These ingenious cuff bracelets from Steven Shein say what’s on your mind without your having to actually speak. A sleek cuff design with a flat surface that reads nuggets of wisdom such as:

“WTF Who’s paying for these drinks?”

“Dude you’re going to need way more money.”

“Seriously when are you going to grow up?”

[via High Snobette]

The low-end clothing market was transformed forever when game changer Forever 21 arrived on the scene, leading to a glut of cheap stores selling throwaway clothes. But I was still a  little surprised when I saw shirts on sale at Charlotte Russe for $2.99! I mean, my coffee costs at least $3 in the morning (or closer to $4 when I’m feeling spendy).

Mind you, they aren’t anything fancy, but sleek basics that mimic the relaxed styles of James Perse, LNA and (dare I say) T by Alexander Wang.

Let’s compare, shall we?

This is the Charlotte Russe pocket tee:

And this is the James Perse relaxed v-neck tee for $50:

Here’s the Charlotte Russe ribbed cotton v-neck tank:

And LNA’s u-tank for $64:

Check out Charlotte Russe’s oversized pocket racerback tank (this is a splurge at $4.99):

And T by Alexander Wang’s mini pocket tank, priced at $74:

I’m not saying these shirts are exactly alike. I know that the James Perse tees feel like clouds settling on your skin and that there are differences in fabric. However, the disparity in price cannot be ignored. I for one, would rather stock up on the cheapies and splurge once in a long while on the luxury tees when they’re on sale.

Miami Swim Fashion Week ends today, and while nothing was truly groundbreaking, some of the looks blurred the line between swimwear and lingerie (expected) and swimwear and burka (unexpected). Five days of designers using one square foot of material (or less) manifested in countless options for your next pool party.

Check out the looks that caught our eye!

Beach Bunny showed looks that go straight from the pool to the boudoir or S&M club, no extra accessorizing required.

Cia. Maritima showed a suit that may or may  not be appropriate for the middle east. (I say not.)

I wish I could comment on this blue bikini by Crystal Jin, but the model’s tattoo is too distracting!

Just say no to denim invading swimsuits, like in this Dolores Cortes boyshort two-piece! (Weren’t jeggings bad enough?)

But say YES to these gorgeous on trend tribal-inspired looks from Mara Hoffman! Perfect for global beach-hopping.

This suit from Red Carter is multi-purpose: it covers up (sort of) AND it’s perfect for catching fish off of your billionaire boyfriend’s yacht.

The wedge has reigned as the king of spring and summer shoes for the last half-decade or so, but when time came for me to get a new pair, I felt strangely ill–kind of like when watching too many episodes of Jersey-themed “reality” shows.  Luckily, clogs have reasserted their place among shoes as as a legitimate alternative to wedges or high-heeled sandals ever since they showed up at the Chanel Spring/Summer 2010 fashion show last year. Thanks, Karl! This doesn’t mean you have to emulate Karl Lagerfeld’s version or traditional Dutch clogs, though. Everyone from Jeffrey Campbell to Lanvin has jumped on the clog bandwagon with versions that run that gamut from more traditional close-toe clogs to open-toe sleeker versions.

Here are our picks for the cutest clogs of the season.

DV Dolce Vita “Jezebal” clog combines a cute peeptoe with a stacked heel and oodles of style:

Photo: Bloomingdales.com

The Charli platform clog from Jeffrey Campbell more closely emulates the Chanel S/S  2010 clogs and features a convertible strap that can be worn along the front or as a slingback. Wear with pushed down socks and a floral dress.

Photo: Freepeople.com

Sam Edelman’s Flair clog marries the standard clog silhouette with rough-and-tumble burnished chain accents.

Photo: Piperlime.com

When fall rolls around, these clog booties from Opening Ceremony combine style and comfort perfectly.

Photo: Shopbop.com

Very pretty womenswear and accessories only $10-$50.

I Love Binetti Sample Sale (www.ilovebinetti.com) Start Date: Thursday 7/15/10 End Date: Friday 7/16/10

Location: 501 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2001 (btwn 41st & 42nd Street)

Time: 10am-6pm

Phone Number: 212-682-0419

Payment: Cash, Visa, Amex, Discovery, Mastercard

Alexander McQueen’s iconic skulls adorn the coolest aviator sunglasses I’ve seen in a long time. Sleek, silver aviators with graduated grey lenses and mini black smiling skulls belong on your face.

Available at Net-a-Porter.com.

Marc Jacobs explains the inspiration behind the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2010/11 ad campaign that’s splashed all over fashion mags. Photographed by Steven Meisel and featuring beauties Natalia Vodianova, Karen Elson and Christy Turlington, the spirit of Louis Vuitton as a powerhouse fashion entity dedicated to luxury and finery shines through.

Mara Hoffman is the queen of easy sexy dresses in exquisite and exotic prints. Her Spring 2010 collection features quite of few of these easy-to-wear dresses that are perfect for dinner in South Beach, dancing on the sand in Ibiza or exploring the Greek islands. Bonus? Some of them can even double as beach cover ups.

Jean-Paul Gaultier has produced a high-end lingerie collection for the Italian label La Perla. The collection includes lacy corsets, underwear “which streams the body’s curves”, extra high-waisted pants and bustiers emphasizing the neck. (Because the neck is what we want emphasized when we’re wearing lingerie. Uh huh.) No surprise, the line also includes bras similar to the cone-shaped Gaultier’s suits created for Madonna in 1990.

Gaultier said, “In my latest prêt-à-porter collection I revisited the conical bras and corsets worn as outerwear. Lingerie is part of my core beliefs and my heritage. It has been nearly 30 years since I created my first corset dress.”

Hey, lingerie is part of our core beliefs, too! (BTW, IS lingerie a belief?)

With Dita von Teese making a welcome appearance–because what’s a couture show without a burlesque performer?–two pieces from this limited edition collection were shown on July 7th at Gaultier’s couture show.

Photo: Style.com

Prices range from $600 for bras and panties, while the more intricate pieces will cost around $1,200. To be sold in November.

Sometimes you want to buy an outfit that costs less than dinner, just for fun. Walmart carries a juniors line called Susie Rose that has some surprisingly cute items, so I chose a top and a skirt that I would wear to a drunken brunch (or “drunch” as one of my urbane friends calls it). The outfit below comes to exactly $20–$8 for the top and $12 for the skirt.

Ruffled Nautical Floral Applique Top

Mock Button Skirt with Pockets

This hits the nautical trend that seems to roll around every summer and both pieces can slide into fall with an additional of a cardi and boots. Tres chic and tres cheap!

Following in the footsteps (har) of Melissa plastic shoes, plastic furniture design house Kartell teamed up with Moschino to create the adorable Bow Wow flat for Spring/Summer 2011. Eye-catching and colorful, the interwoven flats with the signature Moschino bow are made of nontoxic thermoplastic and are 100% recyclable! How fashionable.

[via Design Milk]