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Not only is Anna Sui signed on to become the second participant in Target’s Designer Collaborations series, but her Target collection will be inspired by Gossip Girl’s four main female characters! Forget those couture price tags — now anyone can take home the looks of Blair, Serena, Jenny and Vanessa, who have all worn Anna Sui’s clothes on the hit show. “I liked the idea of creating a collection reflective of each characters’ style, sensibility and unique approach to fashion,” Anna Sui told WWD. “By combining the elements of art, city, spirit, punk and glamour, we created a collection that exudes New York City fashion.” Expect pieces made from metallic jacquards, herringbone, silk and chiffon and detailing with tulle, lace and sequins. Anna Sui for Target will be available on target.com and in select Target stores from September 13 to October 17. We can hardly wait! Tell us: Are you excited about Anna Sui for Target?

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We love the way Katie Holmes mixes fashion steals with her designer duds. Take this casual outfit for example, where Katie pairs her $326 Prps jean shorts and $390 Oliver People’s sunglasses with $175 Kenneth Cole sandals! We love the boho vibe that the “Fringe Me” sandal adds to this look. Want Katie’s sandals for yourself? Kenneth Cole is giving PEOPLE.com readers 20% off her exact pair! All you have to do is enter the code “W042209″ at checkout when you buy them at kennethcole.com. Now you can score these must-have sandals for just $140. Check out more exclusive deals only for PEOPLE.com readers here. Katie’s not the only star rocking affordable fashion. We’ve spotted celebs like Eva Longoria Parker, Blake Lively, Lindsay Lohan and more mixing luxe labels with finds from A/X, H&M and other budget friendly stores. Think you can spot a deal? Take our quiz to test your bargain hunting skills.

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Before Amy Adams was nominated for an Oscar, the redheaded actress could be found folding shirts at the local Gap. In a candid interview in the May issue of W, the Doubt star dishes about life before becoming famous and the changes that stardom brings. And while she has since worked with everyone from Meryl Streep to Leonardo DiCarprio, Kirstie Alley, Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, landing the Gap job at age 18 was a dream come true. “[It was] a huge deal, because with the 40-percent-off discount I could finally buy things that weren’t on sale!” the star tells W. And for a girl in high school, that meant a lot. “We were defined by the clothes we bought at the mall,” she says. And while Amy now has her pick of labels like Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera, her teenage years were more about making do. “I would make fake Guess jeans by buying a cheaper brand with a triangle label and then cutting it off so you could still see the triangle outline. It’s so sad that I did that! But I really wanted to be one of those girls,” Amy recalls about trying to keep up with the cool crowd. Check out more from Amy’s interview with W at wmagazine.com or pick up the magazine when it hits stands April 21.

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Matthew Williamson’s much-anticipated line for H&M is set to hit stores in just one month. The first shipment will arrive on April 23, followed by a second delivery on May 14 — and we can hardly wait! The British designer — who counts such stars as Eva Longoria Parker, Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller and more as fans– is brightening up the affordable retail chain with his bold patterns and bright prints in everything from swimwear to evening gowns. While this collection is certainly more expensive than typical H&M merchandise — prices start at $25 for a pendant necklace to $249 each for this leather jacket and sequin minidress to $349 for this beaded maxidress — they are a fraction of Williamson’s normal prices. For example, a similiar studded belt from his top line retails for $995 (at net-a-porter.com) compared to its $50 H&M price tag. Now that’s a steal! Tell us: Are you excited about the Matthew Williamson for H&M line?

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From Michelle Obama to Julianne Moore to Amanda Peet, chic women love Thakoon Panichgul’s fun and feminine designs. And now, we can all get a piece of his clothing, featuring his signature bold patterns, at Target! His affordable line features tie-dye prints, sexy stripes and bikinis for winter get-aways. We love the “Shibori” woven dress, $40 and the floral tie-front skirt, $27. Check out the full line at Target.com. And pick up the perfect accessories to go with them while you’re there — the Hayden-Harnett for Target purse collection has also launched this week, filled with wearable shoulder bags and sleek clutches, all between $20-$50. Check out that collection by clicking here.

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With temperatures in Hollywood getting cooler by the day, stars like Nicole Richie, Mandy Moore, Michelle Trachtenberg, Nicky Hilton, Jessica Stroup and more turned out to enjoy 25% off fall styles at H&M in West Hollywood. The night featured DJ Tendaji Lathan spinning music to get celebs in the holiday shopping spirit — not that they need any help. 90210’s Jessica Stroup couldn’t resist snagging a few knee-length dresses, while Nicole and Nicky gabbed with Mandy Moore and Mischa Barton made a dash for the hair accessories. And while these stars love a sale, they’re also die-hard H&M fans. Nicole and Michelle already have pieces of the Comme des Garcons for H&M collection, which won’t hit stores until later this week.–Amy Keiths

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Everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker (who famously wore swirling green McQueen to the London premiere of SATC) to Victoria Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow has long been in love with British designer Alexander McQueen’s edgy take on elegance. But come this March, you won’t need their superstar salaries to get a piece of his aesthetic. Target has just announced to WWD that they will launch Designer Collaborations, a new initiative that will bring well-established designers to the masses — and they’ll kick things off with McQ Alexander McQueen for Target. While full details are yet to come, they have revealed that the line will feature items with the designer’s signature rock ‘n’ roll edge, including tattoo-print fabrics and studs. Tell us: Will are you excited to see what McQueen designs for Target?