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Summer Sophisticate: Emmy Rossum's Sleeveless Blouse and Wrap Skirt Look for Less

Emmy Rossum's sleeveless shirt, black wrap skirt and studded flat sandals look for less
Emmy Rossum is one of our favorite celeb muses for her sophisticated yet totally attainable everyday style. Her black wrap skirt and studded sandals are downtown-chic while her button-front shirt is relaxed enough for a weekend getaway in Montauk. Want even more ways to style a black wrap skirt this season? Check out our latest installment of Fashion Capsule - now!



Emmy Rossum Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com

Summer Professional: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's White Blazer and Pumps Look for Less

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's look for less
It's been well established on this blog that Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has incredible style. Here, the model extraordinaire manages to put together a look that's both professional and on-trend. What I love about this look is that the blazer, t-shirt, jeans, pumps, and purse are all great staple items that can easily be mixed with other pieces in your closet. The light colors and fabrics say "summer," yet can still be reworked into outfits throughout the rest of the year. And that bag makes a fantastic work bag, year-round! Try the look for less with these affordable fashions priced from just $4 to $95.



Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Photo Credit: STPR/PRPhotos.com

Hailey Baldwin's Varsity Jacket and Denim Mini Skirt Look for Less

Hailey Baldwin's varsity jacket and denim mini skirt look for less
Hailey Baldwin Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News


We're having serious leg envy just looking at Hailey Baldwin rocking her button-front denim mini skirt while strolling around the streets of NYC with a friend. But it's her varsity jacket that makes the look (or was it an afterthought when the day took a chilly turn? The weather on the East Coast has been doing that a LOT lately). Hers looks a lot like Saint Laurent's varsity jacket ($2,550) but we found a stylish budget alternative that will give you a similar throwback vibe for less. Pair with Topshop's mini skirt (you'll get a lot of wear out of this one, promise) and some ankle boots and you're good to go.





Here's How the Queen of Spain Dresses for A Day of Shopping

Queen Letizia of Spain's casual shopping outfit look for less / See more at thebudgetbabe.com, a fashion blog for hotties on a budget
I'm loving Queen Letizia of Spain's casual shopping look, photographed here at a book fair in Madrid. When you're carrying all your precious finds, you want to be comfortable, so a graphic tee and white jeans do the trick. Her platform sandals elevate the look (literally) while her perfectly coifed blunt bob is giving us serious hair envy. Want to play Queen for the day? Here are affordable fashion finds to recreate her regal look for less.


Get the celebrity look for less:
Joe Fresh Wide Leg Jeans, $59 // Forever 21 Tote, $29.90 (also love this BAGGU real leather tote for a splurge option) // Talbots Smell the Roses Tee, $14 // Charlotte Russe Platform Sandals, $38 // Isaac Mizrahi New York Sunglasses, $48


Photo credit: Solarpix / PR Photos

Summer Style Simplified: Get Jordana Brewster's Polka Dot Dress and Wide Strap Sandals Look for Less

Jordana Brewster's polka dot dress and wide strap sandals look for less
Jordana Brewster shows us what easy summer style is all about in her polka-dot drop waist dress and wide strap sandals. It's that perfect mix of chic and carefree that cool girls seem to embody so well. Her Birkenstock-style sandals balance out the short hemline on her adorable dress, which is basically a shift with a slight ruffle panel at the bottom. I bought a similar dress (here) in a different pattern recently at H&M and there's nothing cooler or more comfortable on a hot summer day. Ready to give this look a try? Here are all the affordable fashions you'll need to make it work (and everything's under $40!):


Shop the celebrity look for less:
H&M Short Sleeve Dress (also love this pleated polka dot dress at Forever 21, this dropped waist dot dress at Nasty Gal or this checker-print dress at ASOS // Forever 21 Faux Leather Satchel // Charlotte Russe Oversized Boyfriend Watch // The Limited Sunglasses


Photo credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com