The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

Classic Cutie: Reese Witherspoon's Button-Front Cardigan and Red Print Heels Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon's black cardigan and red print heels outfit idea
This recent outfit we spotted on Reese Witherspoon has us thinking about updated classics, and how little things like accessories can go a long way in upping your overall style quotient.

She starts with a black button-front cardigan and on-trend jeans, then adds some red print heels and a red lip for kick.

The pièce de résistance of our budget-friendly recreation is this Barrington 'St. Anne Tote' which we've seen touted by many a stylish fashion blogger. You get the upscale look and quality of of, say, Louis Vuitton, at a fraction of the price (just $145, and you can add a monogram for $5!). This is a bag you'll carry all the time which brings the cost-per-wear down, too. Much classier than anything faux!

Read on for the complete look for less (because saving money is always in fashion):

Mod Muse: Kate Bosworth's Lace Pencil Skirt and Turtleneck Look for Less

Kate Bosworth's mint lace pencil skirt and black short sleeve turtleneck look for less
There are those of us who look like we just rolled out of bed when we travel, and then there's Kate Bosworth, who looks like she just stepped off the set of Mad Men while spotted at LAX. In her perfectly polished lace pencil skirt, black turtleneck and slingback flats, she's a modern mod muse. And the coral lipstick is simply icing on the cake! If you're ready to up your style game, too, recreate Kate's alluring look for less with our affordable finds...