Basics are often associated with boring, but why should they be? It's up to us to find unconventional basics that make us feel simple and stylish at the same time.

Skin and Threads provides basics that surpass the simple tee. In the Winter collection, you'll find long cardigans, tunic dresses, and turtlenecks that can be worn as separates or layering pieces. The best part is that all Skin and Thread material is made of organic and natural fabrics. What I particularly like about this line is that it's timeless and slightly off-kilter . . . perfect for those times when you seek a no-fuss ensemble.

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Getting paid to shop online? This site seems too good to be true so I had to check it out and give you all the 411. So here's the deal: Ebates.com offers you cash back for shopping through their site to another. For example, you have to go through ebates.com and click on their link to Target.com to receive cash back on all your purchases — for free. They boast up to a 25 percent savings, but most of the stores range between a 3 and 10 percent savings. The tricky part is that you have to remember to go through the site first before shopping. Sign-up is free and relatively easy, but browsing through stores may be a bit of a pain to maneuver. It has a ton of stores on its list; Piperlime, Shopbop, and Old Navy to name a few. Sounds pretty cool and who doesn't want to make a little bit of extra cash while you shop?

Giambattista Valli went all out with his Spring '08 runway necklaces. His gravitation towards neck pieces comes at no surprise considering he never takes off his single-strand pearls. Perhaps you don't share in Valli's love of gargantuan jewelry or pearls; find a size and style that works for your personality. An outfit doesn't always call for a necklace, but sometimes it's refreshing to take the focus off the clothes and onto the jewels. Maybe you're into delicate charm necklaces or chunky chokers . . . or better yet, both. I say, keep an open mind, decorated neck.

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Lily Donaldson and Gemma Ward make doing laundry look glamorous, but for those of us in the real world, it's anything but. Whether you're doing it in a ball gown or not, the reality is that yellow pit stains are one of the things that make the process grueling. They're stubborn and a major pain to remove. Plus, they make you look smelly, certainly not a look a Fabby is going for.

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Changing it up from her practical uniform of skinny jeans and boots, Kate Moss clearly had some fun mixing prints in her striped tunic dress and dotted scarf combo. She kept the look from being a little too color matchy by throwing in the brown belt — key. Her slightly oversized blazer tones down the abbreviated hemline and adds that certain London quirkiness we've all come to know and love. It's always effortless or bust for Miss Moss.

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• Miuccia Prada: The art patroness — NY Times
• For Marc Jacobs, one guy's just not enough — Page Six
• Bottega Veneta: You’ll know how much you spent — NY Times
• Wrap superstar: Designer Diane von Furstenberg tells her story — Independent UK
• Rodarte's top ten Criterion Collection movies — Criterion Collection
• Erin Fetherston's newest video, "A Dreamy Wander" — Style.com
• Kate Moss uncovered in new biography — Vogue UK
• Still crazy about Coco Chanel — The Independent UK
• Donatella Versace: Just a few favorite indulgences — NY Times
• Sarah Jessica Parker's feathered Sex and the City Movie corset — The LA Times

It's about time I change my outfit to a new Spring look. There are so many wonderful things to choose from and I really need your help. Help me find a sophisticated, bohemian-inspired ensemble that'll carry me gracefully into the warm Summer weather. It's up to you Fabbies, so make me proud!

I'll start you off with this insanely fabulous pair of Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform Sandals ($750). The chocolaty brown color is yummy and I'll undoubtedly be teetering in style in those fierce five inch platforms.

Let's go Fab Finding! Be sure to come back and tell me your Fab Finds are up, or just tag your Fab Finds with Fab 2008 Spring Look. For some inspiration, check out WhiplashGirlchild's tribute to the Sugar Girls and our new Spring outfits — thanks WhiplashGirlchild!

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab-Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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Luella's fun, floral frocks have been making their rounds but I'm most smitten with the tiered floral mini skirt that bug-eyed model Masha Tylena wore at the Spring '08 show. The designer has proven that little girls aren't the only ones who can pull off this style. Now if only she could have made it more affordable . . .

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