Tres Belle!

I know it isn't exact, but this ruffled skirt from Lucky's What I Want Now so reminded me of Velvet's Smocked Tube Ruffle Dress that I had to point it out. Feminine tiered ruffles with a pretty delicate summer floral (which are finally coming out of hiding as it gets warmer out!).

Shop the new Velvet for Spring '09 or check out other Ruffle-y items at tee-zone.com.

My Beading Heart...

Another from Lucky's Inspiration Board, something we've been seeing everywhere: Indian influenced style and accessories. This Zebra stripe top by Velvet is embellished with a definite ethnic twist and was featured in Bazaar UK as one of 50 best buys!

Shop Velvet @ tee-zone.com!

Free (People) Anatomy Lessons..

Sooo I was catching up on Grey's Anatomy (I'm never home in time!) and was watching the episode where the siblings have tummy surgery to avoid cancer and did a double take. By the time I got a decent screenshot I'd pretty much memorized the entire scene. Yay for Free People Tees! Double yay for Free People Tees on sale!

Shop all Free People at tee-zone.com!

Walk on the Wild Side

From Lucky's Inspiration Board, "Animal Print Tees" are up. Kind of reminds you of Lauren Moshi (see below) doesn't it? Definitely an easy way to add some beast :sic: to your basics..

Shop Lauren Moshi at tee-zone.com!

Gypsy Queen

From People.com, this "Who wore it better?" involving the two colors of Gypsy 05's Double V Ombre Maxi. Paris is in Olive, Jessica in Black. And as much as I am loathe to say it (due to a vehement dislike of all things Paris), Paris wins this round. But hey, Alba's got nicer shoes!

Shop for more Gypsy 05 at tee-zone.com!

Neck & Necklace

Now, I know I've totally mentioned this before (maybe I'm just ahead of the curve) but Bazaar included a tank with built-in necklace on their "Hottest, Newest, Latest" page.

Their $225 tank from AKA bears a pretty striking resemblance to Young Fabulous, & Broke's >Jeweled Neck Tank - which is on super sale from tee-zone for $66. (And ignoring the massive price difference for a sec, YFB's is still way prettier!)

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What makes these shirts so cool is their embellishment: take a tank you might see every day and make it special. Which we think is a pretty neat concept, and the reason we put together our fun-damentals collection. Because who said basics have to be basic?!

Shop Fun-damentals at tee-zone.com!

Maximizing the Maxi

Despite the everlasting wet curbs of Winter in NYC, maxi-dresses (cleverly disguised for the cold!) are everywhere. This little blurb from Glamour shows ever-tanned Cali chicks wearing them bare in the daytime for a one-piece casual look. Please note: as Paris Hilton is demonstrating, wearing a white babydoll maxi will not negate your skank factor. CHOOSE WISELY, ladies!

(And can anyone tell us who the two chicks on the right are??)

But what do you do when it's 20 degrees (11 with windchill!) and those long, strappy dresses are beckoning? Megan found this sweet article in Lucky magazine (our favorite!).

Start with a turtleneck, add a long straight dress, and add a blazer (or a cardigan, for less meek more chic). Exaggerated jewelry, simple hair, and your favorite boots- and you're ready to rock that maxi through the cold, hard, NYC winter.

Shop maxi dresses at tee-zone.com!