beginning in August through September. Influences range from bohemian and tribal to urban and military, played out in silhouettes like trapeze shape tops, ¾ sleeve tunics and easy blouses over leggings or printed wrap dresses and peplum blouses. Expect to see Nicole Miller's signature artsy prints in a rich color palette of blue, green, violet and magenta, plus lots of black for contrast and effortless drama. I'm in love with the first look (above), it's such a chic yet simple way to look pulled together for fall. On the fence regarding leggings but they look amaze on the models. Which looks do you find inspiring?