Ever since California-based retailer Nasty Gal launched its own online boutique back in 2008, we have been big fans of the site—not only because it is littered with budget-friendly pieces, but because the Nasty Gal team really knows what its customers want. Case in point: the May 2012 lookbook. As we head into summer, no one can say no to bright colors and bold prints, especially if they have the Nasty Gal touch. In each image, model Hannah Holman pairs girly pieces with tough pieces and piles of jewelry, embodying the signature Nasty Gal look with ease. To check out the rest of the lookbook, click inside, or head to NastyGal.com to shop.
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As if you needed an excuse to add to your jewelry collection, the highly-anticipated LAMB and Noir Jewelry collaboration has quietly arrived. The collection features several edgy pieces—including a spiky silver cone bracelet, a spiked bangle set, a cord and chain necklace, a gold-plated bar bracelet, and a pair of spiked earrings with faceted clear stones, just to name a few. And this is just the good news. The even better news is that there is a piece to suit every budget. The bad news, however, is that these pieces are selling like hotcakes, so we suggest you head over to Shopbop.com pronto to check out the collection. Prices start at $58.
While we all want to have a closet jam-packed with designer pieces, high-end duds, and on-trend accessories, the reality is that we need to balance out this side of our wardrobe with basic pieces. Sadly, basics are exactly how they sound—basic—so no one wants to spend a ton of time or money on them. Luckily, Forever 21 has just introduced a line of basics that will save you both. The collection features a slew of styles—including bandeau tops, bodysuits, tops, and tanks—and a huge array of colors. Even better, at these prices, you don’t need to worry too much about ruining your top at a music festival or getting a stain, because you can just buy another one. To check out the collection, head to Forever21.com. Prices start at $3.
Be still our beating hearts! This morning, H&M announced that street style maven and fashion connoisseur Anna Dello Russo has designed an “unabashedly glamorous, precious, and playful” accessories collection for the global fashion chain. The collection will feature a pretty wide range of products—including jewelry, sunglasses, shoes, bags, and a trolley—all of which are said to be a “celebration of excess, fantasy, and decoration.” As for Anna’s take on the collection, she says: “As a stylist I know [accessorization] is essential—it is the personal touch to any outfit. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day.” So, when can you nab this sure-to-be-popular collection? It will debut on October 4 and will be available at more than 140 stores worldwide and online. In the meantime, click inside to watch a sneak peek video of Anna.
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French brand Maje is known for knowing what us modern girls want, which is why the brand has become so popular so quickly. So, if you want to know what you want next, just take a look at Maje’s latest project: a line of t-shirts featuring photographs of style icon Brigitte Bardot. Each t-shirt features a different iconic photograph—Brigitte in black and white, Brigitte kissing a fawn, Brigitte looking sultry and sexy—so you can easily choose one that suits your own personality and style. But then, when you are wearing a photograph of Brigitte Bardot, most likely your own style comes in second place. To check out the full collection, head to Maje.com. Prices start at $165.
We love animal prints, tribal prints, bright colors, and interesting silhouettes, which means we were super excited to see the latest ASOS Africa collection. The collection features a mash-up of these elements. For instance, a printed bustier top is paired with a brightly-colored pencil skirt, a patterned bed jacket is teamed with a bralette and tailored trousers, and a retro-style bikini is covered in neon animals—and these are just some of the eye-catching looks you will find in the collection. Better yet, the entire collection is budget-friendly—prices start at $45—and ASOS will donate a portion of the proceeds to support local communities in Africa. To check out the full collection, head to ASOS.com.
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Another day, another chance to do good thanks to the fashion world! This time round, Tory Burch has teamed up with FEED Projects to give a FEED Bag her signature touch, decorating it with colorful patterns. (If you aren’t familiar with FEED Projects, the charity was founded in 2006 by Lauren Bush and it helps to raise money for the United Nations World Food Programme.) The Tory Burch-designed bag retails for $50 and part of that money will go to Holt Renfrew to further their FEED fundraising goal of $100,000. If that goal is met, it will mean that 500,000 meals will be provide for children in the program. Who can say no to that? To check out the bags, head to HoltRenfrew.com.
If you are already a big fan of Lemlem, the label founded by model, actress, and global ambassador Liya Kebede back in 2007, you will no doubt be thrilled to hear that Lemlem has expanded to include a line of home goods. The collection—which includes pillow cases, blankets, and rugs—is handcrafted in Ethiopia, as is the rest of the Lemlem label, so you can expect plenty of the gorgeous woven designs that you have come to know and love. Even better, every piece has a summery vibe, meaning that this is the perfect time to jump on these goods. To check out the full collection, head to Lemlem.com. Prices start at $125.
Madewell is one of our go-to stores when it comes to cute and budget-friendly pieces, so we were particularly thrilled to discover that Madewell is now making its very own line of sunglasses. The line features a slew of styles: the Starlet frame, an oversized round silhouette; the Hepcat frame, a soft cat-eye silhouette; the Drifter frame, a classic silhouette; and the Sunny Day frame, a wayfarer silhouette. Even better, you not only get to choose the right shape for your face, but you can pick from a selection of colors—including classic black, bright pink, and tortoiseshell. To check out the full collection, head to your nearest Madewell store or Madewell.com. Prices start at $49.50.
What do you get when you mix the pretty prints that Missoni is known for with the do-good vibe of ethical fashion label Muzungu Sisters? Answer: a cute slipper-shoe made in collaboration heaven. Yes, Missoni has teamed up with Muzungu Sisters, the label helmed by do-gooders Tatiana Santo Domingo and Dana Alikhani, to create a gorgeous and on-trend slipper that you are sure to wear all summer long. (And did we mention you can choose from three colorful designs?) Even better, 10% of the proceeds from each pair will go to the Small Steps Project. To check out the full collection, head to Motilo.com. Each pair retails for £330, which is around $535 at current exchange.
