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Reese Witherspoon is Totes Stylin' in Her Leather Jacket and Wedge Sandals

Reese Witherspoon's Totes Ya'll bag and leather jacket look for less
First things first: We're smitten with Reese Witherspoon's cheeky Totes Ya'll bag, which was available for $155 at her new lifestyle site, DraperJames.com. I'm sorry to use the past tense, but it's true, the bag is already sold out (however you can request to be notified via email should more bags become available.) Still, her site is totally worth browsing for anyone with even the slightest affection for Southern style, or just cute, classic-with-a-twist fashions and accessories. I thought the rest of Reese's look was still worth recreating on a budget, from her leather jacket to fabulous wedge sandals. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a Totes Ya'll look for less, in the meantime, this fun quote tote or this roomy stripe tote will have to do!


Shop the celebrity look for less:
Zara Faux Leather Jacket (also love this one at Gap) // H&M Jeans // Stella & Dot Necklace // Sole Society Wedge Sandals // Joe Fresh T-Shirt // Target Striped Weekender


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Emmy Rossum is Gingham Gorgeous - Shop Her Summery Look for Less

Emmy Rossum's gingham dress and car purse look for less
Emmy Rossum had me at gingham with this sweet, summery look. At first glance I assumed her cheeky car purse was by Kate Spade, but a quick look at Emmy's Instagram account informed me that the actress has owned the Betty Dumoulin bag since she was 11 years old. And her shoes are by English designer Paul Andrew. Thank you interwebs! For the look for less, I found another novelty bag (a milk carton works, right?) and a gorgeous gingham dress by Aqua that you can wear all season long with everything from flat sandals to white sneakers, if you're cool like that.


Get the celebrity look for less:

Aqua Shirtdress at Bloomingdale's, $88 (also love this one at Forever 21, $27.90)

Aldo Milk Bag, $40

Forever 21 Pumps, $19.90

John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam, $9.99

Shop Ruche Earrings, $13


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We Can Give You Jenna Dewan-Tatum's Workout Look for Less (But You'll Have to Get Her Abs On Your Own)

Jenna Dewan-Tatum's workout look for less
We've often said on this blog that cute workout gear can go a long way when it comes to motivating us to get moving! That's why we love Jenna Dewan-Tatum's fun floral capris, simple white tank and high-performance sneaker look. It's the perfect spring ensemble for the gym. And while we might not all want to toss our sweaty post-workout clothes into a thousand dollar Celine bag (I'm hoping this isn't her gym bag?!), we've found a fun look-for-less that you can tote around after you cool down.

1. Fabletics Salar Capri, $44.95 for VIPs

2. New Balance Sneakers, $45

3. Forever 21 Seamless Workout Tank, $10.90

4. H&M Sunglasses, $9.95

5. Mango Tote Bag (Celine look for less), $39.99 (down from $59.99)

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Steal Gwyneth Paltrow's Style Trick to Making Anything Look Cool

Gwyneth Paltrow's striped top, leather pants and Converse sneakers look for less
One trick I often see celebs and stylistas employ to turn even the most casual of looks into something fashion-forward is to add leather pants. It doesn't matter whether you're wearing a sweatshirt or button-down on top, heels or sneakers, just add leather pants (or faux) and the outfit instantly goes from blah to bangin'. Here, Gwyneth Paltrow uses this technique (or maybe she invented it) and you can, too, using the affordable finds we've rounded up below! Too warm outside for pants? Try a pair of faux leather shorts or a skirt instead.

We're Crushing on Emmy Rossum's Ladylike Chambray Shirt and Skirt Look

Emmy Rossum's casual sophisticated style
We love Emmy Rossum's casual yet sophisticated style. She's given us yet another way to wear a chambray shirt, that wardrobe workhorse that seems to work with everything. Here, she goes for an almost-monochromatic look, tucking her shirt into an indigo blue skirt with of-the-moment sheer detailing, then adds classic black extras. To get her rosy glow, try a sheer lip tint from Drew Barrymore's affordable makeup line, Flower!


Get the celebrity look for less:

Love 21 Chambray Shirt

Simply Vera Vera Wang Slingback Sandals

A.J. Morgan Sunglasses at Nordstrom

Hobo Bag at Target

Flower by Drew Barrymore Sheer Lip Tint in Dewy Rose


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