As much as I fantasize about fashion, sometimes the difference between what we want and what we can actually afford is vast. Pulling together a totally affordable, chic outfit is an art form; I would argue that doing so deserves more props than any unbudgeted ensemble.

I propositioned you to pull together the ultimate Spring look . . . for under $100. I started you off with this Forever 21 Faux Leather Wallet ($13) because it's uplifting and, well, affordable. Let's see what you all came up with!

Look # 1, created by bvfashion, is so versatile. The total cost is $95.78, and many of her picks can be mixed and matched with other looks.

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Like the majority of the female population, we're getting more and more excited about the imminent unveiling of Sex and the City: The Movie, especially with rumors about that it may premiere at Cannes next month.

We'll finally see if Carrie and Big actually tie the knot, but more importantly, we'll be lusting after a myriad of fabulous fashion pieces. In preparation, I've started researching the movie wardrobe and found the most perfect diamond gold hoops that Carrie paired with a typically glamorous sequined dress.
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• Bag of the week: Zac Posen’s Attaché Fifth Avenue tote — Stylehive
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• Style for being Forever 21 — Couture in the City
• Transitioning one look from Winter to Spring — Fashion Toast
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• Britney's shopping escapade — The Fashionator
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Pulchritudinous Aussie Sophie Monk was making the rounds in LA this week in a very Spring-ready ensemble. I've been seeing more and more denim dresses in stores and even though they remind many people of being 12 years old, I like the look when done right. Sophie chose a smocked jumper style and teamed it with some sky-high Michael Kors sandals and a pop of red (wallet). Even though she's sporting a few trends at once, her look is still approachable and very LA casual. Hopefully new squeeze Ryan Seacrest will approve as well.

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Yesterday, the French fashion industry joined with the country's Health Ministry to sign a charter promoting healthy body images in magazines and on the Paris runways.

The charter outlines a series of guidelines, committing the industry to work toward "a diversity of body representations" and refrain from using "images of people, in particular youth, that could contribute to promoting a model of extreme thinness."

This action follows the recent inquiry by the British Fashion Council on the effects of airbrushing, all spurred by the anorexia-related deaths of several South American models in 2006, including Brazilian Ana Carolina Reston.

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Hot pink is on fire these days. From Mary-Kate Olsen's belt to me at LA Fashion Week to Nicky Hilton's full-fledged obsession with the hue, it's practically everywhere you turn. Of course, it helps that it's traceable from miles away.

Anne Hathaway adopted the trend by sporting bright pink sunnies on the set of her new movie, Bride Wars. Like Anne, limit the hot pink items in your outfit to one, two at most. It's with great joy that I spread a little loud color in your lives. If hot pink is too girlie for you, try neon yellow or green. The neon possibilities are endless.

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