Celebrity Looks For Less

The Breakdown

I usually have to search hi-and-low when putting together a look for less. Most of the outfit pieces come from a variety of stores to get a good match and at a great price. Can you believe that this entire Katherine Hiegl look came from K-mart? They actually put this look together and requested that I share it with my readers. I haven’t associated K-mart with hip and trendy in a long time, but they definitely pulled it off with this look. You have to check out the prices – they are unreal!

• Gray Oversized Textured Open Front Cardigan – $20.99
• Long White Scoopneck Tank – $6.98
• Black Cable Sweater Leggings – $9.99
• Oversized Rectangular Sunglasses $9.99
• Black Cuffed Slouch Flat Boot – $29.99

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The Breakdown

I saw a pic of a Cal Gel manicure recently and was determined to get the same look at home. It was the brightest, most sparkly gold glitter nails I’d ever seen and it looked as though her nails were doused in actual glitter, rather than a shimmer polish or a hint of glitter. I’ve been testing a few glitters and finally found a combination that works perfectly for the look I was hoping to achieve.

Always start with a base coat, especially when using metallics and glitters. I used Essie’s Protein Base Coat and topped it with China Glaze Hi-Tek, a beautiful champagne gold metallic polish. I recently received the Color Club Enchanted Holiday 2010 collection, compliments of Color Club, which includes a set of four glitter polishes and holiday decals. I couldn’t wait to try the gold because it is PACKED with glitter, which is exactly what I have been looking for! In fact, this manicure could have been done with this polish alone! I used two coats and then topped it with Deborah Lipman’s Boom Boom Pow, a gold sequin and dust glitter top coat, compliments of Deborah Lippmann, to add a touch of depth.

So what do you think of this look? Would you wear this gold glitter manicure?

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I am so in love with this strappy platform wedges. I have been staring at them for so long. I should just go for it already, right? The price can’t be beat at $40 and I know I’ll get a lot of use out of them! I love that the straps wrap around and cover the wedge and platform – the detail is so interesting! These would look so great under a pair of flared jeans! Get the Deal of the Week from ShockBoutique.com for only $40.00! Also, save 25% on your entire order with promo code SHOCKTWEET!

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Weekend Sales Alerts – Sales & Promo Codes

Weekend Sales Alerts – Sales & Promo Codes

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Welcome to Part 2 of our Shop Suey Society Series! In case you missed it, a few bloggers including myself are reviewing the item of our choice for a few months, compliments of Shop Suey Boutique. Make sure you check out my previous review on the gorgeous Ameliea chandelier necklace and earrings.

This month, we’re moving on to holiday party looks, so I chose the super fun Melody Clutch, a beautiful satin woven clutch with push-lock closure available in purple, black, gold or silver. It’s the perfect clutch to dress up or dress down for the holidays. I also paired it with my Ameliea Earrings and Necklace, from my last Shop Suey Society post, but repurposed the necklace as a bracelet.

Jacquard Tube Dress – Charlotte Russe, Black Platform Pumps – Charlotte Russe (last seen here & here), Necklace & Earrings – Shop Suey Boutique, Clutch – Shop Suey Boutique

I chose the Melody Clutch, that comes with a price tag of $38, because it reminds me a lot of the Bottega Veneta clutch that retails at Barney’s New York for $2,100, for a difference of $2,062! Beyond their amazing prices, Shop Suey Boutique is also having a Black Friday sale! From Shop Suey Boutique:

Free Necklace

“Shop Suey Boutique is celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday all weekend long! Join us as you get your holiday gift shopping started and complete your own party look before the celebrations begin! Shop online at ShopSueyBoutique.com between November 25 and November 30 and receive one of four beautiful necklaces FREE with every purchase! The color wil be selected for you but don’t worry- all of them are gorgeous! You’ll also enjoy FREE shipping on orders over $75! Shop on Cyber Monday (Nov 29) for an extra special selection of markdowns on BRAND NEW items! (These specials are limited quantities and when they are gone, they are gone!) The shopping is going to be great! We can’t wait for you to join us!”

Shop Suey is also sharing more love with my readers by offering an exclusive 20% off discount on your entire order using code “blog20″! Hope you’ll check out Shop Suey Boutique and there will be more to come from “The Society” on The Looks For Less. So what do you think of my second pick? Is this something you would wear?

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The Breakdown

When shopping for celebrity inspired pieces, I can always count on the Affordable Style network for low-cost alternatives to high-priced designer fashion accessories. The network consists of eight online stores that have appeared in my “looks for less” on several occasions including ABC Neckties, Affordable Scarves, Handbag Heaven, Inexpensive Watches, Reading Glasses Shopper, Silver Treats, Socks 4 Life, and Sunglass Warehouse.

I personally own several pieces from the Affordable Style Network and know first hand that they offer quality products at affordable prices, and a very customer-friendly shopping experience. I hope you enjoy my handpicked holiday guide full of accessories that are perfect for gift giving. From presents to stocking stuffers, we’ve got you covered, and all for under $50!

Affordable Scarves

• Amanda Circle Scarf – Available in Red or Tan $28.01
• Erica Colorblock Scarf – Available in Black/Cream or Brown/Cream $15.26
• Sawyer Shredded Scarf- Available in Teal Blue, Tan Beige, or Light Gray $13.56
• Jenny Leopard Scarf - Available in Brown or Black $8.46

Handbag Heaven

• Sigma Pocket Satchel – Available in Gray or Brown $42.46
• Bianca Kisslock Hobo – Available in Black $38.21
• Broad Ripple Satchel – Available in Navy, Bronze, Pewter, Black, Brown and White $45.86
• Ellen Fringe Bag – Available in Brown or Black $45.01

Sunglass Warehouse

• SW Retro Style #1689 – Available in Black Frame/Green Lens or Tortoise $12.71
• SW Cat Eye Style #9100 – Available in Brown, Black/White, Purple/Black, Blue/White, Clear/Gold, Clear/Red, Clear/Black, White/Black $11.01
• SW Celebrity Style #2420 – Available in Gray, Black, Brown, Red, White $13.56
• SW Oversized Style #17806 – Available in Gold/Gold, Gold/Green, Silver, Gray/Smoke, Gray/Smoke Gradient $13.56

Inexpensive Watches

• Sophia Square Bracelet – Available in Gold/White Dial or Bronze/White Dial $22.36
• Venice Ladies Fashion – Available in Dark Gray/Silver Dial $27.16
• Flower Locket Necklace Watch – Available in Gold/Silver Dial $15.96

Socks 4 Life

• Excell Mary Jane Slipper Socks – Available in Black, Tan, Cream, Blue, Pink Flower, Red Flower, Blue Flower, Purple/Pink Stripe, Brown/Pink Stripe, Mint Green/Navy Stripe, Olive Green/Pink Stripe, Blue/Pink/Gray Stripe $4.95
• Chatties Women’s Pattern Knee Socks – Available in Brown/Cream Argyle, Brown and Pink/Yellow Argyle, Brown and Orange/Red Argyle, Gray and Black/Pink Stripe, Purple Geometric, Black and Pink/Cream Flower, Black and Gray/Pink Flower, Black and Aqua/Gray Stripe, Black and Red/Cream Stripe, Black and Pink/Gray/Cream Stripe, Black and Red/Cream Checks, Black and Pink/Purple Diamond $9.95
• Yelete Plaid Over the Knee Socks -Available in Black, Purple, Blue, Red, Gray, Brown $7.95

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The Breakdown

My sister is back in Florida visiting from Washington and we’re having so much fun together! She did the way popular lace manicure for me last month and I dared her to come up with another manicure as fun as the last. We ended up in Michael’s with a cart full of feathers and boas and this is what we came up with.

Feather Manicure DIY Ingredients:

• Bag of Feathers
• A Base Coat
• A Base Color
• Thick Clear Top Coat
• Tweezers

To recreate this look, first prep your nails with a base coat – I used Essie’s Protein Base Coat, followed by a base color. Color Club was nice enough to send me their Untamed Luxury Collection and I was so excited to use Pretty in Platinum. The pearly white silver contrasted beautifully against the exotic pattern and color in the feathers.

Next, top one nail with Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat and press a feather into the nail using tweezers quickly before it dries. With a small pair of scissors, cut the feather around the edges that extend past the nail. Apply one more coat of Seche Vite to secure the feather onto the nail. Repeat for the remaining nails.

Thanks so much to my sister for another fun manicure! So what do you think of this manicure? Would you wear this look?

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