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		<title>Coveting for fall: Part 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:37:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I want this entire, prohibitively expensive outfit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7242" style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" title="Screen shot 2011-08-31 at 11.35.04 PM" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Screen-shot-2011-08-31-at-11.35.04-PM.png" alt="" width="316" height="471" /> I want this <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=21330691&amp;catId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&amp;pushId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&amp;popId=CLOTHES&amp;navCount=132&amp;color=049&amp;isProduct=true&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;subCategoryId=CLOTHES-SWEATERS&amp;templateType=subCategory" target="_blank">entire, prohibitively expensive outfit.</a></p>
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		<title>Coveting for fall: Part 2</title>
		<link>/2011/08/30/coveting-for-fall-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[fall fashion]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A few more things in my fall shopping basket&#8230; Acrylic-polyester-wool coat, $278; anntaylor.com (available in mid-September). Ankle Zip Pants, $89 Emerson Made Bag-o-turtlenecks, $58 Metal Mosaic Ring, $29 at Jewelmint.com Everyday Suede Flats, $98 &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few more things in my fall shopping basket&#8230;<br />
<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7229" title="fall2" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/fall2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
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<li>Acrylic-polyester-wool coat, $278; <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/">anntaylor.com</a> (available in mid-September).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/prodnav/outfit.aspx?outfit=321&amp;pfid=1514&amp;sk=N&amp;h=M" target="_blank">Ankle Zip Pants</a>, $89</li>
<li><a href="http://shop.emersonmade.com/Bag-O-Turtlenecks" target="_blank">Emerson Made Bag-o-turtlenecks</a>, $58</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jewelmint.com" target="_blank">Metal Mosaic Ring</a>, $29 at Jewelmint.com</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Shoes-Boots/Flat-Shoes/AR474-RED/Womens-Scarlet-Everyday-Suede-Flats.html?NavGroupID=11" target="_blank">Everyday Suede Flat</a>s, $98</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Coveting for fall: Part 1</title>
		<link>/2011/08/25/coveting-for-fall-part-1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the past 5 months, my wardrobe has consisted of exclusively nursing tanks, t-shirts and khakis/jeans/shorts. In a word: uninspiring. My outfits have been lackluster out of function (nursing), temperature (it&#8217;s flipping hot), thrift (none of my shirts fit my now-ample bosom) and need (I&#8217;m not really going anywhere). So while my real wardrobe needs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For the past 5 months, my wardrobe has consisted of exclusively nursing tanks, t-shirts and khakis/jeans/shorts. In a word: uninspiring.</p>
<p>My outfits have been lackluster out of function (nursing), temperature (it&#8217;s flipping hot), thrift (none of my shirts fit my now-ample bosom) and need (I&#8217;m not really going anywhere). So while my real wardrobe needs are minimal, my online shopping carts have become something of an obsession.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m coveting everything. Everything.</p>
<p>I want heeled loafers, leopard coats, snug blazers, bow tops, necklaces, bracelets and rings. I want boot-cut jeans, pretty blouses, ballet flats and cool bags.</p>
<p>When I shop online, my wardrobe needs are extensive, as is my wallet.</p>
<p>My next few posts (it&#8217;ll take a few), are some things that are in my shopping carts around the Web.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7215" title="covet1" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/covet1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
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<li><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Premium-Coat-With-Double-Lapel/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1726895" target="_blank">ASOS Double Lapel Coat</a>, $219.54</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/blouses/PRDOVR~48793/48793.jsp" target="_blank">Silk Lucinda Blouse</a>, $98</li>
<li><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-3490997-10632182?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmodcloth.affiliatetechnology.com%2Fredirect.php%3Fnt_id%3D1%26URL%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.modcloth.com%252Fstore%252FModcloth%252FWomens%252FAccessories%252FRings%252FPretty%2BPowerhouse%2BRing%253Futm_source%253Daffiliateprogram_cj%2526utm_medium%253Dad%2526utm_campaign%253Daffiliate&amp;cjsku=SEC0MARBLER" target="_blank">Pretty Powerhouse Ring</a>, $27.99</li>
<li><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/am/product/162645?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-ProductFeed-_-TEXTILE_Elizabeth_and_James-_-Jeans&amp;siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-9kG0b23wbGSLenTjLUZM2g" target="_blank">Bette Jeans</a>, $225</li>
<li><a href="http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/SHOESBOOTS/pumpsandheels/PRDOVR~50383/50383.jsp" target="_blank">The Perfect Penny Loafer Pump</a>, $188</li>
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		<title>Welcome to Phoenix, J. Crew</title>
		<link>/2011/08/18/welcome-to-phoenix-j-crew/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:11:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new J. Crew store opened this week at the Biltmore &#8212; which seemed like a good reason to put my blogging hibernation behind me. No more hauling to Scottsdale Fashion Square or Kierland Commons for a classic-yet-trendy fashion fix! Now cashmere cardigans, denim work shirts and boatneck tees are just a stone&#8217;s throw away. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new <strong><a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">J. Crew</a></strong> store opened this week at the <strong>Biltmore</strong> &#8212; which seemed like a good reason to put my blogging hibernation behind me.</p>
<p>No more hauling to Scottsdale Fashion Square or Kierland Commons for a classic-yet-trendy fashion fix!</p>
<p>Now cashmere cardigans, denim work shirts and boatneck tees are just a stone&#8217;s throw away.</p>
<p>&#8220;I do all my J. Crew shopping <a href="http://www.jcrew.com" target="_blank">online</a>,&#8221; says my husband.</p>
<p>&#8220;Well you&#8217;re a boy, and you don&#8217;t have to try things on,&#8221; I retort.</p>
<p>&#8220;I guess they have better sale stuff in store…&#8221; he continues.</p>
<p>Atta boy.</p>
<p><strong>Some things I&#8217;m liking:</strong></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7182" title="jcrew" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/jcrew.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shirts/PRDOVR~48793/48793.jsp" target="_blank">Lucinda Blouse</a>, $98</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/sweaters/PRDOVR~46725/46725.jsp" target="_blank">Tippi Sweater</a>, $69.50</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shoes/loafers/PRDOVR~48964/48964.jsp" target="_blank">Paddy High Heel Loafers</a>, $265</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/jewelry/PRDOVR~51507/51507.jsp" target="_blank">Deco Bow Bangle</a>, $58</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>J. Crew at <a href="http://www.shopbiltmore.com/" target="_blank">Biltmore Fashion Park</a></strong><br />
2502 E. Camelback Rd.<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85016<br />
Located east of Saks Fifth Avenue in the Biltmore courtyard (IC on the <a href="http://www.shopbiltmore.com/map/" target="_blank">map</a>)</p>
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		<title>What&#8217;s new: Frances Studio</title>
		<link>/2011/06/05/whats-new-frances-studio/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phoenix]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[\When I heard that Red Hot Robot was moving out of Medlock Plaza, I immediately emailed Georgeanne Bryant, owner of cool-spots Frances &#38; Smeeks, and asked if she was going to give that space her magic touch. &#8220;My family would kill me,&#8221; she replied. Her family must have come to terms with the fact that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img title="frances1" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/frances1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" />\When I heard that <a href="http://www.redhotrobot.net">Red Hot Robot</a> was moving out of Medlock Plaza, I immediately<br />
emailed Georgeanne Bryant, owner of cool-spots <strong><a href="http://www.francesvintage.com">Frances</a> &amp; Smeeks</strong>, and asked if<br />
she was going to give that space her magic touch.</p>
<p>&#8220;My family would kill me,&#8221; she replied.</p>
<p>Her family must have come to terms with the fact that the city needs her. Friday, June 3rd marked the opening of the new accessories and shoe store, <strong>Frances Studio</strong> &#8212; which carries many of the cool, eclectic brands found in Frances Vintage, like Toms and Orla Kiely&#8230;and then some. What you&#8217;ll find: unique tapestry bags, cool artisan pendants, funky footwear.</p>
<p>Now the piercing shop next door needs to relocate so Bryant can start a stationery store.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7164" title="frances2" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/frances2.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="373" /></p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7165" title="frances3" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/frances3.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="373" /></p>
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		<title>My new favorite art prints: David Weidman</title>
		<link>/2011/05/23/my-new-favorite-art-prints-david-weidman/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 01:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Decor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a trip to Palm Springs, I browsed the Trina Turk store and discovered a bunch of cool silkscreen prints with a cool old-school style and retro colors. When I inquired about them, I learned they were by David Weidman. &#8220;He did stuff for Hanna Barbera,&#8221; the saleswoman said. You can see that whimsical cartoon [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On a trip to Palm Springs, I browsed the <strong><a href="http://www.trinaturk.com/" target="_blank">Trina Turk</a></strong> store and discovered a bunch of cool silkscreen prints with a cool old-school style and retro colors.</p>
<p>When I inquired about them, I learned they were by <strong><a href="http://www.weidmansart.com" target="_blank">David Weidman</a></strong>. &#8220;He did stuff for Hanna Barbera,&#8221; the saleswoman said.</p>
<p>You can see that whimsical cartoon style &#8212; and period-appropriate color choices in his book, <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584233095/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=cracgood-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=217145&amp;creative=399349&amp;creativeASIN=1584233095" target="_blank">The Whimsical Work of David Weidman</a></em> or you can buy prints at Weidmanart.com. Some of my faves: <a href="http://www.weidmansart.com/sub/pa3_copy(7).htm" target="_blank">Duck</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.weidmansart.com/sub/pa1_copy(4)a.htm" target="_blank">Ole</a>.</p>
<p>Here are a few more you can find online at <a href="http://www.weidmansart.com/prints.htm" target="_blank">Weidmanart.com</a>.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7156" title="weidman" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/weidman.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="600" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Short bangs = prominent brows</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 03:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I visited my sister (aka my personal stylist) over the weekend in L.A. to hang out, show off the baby, and while at it, get my hair trimmed. I sat in her kitchen with a garbage bag smock on and chatted as she chopped. As she scissored the bangs,  I watched 2 1/2-inch pieces of hair [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I visited my sister (aka my personal stylist) over the weekend in L.A. to hang out, show off the baby, and while at it, get my hair trimmed.</p>
<p>I sat in her kitchen with a garbage bag smock on and chatted as she chopped. As she scissored the bangs,  I watched 2 1/2-inch pieces of hair drop into my lap.</p>
<p>&#8220;Hmmm&#8230;were my bangs really that  long?&#8221; I wondered.</p>
<p>Then my sister started furiously smoothing my hair down, as if rapid petting might make my fringe grow.</p>
<p>&#8220;You usually like them short,&#8221; she said worriedly.</p>
<p>I think they are short enough.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7121" title="shortbangs" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/shortbangs.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="395" /></p>
<p>&#8220;In two weeks, they&#8217;ll be perfect,&#8221; she offered.</p>
<p>So true &#8212; but in the mean time, my brows are on parade. Probably a good time to visit <a href="http://crackinggood.com/2010/01/31/good-egg-award-best-brow-tamer/">my favorite brow guy, Koltton Fox</a>.</p>
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		<title>Another kind of eco-fashion</title>
		<link>/2011/04/27/another-kind-of-eco-fashion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:25:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Around Earth Day, you can&#8217;t get away from magazines, websites, etc. eschewing the virtues of eco-fashion &#8212; organic cotton, bamboo, recycled materials, vintage etc. I love some good kind-to-the-environment threads, but I feel like people gloss over another eco-option &#8212; buying items that last. Good quality, timeless styles that you can wear season in and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Around <strong>Earth Day</strong>, you can&#8217;t get away from magazines, websites, etc. eschewing the virtues of eco-fashion &#8212; organic cotton, bamboo, recycled materials, vintage etc.</p>
<p>I love some good kind-to-the-environment threads, but I feel like people gloss over another eco-option &#8212; buying items that last. Good quality, timeless styles that you can wear season in and out. Clothes you won&#8217;t get tired of and sell to <strong><a href="http://www.buffaloexchange.com">Buffalo</a></strong> after wearing it for a month or two.</p>
<p>Here are some items that I either have or want that I think test of time:</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7082" title="ecofashion" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ecofashion.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="487" /></p>
<p><strong>1.) <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/NewArrivals/shirts/PRDOVR~43136/43136.jsp" target="_blank">Selvedge Chambray Shirt</a></strong>, $88<br />
Simple chambray shirt can be dressed up or down.</p>
<p><strong>2.) <a href="http://www.islandsandals.com" target="_blank">Island Sandals</a></strong>, $165<br />
I got a pair of these sandals &#8220;made just for me&#8221; during my honeymoon in Maui. I&#8217;m about to have my 8th anniversary &#8212; and they are still going strong.</p>
<p><strong>3.) <a href="http://www.stevenalan.com/catalog/Steven-Alan-Mercer-Pants-p-18946-c-992-20827.html " target="_blank">Spring Mercer Pants</a></strong>, $248<br />
Summer jeans are best light and loose.</p>
<p><strong>4.) <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod123340013&amp;ecid=NMALRFeedJ84DHJLQkR4&amp;ci_src=14110925&amp;ci_sku=T38Y6 " target="_blank">Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress</a></strong>, $325<br />
The quintessential wrap dress is flattering &#8212; and a go-to for a multitude of occasions.</p>
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		<title>Spa Week: April 11 &#8211; 17</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wilson has had an insatiable appetite &#8212; followed by some disconcerting crying jags. I&#8217;ve been spending much time on the couch with a baby latched to my boob, watching old Law &#38; Order SVUs rather than doing anything worth writing about. If anyone is ready for Spa Week, it&#8217;s me. For those not in the know, [...]]]></description>
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<p>Wilson has had an insatiable appetite &#8212; followed by some disconcerting crying jags. I&#8217;ve been spending much time on the couch with a baby latched to my boob, watching old <a href="http://www.nbc.com/law-and-order-special-victims-unit/" target="_blank"><em>Law &amp; Order SVU</em></a>s rather than doing anything worth writing about.</p>
<p>If anyone is ready for <strong><a href="http://www.spaweek.com/" target="_blank">Spa Week</a></strong>, it&#8217;s me.</p>
<p>For those not in the know, spas participating in the week-long event have selected treatments available for $50.</p>
<p>Some of the spas participating: all 3 <strong><a href="http://www.dolcesalonspa.com/" target="_blank">Dolce Salon &amp; Spa</a></strong>s are offering a 45 minute massage, facial or pedicure. <strong><a href="http://www.joyaspa.com/" target="_blank">Joya Spa</a></strong> at the Montelucia (one of my favorite local spas) has a  45 facial, makeup-application or personal training session available this week. <strong><a href="http://spa.jwdesertridgeresort.com/" target="_blank">Revive Spa</a></strong> has 50 minutes massages, facials and pedicures.</p>
<p>To find participating spas, visit the <a href="http://www.spaweek.com/learn-more/" target="_blank">Spa Week website</a> and fill out the information (name and email) for a list of local spas and their deals.</p>
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		<title>Spring stripes splurges and steals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:09:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>carrie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stripes aren&#8217;t going anywhere this season. I&#8217;ve found a few items I&#8217;ve loved &#8212; and located a few more wallet-friendly options as well. SPLURGE: Seersucker and Brass Dress, $218 STEAL: Penny Farthing Dress, $48.99 SPLURGE: Seersucker Underwire Tank, $78 STEAL: Striped Swimsuit, $29.50]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stripes aren&#8217;t going anywhere this season. I&#8217;ve found a few items I&#8217;ve loved &#8212; and located a few more wallet-friendly options as well.</p>
<p><strong>SPLURGE</strong>: <a href="http://www.emersonmade.com/collections/skirts-dresses/products/seersucker-and-brass-dress  " target="_blank">Seersucker and Brass Dress</a>, $218</p>
<p><strong>STEAL</strong>: <a href="http://www.spottedmoth.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=12&amp;products_id=576  " target="_blank">Penny Farthing Dress</a>, $48.99</p>
<p><a href="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/seersucker_dress.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7006" title="seersucker_dress" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/seersucker_dress.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="378" /></a></p>
<p><strong>SPLURGE</strong>: <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/catalogjcrewcomexclusives/swim/PRDOVR~35885/35885.jsp" target="_blank">Seersucker Underwire Tank</a>, $78</p>
<p><strong>STEAL</strong>: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=52005&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=810774 " target="_blank">Striped Swimsuit</a>, $29.50</p>
<p><a href="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/seersucker_swim.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7007" title="seersucker_swim" src="http://media.crackinggood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/seersucker_swim.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="378" /></a></p>
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