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This Week at Swirl: Rebecca Minkoff handbags, Vince Camuto shoes and more

Check out this week's sales at Swirl, an online sample sale site created by DailyCandy. I'll be stalking the Rebecca Minkoff handbags sale the moment it begins Tuesday 1/18 at 11AM EST.

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This Week's Sales at Swirl:


  • Russell & Hazel: Office Supplies, Up to 50% Off, 1/17 - 1/20


  • Jacqui Ache: Jewelry, Up to 50% Off, 1/17 - 1/20


  • Rebecca Minkoff: Handbags, Up to 50% Off, 1/18 - 1/22


  • Dear Creatures: Apparel, 1/19 - 1/23


  • MINS: Sweaters, Up to 50% Off, 1/20 - 1/24


  • Vince Camuto: Shoes, 1/20 - 1/25


  • Rogan: Apparel, 1/21 - 1/25


  • La Fee Verte: Lingerie, 1/23 - 1/27



Get the Look: Dianna Agron at the 2011 Golden Globes


Pantene Celebrity Stylist Danilo (who I interviewed backstage at the L.A.M.B. Fall 2010 show) styled Dianna Agron's hair for the 2011 Golden Globes. Sidenote: Dianna Agron is the first famous person I've ever been aware of who spells her name just like me (ie., Dianna with a double "n")!

Danilo and Dianna decided on a half-up glamour set to complement her strapless J. Mendel dress. "When you style hair for the red carpet you have to take into account that it must look good from every angle," said Danilo. "I wanted her hair to have the ability to be undone, have movement, and be shiny, but didn't want her to worry about it all night which is why a half-up style was the perfect choice."

Keep reading to see a complete step-by-step on how to get this show stopping look...

Ask BB: Jeffrey Campbell Western-Style Boots for Less

I was wondering if you have ever come across boots similar to the Jeffrey Campbell "Need" or "Nation" boots (shown below). I love them both, but I am not quite sure if I am willing to pay that price! —Tori



Great boots, not so great price! Here are a few similar styles that might work for you instead, priced under $53. Click any image for more info...


Shop J.Crew's Factory Outlet Store

From 12 AM Friday morning through Sunday, you can shop J. Crew's Factory Outlet store on jcrew.com! Just click on "Factory" in the top nav.

Plus, use code MUSTHAVE to save an additional 40% off all factory online items. Free shipping on orders over $100.

Look of the Day: How to Wear The Cape Trend

Recently the fashionable folks at Polyvore.com invited me to be their guest blogger stylist for the day, and I am beyond excited to present my set, How to Wear the Cape Trend. Details are below, just click any item for more info!

Budget Babe: How To Wear the Cape Trend




Silk Print Blouse

$95 - asos.com




Skinny Jeans

$34 - asos.com





Stud Ballerina Flats

$43 - asos.com





Bowler Bag

$52 - asos.com





Oversized Sunglasses

$21 - asos.com





Hooded Cape

$138 - asos.com



How to Wear the Cape Trend
There's something super glamorous about the shape and silhouette of a winter cape. To keep your look chic, not costumey, stick with a neutral color palette like a crisp white blouse and black skinnies, which will balance out the volume of the cape. Add feminine flats, oversized sunnies and a cool bag to complete your sartorial superhero ensemble. —BB