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Alexa Chung has confirmed that she's working on her very own clothing line.

"Yes, I'm definitely going to do that," Chung said when Numéro Tokyo asked her about the idea in an interview for its September issue. "I'm looking into it right now."

A spokesperson for Chung later confirmed the plan for the line to Vogue UK, but offered no other information. Though the line is in its infancy, Chung told Numéro Tokyo she's committed to creating it herself.

"I've got nothing to lose, it's a bit of fun," Chung said. "In this current era of celebrity no one believes you actually design the stuff anyway, even though I sketch everything myself. So if it sucks I can say I had nothing to do with it, and if it's really good I can say 'Here are the drawings, it's all my own work!'"

On my recent trip to Holland, I had the great fortune to stop by designer Aldo Bakker's monastery-like studio in Amsterdam. The designer of tableware, furniture, and functional objects started his career as a jewelry maker, as did his father, Gjis Bakker, one of the founders of design powerhouse Droog. I've been a fan of Bakker's work for some time now, and taking a peek into the designer's inner sanctum and design process was a thrilling opportunity for me. Looking much like a younger, yoga-toned Brad Pitt, Aldo Bakker's grace of presence was matched only by his supple, graceful designs.

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Did you catch this past weekend's John Robshaw sale at One King's Lane? His items flew off the shelf at a fast clip, and if, like me, your favorite finds sold out before you could click them into your online shopping cart, don't worry: the textile designer plans on working with OKL again in the future. John recently took the time to answer a few quick questions I had about his process and inspirations.

• On colors inspiring him right now: "Next season, the colors I will be working with are smoky clay, white and gold. I have this smoky clay color that I put right on an unbleached white linen with gold. It will be an old gold that sort of fades and tarnishes."
• On why block printing is a timeless technique: "I love block printing because it is spontaneous. I mess around with the blocks. I have fun and make mistakes. When I spill dyes I usually muck up the blocks, but always stumble into some new combination, thought, or idea that would not happen on a computer. I love block printing because it is hands-on and there is no way to replace that.
• On why he chose to work with One Kings Lane: "The One Kings Lane folks are truly fanatics about the home industry and you can tell that their passion is driving their success.  They take the time to properly organize and curate sales, which I find really boosts the consumer shopping experience on One Kings Lane."

Take a look below for some of my favorite finds from John Robshaw's current line. Want to learn more about this designer? Check out this article on Elle Decor.

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"What! You got that from Gilt?" is a common envious reaction I have when my bargainista friend shows me her latest cyber buys. She is a true bargain eshopper — someone who is dedicated and consistent towards the art of online shopping. As for me, I can never sit still long enough to diligently pore over countless clothing images online. If you're a big fan of Gilt Groupe, check out these other sites that will help you score designer items at a steal.

• Rue La La: Another savvy find, Rue La La runs two-day sales that start at 10 a.m. EST for all kinds of merchandise. When I was surfing through the site, I spotted everything from luxurious comforters to Diane von Furstenburg shoes, and even furniture for kids. Looking at their upcoming sales, Rue La La almost seems to be a hybrid of Gilt and Groupon, because mixed in with the product sales are discounted Culinary Institute of America classes.
• Ideeli: If you decide to join the ranks of the three million Ideeli members, you'll be able to buy goods at 80 percent off. Further, items on sale come in a wide variety that includes apparel, accessories, home products, beauty items, trips, and clothing for kids. Things that caught my eye were the flirty Betsey Johnson dresses for about 70 percent off and lava tech hair dryers on sale at around a 40 percent discount.
• HauteLook: Check into this site everyday, and you'll find 48-hour deals for items like designer apparel, getaways, home furnishings for 50 to 75 percent off. My favorite finds were 7 For All Mankind Jeans that were going for 60 percent off the regular price and the cutest baby dresses for half off by celebrity mom Ali Landry.

We believe in strategic spending: each season we invest in a few good pieces that we believe will withstand the test of time and changing styles, and then we fill in the holes with affordable goodies from brands like Zara, H&M, and Target collaborations. Every Friday, check in for the latest item from our Covet List.