Stay Awhile: Motel Rocks!

Motel is a UK-based company that's quickly becoming just as popular as Topshop. While you can find many of their pieces at several boutiques in the NYC area (Pixiemarket for one), it's just as much fun to shop their online boutique, where you'll find great staple pieces with quirky prints and subtly sexy details like zippers and cut-out backs. Oh, and did I mention that almost everything's under $80? I'm addicted! Right now I'm coveting this nautical-print shirt-dress, below:

Crystal Aura: Rackk and Ruin's New Pendant

I love it when I can find replicas of things I like for way cheaper! Take this crystal bullet pendant I snapped up from Etsy seller Rackk and Ruin for example. It's almost identical to Unearthen's ridiculously expensive necklaces, and so much more affordable. The designer has a lot of other great pieces as well, including vintage chains and feather cuffs, so definitely stop by the store!

Sweet 'N Simple: Nomia NYC

I love these Fall '09 looks from New York-based brand Nomia. So simple and streamlined, yet totally striking!

Fit to Be Tied: Vogue's Pin-ups

This is old news, but I love the pin-up inspired photo spreads in Vogue's most recent calendar. Thanks again to Terry Richardson, perpetrator of all kinds of naughty gems!

Get Away: Permanent Vacation Summer '09

I love this getup from Swedish line Permanent Vacation. Lucky for me, I was able to find a comparable straw fedora from--gasp--American Eagle so I can duplicate the look!

Maxi Mania: Extra Long for Summer

Y3 Dress, Oaknyc.com
I'm totally feeling the maxi dress for summer! But not any kind--I'm talking about those soft slouchy tank versions, perfect for pairing with a nice pair of wedges.

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Tie-Dye Dress, Forever21

Cheap Chic: A.OK from Oak

I love this lower-priced version of Alexander Wang's shrinkwrap-tight minidress! Just one of many amazing pieces from Oak's new A.OK diffusion line.