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It's here! Derek Lam for DesigNation now at Kohl's

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

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Kohl's is kicking off spring with new high-end designer offerings at consumer-friendly prices.

After months of anticipation and promotion, the retail chain welcomes today its Derek Lam for DesigNation capsule collection featuring a print-heavy selection of women's apparel and swimwear. Maxi and button-down shirt dresses, slim pants and blousy tunics are done in earthy color palettes of blues, browns and greens. Mr. Lam drew inspiration for the line from a trip to Rio de Janeiro.  Find it in stores and online at www.kohls.com for $36 to $88.

Discount Alert! Use the code BLOGS10 until May 10 when shopping the collection online to save 10 percent.  The code can be combined with one additional code to maximize savings.

Looking ahead, Kohl's also announced that it will welcome for fall designs by Catherine Malandrino to the DesigNation family. Clothes will combine feminine silhouettes with a taste of Parisian style and retail for $36 to $130.

Here's a look at some of the outfits from Derek Lam (photos courtesy of Kohl's) ...

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Spring Flower Show at Phipps; The Secret Garden

Written by Doug Oster on .

This is the last weekend for the Spring Flower Show at Phipps Conservatory and Botanic Gardens. The theme is The Secret Garden and it's a wonderful show. Try to get out and see it. With the nice weather you might even see something blooming in the outdoor garden.

Here's a video from KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live.

 

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I Gave Birth in a Parking Lot

Written by Lea Lion on .

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If you are a woman of childbearing age in Los Angeles, you may have heard of me. I often get introduced at baby showers as, "My friend who gave birth in a parking lot." Having a baby in a parking lot is not what I thought I would become known for, but it was one of the best experiences of my life and, luckily, I love telling -- and retelling -- my birth story.

A watched pot never boils. At three days past my due date with my second child, I knew what it felt like to be the pot. Every time I came downstairs -- in the morning, after a midday nap, before dinner -- my in-laws, who were in town for the birth, observed, "Still no baby?"

Read all about it...

Lea Lion grew up in Squirrel Hill and is now a Los Angeles-based journalist. She is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and a current contributor to L.A. Weekly and The Eastsider. She is the co-founder of Drumwordspokenbeat. She wrote this for the Huffington Post.

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High-fashion looks for rent! New gowns from Bibhu Mohapatra via Rent The Runway

Written by Sara Bauknecht on .

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Rent the Runway is beefing up its loanable inventory of high-end fashion with a capsule collection by India native Bibhu Mohapatra. The six-dress collection weds vivid colors and fabrics with art deco-inspired structure and details.

"With Indian-inspired fashion emerging as a trend on the runways and Rent the Runway customers showing an increased affinity for vibrant colors and embellishments, this partnership was a natural fit," CEO and co-founder Jenn Hyman said in a release.

Dresses are available now for rent for four or eight days at www.renttherunway.com. Four-day rentals range from $200 to $400 for gowns that would retail for about $1,495 to $3,100. Costs are higher for eight-day rentals.

Check out the gowns (photos courtesy of Rent the Runway) ... 

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Zemu glacier gown, rental starts at $375 

 

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Bengal tiger dress, rental starts at $250

 

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Himalayan panther gown, rental starts at $400

 

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Sagar island dress, rental starts at $200

 

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Amaranth lotus gown, rental starts at $375

 

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Mumbai at night dress, rental starts at $225

 

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An Amazing DIY Playroom

Written by Natalie on .

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Blogger: The Busy Budgeting Mama, Shaler

Our girls' playroom is full of past DIY (do it yourself) projects and budget friendly storage solutions.

I love their play kitchen pieces. I LOVED playing kitchen when I was little.. so it makes me sooo happy seeing the girls love playing in that space. We grabbed them up at a Church Flea Market and a local thrift store. I think the total for the 3 pieces was $15. I had spray painted two of them white to freshen them up.

For the cafe awning, I had a HUGE cardboard IKEA box leftover. I painted it white with leftover ceiling paint... taped off stripes... and spray painted it yellow!

Read lots and lots of details about the playroom and see more pictures here.

Natalie, aka the Busy Budgeting Mama, is the mother of Sophie, Sienna and Micah and a freelance graphic designer. She runs the Etsy shop The Pretty Paperie and will use any excuse to throw a party.

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