So everyone must know by now that Madonna launched her ‘Material Girl’ line with Macy’s last week. Before the launch, I saw the ad campaign with Taylor Momsen along with some of the looks and.. I wasn’t a huge fan. Actually, I wasn’t a fan at all.. probably because there was just too much going on.

I dropped by the launch event at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City and found my way to the junior section. As I turned the corner, I could hear, smell and feel the large mass of people “rocking” out to Taylor Momsen (who gave a special performance). I ignored the teenage mob and headed for the racks.

Why am I writing about a juniors collection, you ask? Well, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and aesthetic of the collection compared to the price point (most everything was under $30). Although a lot of the designs are meant for teenage girls, I found several pieces that I could see in a woman’s closet. I’m all about runway and high fashion editorial, but everyone loves to play dress up once in a while without having to wait for Halloween. So here are a few options to add to your weekend wardrobe without breaking the bank:

This lacy LBD is definitely a top contender. You can vamp it up on a night out with the girls or on a date.

Don’t go and pair this up with some distressed jean skirt and some Uggs. These tights aren’t for everyone, but for the girls who have the confidence to sport these, pair it up with a long tank, a chunky necklace and sneakers or flats for a Sunday picnic. Because the tights are so bright and patterned, keep everything else on the neutral side.

Chambray and denim-on-denim have been quite popular this summer and I don’t see it going away for fall. The lace panels on the front of this chambray shirt caught my eye. As I picked it up, I saw that the backside was all lace as well. I’m not sure how I feel about teenage girls running around in lace-backed shirts (and I’m sure schools wont be happy with these either) but if worn in the right way, its a fun, flirty piece.

The final piece didn’t catch my eye at first but Virginia of thelovely20′s pointed it out to me as one of her favorites. The zipper detail along the neckline and down the front was very subtle and I can see why she picked it up.

There were also a pair of cargo pants (similar to the Current/Elliott pair that all the celebrities are wearing), although I wasn’t crazy about the shade of green. There was also a pair of motorcycle denim leggings but I wasn’t a complete fan of the stitch details.

What do you think? Do you see yourself wearing any of these pieces? Most women at Macy’s probably just passed right on by without even glancing at the potential pieces they could have picked up. I just thought I’d bring it to your attention! You can check out the full collection online at Macy’s.

Happy Monday!

_the modman

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