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As we make the transition from April to May, the adage April Showers Bring May Flowers comes to mind. With Spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate the season than sharing some fun and funky floral pieces. Here are some great finds, all for under $50! All of these pieces can be worn for daytime or evening looks, depending on the ensemble and accessories. Check specific retailers' websites/stores to see if they are available in additional sizes/styles.    Flower print dress, $28 from Kohl's / Cap sleeve top, $49 from Wallis / Oversized top, $17 from Dorothy Perkins / High rise pants in Women's Plus, $22 from Kohl's / Xhilaration® Juniors Circle Skirt, $18 from Target

Here are today's FASHtastic Finds ...fashion and beauty deals, steals, contests, events, new products, activities and anything else I think fashionistas might want to know about! Check out this adorably funky Wink Onesie for your little one, by Betsey Johnson, $29. Find it at  www.betseyjohnson.com. Here is mark. makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, discussing some of mark.'s "glowing" products, and how she likes to use them on her clients. Check out the video and then hop over to www.meetmark.com to get yourself some glow! Steve Madden has an awesome deal for 20% off your order of $75 plus FREE shipping, or 25% off your order of $100 plus FREE shipping! See the promotion codes below. To take advantage of this offer, go to www.stevemadden.com .

Beyonce. If you don't know the name, you have probably been hiding under a rock for the past decade. Not only is Beyonce one of the top contemporary music artists of today, she is also a fashionista who inspires many women in the area of style. Usually glammed up for red carpet events and performances, it is nice to see women like Beyonce "normalize" themselves when they are not painting the town red or making media appearances. Being able to relate to our favorite celebrities helps us feel more connected to them and makes them appear more human. Want to doll yourself up (or down) to look like Beyonce? Here she is out and about in a fun Spring outfit that is easy to replicate. Start by pairing a plain white over sized tank with a pair of gray or khaki shorts. Add some color with a fun pair of neon yellow heels and add a matching beach hat. Complete the look with a large hobo bag and a funky pair of sunglasses. Total cost for this look?  $186 White tank fr...