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Inspiration Board: H&M The Garden Collection


Inspiration Board: H&M The Garden Collection

Outside my window, snowflakes drift silently to the ground, but online, H&M's Garden Collection lookbook brings a burst of color and sunshine to my desktop. While I'm not in a hurry for spring to arrive, this romantic collection inspired by "chlorophyll-green gardens, sundrenched landscapes and even 70s hippie chic flower-power" has me swooning.

What's more, the line is eco-friendly: Made using organic and recycled materials, all the garments have been produced using sustainable materials or using recycled PET bottles or textile waste. And it's inexpensive! The collection, which includes breezy blouses, rosette embellished frocks and airy tanks, tops out at $60 with most items falling between $15 and $30. Can't wait for this line to drop at the end of March!

For complete details on the collection, click here.

Images courtesy of hm.com.

The Look for Less: Jimmy Choo Mesh Bootie



Jimmy Choo at ShopStyle


Edgy and unique, these Jimmy Choo Mesh Booties made of fishnet mesh, leather trim and silvertone studs are currently priced at $767 down from $1,095 at Bergdorf Goodman.



Forever 21 at ShopStyle


Get a super similar look for less with these Glitterati Pumps, $32.80 at forever21.com. If you missed out on the collab that Jimmy Choo did with H&M, now's your chance to make up for it!

The Look for Less: M Missoni V-neck Sweater



M Missoni at ShopStyle


This M Missoni V-neck wool cardigan sweater is sold out but originally cost $695 at shopbop.com.



Forever 21 at ShopStyle


Although this sweater is a shrug rather than a cardigan, it has a similar look and feel with the ribbing and dolman sleeves. You can find it for $24.80 at forever21.com by clicking on the image above.

Four Flower Cluster Rings: Would You Wear One?




These four flower cluster rings are a riot of color and flowery, girly goodness. Each reminds me of the Dior Diorette Yellow Gold Ring, which used to sell for $5,550 at the now defunct eluxury.com, but costs a whole lot less. While I'm drawn to these pretty bejeweled gardens in photos, I'm not so sure I'd wear one in real life. How about you, would you rock one of these more-is-more bling rings?

[1] Flower Bouquet Ring, $5.80 at forever21.com
[2] Crystal Flowerette Ring, sale $17.99 at fredflare.com
[3] Flower Cluster Ring, $4 at charlotterusse.com
[4] Blouin, $25 at aldoshoes.com