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Even if they are all you have hanging in your closet, these six fashion staples can take you from work to weekend (and everything in-between) in wallet-friendly style!

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Are You Tanlicious?

Thursday August 7, 2008
What's a boy to do when he's trapped in a sewing room for 16 hours a day, with no real (or fake) UV rays in sight? If you watched "Project Runway" last night, then you joined me in watching the tanning-obsessed designer Blayne lament his fading glow (and by glow, I mean bright orange tint). While Blayne is actually beginning to resemble a member of the human - as opposed to carrot - species, I do wonder why he doesn't stop off at a Duane Reade and pick up a self-tanner to extend his color.

To keep your summer tan (real or fake), check out these drugstore self-tanners - all promise to deliver sun-kissed color without UV damage and (listen up, Blayne!) without the orange afterglow.

Botkier on a Budget

Wednesday August 6, 2008
If you are shopping around for a new handbag, be sure to put Target on your list of stops. Find not only Gryson bags still available, but now Monica Botkier handbags, as well - also for a fraction of the designer price! Choose from cute wristlets, metallic hobos (like the one pictured here) and faux snakeskin satchels - all priced under $50 (and available only through September 14).

For more cheap (but fab) bags, check out the rest of my favorite summer handbag steals before they disappear.

(Image credit: Botkier for Target Gold Hobo Bag, Target)

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