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It's official -- we are so moving into our local Target.

We've barely tucked our low-priced Zac Posen and Liberty of London scores into the closet and already the mass retailer has announced that it will be collaborating with Mulberry on a budget handbag collection, according to a company press release.

Can we get an OMG! in here?

Available at Target stores and on Target.com from October 10 to December 24 (hint, hint, Santa), the line will -- fingers crossed -- include nods to the iconic British brand's current It bag, the Alexa.

Beyond that, details are still scarce at this time, but who are we kidding? It's Mulberry. It's Target. What more do you need to know?

Boasting celebrity fans like Naomi Watts, Britney Spears, and Alexa Chung (she of the eponymous status bag), Mulberry's tree logo handbags are a Brit girl staple. Here's hoping we find some bargain Bayswater lookalikes to toss in our little red shopping cart!

Meanwhile, read about Target's collaborations with Temple St. Clair and Tucker by Gaby Basora.

Victoria's Secret, here we come!

Garter belts and other racy hosiery are enjoying a boost in sales thanks, British department store Debenhams says, to warm weather and celebrity trendsetters, the Daily Mail reports.

Katy Perry will take those flowers anytime, guys.

"The unpredictable spring and summer weather as well as a growing number of celebrities showcasing their stockings on stage and at star-studded events may be behind the trend," Debenhams spokeswoman Ruth Attridge told the paper.

"We've had to change our buying patterns to accommodate customer demand."

As we previously reported, stars like Perry, Lily Allen and Taylor Momsen have been seen out and about with exposed garters, while pop diva Kylie Minogue also recently rocked the sexy boudoir belt.

Looks like their "hard work" paid off -- Debenhams claims that their most popular style -- a black garter with sequins, embroidery and bows -- has seen a 238 percent sales increase in the last month, according to the paper.

Of course, one celeb by the name of Mother Nature may also be playing a part.

"Our British summer has started in the traditional way with frequent spells of sun and rain in the same day, leaving British women up in air about what to wear," explains Attridge.

"Stockings and suspenders <Brit terminology for garters>, just like leggings, have become the popular alternative to tights.

"They provide coverage for legs on an unexpectedly chilly day, but at the same time are cooler than tights and far more comfortable to wear in over-heated City offices."

And did we mention that they make a great hiding spot for your dollar bills!

So go on and flash those thighs, ladies. But maybe lay off the minis for a while, yeah?

Meanwhile, read about how celebs have impacted the shapewear trend.

Fancy footwork indeed!

Havaianas has solidified its reputation as the flip-flops of the people by making a giant footprint on the 2010 World Cup.

The famous rubber shoe brand introduced its Limited Edition 2010 Team Sandals to commemorate the global soccer match.

GQ Magazine collaborated with the sandal company to celebrate the launch of the colorful World Cup wears during an event at Barneys New York, hosted by Simon Doonan, the store's creative director.

Flip-flop and football (or soccer?) fanatics came out to fete the sporty shoe launch, including "Gossip Girl's" criminally clean hottie, Penn Badgley, Victoria's Secret bombshell Alessandra Ambrósio, and Brazilian model/actress Fernanda Motta.

The collection features styles encompassing 17 teams, available in men's, women's, and kids, retailing for $24 a pair; available exclusively at Barneys New York and Havaianas.com.

If you have trouble choosing between the 31 flavors at Baskin Robbins, you also might be a bit overwhelmed by all the styles of hats that seem to suddenly be popping up all over.

Fedora, cloche, straw, floppy, cowboy, newsboy, bucket, bowler -- it's enough to make even the most seasoned fashionista confused. But, like ice cream, once you sample all the tempting types, treating yourself to a new summer hat can be quite satisfying. Plus, not only do hats make fashion sense, they have health benefits, too.

"It's a statement accessory, like wearing a great necklace or a great top," says Lindsay Albanese, a style expert who has worked with Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige. "I think the huge awareness of the sun and the damages it does on your skin plays big role in why women are wearing them."

Of course, fashion comes into play, too. Desmond Chan, creative director for Nobis headwear, says hats have gained popularity in the past few seasons because women are realizing headwear is more than simply an accessory that blocks you from the sun.

"More and more women are trying on hats and aren't afraid of switching up their style," he tells StyleList. "Hats are refreshing and can easily update an existing wardrobe and change your look in an instant. It's like the icing on the cake, the finishing touch to an outfit."

Here's some advice on how to wear them.

Getting Started: "Many of us, women and men, automatically think we don't look good in hats, but the reality is we just haven't been exposed to how many different types of headwear there actually are out there," Chan says. "Hats are definitely confidence pieces. The wearer needs to be comfortable in a hat first, before a hat will look good on them."
Trying Them On: "If you put it on and it doesn't feel like you, take it off," Albanese says. "I say bring a friend and reflect on your own style. If you are more of a Gap girl, then you're going to wear more of a traditional, classic style, where if you're more of a hippie chick, you're going to go anywhere from a vintage-looking hat to a big straw hat or fedora style."
The Hat That Looks Good On Everyone: "The look that works universally is the classic straw fedora," Albanese says. "It's like the training wheels of hats."
Budget-Friendly: "There's really no crazy need to go and splurge on a hat, because you can go to Urban Outfitters or Forever 21 and buy a hat for $9 to $15," Albanese says.
Head Size Matters: "If you have a big head, you will most likely look good in most hat types because your head will fill them and frame your face properly, it just depends on your style," Chan says. "If you have a smaller-sized head, leaning towards styles such as flat caps and driver/ivy caps help frame the face better. The shape of your face also has a lot to do with the outlook of the hat, so the best bet is to try on various styles to determine what type fits your head and face best."
Taking it off: "If you're in a swanky restaurant, you shouldn't be wearing a hat," Albanese says. "I'm very traditional in that respect. I would say most places it's OK to leave your hat on, but definitely not at formal or cocktail attire type places."
Hat Head: "Full curls (with a hat) is a little too done," Albanese says. "I love natural -- a ponytail  or a bun in the back with a few pieces coming down in the front. If (your hair is) going to be curly, keep it natural – no ringlets, nothing crazy. A hat's such an easy, cool accessory."
The Hottest Hat: "Fedora or ivy cap," Chan says. "Dress it up or down. Hats are personality pieces and are expressions of your individuality and personal style."
Now, are you ready to try on some swimsuits to go with your new hat? Here's how to not look fat in a swimsuit.