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We reported in November that designer Narciso Rodriguez (a favorite of the First Lady) was creating an affordable line that would be sold on eBay. And today, the first images of the collection were released! Click through for a preview.


Related: Sexy Dresses For Less Than $200!

According to WWD, the eight-piece line will be priced from $75 to $350 and will launch February 15th.



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Here, our five favorite sites for looking like a knock-out when you're knocked up:

yesstyle.com (pictured left): Based in Hong Kong, this mega-site offers impossibly affordable items that feel totally-of-the-moment.

topshop.com: Everything in the maternity section is on trend, from the military coats to the bejeweled tunics.

loftonline.com (pictured middle): This newly launched division of Ann Taylor has straightforward basics that are wildly flattering.

asos.com (pictured right): Well-priced, British-based Asos has hard-to-find pieces, like tuxedo jackets and florr-length gowns.

picklesandicecream.com: Turn here for a wealth of denim lines, including J Brand and Citizens of Humanity.

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• Video: How to Wear Over-the-Knee Boots

Here at Lucky, we comb through the racks, flip through the lookbooks, and visit one showroom after another. We make our way through fashion show marathons. We work year-round to suss out the best new trends. So when a new season or a new year (!) rolls around, we're giddy to share our info.

10 Cool and Easy-to-Master Trends for 2010

Now that all the holiday shopping has passed (good-bye, 2009!), you can focus on new, exciting spring trends. So what should you be looking for in 2010?

1. Sheer. It's easiest way to show off a little skin without going overboard.

2. Graphic black and white. One geo-pattern will update everything else in your closet.

3. Slouchy silk dressing. It's easy for day or night.

4. Techno fabrics. From nylon to Scuba textiles, these formerly active-only materials have officially invaded the fashion world.

Click through to see all of our top trends and check our our slideshow on how to wear each and every one.

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2009_12_bento.jpgResolutions. Chances are, you'll be making some later this week. Maybe you're thinking of cutting back on buying lunch. "I'll bring food from home every day! It's healthier! It's cost effective!" you exclaim (in your head, at least). Well, this adorable little bento box might make it a little easier to muster the motivation to pack it up before the daily commute.

The Tiffin Box, $22-$33, comes in a two, three or four compartment option and is inspired by vintage Indian tin cases.

Really, I can't even call this one a "lunch box"--it's far more chic than anything the third-grader down the street is carrying. And the Andy Warhol colors actually make me want to pack a lunch.

10 Easy-to-Master Trends for 2010

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A statement necklace is one of those pieces that needs little else to make the look complete. That's why when we saw this amazing Anna Sheffield/Timo Weiland necklace, we immediately thought 1) when can we have it? and 2) how do we dress around it?

Bing Bang designer Anna Sheffield, who just this summer churned out a Target collaboration, also worked on a small collection with accessories and clothing designer Timo Weiland (to accompany the spring 2010 collection), and one of the results was this bib necklace.

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Timo began his career in neckwear, so this collab was kind of natural. What started as a simple bow turned into a necklace when Anna adorned it with Bing Bang chains, she explained.

And how would Anna dress around the insanely beautiful leather, silk, satin, and brass piece? "In the presentation it was shown over Timo's sheer chiffon tank tops and I would wear it just like that...I love the idea of the bib necklace being

Check Out More Designer Style You Can Afford

Is there a line Isaac Mizrahi hasn't done? His latest, called IsaacMizrahiLive!, marks the first time QVC is partnering with a designer over a multitude of categories. Mizrahi is doing shoes, home goods, jewelry, bags, clothing, and even foodstuffs. It's an exciting venture that comes just in time for holiday shopping, and one that's part of a growing trend for one-stop-shopping collaborations that last longer than just one delivery.

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Photo: Michael WaringHere's how to get that sexy, tousled look you crave:

• Texture is key, so before you start styling, work in mousse or volumizing spray at the roots and a cream or pomade on the ends.
• If your hair is fine, add dry shampoo for a matte, beachy feel.
• A layered cut with a few uneven pieces is best for creating this look-it helps your hair fall into place naturally.
• Use a flat iron to touch up ends and any problem spots.
• Secret lift (not to mention more messiness) is easily built in with hairspray and/or thickeners. Flip your hair upside down, backcomb a bit at the crown, spritz with hairspray, and flip back.

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3 quick tips to keep in mind while shopping for your holiday party dress:

• Sit down in it: You might suddenly discover that a full-skirted dress is too poufy, or a sexy dress is actually closer to obscene.
• Move around in it, so you're sure it can handle the activities you intend it for. The last thing you want is to get out on the dance floor and then realize you're going to be tugging your dress up all night.
• As you check out a dress' fit, keep your mind open to visiting a tailor. Straps, sleeves, and hemlines are generally not difficult or expensive to alter.

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