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The Design Republik

The Design Republik: Affordable, Limited-Edition Designs

When it comes to basics, I do a lot of my shopping at Zara, but there’s nothing worse than wearing something and then seeing someone else wearing that exact same piece – and this is a common problem with Zara.

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Miranda Kerr: Easy, Breezy, Beautiful Summer Girl

Miranda Kerr looked chic and breezy while sporting the Blurry Floral Maxi skirt by Topshop. Steal her summer style with these look-alike steals!

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Jason Wu x Target: A Dream Come Wu

I’ve got to hand it to Target. They’ve managed to attract every legit designer who has owned the runway to do crazy-affordable collaborations. Next up: Jason Wu! As of next month, Jason is set to bring his sense of modern femininity to the mass retailer, with a collection of print dresses, perfectly nipped at the … Continue reading “Jason Wu x Target: A Dream Come Wu”

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Catch It Now

Photo credit: Coliena Rentmeester Our friend Marlien Rentmeester–Lucky Magazine editor and preternaturally chic mother of two–has FINALLY started letting the rest of the world in on her style secrets. This is the woman who always looks as if she’s stepped off the pages of Paris Vogue without ever seeming to have spent more than a … Continue reading “Catch It Now”

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Thakoon Print Drape Dress

Before I extol the virtues of this gorgeous dress, can we discuss its price? $525! In this world of markups, it’s practically a bargain for a designer label. One look at this dress and I’m already longing for the arrival of spring and garden parties in the Hamptons. Thakoon is nothing if not a terrific … Continue reading “Thakoon Print Drape Dress”

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Call it Springs Opens in NYC

A few days ago I went to an event hosted by Shine Media PR to celebrate the opening of the Call it Spring store in NYC. The chain, which belongs to Aldo, sells inexpensive shoes, accessories, and handbags (we’re talking cheaper than H&M). I was not familiar with the chain, but from what I can … Continue reading “Call it Springs Opens in NYC”

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