So I am desperately in love with these red patent See by Chlo?? sandals, but I just don't want to spend $265 dollars on them (I dunno, maybe they're worth it?). I haven't been able to find anything that's a perfect alternative, but while searching, I did stumble across these red patent Birkenstocks. I kind of love the unexpected marriage of a '60s Mod sensibility with the inherent earthiness of a Birkenstock. And they can't really be beat for comfort. Plus, our extremely chic accessories director, Julia Topolski, rocks them all summer long (though in brown, not in red). What say you?

Satine Boutique, which is inarguably one of Los Angeles' best shops, just relaunched their website, and it looks amazing. (The old site was slightly clunky and hard to search.) In honor of this achievement, they're offering 15 percent all web purchases for today only—including Alexander Wang messenger bags and Erin Fetherston tunics. Just enter "lucky15" at checkout!

For some reason, I keep thinking about Laura Ashley—I don't know why, because I've never had that particular fetish before (in fact, I don't think I've ever even owned a Laura Ashley dress). By which I mean that I want floral prints. And more floral prints. I love this top—which seems like a surprising departure for the usually-sleek French Connection—because it mixes two equally girly patterns. The description claims that it's loose-fitting, but I think I might order it a size or two too big since I want it to be extra-flowy. Maybe I'll pair it with white pants and sandals—like this pair from Seychelles in our Accessories Under $100 guide—for spring? I can also imagine it tucked into a pencil skirt with proper heels. What do you guys think? Is it a buy?

Cat says fashion girls never wear makeup, and perhaps it's true: I'm perpetually on a hunt for natural (as in, no-makeup) looking beauty products.

I do kind of love the way my face blushes after a couple of glasses of wine or after a good workout.  It's that unattainable pinkish hue that can never seem to be captured by a blush of any kind. Powders, creams, the powder cream combo—not for me.  I recently tried one from Smashbox called O-Glow.  It's pretty much the coolest technology I've come across in a beauty product since the Lancôme eye makeup remover. It's a clear gel that intuitively reacts with your skin's personal chemistry.  A goji-berry complex sets off some kind of microcirculatory effect.  The result is a shade that your skin naturally blushes!  How cool is that?  Even cooler: It actually lasts.  If only I had thought of this idea for a high school chemistry project!

—Rachel Siegel, fashion assistant

Cool or just plain crazy? Karl Lagerfeld's new collaboration for Repetto.

The window displays are up! We're only two days away from the opening of the first stateside Topshop.

Despite its whopping $9,875 price tag, the champagne silk corseted Vivienne Westwood dress that Carrie wore to her wedding in the Sex And The City movie went on sale at net-a-porter.com this past weekend—and almost immediately sold out. 

Take a peek at model and jewelry designer Erin Wasson's coolly undone Venice Beach bungalow, replete with backyard skate ramp and tree house.

The Obamas are paying for the White House renovation out of their own pockets. Am I the only one dying to see the finished product?

Here's something: I have the shoulders of a linebacker. This is one of those issues (along with my rather large ribcage) that fashion writers rarely address when they talk about "dressing for your shape," but both exist for me, and they're definitely something I have to dress around. My personal solution has been to avoid button-downs at all costs, wear vests with pride, go for scoopneck shirts, and choose blazers that you don't have to close. Here is where tuxedo jackets come in—the women's styles are usually narrow and fitted, and they look great worn open. So, when paired with wide leg jeans or A-line minidresses, everything appears sleek and balanced, like a well-proportioned female, not a collegiate rower. Here are some styles I'm eyeing today: A great deal from Theory, Vivienne Westwood's offbeat take, and a truly perfect vintage find. So tell me: What are you dressing around?

For more styling and fit tricks, check out Lucky's massive how-to section.

Our crazily stylish West Coast Bureau Chief, Marlien Rentmeester, just dropped me a note about a new eco home site pioneered by Priscilla Woolworth (of the Woolworth department store family). It has everything from cleaning products and light bulbs to baby gear, but I'm particularly obsessed with the gift section. I love these striped beach bags and this horse pen is both weird and cool (and only $5). For more eco ideas, click over here to our super-useful green guide.

The under $100 denim guide from refinery29.com: Love the studded white jacket.

Mio is going to do a really chic, green gardening collection for Target.

Cool Hunting has a link the Marcel Dzama-directed Department of Eagles video, "Nobody Does it Like You." Love the military costumes!

Famous industrial designer Hella Jongerius designed a special Nike Air Force 1, available exclusively at Moss.

I love Fashion Toast's latest inspiration board.

Fashion inspiration: I want to wear a bow tie too!

WOW. HSN has a massive selection of hugely discounted products from Bliss, Urban Decay, The Art of Shaving , and much more. Check them out before they're gone. Seriously, go. NOW. (HSN)

Super-great-smelling Los Angeles company Klean Bath and Body is offering 30% off every product through April 7. (The Beauty of Life)

You have until April 2 (that's Thursday, kids) to enter to win Sundari's Neem & Avocado Balancing Moisturizer and Apricot & Shea Hydrasoothing Mask. (Beauty News NYC)

Through tomorrow, Neiman Marcus is offering an extra 25 percent off all the goods in their Last Call clearance section. Right now, this swingy magenta car coat by Elizabeth and James is just $228 (was $650).

Also, you can get an additional 20 percent off all sale items on Tobi.com until April 1st with the code "20TREAT". A.P.C.'s flannel dress embellished with a cheeky bowtie was $260, and is now $182.