Celebrity Looks For Less

Fall Look – Beads, Tweed, and Riding Boots

I ended up with 3 packages in the mail the other day and everything went together so perfectly that I thought I’d do an outfit post. ShopSueyBoutique.com allowed me to pick up the item of my choice and I had to have their red, gold, and brown beaded statement necklace. I love the colors and there is something about this necklace that fits so well with the tribal trend that is popular right now. I have never really worn necklaces – I’m much more of a bracelet and earrings kinda girl – but this one has definitely converted me! It’s so fun!

Shoe Shopping Spree also reached out to let me pick out the item of my choice and I couldn’t pass up their Breckelle Rider-82 brown riding boots (also available in black or tan). Honestly, I cannot gush enough about these boots! They look like real leather, somehow smell like real leather, and the quality is unreal. Right now they are marked down to only $39.95, which is a total steal for these boots! I was new to their shop and they have a huge selection to choose from, they’re very on trend, and their prices are so affordable. I’ve never owned a pair of knee-high boots before and I’m so happy I finally added a pair to my closet. If you’re interested in these boots, use code LOOKSFORLESS to save 10% off the Breckelle’s Rider-82 boots (all colors) until Nov 30th.

The last item to grace my mailbox that day was an ivory 3/4 tabbed sleeve tee from StyleMint. If you’ve never heard of StyleMint before, its a new t-shirt membership club (from the creators of JewelMint) and all tees are designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. PopSugar had a “get 3 tees for 50% off” deal a while back and I jumped on it. This was my first purchase from StyleMint and I was impressed. The tee is so super soft and perfect for layering. I paired it with my Old Navy brown tweed jacket, Charlotte Russe skinny jeans, and Forever 21 handbag.

What do you all think of this look for less? Is this something you would try?

The products mentioned in this post were sent to me by the merchant or their PR company. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Ivory Tulle Top, Wayfarers, & A Navy Tuxedo Blazer

I stumbled across a fun online boutique called Fancy French Cologne and knew we had to get together for a collab. They let me pick out a couple of items and I couldn’t pass up their beautiful vintage inspired High Tea Top. It’s definitely in the spirit of the Mad Men 60s inspired fashion that’s so popular right now with its ivory floral tulle, high neckline, and single ruffles lining the half sleeves. It’s fully lined with a back zipper and runs true to size. LOVE!

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The Breakdown

If you follow me on Twitter, then you may have picked up on a conversation between me and my Twitter buds Friday night on my next do. I found a pic of Elisha Cuthbert with bangs and decided to go for it Saturday morning. I’m still trying to figure out how to style them, but I’m so excited that I went for something new. I tried to go blond also, but my hairdresser thought my appointment was for a cut only and didn’t have the time for color. If I keep my nerve, I may have a head full of blond highlights soon. Once upon a time I had super blond hair and it was Halle Berry “all over the place” short.

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The Breakdown

Gypsy 05 Maxi Dress $231
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This may be my favorite look of my Summer Style Series – it’s just such an easy to wear, yet makes a statement, dress. The second I saw this maxi dress by Attention at Kmart, I immediately thought of the tie dye print watercolor dresses made so popular by Gypsy 05! Their dresses come with a price tag around $250, but I picked up this dress from Kmart for only $12! I walked to the counter expecting to pay $24, but it was half off. What a steal!

If you could feel the slinky satin-like material of this dress, you’d know that it is worth as much as the high-dollar dresses you’d find at mall department stores. My favorite feature, besides it’s amazing color, pattern, and style, is the built in bra so you don’t have to worry about visible bra straps or bra lines. The haltar strap around your neck is optional however, the a full length dress is a bit heavy, so I opt for the strap so that I don’t have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction haha.

To finish the look off, I paired the dress with mesh silver bangles and hoop earrings. I thought the mesh silver worked best to go with the soft color in the dress. I also picked up a fun pair of flat sandals that worked perfectly with the easy casual style of the dress. I never know what color shoes to wear with gray. Black always feels a little too heavy, but the rope sandals by Bongo were the perfect shade of medium silver gray. I like them so much I also picked them up in bright turquoise. Check out my haul video for all the fun stuff I picked up at Kmart for under $80!

So what do you think about this tie-dye Gypsy 05 inspired maxi dress? Is this a look you would wear? I hope you’ll share your thoughts. I LOVE hearing from you all.

* The product(s) in this post were sent to me by the merchant or their PR company.

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Welcome to day 4 of my Summer Style Series. Every day this week, I will be highlighting a popular summer 2011 trend in an outfit post a day. The challenge was to find a head-to-toe look from only one merchant each day – apparel, shoes, accessories – and all for under $150!

The Breakdown

I picked up today’s head-to-toe look at Forever 21 and it came in with a price tag of $95.99. It wouldn’t be a Summer Style Series 2011 without color, a dose of floral, and a romper. These elements define this season and I’m loving this floral romper with the beautiful contrasting blue, white, and coral floral pattern. The fabric is so light and easy, perfect for enduring the summer heat, and it also has pockets! LOVE!

I have a lot of purses, but I tend to rotate between the same two. Those purses got tossed aside so quick when I picked up this handbag (last seen here). It looks so expensive in person. I can’t believe that I got it from Forever 21. I actually carry it with pride as though I’d paid good money for it lol. I love the tarnished metal details, the nude leatherette fabric, and especially the four studded bottom feet! It really does look expensive.

Another habit that I broke with this outfit is my round toe everyday flats. My friends are calling these my “Jesus” or “Egyptian” shoes, lol. Perfect! That means I’m capturing a look from a different time or place hahaha. Can I just say that these camel woven flats are so dang comfortable and I wear them everywhere now. They make me feel a little sassy. I finished the look off with a set of bangles and leatherette trimmed hoop earrings.

So what do you think about this floral romper? Would you wear the shoes or handbag? I hope you’ll share your thoughts. I LOVE hearing from you all.

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Welcome to day 3 of my Summer Style Series. Every day this week, I will be highlighting a popular summer 2011 trend in an outfit post a day. The challenge was to find a head-to-toe look from only one merchant each day – apparel, shoes, accessories – and all for under $150!

The Breakdown

ideeli's Casual Couture Sale

I wanted to throw a merchant into my Summer Style Series that is a bit unconventional – unconventional in the sense that you probably wouldn’t think of them as one of my top 5 merchants for finding a head-to-toe look for under $150. I’ve purchased so many items from ideeli, and for amazing prices, that I was easily able to put together a summer trend outfit with what I had on hand.

If you aren’t familiar with ideeli, they are a sample sale website that offers deeply discounted designer apparel, shoes, and accessories for 2 days only – also known as flash sales. I’ve become much more comfortable over the years shopping at online-only merchants such as Lulus.com and ModCloth.com, so it was easy for me to start shopping ideeli, especially with their amazing customer service. You can also earn $25 in credit for each friend you refer when your friend make their first purchase – that’s an amazing deal when you’re already getting Rock & Republic jeans for under $100!

A few weeks ago, ideeli had a Casual Couture sale and I picked up their sheer white maxi skirt and dusty pink dolman sleeve top. I LOVE the long sheer maxi skirt trend that is so popular right now! I already had the earrings, Erica Anenberg two-finger snake ring, and BCBGeneration clog heels from previous ideeli sales, and I love the way it all came together – I actually recreated the look that their Casual Couture model was wearing lol.

So what do you think about this sheer maxi skirt outfit? Is this a look you would wear?

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Welcome to day 2 of my Summer Style Series. Every day this week, I will be highlighting a popular summer 2011 trend in an outfit post a day. The challenge was to find a head-to-toe look from only one merchant each day – apparel, shoes, accessories – and all for under $150!

The Breakdown

I’m so excited about this look – it is so “me” “right now” lol. I’ve definitely been inspired by music festival fashion lately, so I had to work it into my Summer Style Series. This entire look is from Lulus.com and comes in at exactly $149.85!

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Karolina Kurkova’s New York Summer Style

Welcome to day 1 of my Summer Style Series. For the next 5 days, I will be highlighting a popular summer 2011 trend in an outfit post a day. The challenge was to find a head-to-toe look from only one merchant each day – apparel, shoes, accessories and all for under $150!

The Breakdown

Camilla Belle in Gucci Color Block

The first trend I had to jump on is the color blocking trend. This look is perfect for summer because it involves a huge dose of color! A way to wear this trend without looking overdone is to wear colors that are all in the same tone, or mostly muted colors mixed with one bright pop of color.

My look was inspired by Camilla Belle in Gucci at the Gucci and Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch in West Hollywood, California! I always try to take a celebrity look and translate it to my own style. Her outfit was too dressy for an everyday “off the runway” look, so I took the same color scheme and translated it into a casual summer outfit with shorts, flat sandals, and a cardigan. Yes, I need a cardigan even in the summer. It’s so hot in Florida that everyone blasts the AC and I’m always freezing indoors lol.

It was so hard to find an entire color block outfit from one merchant. However, not only did I find this entire look at Urban Outfitters, but they had so many style and color options to choose from that I was easily able to translate the look for summer AND match the colors in her outfit perfectly, all for under $150!

So what do you all think of this color blocking outfit? Is this a look you would try?

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