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Spot the Steal: Floral and Striped Dresses


Stripes mixed with floral prints are an unlikely match made in fashion heaven, and some designers have combined the two within a single garment to make the whole print-matching task that much easier. See if you can guess which of these four frocks does the stripe-flower-dance for under $50 (and which two cost closer to $1,000 a piece!).

Free Milly for Clinique 8-Piece Gift at Bloomingdales


Free Milly for Clinique 8-Piece Gift Bonus Time at Bloomingdales

Take home an exclusive Milly for Clinique cosmetics bag filled with the best of spring beauty, yours free with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more. Valued at $75, this gift includes:

  • Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder with Brush

  • High Impact Mascara in Black

  • Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20

  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

  • Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent

  • Clinique Foldover Mirror

  • Clinique Key Chain with Long Last Lipstick Mini in A Different Grape and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Clearly Pink


This offer is available now through February 21st only at participating Bloomingdale's stores and is not available in Chicago. Quantities are limited. One bonus to a client per event while supplies last.

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The Look for Less: Frye Harness Boots Part II



Frye at ShopStyle


Shoe lovers swear by Frye for their comfort, durability and rugged good looks. The popular Harness boot shown here costs $278 at zappos.com, available in black or tan.



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Earlier I featured a look for less from Target, but I just found this other great look for less at Kohl's called the Glacier Ridge Debra Western Boots. Take your pick of black or brown leather, on sale now for $39.97 at kohls.com. Click the photo to purchase!

Christian Siriano for Payless Spring 2010 Collection


Christian Siriano for Payless Spring 2010 Collection

The Christian Siriano for Payless Spring 2010 Collection is now available at payless.com, and includes satin platform pumps, ruffle flats, laceless sneaks, cutout booties and one patent handbag, ranging in price from $29.99 to $39.99.

Much like the fall 2010 collection, all the spring styles have been significantly toned down from the looks that were shown on the runways, leaving many fans of Siriano's fierce footwear feeling let down. I don't mind toned down versions for everyday wear but I have felt underwhelmed whenever I see these shoes in person.





Christian Siriano Spring 2010 shoe collection from the runways (not for Payless)



What do you think? Keep reading to see the complete collection…