LOOK 4 LESS: KELLY RIPA OUT AND ABOUT IN NYC

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Last week I saw this lovely post on Kelly Ripa over at Megan & Nora's wonderful Two Birds blog as a part of their "Inspiration Monday" segment. I thought it was the most perfect, wearable look for this time of year and wanted to feature it in a Celebrity Look 4 Less here on my blog!

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Who: Kelly Ripa
Where: Out and About in NYC

I was able to recreate a similar look for just over $150 from head to toe! The yellow top does not have the fun layers of ruffle, but is similar in look and color that I felt it still worked.

I am in love with her look and would totally wear this, so, I am already on the hunt for a great yellow top to re-create this myself! So, keep on the lookout for a similar look worn by moi in one of my Look of the Day posts!

1. Long Cable-Stich Scarf

Price: $12.50

Buy: Charlotte Russe

2. Black Boyfriend Blazer

Price: $39.99

Buy: Charlotte Russe

3. Yellow Monroe Tank

Price: $32.00

Buy: Arcade Boutique

4. Stonewash Bell Bottom Jeans

Price: $19.80

Buy: Forever 21

5. Black Three Compartment Tote

Price: $32.80

Buy: Forever 21

6. Camel Qupid Drama Peep Toe Sandal

Price: $16.20

Buy: Urbanog

This look, or a variation of it, would be so easy to copy with things you most likely already have in your closet too! Hopefully, you enjoy this one as much as I do and are able to make it work for you and your style!

If you haven't yet entered my Poshlocket Necklace Giveaway, you still have plenty of time to do so! Have a productive and Wonderful Week ahead!

LOOK 4 LESS: ANNALYNNE MCCORD AT NOON BY NOON FASHION EVENT

Happy Columbus Day and Monday, Blogland!

I thought it was about time for another Look 4 Less that many of you have been requesting, and so I am here with a casual, cute look worn by AnnaLynne McCord to the Noon By Noon Fashion Event this year in LA.

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Who: AnnaLynne McCord
Where: Noon By Noon LA Fashion Event

I pulled items that were very similar and was able to re-create the look for just over $100 from head to toe! She sported a camel colored belt and black pump, which I normally wouldn't pair together since I tend to say match the belt to the shoes, but it works with this look on her.

What I like most about it is the feminine, flowing top paired with a pair of long, lean floor length jeans, which is the key to making you look thinner and taller! This is also why I think the black works with the outfit because it helps to blend into the dark denim to almost make them disappear keeping the look clean and long!

Top

Price: $26.90

Buy: Alloy

Jeans

Price: $10.80

Buy: Forever 21

Shoes

Price: $32.50

Buy: Cute Sexy Things

Necklace

Price: $10.80

Buy: KC Mode

Belt

Price: $19.50

Buy: American Eagle

The look is very wearable and comfy, but perhaps not warm enough for many of you this season, despite being warm in certain areas, like CA and TX, even though it is Fall.

So, I added some transitional fashions that you can layer onto this look to bring it into the cooler temperatures and warm the look up by simply adding a scarf and blazer!

Scarf

Price: $7.50

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Mossimo Blazer
Price: $29.99

Buy: Target

I hope this offers an affordable fall option for a wider range of temperatures no matter where you find yourself, but keep the suggestions coming my way!

Have a great start to the week, and I'll be back on Wednesday with more wedding chit chat, as usual, but stay tuned for a guest post and some features on other lovely blogs out there very soon as well!

LOOK 4 LESS: NINA DOBREV AT 2011 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS

Happy, Happy Friday!!!

I don't know if any of you caught the Teen Choice Awards last weekend, I did not, but I did see some of the fashions sported on the blue carpet online.

Well, Nina Dobrev, from "The Vampire Diaries," sported a super cute look, which could double as a Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" look for Halloween by simply adding a pair of ruby red slippers and white blouse underneath as you can see below! :)

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Who: Nina Dobrev
Where: 2011 Teen Choice Awards

Dress: D&G Gingham Dress Tank ($199)

So, I thought I would feature her attire in a Look 4 Less, especially since blue and white has been such a trend in fashion with the nautical theme!

However, instead of my usual copy of the look for a more affordable price, this time I am showing you looks inspired by her outfit, which offer 2 different ways to wear something that creates a similar look and feel, not exact.

Dress

Price: $45.00

Buy: Lulu's

Shoes

Price: $30.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Clutch

Price: $10.65

Buy: Fashion Addict

Bracelet

Price: $6.80

Buy: Forever 21

Dress

Price: $44.00

Buy: Lulu's

Shoes

Price: $29.99

Buy: Payless

Clutch

Price: $27.99

Buy: Buy.com

Bracelet

Price: $4.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Honestly, I have to say that I love Nina's dress the best, the cut and cute, flirty look of the full skirt part of it, and it really isn't too off the wall in price, as far as designers go being a Dolce & Gabbana!

Hopefully you enjoyed the looks and enjoy your weekend ahead! I'm off to see "The Help" tonight with some friends, and I am hearing wonderful things about it! Have any of you seen it?

SIDE NOTE: Congratulations to Nina, seems to be a Nina filled post...hehe, who was the winner of my Apothica Gift Card Giveaway!!!

LOOK 4 LESS: KATE MIDDLETON VISITING LA

Happy Friday, Fashionable Friends!

I hope you all had a lovely week! Recently, as I am sure you all know, the darling Kate Middleton was in Los Angeles during one of her US tour stops looking wonderful, as always, and so I thought I would try to create her Look 4 Less!

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Who: Kate Middleton
Where: Visiting Los Angeles, CA

It is a rather simple look, as is her style, but full of class, elegance and even timeless style. It is not exact, but the clutch and pumps are a wonderful staple to have because they will really go with almost anything, just like black does.

Dress

Price: $43.10

Buy: Asos

Shoes

Price: $22.80

Buy: Forever 21

Clutch

Price: $36.00

Buy: Perfect Handbags

Let me know if you have any looks you have seen that you would like to recreate and I will do my best! Have a Wonderful Weekend ahead, and check back next week for a picture show and another fun giveaway from one of my super sponsors!

SIDE NOTE: Congratulations to Deanna for winning my $100 Shopbob Gift Card Giveaway!!!

LOOK 4 LESS: PIPPA MIDDLETON SHOPPING IN LONDON

Happy Monday, my lovelies!

Ever since the Royal Wedding the world has been taking note of Kate Middleton's younger sister Pippa, and I have to admit I am one of those people. The Middleton sisters really have a wonderful, classic and tasteful sense of style that I simply love!

Recently, I spotted a picture of Pippa out and about shopping in London, and her classic, elegant style was out in full force! She has a very together, attainable and simple sense of style, which I relate to, with a true natural beauty that just shines through!

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Who: Pippa Middleton

Where: Out & About Shopping in London

So, I just had to try and re-create it in a Look 4 Less for all of you, especially since it is lovely for summer and perfect for the nautical style or upcoming 4th of July holiday! I was able to gather similar items for under $100, which is always an extra plus in my book!

Dress

Price: $15.50

Buy: Forever 21

Shoes

Price: $26.80

Buy: Wet Seal

Tote

Price: $46.99

Buy: Cute Sexy Things

Sunglasses

Price: $5.80

Buy: Forever 21

I'll admit that I would have loved to find a similar dress to hers that fell just above the knee, it makes for a more sophisticated look, but it seems dresses are on the shorter side, which makes that a tad difficult to achieve...sometimes I take the hem down on mine! :)

Hopefully, you enjoy the look that also features wedges, which is what it is all about this season! The accessories are all great pieces that you could put together with other outfits you already own as well, which makes them versatile too!

I am off to NYC tomorrow, so, might be a little MIA, but will try to post every couple days or so, and keep you posted on all my wedding dress adventures at Kleinfelds! :) Stay tuned and have a lovely week!

Oh yes, and one quick discount alert...save $10 on any $30 purchase at Bath & Body Works with this coupon!

SIDE NOTE:

Today is the birthday of two of wonderful friends and so, I want to say, "Happy, Happy Birthday" to Jen and Stacy!!! I have been friends with both since I was in middle school, and even before, and they remain such wonderful people and friends in my life today! ♥

LOOK 4 LESS: SCARLETT JOHANSSON CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND BENEFIT

Scarlett Johansson recently sported a lovely rose red color tasteful dress to the Children's Defense Fund Benefit in Los Angeles paired with the perfect neutral pump, which is very popular these days, and a neutral clutch to match.

She really does have a more classic, Old Hollywood look to her, and it is somewhat nice to see someone in the entertainment industry embracing their porcelain skin tone, like Nicole Kidman does as well...so casper folks like myself can relate! ;)

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Who: Scarlett Johansson

Where: Children's Defense Fund Benefit

I hunted around a bit and put together a similar style dress in the red family with neutral pumps and clutch to match and was able to do it for just over $100!

However, I went with a pair of pumps and clutch in a slightly lighter shade that matched. Neutral pumps are so "in" right now, so, if you are on the hunt for one there is a very similar pair of shoes in a warmer tone currently available at Target if you are interested!

Dress

Price: $40.00

Buy: LuLu's

Shoes

Price: $31.00

Buy: LuLu's

Clutch

Price: $34.90

Buy: The Limited

I hope you enjoy the look and keep the request coming for other celebrity looks you enjoy or just a the style of a certain celebrity and I'll pull some looks!

Thank you all for the very heartfelt, sweet and supportive messages and comments I received on my last post, it means so much! I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing weekend and have a lovely start to the week! :)

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LOOK 4 LESS: OLIVIA WILDE AT "THE NEXT THREE DAYS" PREMIERE

Happy Memorial Day, Blogland!!!

I recently saw actor Olivia Wilde in a classic black dress on the red carpet for "The Next Three Days" movie premiere and thought I would create a similar Look 4 Less since it was a classic, evening out look.

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Who: Olivia Wilde

Where: "The Next Three Days" Premiere

Honestly, I think I would wear this look without the black stalkings or with thicker, opaque, black tights in the winter to give a monochromatic, longer, leaner look.

However, I really like the delicate lace clutch, also classic, and that she chose an emerald green earrings, though hard to see in the picture, for a tiny hint of color, something I rarely do since I'm usually a little "matchy-matchy."

Anywho, I found something similar to match her little black dress look at an affordable price, and chose to go with a bare leg, which I prefer.

Dress

Price: $54.16

Buy: Bloomingdale's

Shoes

Price: $30.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Clutch

Price: $26.99

Buy: Amazon.com

Sparkle Bracelet

Price: $6.00

Buy: Body Central

Green Jade Circle Earrings

Price: 32.99

Buy: Amazon.com

The best part about this look is that a little black dress will never go out of style, as most of you know, and black pumps in your closet should be a staple as well!

Remember that you can always add a pop of color somewhere or choose all black for the monochromatic look I mentioned above and wear a bright, fun colored shoe!

I hope you all have a lovely start to the week and I'll be back on Wednesday for another...you guessed it...Wedding Wednesday post! :)

LOOK 4 LESS: RACHEL McADAMS 64TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL

As many of you know, blogger has been down and truth be told I was in a little withdrawal! ;)

However, now that it is back the draft I had of this post restored only the title, not the content, so, I redid it and am sorry for the late post today!

Anywho, I thought I would round out the week with a Fashion Friday celebrity Look 4 Less, as promised!

Currently, the 64th Cannes Film Festival is taking place in Cannes, France and so I thought it would be appropriate to re-create a look sported on the red carpet during the festival.

I have chosen Rachel McAdam's lovely, classic, spring neutral look in a way I think it is very wearable! Plus, I happen to be a big fan of hers and so I had a lot of fun with it too!

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Who: Rachel McAdams

Where: 64th Cannes Film Festival

I thought I would put together a similar, yet simpler, look to hers at an affordable price. I am a huge fan of stackable bracelets and have yet to try stacking rings, but am seeing a lot of it lately and will have to give it a try!

Remember, it is always good to have a pair of neutral shoes in your closet because it will go with almost any outfit and wearing flesh toned shoes will elongate your legs! In fact, I just purchased this pair of cork pumps from Alloy and can't wait to get my order!

Dress

Price: $125.51

Buy: Asos

Shoes

Price: $25.00

Buy: LuLu's

Gold Band Ring

Price: $15.00

Buy: Top Shop

Silver Sparkle Ring

Price: $4.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

I hope you all have a Wonderful Weekend ahead and are having a Happy Friday the 13th, a favorite day of mine and always a good one! :)

Be sure to check back soon for my Picture Show post of my adventures in Austin! Till then, I must go catch up on many of your lovely blogs and comment now that finally can again!

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LOOK 4 LESS: KATE MIDDLETON AT POLO IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Since this is the week that Kate Middleton will marry Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29th in London, England, I am planning on doing a royal wedding themed week.

Therefore, I thought it would be fitting to do a Look 4 Less on one of her lovely spring looks to kick off the week!

I have to say, I have liked each and every look Kate Middleton has sported, and think she has brought back a classic, modest sophistication and style to fashion with which I am simply in love!

She was seen wearing the below look to a polo game in Gloucestershire, which I think is just perfect for spring and would carry into summer quite nicely!

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Who: Kate Middleton

Where: Polo in Gloucestershire

I thought I would try to capture her look at a more affordable price below. I also found a little long sleeved sweater, similar to hers, that she was carrying to go with it just in case!

Dress

Price: $39.50

Buy: Swell

Belt

Price: $12.94

Buy: Old Navy

Shoes

Price: $24.99

Buy: Target

Bag

Price: $24.80

Buy: Forever 21

Sunglasses

Price: $9.50

Buy: Old Navy

SweaterPrice: $24.80Buy: Forever 21
Will any of you be tuned in on Friday for the Royal Wedding?
I sure will be just to see what she is wearing, and we even plan to pop open a bottle of bubbly...after all, this is a part of history and doesn't happen often! :)
Enjoy, and I'll be back for Wedding Wednesday with some royal wedding-esque weddings I have come across for black tie worthy inspiration!

LOOK 4 LESS: TAYLOR SWIFT AT AUTOMAT RESTAURANT IN LONDON

This week, I have a quick, easy and simple Look 4 Less as spotted on the lovely Taylor Swift!

She was seen wearing a classic trench coat, practical black boot flats and a lovely yellow floral print purse for a splash of color while out to dinner at Automat Restaurant in London.

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Who: Taylor Swift

Where: Dinner @ Automat Restaurant in London

Below you will see how I created her classic look for a more affordable price!

That said, I think you could find it cheaper with a little hunting at your local Marshall's or TJ Maxx type stores! For example, I found a very similar trench coat originally priced at $195.50 at my local Marshall's for $49.95!

Coat

Price: $99.98

Buy: Macy's

Boots

Price: $23.99

Buy: Wet Seal

Purse

Price: $15.00

Buy: Etsy

I don't think you will ever go wrong, fashion wise, with a neutral trench coat and pair of simple, wearable black boots!

However, this season navy blue is very in, and I am seeing a lot of navy blue jackets and trenches so you could always sport that too!

So, I say invest in those items, even at an affordable price if you don't already have them, and pair it with a fun, bright colored purse and/or accessories you already have in your wardrobe!

I'll be back this week for Wedding Wednesday and with a Look of the Day from my NYC outing to pick up my newly sized engagement ring at Tiffany's and out to enjoy one of the best margaritas straight up anywhere! Just divine! :)

READER REQUEST LOOK 4 LESS: EMMA STONE'S PEACH CALVIN KLEIN GOLDEN GLOBES DRESS & GIVEAWAY WINNER

Happy Monday, Everyone!

Recently, one of my wonderful reader's Laini e-mailed me saying how much she loved my Look 4 Less segment and was wondering if I might be able to find her a similar peach, short sleeved dress like the Calvin Klein one worn by Emma Stone at the 2011 Golden Globes.

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Who: Emma Stone

Dress: Calvin Klein

Event: 2011 Golden Globes

She has a Navy Submarine Ball coming up and was hoping to "rock her look" to it, but had looked everywhere for something like it and couldn't find anything, so, she turned to me to help her out!

I happily accepted and was up for the challenge, but have to say finding a long dress with sleeves in is much harder than one might think, especially a simple one without beading, bows, glitter, etc., and finding it in peach added to the difficulty!

However, I was able to pull 2 looks that offer simplicity, elegance and have the higher neckline and sleeves. Both come in peach and other similar colors from which she can choose, and then pair with one of the gold clutches I chose or one she already owns.

The 1st offers a more comparable look with a figure flattering silhouette, via the empire waist, for someone who doesn't mind showing a waist and little curve. I paired it with a similar shaped gold clutch to Emma's, but any clutch would work, and gold ribbon ring!

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Dress

Price: $168.00

Designer: Landa - Style MC445

Buy: BestBridalPrices.com

Clutch

Price: $37.99

Designer: Colorific Handbags

Buy: Buy.com

Ring

Price: $4.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

The 2nd offers a not exact, but more wearable look for most figures with a conservative neckline and more similar sleeves to those on Emma's dress. I paired it with a different gold clutch to offer variety, but again any clutch would work, and the same gold ribbon ring!

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Dress

Price: $178.00

Designer: Landa - Style MC466

Buy: BestBridalPrices.com

Clutch

Price: $19.99

Designer: Colorific Handbags

Buy: Buy.com

Ring

Price: $4.00

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Hopefully, one of these looks will work for her, even though they aren't as close matches as I hoped, but either way I know she will "rock" whatever look she choses to sport, and I would LOVE to see pictures of what she decides to wear to the ball!

Have a lovely time, Laini and thank you for your sweet e-mail, request and support! :)

Oh yes, and before I go, the winner of the Blondie's Shop Note Card Giveaway is...

Katie from "Love Is Everywhere"

Congratulations, Katie!!! Thank you to everyone who entered and to Heather from Blondie's Shop for offering such a lovely giveaway win to my supportive readers!

I'll be hosting another one very soon, so, stay tuned!!! :)

LOOK 4 LESS: BLAKE LIVELY OUT AND ABOUT IN NYC

Happy Monday, Blogland! I hope you all had lovely weekends and are enjoying the start of you week so far!

I am here with a Look 4 Less, as promised! Recently, I came across a picture of Blake Lively, the lead actor on "Gossip Girl," sporting a very wearable, put together look while she was out and about in the Big Apple aka New York City!

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Who: Blake Lively

Where: Out 'n About NYC

She is wearing a number of pieces, but each is classic in its own way and could easily be paired with other items you probably already own to make multiple outfits out of one.

I was hoping to find a similar winter coat for under $100, but since it is a higher quality coat I thought the one on ASOS was a pretty good deal too for a heavy weight one and was too similar to pass up!

Coat

Price: $121.92

Buy: ASOS

Gloves

Price: $6.28

Buy: Target

Shoes

Price: $24.80

Buy: Forever 21

Jeans

Price: $29.50

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Bag

Price: $26.99

Buy: E-bay

Scarf

Price: $5.95

Buy: E-bay

I have a Taylor Swift Look 4 Less coming up next week, and am looking to find a reader's request Look 4 Less, which was originally sported at the Golden Globes this year, which she can hopefully "rock" at an upcoming Navy Submarine Ball...the challenge is on! :)

Current Giveaway: You still have a chance to enter the Blondie's Shop notecard set of your choice giveaway, which has been extended to Monday, April 4th!

LOOK 4 LESS: MARISA MILLER AT "THE LINCOLN LAWYER" PREMIERE

I recently came across a style site that featured model Marisa Miller at "The Lincoln Lawyer" premiere in LA and thought she looked very together in just a few simple, some classic, pieces.

She sported a $400 Iro Tiaz dress, which is available for purchase here, if interested, and paired it with a simple layered chain bracelet, classic red pump and leather jacket.

I put together a similar, yet not exact, Look 4 Less below using a dress with similar colors in it and a jacket, shoes and bracelet like hers to recreate a look that is in the same color family.

Also, I think you would need to purchase 2 bracelets and layer them to really capture her look.

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Who: Marisa Miller

Event: "The Lincoln Lawyer" LA Premiere

Red and Black has always been considered a rather classic color combination. So, wearing a black and red print with white or cream will usually create a rather classic look if you pair it with some simple, solid pieces.

Dress

Price: $59.00

Buy: LuLu's

Shoes

Price: $22.00

Buy: Go Jane

Jacket

Price: $34.99

Buy: Target

Bracelet

Price: $ 8.50

Buy: Charlotte Russe

So, if nothing else from the look above, be sure to invest in a classic, well fitted black jacket or blazer...you won't be sorry and will find yourself sporting it often! I know I do! :)

LOOK 4 LESS: CAMERON DIAZ OUT AND ABOUT AT LA LAKERS GAME

The Look 4 Less was one of the categories from my readers' poll that got the most votes, so, here I am with just that!

I wanted to bring you some wearable, more casual, everyday looks as well as fancy red carpet looks and thought what Cameron Diaz sported to an LA Lakers vs. Miami Heat game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles was a cute, simple look.

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Who: Cameron Diaz Out and About

Event: LA Lakers Game

So, I searched around online at some affordable stores and pulled pieces that were similar in order to create her layered Look 4 Less that you could purchase today if you wanted!

Bag

Price: $49.99

Buy: GAP

Jeans

Price: $24.80

Buy: Forever 21

Shoes

Price: $50.00

Buy: CSNStores.com

Scarf

Price: 8.80

Buy: Forever 21

Cream Top

Price: $16.50

Buy: Charlotte Russe

Grey Tank

Price: $5.00

Buy: Old Navy

Button Down

Price: 29.50

Buy: Old Navy

I think any of these piece would be good staples to have in your wardrobe and it's even better because each is pretty affordable too, which is key for me! :) I hope you like this look and please feel free to continue to offer suggestions of looks you would like to see!

Also, a BIG "Thank You" to the super fun and adventurous world traveler Gabby from "Gypsy Diaries" for her little feature and shout out to me on her "...these are a few of my favorite things..." blog post! What a lovely surprise!!! :)