Steal of the Week

Hefty and glamorous, this necklace is also, best of all, easy on the wallet! For under $20, you can add a little Michelle Obama style to your wardrobe. I already picked one up for myself... it's even better in person! From our friends at F21...

UPDATE: Wow! The necklace is no longer on the site. Either they sold out, or Tom Binns is suing for copyright infringement! Oh well, you can still get the necklace in stores...

Getting the Look... Derek Lam 2010 Resort

My favorite wardrobe color combinations usually involve purple, turquoise, yellow and black/white prints, so the Resort 2010 collection from Derek Lam was pretty much made for me. I love the short dresses, bright belts, fitted jackets, bold jewelry, and of course the sexy, strappy heels! I'm excited to incorporate some new pieces to my summer closet that are inspired by these looks. Here are some cool items, from tres cheap to minor splurge, that fit the bill...

Kimchi Blue applique stretch belt ($28), Urban Outfitters; stripe boatneck dress ($222.60), BCBG Max Azria; Passion Frill sandal ($190), Topshop.com; Megarow necklace ($100), Topshop.com

Slub cotton dress ($69), Banana Republic; aqua leopard chiffon top ($19.80), Forever 21; Seddon cut-out sandal ($130), Topshop.com; distressed faux-leather satchel ($34.80), Forever 21

Aqua silk twist neck dress ($130), Banana Republic; Epic Stones necklace ($168), Anthropologie; ink spot silk top ($24.80), Forever 21; cotton smocked skirt ($69), Banana Republic

Bargain Baubles @ Forever 21

Let's end the week with some good old fashioned bargains! While I love drooling over Tom Binns and Erickson Beamon and other pricey jewelry lines, they aren't very attainable for the majority of us (unless one is lucky enough to take advantage of a 90% off markdown!) For statement jewelry that doesn't break the bank, Forever 21 is the place to go. These necklaces all come in under $15, except for the rhinestone Binns look-a-like on the second row which is the "splurge" at $22.80. I'm tempted to place an order right now... or maybe make a run to the mall!

From top left: satin bead rope necklace, $10.80; teardrop bead flower necklace, $14.80; beaded loop necklace, $10.80; empress rhinestone necklace, $22.80; song bird pendant necklace, $5.80; triple crescent bead necklace, $7.80; laser cut butterfly necklace, $5.80; artisan plate necklace, $8.80 - all Forever 21

feathers...

While in NYC last week, I made a quick stop in Forever 21. The store in Soho carries the Twelve by Twelve line, which is slightly more fashion-forward (and high-priced too.) I was SO tempted to try on this dress, but my aching feet didn't feel like waiting for a dressing room. Now I'm kind of regretting it...

Let me first say that the purple bustier half of the dress is not my thing at all. But the black feathered skirt is fantastic! And for $59, it would add a TON of high fashion to my closet for not a lot of cash. I would cover the bustier with something neutral and maybe a little more casual, like a simple gray cardigan. Or maybe a cropped leather jacket...

I've been loving this image via The Sartorialist for a while now. A feather skirt for with leather and leggings is just too cool. I'm not sure if I could get away with it during the day in Philly, but for drinks and dinner it would be perfection!