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Spot the Real: Loeffler Randall Cap Toe Espdarilles + Surprise Shopbop Sale

Can you guess which espadrilles cost more?
Two stylish cap-toe espadrille flats, two very different pricetags. It's the "Mara" versus the "Vera"; the genuine leather versus the faux. But can you guess which is which? One costs $225 at Barneys while the budget doppelgänger costs just $25. See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below! Oh, and style these stunners with just about all your summer looks.


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Good Vibes: Taylor Swift's Plaid Shirt and Ripped Jeans Look for Less

Taylor Swift casual style outfit idea with plaid shirt, ripped jeans and white sneakers
A dressed down Taylor Swift was sending out good vibes recently in her Amuse Society Bad Habits Good Vibes Pocket Tee ($38, ronherman.com). The superstar paired her simple yet so cute top with a brown check shirt, ripped jeans and white sneakers for a SoHo stroll. She finished the look with bright blue mirrored sunnies and a bold pink lip - two key ingredients that really bring a lot of vibrancy and attitude to her casual ensemble. I'm loving how easy it is to recreate this look with finds under $50, including Taylor's exact tee, so I snuck in an additional item that charges your phone on the go and also makes a stylish accessory. Read on for this editor pick and more look for less finds...

Taylor Swift casual style outfit idea with plaid shirt, ripped jeans and white sneakers


Taylor Swift Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews