target and neiman marcus holiday collection

Versace for H&M. Missoni for Target. Alberta Ferretti for Macy's. Christian Siriano for Payless. These are just a few of the collaborations between affordable retailers and top name designers. And it's a trend that's not ending anytime soon.It was just announced that Target is teaming up with Neiman Marcus and 24 designers {including Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta and Diane von Furstenberg} for a holiday collection.I'm all for the designer collabos, they can be a great way to get a taste of your favorite designer without seriously going over budget. But...

Looking fly on a Dime, H&M chiffon dress

Late last week we experienced a heat wave in NYC and besides being uncomfortable, it made getting dressed a bit tricky. Though the heat had me ready to walk around the city in the buff {it's totally legal for women in NYC to be  topless in public. Who knew?!}, obviously that wasn't going to happen. And I had to head outdoors to film my Savvy Shopper segment for WPIX. So that meant keeping cool while looking cute.Clingy material is a no-no when temps start to soar, so I grabbed my H&M  frock from Salvation Army. It's breezy, bright and the rosette details at the waist add a nice touch.

Another month down so you know what that means: time for my monthly Thrifty Threads 365 check in.

For the month of April I only spent $40 out of my $50 budget. Well, I can't say I faired so well for May but let me explain. I visited San Francisco for the first time last month and I hit up about half a dozen thrift stores {check out my San Francisco thrift shopping posts here and here}, so my $50 monthly budget quickly went out the window. Well, let me stop delaying and just reveal it.

{sneak peek at the Versace for H&M collection, via Racked} It's the first day of summer and the longest day of the year but you know what today really is? It's the day Versace and H&M announced their collaboration.Versace for H&M debuts on November 19 and will include 30 pieces for women and 20 pieces for me. The line will arrive in 300 stores and fashionistas everywhere are sure to go crazy.Peep the video below to hear Donatella Versace announce the collaboration as well as a few other details...