The lookbook for Missoni for Target is out and I have to say I'm impressed by the 400-piece collection, which includes women's, men's and girls' clothing, accessories, shoes and housewares.

Check out this fabulous sweater set and accordion pleat skirt, for example.

WANT.

I'm very concerned about the quality of the knit -- somehow it's hard to believe that it'll be anything but scratchy.

But from lookbook photos alone, anyway, I definitely want to check this collection out in person.

So yes, I'll be at my local Target on September 13th, the day the collection debuts.

Want to see lots more looks from the collection?

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And then tell me what you think of this collaboration in the comments.

The First Lady became a style icon by looking sharp, bringing retro styles back in a modern way, rocking bright, bold colors and patterns, and mixing and matching little-known designers with big name ones. But Michelle Obama also deserves two thumbs-up for wearing a $30 Gap dress. It's budget-friendly but, at the same time, reflective of a bigger fashion trend that we may only be aware of subconsciously.

It's not just that most of us are constantly striving to be more economic with our fashion choices. It's that going to the other extreme and wearing super-pricey, in-your-face expensive designer styles looks more gauche than ever right now.  

Remember back about 10 years ago during the Sex & the City heyday, the Clinton era, dot-com bubble of extravagant spending?

How many of you own a pair of Louboutins? I can't see you, raise your hands higher. Oh, one of you? Well that's great because I'm about to bash the "it" shoe of the decade, and I'd like to get you all on my team. Can we all say it together: What's so special about a red sole on your shoe?

A pump is a pump is a boring-ass pump. Throw a higher heel on it, and it's still just a platform. Why should I pay $900 for a pair of shoes because someone painted the bottom red?

Obviously, this gal thought the same thing because she's DIY'ing some soles and turning them into shoes that are exactly as attractive as the super-fancy Louboutins. Which is to say, not at all attractive. But I do think 16-year-old Tara Haughton is on to something. Now if Haughton could start knocking off some truly original -- and expensive -- shoes, that would be a feet feat.

Whaddya say, Tara? Take a stab at these.

Target sent me an e-mail yesterday about its new style campaign for Merona, featuring The Stir's very own Jill Smokler!

Way to go, Jill!

Not only was I excited (and maybe a little bit... envious) to see Jill being styled and made up in her very own photo shoot, I was also pleased to see that Target NAILED IT with this campagain.

She's Still Got It readers have long lamented the attention given to Target's junior-sized clothing lines, and the lack of clothing for curvier women.

Well check it out, ladies. Jill's going to spend the entire month of May letting you style her for various events!

Click through to see how it's all going to work.

It's that time of year again -- time to start thinking about what you're going to wear to that upcoming holiday cocktail party.

I scoured the web and found some of the best holiday party outfit ideas over at Neiman Marcus.

The luxury retailer has a lush spread on its site right now featuring stylish holiday party looks that no doubt cost hundreds and hundreds of dollars to pull off.

The good news?

You can totally steal these ideas and make them work for you -- at a fraction of the cost!

Keep reading to see my budget-friendly copies of the best of Neiman Marcus's holiday styles!

Even though the economy is supposed to be improving, here's one economic stat that says it isn't: High-end resale boutiques are popping up all over the place.

Here's how they work: People bring in their shoes, purses, and clothes and can either sell them outright to the store, or put them on consignment, where they get about 40 percent of the purchase price when their items sell.

Yes, that's right: rich people are selling their Versace and Jimmy Choos. And buying different ones ... used. Who would have thought? I mean, God forbid they stalk Target and H&M the day their designer collections come out like the rest of us, and yet, they still need to look fancy. Can you imagine the humiliation if someone showed up to, say, a Junior League gala in something another member had consigned the week before? Quelle horreur!

There's an upside to this for us mere mortals:

Back when Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen launched Olsenboye for JC Penney, I looked at the line, but decided not to write about it, since it looked suitable only for 12- to 14-year-old girls.

But when I saw a pair of Olsenboye shoes in a magazine recently, I decided to take another look -- and am I glad I did!

While the Olsenboye clothing pickings are still slim, there are several cute, affordable pairs of shoes in the line that look far more expensive than they are.

Check out this Ivy Platform Bootie (JC Penney, $39.99 on sale) for example. This neutral shoe is a totally hot look that would work with lots of outfits.

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As temperatures slowly begin to dip, we reach into the back of the closet or underneath the bed to retrieve the snuggly scarves, sweaters, and coats we'd hidden away. Inevitably, there's always a piece (or three) that needs to be updated for the season and some that have been far too well-loved to make it through the next few months.

Finding the perfect figure-flattering pieces to add to your wardrobe can be tough on a budget, but fortunately, Lane Bryant is having a 40 percent off pre-Thanksgiving sale that just so happens to have all the essentials you need, at a price your wallet will like.

Moderation is still important -- to avoid going credit card crazy, I've done all the shopping for you!