Joy Bryant is part of that rare breed of fashion model-turned-actress who actually becomes a successful film star. The beautiful 34-year-old has starred alongside Denzel Washington in "Antwone Fisher," Kate Hudson in "The Skeleton Key" and Jessica Alba in "Honey."

As a model, Bryant has appeared in ad campaigns for Gap, Polo Ralph Lauren and Cover Girl, modeled in the Victoria's Secret catalog and snagged a Teen Vogue magazine cover.

Although Bryant may have made it as an actress, currently starring as Jasmine Trussell on NBC's "Parenthood," it's clear that when she dresses for events she hasn't forgotten her roots in fashion.

During an appearance at the Essence Black Women in Music event in February, Bryant looked fun and flirty in a floral print dress and black leggings. She toughened up the girly dress with a military-style jacket and dark grayish-brown ankle boots that were just a tad rugged and her cross-body brown bag with fringe gave her a little hippy-chic vibe.

With spring fast approaching, a floral print dress is the perfect way to escape the dark, muted colors of winter. There are many varieties available in terms of colors and print size, but Bryant's choice of a dress with a smaller flower print allows her to layer other pieces without clashing.

For a floral print dress that can easily go from daytime shopping to a night out with friends, Macy's, Forever 21 and Asos all have some great frugal finds: Be Bop Dress from Macy's for $36, the Vero Moda Winter Floral Frill Sleeve dress on Asos for $39.45 and the Chloe Floral dress from Forever 21 for $15.80.

Layer one of these military-inspired jackets over your dress to keep warm: Keely Twill motor bomber from Delia's for $29.99, Military Knit Jacket from Forever 21 for $32.80, or the Surplus jacket from Old Navy for $44.50.

I actually contemplated keeping this week's frugal shoe finds to myself and ordering 10 pairs of each but I realized there are plenty of cute boots to go around. Target has the uber cute Mossimo Supply and Co. Kamara ankle boots for $10.48, The Cassy Distressed ankle boot from Delia's is $19.99 and the Three Flap Flat Boot from Wet Seal is $14.75.

Cross-body bags are a great buy because they are super versatile, functional and comfortable to wear. Here are some frugal picks for under $40: Sonnenberg bag by Aldo for $19.98, Braided Strap cross-body bag from Tilly's for $16.99, BDG Double Buckle bag from Urban Outfitters for $38 and the Brown cross-body bag from Delia's for $24.50.

I don't know a single L.A. fashionista that doesn't own a pair of plain black leggings or tights, so definitely go with a pair you already own. And if you don't? This look will still look great without the leggings.

Happy shopping!

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris
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For more photos of Joy Bryant's style check out a gallery below:

Photo, top: Actress Joy Bryant arrives at the second annual Essence Black Women in Music reception honoring Grammy-nominated artist Janelle Monae in Los Angeles on Feb. 9. Credit: Chris Pizzello / Associated Press.

Dresses, from left: Be Bop Dress from Macy's. Credit: Macy's. Vero Moda Floral Dress from Asos. Credit: Asos. Chloe Floral Dress from Forever 21. Credit: Forever 21.

Jackets: Keely Twill motor jacket from Delia's. Credit: Delia's. Military Knit Jacket from Forever 21. Credit: Forever 21. Surplus jacket from Old Navy. Credit: Old Navy.

Shoes: Mossimo Supply and Co. Kamara boots from Target. Credit: Target. Cassy Distressed boot from Delia's. Credit: Delia's. Three Flap boot from Wet Seal. Credit: Wet Seal.

Bags: Sonnenberg bag from Aldo. Credit: Aldo. Braided Strap bag from Tilly's. Credit: Tilly's. BDG Buckle bag from Urban Outfitters. Credit: Urban Outfitters. Brown cross-body bag from Delia's. Credit: Delia's.

Last Sunday's Super Bowl XLV show gave viewers plenty to buzz about: the highly anticipated commercials, the Black Eyed Peas "Tron"-inspired halftime show, and, oh yeah, a football game. But who knew Christina Aguilera's rendition of our national anthem would be what lingered on people's minds well after the game was over?

Yes, she botched the lyrics, and it was painful to watch because the national anthem is one of those songs you learn when you're old enough to speak and it just sticks with you (or, perhaps, with most of us). And yes, she really did merge a couple of lines, singing, "What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last gleaming." But the truth is, not only did Aguilera sound great singing the wrong lyrics in front of a packed Cowboys Stadium, she's never looked better.

For someone who usually goes for the tightest, lowest neck-plunging minis and awards gowns, it was refreshing to see the "Burlesque" star in a conservative, appropriate Dolce & Gabbana black suit and stockings. For her shoes she chose sky-high, sparkly red Christian Louboutin Calypso pumps. (She could have just been trying to add a little flair with the dramatic shoes, but I like to think Aguilera was showing the world that the fearless wild child who sang "Dirty" is still in there.)

A plain black suit is versatile and appropriate for  many occasions, whether you're singing at the Super Bowl or wearing it to work the following Monday. A suit-skirt set offers obvious advantages, but you can save money if you buy separates. Just keep two things in mind: First, keep your blacks the same. Contrary to popular belief, there are different shades of black, and it's noticeable when your jacket is lighter than your skirt or vice versa. Second, keep your fabrics uniform -- or as similar as possible.

For a skirt that hugs your figure but stops just above the knee, try the BCX skirt from Macy's for $24.98, the Minnie Rose pencil skirt from NeimanMarcus.com for $36 or the Stretch woven skirt from Max Studio for $38.

Match your new skirt, or one you already own, with one of these suit jackets: the Charter Club two-button suiting blazer from Macy's for $49.98, the Ruched sleeve girlfriend blazer from Arden B. for $59 or the Shrunken Ruffle detail blazer from Charlotte Russe for $39.50.

Any brightly colored pair of high heels will add some oomph to your suit, but why not sparkle like Aguilera? Kohl's has a great pair of sparkly pink platform heels by Candie's for $39.97.

Happy shopping!

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris
Twitter.com/Jenn_Harris_

For more of Christina Aguilera's style over the years, see our photo gallery below.

Top photo: Christina Aguilera performs before the Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium. Credit: Christopher Polk / Getty Images.

Skirt photos: From left, BCX skirt from Macy's (credit: Macy's); Minnie Rose pencil skirt (credit: Neimanmarcus.com); Stretch woven skirt from Max Studio (credit: Maxstudio.com).

Jacket photo: From left, Charter Club two-button suiting blazer (credit: Macy's.com); Ruched sleeve girlfriend blazer from Arden B. (credit: ArdenB.com); Shrunken Ruffle detail blazer from Charlotte Russe (credit: Charlotterusse.com).

Shoe photo: Candie's Smokey Platform High Heels. Credit: Kohl's.com.

Still can't get Gwyneth Paltrow's performance of Cee-Lo's "Forget You" on "Glee" out of your head? Neither can I! The 38-year-old actress is making it impossible to forget her as she seems to be everywhere, doing everything at once. Let's see if I can do this in one breath -- she has an Academy Award (for 1998's "Shakespeare in Love"), has been in ad campaigns for Estee Lauder and TOD'S, is a personal shopper/lifestyle guru on her website Goop, is the new brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Baume and Mercier, performed at the Country Music Awards, is a guest star on "Glee," and is hosting "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. "Coming Home," a song she sings in her new film, "Country Strong," is in contention for best song at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards too. Whew.  Leave something for the rest of us! Not only is she one busy lady, but whether she's on the red carpet or on her way to an interview, she looks great doing all of it.

While promoting "Country Strong" recently, Paltrow braved the New York weather for a "Good Morning America" appearance in an anorak with a face-framing warm fur collar, simple black tights and leather wedge booties by Balenciaga. Paltrow keeps her modelesque look even under the hefty jacket by revealing her long legs and adding some height with her booties.

We may live in sunny Southern California but we've been experiencing some seriously chilly winter weather and while it may seem hard to look sleek when layering is a must to stay warm, Paltrow shows just how to do it.

Warmer coats tend to be on the more expensive side but a London Fog Coat with faux fur hood from Macy's is only $69.99. This quilted down jacket is definitely heavy duty enough to keep you from freezing and the slightly fitted waist and removable faux fur hood will keep you stylishly warm. 

To keep your toes from turning blue, booties are the perfect way to keep your feet warm while satisifying your inner shoe diva.

Paltrow's wedge booties are genius for two reasons: One, they are warm and two, the wedge heel adds height without killing your feet. If you're more conservative with your shoe styles, try the Suedette wedge booties from Forever 21 for $27.80. If you're a little more adventurous, go for the Bamboo Liberate boots from Tilly's for $29.97 with a lace-up style and fur cuff.

These frugally priced warmer finds almost have me excited about the cold weather. Ah, who am I kidding? SoCal girls love the sun, but if we have to brave the winter chill we might as well look amazing doing it.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

Upper photo: Actress Gwyneth Paltrow visits the "Good Morning America" taping at the ABC Times Square Studio in New York City. Credit: Ray Tamarra / Getty Images.

Middle photo: London Fog faux fur hooded jacket from Macy's. Credit: Macy's.

Lower photo, from left: Suedette booties from Forever 21. Credit: Forever 21. Boots from Tilly's. Credit: Tilly's.

Actress Emmy Rossum is well on her way to making a name for herself as a Golden Globe nominee (for "The Phantom of the Opera" in 2004) and budding fashion icon. Her most recent career endeavor is her role as Fiona in the new Showtime series "Shameless," where she plays the oldest sibling in the inappropriately shameless Gallagher clan.

Lucky for fashion fans, she's been busy on the media circuit this year, giving us plenty of envy-inducing outfits to fawn over. The 24-year-old starlet managed to claim headlines last week when she rang in the new year with a bang by going buff. No, not in the buff, but in the kind of low-key neutral color that turns heads without an excessive exposure of flesh. Rossum attended the New Year's Eve grand opening of the lavish Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas clad in a neutral nude colored, curve hugging dress by Julien Macdonald, gold Jimmy Choo heels and a cream Misela clutch.

Rossum elevated her neutral color with bands that snaked loosely around the dress. The color may seem delicate but the dress' body-conscious fit and thick straps are tough-chic and anything but subdued.

A neutral clutch and gold heels balanced all elements of the party outfit nicely.

You too can come off your holiday high of sparkling metallics and sequins and settle into 2011 with a more relaxed, neutral-colored dress. The bright colors and neon tones of spring are fast-approaching, so now is the time to take a color breather. Just keep things interesting with an eye-catching design. These delightfully neutral dresses should do the trick, without busting your post-holiday budget:

From left, the MM Couture by Miss Me Drape Mini Dress with sassy black waist detail for $92 on revolveclothing.com and the sexy knitted nude cut-out Bodycon Dress from TOPSHOP for $50.

For a simple clutch that is versatile enough to accompany you to all your 2011 parties, invest in one of these fun but neutral tones: BCBGeneration Maya Clutch available at Macy's for $48 or the Sparkle Nighttime clutch from Forever21 for just $7.50 -- that has to be less than the sandwich you bought for lunch yesterday.

For your heels, it might be fun to go vertiginously high, but any pair of strappy neutral heels you might already own will complete the look. Mix and match the bags and dresses to fit your budget and get ready to leap into a rainbow palette for spring.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

Upper photo: Actress Emmy Rossum arrives at the Cosmopolitan Grand Opening and New Year's Eve celebration in Las Vegas. Credit: Ethan Miller / WireImage

Middle photo, from left: MM Couture dress by Miss Me. Credit: Revolveclothing.com. Knitted nude cut- out dress from TOPSHOP. Credit: TOPSHOP

Lower photo, from left: BCBGeneration clutch from Macy's. Credit: Macy's. Nighttime clutch from Forever 21. Credit: Forever21

[Updated January 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM. An earlier version of the post incorrectly stated that Emmy Rossum is 23-years-old.]

Sofia Coppola is the ultimate jack of all (Hollywood) trades. She's been an actress, director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer and cinematographer, and she's only 39. It doesn't hurt that she comes from Hollywood royalty; her father is Francis Ford Coppola, and famous cousins include Jason Schwartzman and Nicolas Cage. 

As part of a clan of Hollywood elite, Coppola is used to the flashbulbs that come with fame and has a unique sense of style when in the public view. She has a knack for being subtle in her wardrobe choices but always tends to add her own special twist, whether it be a cute clutch bag or, in this case, some sparkle.

At a recent screening for her new film, "Somewhere," Coppola attracted flashbulbs galore in a tank adorned with dark blue sequins; black pleated crop trousers; ankle strap heels and a clutch bag.

Her outfit looks sensible and conservative but fun enough to wear to the after party. And, indeed, sequined tanks are a playful, inexpensive way to spruce up any party outfit. Get your party on with one of these sequined tanks, all frugally priced of course:

From left, sequin and fabric mix tank from The Limited for $49.90, Michael Kors sequin tank from blufly.com fro $63, Peter Nygard sequin tank from Dillard's for $35.40, Calvin Klein tank from Macy's for $34.99 or this Simply Vera Vera Wang sequin tank from Kohl's for $48.

Give your new sparkly tank the attention it deserves by pairing it with some simple black trousers:

From left, Pleated crop pant from Express for $29.99, Signature pleated crop pant from Talbots for $56.24, Ella Moss Cassandra belted pant from revolveclothing.com for $74, or the Halogen Twill Drape trousers from Nordstrom Rack for $29.97.

For more ways to shine on New Year's Eve, check out these tips from resident stylist Melissa Magsaysay.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

Upper photo: Sofia Coppola attends the New York screening of "Somewhere" at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City. Credit: Jemal Countess / Getty Images

Middle photo, from left: Sequin tank from The Limited. Credit: The Limited. Sequin tank by Michael Kors. Credit: Blufly.com. Peter Nygard sequin tank. Credit: Dillard's. Tank by Calvin Klein. Credit: Macy's. Simply Vera Vera Wang sequin tank. Credit: Kohl's

Lower photo, from left: Pleated crop pant from Express. Credit: Express.com. Signature pleated crop pant from Talbots. Credit: Talbots.com. Cassandra belted pant by Ella Moss. Credit: Revolveclothing.com. Halogen Twill Drape trousesrs. Credit: Nordstromrack.com

It's been nine years since Emma Watson first starred as the lovely, know-it-all Hermione Granger in the first "Harry Potter" film. The cute 11-year-old is now a 20-year-old screen goddess.

For those of us who grew up with the books and the films, it almost feels wrong to call the woman who played Hermione sexy, but with Watson's Burberry ad campaign and the dresses she’s been wearing to recent public appearances, you have to. Watson is smart and daring in her fashion choices and tends to artfully amp up her sex appeal in couture on the red carpet.

For the much-anticipated world premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1,” Watson sported a hot pixie haircut and a revealing Rafael Lopez for Atelier Mayer black lace cocktail mini and black heels. She looks a little Twiggy-esque with the hair, and the feathers channeled a playful 1920s flapper attitude. 

We searched everywhere for a frugally priced lace dress with feathers but decided sans feathers was the way to go. We love Watson's dress for a movie premiere but thought a more conservative version would work for office holiday parties or your next night out.

Retailers such as Macy's, Bloomingdales and Kohl's all have their own versions of a chic, affordable black lace mini.

Here are our picks for the top five dresses under $100: From left, the INC INternational Concepts sleeveless lace dress with an exposed zipper sheath for $48.99 from Macy's, the Aqua black lace sleeveless dress from Bloomingdales for $88, the Lace Scallop dress from Ann Taylor Loft for $98, the AB Studio lace sheath dress from Kohl's for $59, and a lace dress by Marc New York on Bluefly.com for $99.45.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

jenn.harris@latimes.com

Photo, from top: Emma Watson attends the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 1" premiere on Nov. 11, 2010, in London. Credit: Gareth Cattermole /Getty Images. Bottom, from left: Macy's, Bloomingdales, Ann Taylor Loft, Kohl's, Bluefly.com.

The holidays are fast approaching, which means your wardrobe will need a little something extra special to kick your winter party style into high gear. This season that extra special something is the color red.

Celebrities are shining on the red carpet in anything from vibrant red dresses to subtle pops of red in the form of clutches, shoes and jewelry. Our own resident stylist Melissa Magsaysay devoted a recent article to the color’s power over your fall wardrobe.

Given the attention red is getting this fall, we thought it fitting to feature an outfit with a little punch of the hot color. 

Even if you don’t watch ‘The City’ or any of MTV’s reality shows featuring stylish socialites, you’ve probably seen Olivia Palermo. The 24-year-old manages to show up looking fabulous at most red carpet events or anywhere cameras are flashing.

Palermo was photographed at the N.Y.C. Cinema Society screening of Welcome to the Rileys in a black leather dress, Corso Como yellow pumps, a chunky gold necklace by Mawi and a bright red clutch. Palermo's subtle hint of red spices up her not-so-classic black dress and her necklace gives a nice futuristic twist to the ensemble.

This week we've got some great frugal finds that will get you ready for a season full of holiday parties. This black tunic dress by Merona for Target is a steal at $37.99. It may not be leather like Palermo's but that might make it even better. You can avoid the dry cleaners with a machine-washable polyester and the satin-like bands on the bottom and sleeve hems give this little black dress some extra character. 

The perfect accessory to spruce up any black dress is a piece of chunky gold jewelry like this necklace by Betsey Johnson at Macy's for $38. The textured round links of goldtoned metal are simple but big enough to make a statement.

For the piece de resistance, a red clutch by Forever 21 for $8.80. This is a seriously frugal find. At that price you can buy it in red, black and gold and have a clutch for every occasion. This accessory doubles as a wallet or a clutch, perfect to pair with any party attire.

Palermo chose to go with yellow shoes for her outfit but this ensemble will work with any pair of black or red heels you might already have in your closet.

The grand total, before taxes, is $84.79. With holiday gift shopping just around the corner, you can feel good knowing you'll be stylish and at the very least be prepared financially; preparing mentally is an entirely different story.

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy, but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

jenn.harris@latimes.com

Photos: (Top) TV personality Olivia Palermo attends The Cinema Society & Everlon Diamond Knot Collection's screening of "Welcome To The Rileys" on October 18 at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York City. Credit: Stephen Lovekin /Getty Images  (Middle right) Black Merona dress from Target  (Middle left) Gold necklace by Betsey Johnson at Macy's  (Bottom right) Red clutch wallet from Forever 21

Claudia Schiffer has been one of Karl Lagerfeld’s favorites since she started modeling for Chanel at the age of 17. She rocked the catwalk during Chanel's 1990 haute couture show, then starred in the brand's ad campaigns in 1994, 2008 and 2010. Whether it's some form of fashion osmosis from an excessive exposure to the world’s finest clothing or an innate ability to look glamorous in anything, the 40-year-old mother of three is looking better than ever.

At Chanel's spring-summer 2011 runway show during Paris Fashion Week, the German model ditched the runway for a seat in the audience but managed to yet again capture the selective eyes of the fashion world. In a blue-and-white striped nautical boat neck sweater and dark blue skinny jeans, Schiffer was casual but refined enough for a Chanel runway show attendee. Her over-the-knee brown boots added some height and dressed up the ensemble. She looks ready to step off the runway and onto the shiny slick streets of fall or winter.

For this week's frugal alternatives we’re leaving out the denim. Schiffer's look will work with any pair of dark skinny jeans you might already have, so no need to waste your money there. To get her nautical striped look, get cozy in Tommy Hilfiger's navy-and-white striped boat neck sweater from Macy's for $59.50. The Hilfiger version has super cute buttons that run along the left side of the sweater, and the sleeves feature a patriotic tipped red hem.

For some great brown fall boots of your own, snag these suedette brown, over-the-knee boots from Forever 21 for $34.80. They have an inner zipper and slit in the back for extra comfort. Be sure to check out resident stylist Melissa Magsaysay's expert tips for getting your fall boots to fit just right.

The grand total for this week, before taxes, is $94.30. These frugal finds should last a couple seasons with a sweater you can wear all year long and boots that can take your feet from fall through winter and into spring. 

Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy, but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

Upper photo: Claudia Schiffer poses at the Chanel spring-summer 2011 women's ready-to-wear runway show during Paris Fashion Week. Credit: Benoit Tessier / Reuters

Middle photo: A sweater by Tommy Hilfiger. Credit: Macy's

Lower photo: Brown boots from Forever 21. Credit: Forever 21

Conforming to the restrictions of a budget is never fun, but it's no reason to skimp on style. Taking advantage of the best looks of the season just means you have to be a little creative about how and where you shop.

Let the team at All the Rage do the work for you. We'll find a fashionista wearing something undeniably fabulous and reveal where to snag it for less.

For instance, take this ensemble worn by actress Drew Barrymore. She arrived for a recent visit to "The Late Show with David Letterman" radiating sophistication with just a splash of rebellion in a sparkly gold, long-sleeved blouse tucked into a pair of black pants with a clean cut, tapered leg and black belt.

She looks elegant, fun and effortlessly chic. We scoured the Web to find our list of frugal alternatives. The best part? We put the entire look together for under $100. 

Get the same sparkle as Barrymore with this metallic, gold top from Forever 21 for $15.80.

These cropped, tapered leg pants by Kimchi Blue are $58 from Urban Outfitters. Dress them up like Barrymore with heels or pair them with a T-shirt and strappy sandals for a relaxed daytime look. 

A black leather belt is a must-have for any women's wardrobe and always a good investment. This belt with a silver buckle is a steal for $19.98 by Style&Co. for Macy's. It's an especially good deal because you can wear it one of two ways, with a reversible underside for a black or brown option.

The entire ensemble will cost $93.78 (before taxes). At a price like that, you'll be asking yourself, "What recession?" Happy shopping.

Have an outfit you're dying to buy but need a frugal alternative? E-mail us a picture. We're up for the challenge.

-- Jenn Harris

Top photo: Actress Drew Barrymore visits "Late Show With David Letterman" in August in New York City. Credit: Jemal Countess / Getty Images

Middle photo: Metallic gold top from Forever 21. Credit: Forever 21

Bottom left photo: Kimchi Blue pants from Urban Outfitters. Credit: Urban Outfitters

Bottom right photo:Black belt from Macy’s. Credit: Macy’s

Madonna is ready to "dress you up in her love." Or, at least, in her new junior's fashion collection — which launches Tuesday exclusively at four Macy's stores, including the Glendale Galleria and South Coast Plaza outposts (New York and San Francisco are the other two locations).

The fast-fashion line, aptly called Material Girl, was co-designed by Madge and her stylish 13-year-old daughter, Lourdes (aka Lola). Taylor Momsen, the punky, bleach-topped "Gossip Girl" star, is the face of the brand.

Comprised of clothes, footwear, handbags and jewelry, the collection is priced from $12 to $40 -- and hearkens back to Madonna's Material Girl days, when millions of screaming girls co-opted the singer's punked-out look, defined by rubber bracelets, tutus, bustiers and boatloads of bold metal accessories.

And though the collection was designed for teens, there are plenty of pieces suitable for the 21-plus set. A faux leather motorcycle vest, plaid cropped blazer and swingy black high-waisted shorts are among the looks we could envision on twenty- and thirtysomething L.A. girls. (The floral mini-skirt and houndstooth-print bustier are better left to the ingenues.)

Fun, flirty and personal — it's really the collection Madonna should have launched years ago, instead of messing around with that minimalist H&M collection a few years back.

-- Emili Vesilind

Top photo: Madonna with a Material Girl look. Credit: Macy's

Bottom photo: A faux leather vest from the collection. Credit: Macy's.

Sketches of Madonna and Lourdes' Macy's junior line (dubbed Material Girl, natch), were released. [Los Angeles Times]

Of course she is. Lindsay Lohan strips down to just her ankle monitor to promote her handbags. [Huffington Post]

Of course he is. Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino becomes a clothing designer? [People StyleWatch]

American Apparel is really ticked with that "Hot or Not" whistleblower; warns that doing it again will cost you $1 million. [Gawker]

Pina Ferlisi is now creative director for McQ. [Vogue UK]

Kate Moss, Topshop return for another collaboration. [Vogue UK]

China is the top market for retail development. [WWD, subscription required]

-- Whitney Friedlander

Photo: A sketch from the Material Girl junior's line at Macy's. Credit:Macy's

William Rast co-founder and co-creative director Trace Ayala (sans childhood buddy Justin Timberlake) pops into the label's Century City flagship store Thursday night, and rapper Nelly is slated to appear at the Macy's in Culver City Friday on behalf of his Apple Bottoms line.

On Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Westfield Century City (10250 Santa Monica Blvd.), Ayala will be in the house to celebrate the spring/summer 2010 collection, DJ Travis Keller will provide music, 901 Silver Tequila will provide the drinks and spending $250 will get you a cool 15% off (spend twice that and your savings will be 25%).

Friday night (also at 5 p.m.) Cornell "Nelly" Haynes Jr. will be holding court in the junior's department on level two of the Macy's at Westfield Culver City (6200 Slauson Ave.). In addition to helping move some merchandise (customers who buy $50 or more worth of Apple Bottoms product will be able to meet the rapper and get his autograph), he'll also be trying to encourage folks to give blood and register as bone marrow donors -- a bone marrow registry will be set up in the store and a blood drive truck will be set up in the Macy's parking lot from noon to 7 p.m..

Let's just hope the "Twilight" fans don't mistake it for the latest in gourmet food trucks.

-- Adam Tschorn

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Left photo: Rapper Nelly. Credit: Richard Hartog / Los Angeles Times 

Right photo: William Rast co-founder Trace Ayala. Credit: Stefan Gosatti / Getty Images