Fashion Forward: Fierce Siriano styles at Payless

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February 17, 2009 by USA Today

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This week: New kicks from Siriano at Payless, plus save 15% at Nine West

Sept. 2

Step up for charity

•From Sept. 9-24, shoppers who bring a pair of gently worn shoes to any Nine West retail store nationwide will receive 15% off any purchase of $75 or more, which can be used online or in-store. The donated shoes will benefit Soles4Souls.

Star-worthy bracelets

•Want to make tunes? Scoop up a Carolee bracelet benefitting VH1's Save the Music foundation. Each one is engraved by Natasha Bedingfield, Patti LaBelle, India.Arie, Kellie Pickler, and Estelle. $50-100 at Carolee.com

Fierce shoes

Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is stepping into the footwear biz. The fierce designer is launching a collection with affordable retailer Payless on Sept. 8. $25-50 at Payless.com

Aug. 26

A style ace on court and off

• Tennis ace Maria Sharapova hopes to court a U.S. Open win with help from architect Frank Gehry and Tiffany. She'll wear Gehry's Stria sterling silver and diamond baubles while competing in this year's event. $850 at Tiffany.com.

• Sharapova is making a racket off the court, too. She has partnered with Cole Haan for a collection of ballet flats, heels and clutches. $138-$398 at Colehaan.com.

Beef up a bracelet

You'll be charmed, I'm sure. The Council of Fashion Designers of America is celebrating its 15th anniversary by teaming up with QVC on a series of bracelet charms. Designs are available from Vivienne Tam, Bradley Bayou, Marc Bouwer, Stan Hermann (pictured, right) and more. $20-$100 at QVC.com.

Aug. 19

Spray makes waves

Keep summer's laid-back style alive with Fekkai Beach Waves, a styling spray that gives Jessica Biel and Sienna Miller's hair a tousled, windswept look. $23 at Sephora.com.

Chew on this

Celebs like Johnny Depp keep their pearly whites pristine with SuperSmile. $16 for a pack of four, QVC.com.

Skin care with a peal

Jennifer Garner and Rashida Jones stay youthful with a little help from the new Laboratoire Remède Alchemy moisture emulsion, loaded with apple extract. $105 at Blissworld.com.

This tie rocks

There's nothing like marrying fashion and function. A prime specimen? Thomas Pink's Commuter tie. Rock to Radiohead (or Rachmaninoff) while your mp3

player hides in your tie. $100 at Thomas Pink stores or

Thomaspink.com next month.

Aug. 12

The rise of Nanowire 3.0

To play a bad girl on the big screen, Sienna Miller wears Oakley's new Nanowire 3.0 shades in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, now in theaters. $300 at Oakley.com.

Brace yourself

German actress Diane Kruger showed off her masculine side during the Inglourious Basterds premiere in Australia, pairing a sleeveless white top with black pants, a bow tie — and suspenders. For a similar look, try suspenders from WGACA Vintage. $58 at shopbop.com

Teen choice: Makeup by mark

Selena Gomez glowed on the red carpet at Sunday night's Teen Choice Awards in a design by Kimora Lee Simmons. Further enhancing her ethereal look was makeup by mark. Celebrity makeup artist Mai Quynh used Get Bright hook-up highlighter in Natural ($6) and Good Glowing mosaic blush in Hush Baby ($7). Both at meetmark.com.

July 29

Très Jolie sandals

•You can't buy Angelina Jolie's buff bod, but you can buy her shoes. The Trove TKEES black open-toe sandals she wore Friday fuse fashion and function, which is why she steps out in that style all the time. $44 at Chickdowntown.com

On your Marc …

Mark your calendar for Marc! Starting Saturday, designer Marc Jacobs unveils a Marc by Marc Jacobs capsule collection with T-shirts, leggings, jersey blazers, denim and accessories all retailing for under $200. The "Don't Miss the Marc" collection is

available at Saks.com, Bloomingdales.com and Marc by Marc Jacobs stores.

This bears repeating

Looks like it's a good time for designer labels at bargain prices. Rachel Roy's affordable Rachel Rachel Roy collection of contemporary sportswear hits Macy's

Saturday. Sportswear ranges from $59 to $299 and footwear from $79 to $199.

July 22

Rarities find at HSN

HSN is continuing to expand its fashionable offerings. Carol Brodie, a former Harry Winston jeweler, has launched Rarities, a collection of affordable fine jewelry. Teri Hatcher, Emmy Rossum and Becki Newton are fans. $29-$799 at HSN.com. Or catch Brodie's HSN show Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Eco aqua

Take a sip from Gwyneth Paltrow's eco-conscious lifestyle with the KOR water bottle, her hydration container of choice. They come in one of four colors and are BPA-free. $29.95 at Korwater.com

Drive safely, get a free tee

We love free stuff, especially when it involves a good cause. Express has teamed up with RADD (Recording artists, actors and athletes Against Drunk Driving) to warn about the dangers of texting while driving. Watch the public service announcement starring Ciara and Jesse McCartney on Express.com, agree to RADD's road safety oath and get a free limited-edition T-shirt with the purchase of any pair of jeans at Express or Express.com during July and August.

July 15

You'll be made in these shades

Those specs Brad Pitt sported while promoting Inglourious Basterds in Cannes? Vintage Carreras from 1987. But this month, fans of the shades can pick up the very similar Carrera Exchange 3S to replicate Pitt's look. $195 at Bloomingdale's.

HeadBlade cuts it closer

Rocker Chris Daughtry — who has a new album out — keeps his scalp smooth with HeadBlade, a razor made for guys who shave their heads. The design is even part of the collection at New York's Museum of Modern Art. $15 at Headblade.com

Tulle4us.com: Stylish steals

We heard about Tulle4us.com from a friend of a friend and couldn't be happier that the fashion intel came our way. The clothes are a mix of Anthropologie's vintage sweetness and Urban Outfitters' hipness, all at Forever21 prices. Need we say more?

June 24

Beyoncé in 'Clara'

She's not just about high-end Balmain gear. On June 10, globe-trotting singer Beyoncé Knowles wore a Sretsis "Clara" dress from the spring 2009 collection while leaving London's Heathrow Airport. $418 at RevolveClothing.com.

Sweet charity

Stars including Adrian Grenier and Jennifer Connelly support charity: water, a non-profit that brings clean aqua to developing countries. This week, Swarovski launches the limited-edition Divine Rock Light necklace, with all proceeds going to the cause. $88 at Swarovski-crystallized.com.

Designs, cosmetics online

•Fabulous French designer Catherine Malandrino has launched a new e-commerce section on her website, shop.catherinemalandrino.com.

•High-end cosmetics line Chantecaille has hit the Web. To celebrate, enjoy free shipping through Aug. 12 at Chantecaille.com.

June 17

Arm yourself with tank tops

Jessica Biel, Vanessa Hudgens and Leighton Meester flaunt their toned arms in Michael Stars' new 2X1 rib beater tank, which comes in a whole range of summery hues. $38 at MichaelStars.com

She hearts these heels

Rocker Katy Perry was spotted in London recently wearing the chic Melissa Vivienne Westwood Lady Dragon heels in salmon. $150 at Epauletshop.com.

Even panties go organic

Kelly Ripa, Cameron Diaz and Rihanna are fans of Hanky Panky's just-launched organic collection of undergarments, made from 100% organically grown cotton. $18-$34 at Bloomingdales.com

This outfit is all about accessories

Diane Kruger stunned on the red carpet at Monday's Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. Her Jason Wu gown was short and sweet, but her accessories finished the look. Roger Vivier black satin Spiky sandals ($875) and Prisme clutch ($875), Roger Vivier New York, 212-861-5371. Pearls in peril bracelet by Tom Binns, $862.50, 917-475-1412.

June 10

Keira Knightley got first dibs on Chanel's brand-new Paris Moscou collection when she wore the brand's black platform pumps with pearl details to the Berlin film festival. Her intricate heels are available now for $1045 at Chanel boutiques. For a more affordable option, check out Aldo's Donlin pump, $135 at Aldoshoes.com.

The Gap goes designer

These days everyone loves designer looks at recession prices. Count on the Gap to deliver. On Tuesday, the retailer takes a new twist on traditional khakis with its latest Gap Design Edition line. Designers Albertus Swanepoel, Alexander Wang and Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai offer fresh takes on the Gap staple. Items range from $39.50 to $88.

June 3

Kate Beckinsale and Katy Perry clutch Rebecca Minkoff's studded Fling bag, which comes in black and an array of the neon shades super-hot for spring and summer. $265 at Boutiquetoyou.com.

Put your foot right in it

Step into summer with one of three limited-edition Kid Robot flip-flops from perennial celebrity favorite Havaianas. $35 at Piperlime.com.

Coveting is a click away

If it's easier for you to describe your personal style by opening your closet, we've got just the site for you. Covet.com launches today and learns your style through photos. The site shows you a series of photos in pairs, and you select which you prefer. Then you receive e-mail with fashion finds in your style and size.

May 27

Give your outfit an initial look

Need to put your name out there? Follow the leads of Miley Cyrus and Madonna and customize your Juicy Couture tracksuit using the popular brand's new monogramming service, launching today. $10 at Juicycouture.com

Dress it down in stylish denim

No one does classic comfort better than Jennifer Aniston. Step into her favorite Hudson jeans, which she's worn while shooting The Baster in Manhattan. Cuffed "Gabby" boyfriend-style jeans, $154 at Saks.com

Wear your cause on your sleeve

Selena Gomez makes a stylish statement in her Give + Take top. Each shirt promotes and benefits a specific charity, including the American Cancer Society, Autism Speaks and the Boys and Girls Club of America (worn by Gomez). $50 at Nationaljeancompany.com.

May 20

Techno-trendy

Stars' newest gadget? The Sidekick LX from T-Mobile. Ashlee Simpson and Rashida Jones use it to e-mail, network and share photos. $449.99 at T-Mobile.com.

Food for style

All eyes were on Lauren Bush's clutch at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala. Each FEED 100 bag helps feed children in Rwanda via the U.N. World Food Program's School Feeding project. $30 at Whole Foods stores or Feedprojects.org.

Mean jeans

Kate Bosworth, Liv Tyler, Katie Holmes and Rachel McAdams have been spotted out and about in MiH jeans. Get Bosworth's fave, the Paris jean for $226 at Revolveclothing.com.

May 13

Shades you can make

Can't find your perfect pair of shades? Make like Hayden Panettiere and Lance Armstrong and turn to Oakley. The brand has a DIY site where you can pick your own lens and frame colors and have whatever you want etched on. $150-$350 at Oakley.com/custom.

Dress like an angel

Angels Demons' Ayelet Zurer can thank designer and vintage purveyor Elizabeth Mason for her recent red-carpet style successes. Get inspiration and tips at Mason's site, Thepaperbagprincess.com.

Footwear, the final frontier?

Boldly go where no one else has gone (fashion-wise) with the limited-edition Star Trek-inspired high-top Airwalk sneaker. Terrain "Enterprise Edition" shoes sport the Enterprise badge and ship number. $80 for adult pair, $60 for kids' pair. Call 212-253-0588.

May 6

Have a Heart

Want to nab the pendant Mariska Hargitay wore on Law and Order: SVU last night? The Heart Wing pendant goes on sale today in celebration of the five-year anniversary of Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation, which helps domestic violence survivors. Available in sterling silver and 10-karat gold, the pendant retails for $115 and $420, respectively, at Meandrojewelry.com.

Her style is in the red

Christy Turlington Burns combines fashion and function with the Emporio Armani (Product) Red clutch, made of calfskin. About 40% of the proceeds go to the Global Fund, which fights AIDS in Africa. $275 at Emporioarmani.com

A jewel of a contest

Fine jewelry maker Judith Ripka is making it easier to afford luxury during these tough economic times. In the May issue of In Style magazine, receive a $1,000 gift card toward the purchase of jewelry from Ripka's 18k Couture Collection and a $100 gift card toward a purchase from the Silver Collection. Ten percent of the net proceeds go to Dress for Success.

April 29

Follow in fashion footsteps of Jolie, Berry, Beyoncé

• Mom of six Angelina Jolie loves her long, flowing frocks, and last week, she was spotted wearing the Ella Moss Hollie maxi dress in black. $166 at Ellamoss.com

Halle Berry recently went shopping in L.A. in her Kowboys berry fade thermal. That style sold out, but get a similar look with the solid women's thermal, $79 at Kowboys.net.

• Mortgage or jacket? Now you don't have to make that choice, thanks to Target's much more affordable take on the ultra-expensive Balmain military top worn by Beyoncé Knowles. Bandleader vest, $34.99 at Target.com

April 22

Water your skin

Do your part for clean aqua with Superbly Restorative Argan body lotions from Kiehl's, sporting labels created by Adrian Grenier, Erykah Badu, surfer Kelly Slater and Parson's The New School for Design. All net proceeds go to the Waterkeeper Alliance. $55 at Kiehls.com

Go NUDE

Ali Hewson, Bono's wife, has launched the NUDE collection of skin care, made with organic ingredients and without sulfates, parabens or mineral oils. Helena Christensen loves the Miracle Mask. $70 at Nudeskincare.com

Cute for a cause

Some of our fashion favorites, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon, have created Mommy Me designs for Lilly Pulitzer. Fifteen percent of proceeds help to raise awareness for epidermolysis bullosa, a rare skin disease that affects children. Available at Lillypulitzer.com.

April 15

All of the glow, none of the risk

Summer is almost here, and for a healthy, sun-free tan, make like Becki Newton and Ali Larter and rub on the Donna Karan Cashmere Mist body glow gradual self-tanner. $35 at Saks.com.

A very trendy traveler

Leave it to Brad Pitt to make flying sexy. The father of six was spotted carrying a Burberry charcoal check cross-body bag at JFK airport April 8. $895 at Burberry.com.

Style for storms

April showers are no match for Brooke Shields, Kelly Ripa and Liv Tyler, who protect their tootsies with Kamik rain boots. The boots are 100% recyclable when you're done hopping puddles. $59.95 at Zappos.com.

Big designers, big discounts

They call it chic-onomics. We call it genius. The folks who brought us Net-a-porter.com launch TheOutnet.com Thursday. The online designer outlet features steep discounts on previous seasons' luxury fashion from brands like Christian Louboutin, Oscar de la Renta and Diane von Furstenberg. Stock will be added each Tuesday and Thursday.

Organic garb

Just in time for Earth Day, The Limited today launches an "Eco Chic" capsule collection of clothing made from organic cotton fabrics. We like this floral top for spring. $39.50 at select The Limited stores or TheLimited.com.

April 8

Who says cute can't be comfy?

Forget teetering around in Jimmy Choos or Christian Louboutins. At Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards, Miley Cyrus stayed comfortable in her Cole Haan Gisele air sandals — the same brand worn by Angelina Jolie in Cannes last year. $328, available this fall at Colehaan.com

A tiptop look from TopShop

Spring showers notwithstanding, Kate Moss took Manhattan by storm last week to celebrate the opening of TopShop in Soho. One standout look? The white blazer she wore to a bash at the Box April 2. For a similar style, try Old Navy's cropped cotton twill blazer in pumice. $39.50 at Oldnavy.com

Seasonal style

Get the springy look Michelle Obama sports on the cover of May's Essence magazine at Talbots. Rose print silk dress, $169 at Talbots stores, Talbots.com or by calling 1-800-TALBOTS.

April 1

Organic cotton is tops at Trove
•When going for green chic, Kate Hudson and Jessica Alba turn to casually cool tops by Trove, made from 100% organic cotton. $65-$160 at Troveclothing.com.

Origins plants trees, recycles
•Origins, the earthy skin-care brand beloved by Bar Rafaeli and Victoria Beckham, will plant a tree for every A Perfect World moisturizer sold in April. Plus, bring in any tube, bottle or jar, regardless of brand, to an Origins store this month, and the company will recycle it. $36 at Origins.com.

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