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Converse One Star for Target Spring 2011 Lookbook




Another solid brand you'll find at Target season after season is Converse One Star, and their Spring 2011 lookbook has dozens of great casual outfit ideas and styling inspiration. For spring, Converse showcases their sportswear for women in a neutral palette with a few soft florals and plaid prints mixed in. There's denim, breezy tops, shorts, dresses, lightweight sweaters and swimwear, plus accessories like leather-look handbags and of course, footwear. Nothing's over $50 and you can shop this collection in stores now and online at Target.com. My favorite looks include the white blazer/plaid shirt combo, and the purple ruffle top with dolman sleeve cardigan. While I love the look of Converse's classic sneaks, they don't agree with my fussy feet, so I prefer to envision these looks with cool oxfords, ballet flats or sandals.

Browse more looks after the jump. Who's a Converse One Star fan?

Lunch Hour Shopping: Shop LOFT's Friends & Family Sale Before Anyone Else




LOFT's Friends & Family sale will be running from Tuesday, April 5 through Sunday, April 10.

BUT, for the first time ever, LOFT is giving their Facebook fans the opportunity to pre-shop the offer one day ahead of everyone else.

Just head on over to the LOFT Facebook page to retrieve your exclusive in-store & online code to get 30% off your entire purchase.

L.L. Bean Signature Spring 2011


LL Bean Signature Spring 2011

It dawned on me that I hadn't heard from L.L. Bean Signature in a while, so I headed over to their website to see what was new for spring. Under a banner of "effortless sophistication," the online catalog showcases eight key looks that define the season, from a silk scoopneck blouse tucked into a striped A-line skirt, to a pineapple print pullover paired with gabardine ankle pants. Defining New England style for nearly a century, L.L. Bean is known for classic lines and impeccable quality and it's Signature line brings back retro styles from the brand's archives. I seriously love everything, it's practical and outdoorsy yet romantic and feminine at the same time. Even if you don't think of yourself as an L.L. Bean shopper, I guarantee you'll fall head over heels for these cork wedges, this butterfly-print sundress or this mariner leather purse.

More looks after the jump.

First Look: Calypso St. Barth for Target in Lucky Mag




Before you begin your weekend, feast your eyes on these Calypso St. Barth for Target ads from the May 2011 issue of Lucky Magazine. (Hellooo, metallic pouf!) It's our first look at the collection of "island-inspired designs" which includes home accessories ($1.99-$59.99), women's apparel ($19.99-$49.99), children's apparel ($12.99-$19.99) and accessories ($14.990-$34.99) in stores May 1st. Check out Target.com/calypso for more exciting details. Can. Not. Wait!