Target...again!

Truth: I have a love affair with Milly. Perfect tailoring, beautiful materials & textures and the embellishments? Don't get me started... So you can imagine how I squealed like a schoolgirl when I saw this at Target:

Merona Collection Deep Navy DB Shirt Dress with Trim, $44.99

Marc Jacobs did something similar as well!

And there's something for you, too, TFH! 

Merona Collection Ponte Jacket, $42.99

How cute are those buttons? (check out the Milly inspiration here)

Merona Collction Deep Navy A-Line Jacket, $49.99

LOVE the texture! (check out the Milly inspiration here)

Treat yourself to a joy:These Milly-inspired pieces are perfect for spring!

The icing on the cake? Free shipping at Target on orders more than $50 with this link!

Mexican Holiday

This is totally getting me in the mood to kick back in the Mexican sun con margarita y fashion rag. Ay, ay, ay...

Treat yourself to a joy: Shimmy-Shake Bikini Top, $78; Shimmy-Shake Bikini Bottom, $138

The icing on the cake? This bikini is exclusive to Anthropologie and not available in stores, so not many beach bods will be stealing your style!

To The Max

As requested... maxi dresses with straps! And they come in more colors than just black! (I know my fair-haired girls!)

Elizabeth and James Long Convertible Dress, $295

Splendid Modal Lycra Maxi Dress, $152

Catherine Malandrino Sand Bar Print Dress, $695 (lust!)

ADAM Deep V Long Dress with Covered Buttons, $495

Treat yourself to a joy: Maxi dresses are my daytime staple in the summer. So easy - just throw on and go! Instant polish! Plus, the straps on these dresses will disguise broad shoulders.

The icing on the cake? 20% off maxi dresses at Shopbop with code: TOTHEMAX. HURRY! Ends tonight (2/26). Plus, FREE SHIPPING!

xoxo, Marc

Treat yourself to a joy: Have a spring fling with everyone's best guy, Marc Jacobs. Oversized clutches = LOVE! Marc Jacobs Material Girl Quilted Black Clutch, $695 (pictured).

The icing on the cake? 35% off all Marc Jacobs and Twisted Heart handbags at Blue Bee with these links (ends March 1).

FAB shoes at Payless!

Taking a cue from Target (possibly?), Payless has intelligently added affordable, stylish shoe collections from high-end designers to their budget-conscious repertoire. The shoes are totally cute and wearable! (I even spotted a pair on Mad Men actress, Alison Brie (she's the one that's not Kelly Pickler, Jennifer Love Hewitt or Brittany Snow... yeah, I had to look her up, too)  at the Lela Rose show at New York Fashion Week, in the front row, natch! Either her style is no longer available, or it won't be out until fall... it was the Fall 09 fashion show.) Observe some of the footcandy (and armcandy! no, not that kind...) now at Payless:

Lela Rose for Payless Arcady Birdseye Bow Slingback, $38

Lela Rose for Payless Elsby Brocade Pump, $38

Abaete Benjamin Clutch, $30

Alice & Olivia for Payless Erika Sweetheart Mary Jane Pump, $38 (so retro! love!)

Treat yourself to a joy: These shoes are totally hot, very versatile and so cheap!

The icing on the cake? As always, Payless offers BOGO (buy one get one 50% off). Clutch included! Plus FREE SHIPPING on purchases of $60 or more.

BR Style

Today is the last day to take advantage of 20% off at Banana Republic (with code: BRSTYLE and this link). Snag these fabulous classics:

These would look SO hot with the top I can't stop talking about...

I'm also dying for this necklace, but can't seem to find it online! (Eat your heart out, Meera!!!)

Treat yourself to a joy: Silk Printed Tulip Skirt, $69; BR Monogram Pleated Cropped Pant, $150

The icing on the cake: 20% off at Banana Republic with code: BRSTYLE (and this link)

Maxed Out

So last night Mr. Big and I had the budget talk again. 401K this, emergency fund that, yada yada yada... I mean, I'm all for saving for a rainy day and he does make a good point that I'm gonna need some Benjamins when I'm old, wrinkly and gray (to which I say BRING ON THE BOTOX!!! HAIR DYE IS MY FRIEND!!! I might be old someday, but I will not be wrinkly or gray!!!). So what's a girl to do when a tease such as this winds up in her inbox on a nearly-spring morning?!? Observe:

Yup, that's right lambs... 20% off (on maxi dresses). At Shopbop. Ugh... savings schmavings...

Treat yourself to a joy: Milly Tie Dye Strapless Flounce Dress, $465. I also love the Rachel Pally Long Cameron Dress, $229, the Rachel Pally U Ring Long Dress, $258 and the Rachel Pally Print Long Empire Tube Dress, $228.

The icing on  the cake? 20% off ALL MAXI DRESSES at Shopbop with code: TOTHEMAX (and this link) (ends Feb. 26) plus FREE SHIPPING!!!

Splurge Steal

A little Erickson Beamon to brighten your Monday...

Splurge: Erickson Beamon Arcade Innocence Cuff at Blue Bee, $645

Steal: Erickson Beamon for Target Jeweled Link Chain Bracelet, $29.99 (FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 on jewelry at Target with this link)

Splurge: Erickson Beamon Orb Ball Necklace at Churchill, $595

Steal: Erickson Beamon for Target Jeweled White Cluster Large Pendant Necklace, $49.99 (FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 on jewelry at Target with this link)

Splurge: Erickson Beamon Large Round Orb Cuff Bracelet, $643

Steal: Erickson Beamon for Target Jeweled Cuff Bracelet, $59.99 (FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 on jewelry at Target with this link)

Lust

I need this for spring...

Treat yourself to a joy: Alice & Olivia Bell Sleeve Tunic Dress at Bop, $352

The icing on the cake? FREE SHIPPING at Bop!

Spring is in the Air...

at least at BCBG! To celebrate the arrival of their spring collection, receive $100 off any purchase of $300 or more. Head over to the store or shop online this weekend (deal ends Sunday) and start stocking up for warm weather! Here's  my fave look from the Spring Lookbook:

Treat yourself to a joy: Top, $138 (in stores); Pants $148 (in stores); Clutch, $178 (in stores)

The icing on the cake? For the rest of the weekend, get $100 off any purchase of $300 or more!

Gangstabilly

The challenge: create an outfit that's a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll for my girl, KED(s), to wear to the Drive-By Truckers concert. The plan: rock out in a plaid top, black skinnies, a black waist belt and black booties. Observe my mostly-affordable picks to stand out in the mosh pit (or cow tipping afterwards, as the case may be)...

A classic top in buffalo plaid! LOVES! Elisa Plaid Shirt at Delia's (pictured), $39.50; also cute (wear without a belt, obvi) Urban Renewal Plaid Ruffle Blouse at Urban Outfitters, $58.

They're skinny, they're black, what's not to love?!? J Brand Deal Low Rise 12" Pencil Leg Jean with Zip at Bop (pictured), $190; J Brand 12" Lowrise Pencil Leg Jeans in Jett Black at Tobi, $158

Waist belts are a blessing and a curse, however (yep, I said it): while they highlight your tiny waist they can be killer if you guzzle too much beer! Women's Double Buckle Waist Belt with Pyramid Studs at Linea Pelle, $122.50 (was $245, pictured, MY FAVE!).

More belts:

Arden B.: Diamond Pattern Stretch Belt, $48 (FREE SHIPPING on orders of $150 or more)

ASOS: French Connection Ostrich Corset Belt, $113.92

Armani Exchange: Triple Buckle Belt, $46.40 (20% off Sale and FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 or more with code: SPRING09 and this link)

Barney's: Eugenia Kim Abby Belt, $195; Eugenia Kim Patent Abby Belt, $185

Bloomingdale's: Streets Ahead Women's Black Wide Leather/Elastic Waist Belt, $171.50 (FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $300)

Blue Bee: Rachel Pally Faux Croc Belt, $110 (15% off any purchase with code: AF15TY MUST USE THIS LINK! Plus, FREE SHIPPING)

Bluefly: Motif 56 Black Wide Patent Leather 'Willa' Belt, $99; Motif 56 Black Studded Cutout 'PIper' Wide Stretch Belt, $97.80 ($20 off plus FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $150 with code: AFF20FS)

Couture Candy: Julie K Handbags Brooke Skinny Belt, $114 (20% off with code: 20DAY, with this link)

Goldyn: Linea Pelle Large Buckle Waist Belt, $84 (30% off with code: DAILYCANDY)

Macy's: Lauren Ralph Lauren Patent Leather Belt, $52

Saks Fifth Avenue: Temperley London Large Chaplin Belt, $395 (wowzah!), Linea Pelle Leather Waist Belt, $150 (FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $200 with code: SFASHIP)

Target: Women's Xhilaration Stretch Buckle Belt, $15.29 (FREE SHIPPING when you spend $50 in Accessories, with this link)

Thomas Pink: Black Leighton Ladies Belt, £89 (FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $280, with this link)

Urban Outfitters: Deena & Ozzy 3 O-Ring Belt, $28 (FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $150)

If you don't have black booties yet, move along, sista! These can be worn into the spring! Dolce Vita Wynona Bootie Heels at Tobi (pictured), $196; BCBGirls Women's Dana Bootie at Endless, $92.04.

Treat yourself to a joy: If you look hot enough, you might get to go home with one of the band members... sexy!

The icing on the cake? Delia's, FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $75 with code: DXBAFF. Urban Outfitters, FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $150. Bop, FREE SHIPPING! Tobi, 20% off everything with code: SPRING20 (ends Feb. 23) plus FREE SHIPPING! Linea Pelle, $15 discount for all LPeVIP members (just sign up for emails) plus FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $100 (with this link). Endless, save $25 on $125 select shoe orders (with this link), plus FREE OVERNIGHT SHIPPING!

Dear MMM (my mexican mamacita)

Senorita, you are loco. Do you have a death wish? Mardi Gras? Really? You are going to freeze your huevos off, amiga! All in the name of beads and cerveza... sigh! On that note, you better keep that J.Lo booty warm with these muy caliente accessories:

Cable Stitch Beret at Urban Outfitters, $28

Falke Striggings Collar Neck Warmer at Bop, $50.70 (was $169)

S.W.O.R.D. Lucca Leather Jacket at Bop, $736 (okay, okay... a girl can dream!)

The Official Beer Glove, $7 (cause you don't want to sacrifice fashion, warmth OR the ability to hold a cold beer...)

J Brand 12" Pencil Leg Stretch Jean at Bop, $159 (gotta love the skinnies!)

Hunter Welly Socks at Zappos, $35.90

Hunter Original wellies at Piperlime, $115 (hose them down afterwards...)

Now go get you some beads, chica (the old-fashioned way, of course... wink, wink)!!!

And here's what I suggest for your fiance.

Besos

Treat yourself to a joy: Dude, this is more than just a "joy", it's survival...

The icing on the cake? Urban Outfitters: FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $150; Bop: FREE SHIPPING (the neck warmer is on sale, natch!); Official Beer Glove: Shameless plug: support my friends!!!; Zappos: FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS; Piperlime: 20% off with code: DMWTW3ND93ZQ (ends March 15) plus FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS!