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Olivia Munn's Shorts and Over-the-Knee Boots Look for Less, Plus Reed x Kohl's Sale

Get Olivia Munn's summer outfit for less.
If you can't wait to wear those fall boots right now, let Olivia Munn be your summer transitional outfit muse. The actress went for an unexpected pairing with a sleeveless button-front striped top, denim cut-offs and gray suede over-the-knee boots. She finished her Downtown cool look with a colorblock satchel and retro sunglasses. While recreating her look for less, I made sure to include two great sales worth noting: The Halogen 'Noble' Over-the-Knee Boots I found are part of the Nordstorm Anniversary Sale, and they are an amazing find. It's rare to find stylish and classy-looking OTK boots at this price - get these before they're gone! Prices go back up August 8. Then, her colorblock bag lookalike is from the Reed Krakoff for Kohl's collab...remember that one? Oh yeah, it's on sale now. Bags are BOGO, clothing is on clearance. It's a good day for retail therapy!

Get Olivia Munn's summer outfit for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


H&M Sleeveless Cotton Tunic, $24.99 (also love this Merona stripe tunic, $22.99) // Simply Vera Vera Wang Front-Back Earrings, $7 // BP Sunglasses, $12 // H&M Denim Shorts, $19.99 // Halogen 'Noble' Over-the-Knee Boot, $109.90 (after sale: $189.95) // REED for Kohl's Satchel, $119 (buy one, get one half off)


Sale Scoop: All Reed x Kohl's handbags are now buy one, get one half off. Plus shop Reed x Kohl's apparel on clearance - this jumpsuit as seen on Chanel Iman is just $39.20 (down from $98)!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going strong! See what I bought here.

Vintage Vibes: Alessandra Ambrosio's Rocker Tee and Ripped Denim Look for Less

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less
One thing that I love about fashion and styling is the ability to express yourself and transform your aesthetic. We've seen Alessandra Ambrosio as the glamorous model, the boho-chic hippie, and in this look she's a grunge babe. Alessandra styled her Junk Food AC/DC Raglan ($48) with ripped shorts, leather sneakers, flat lens sunglasses and a suede cross body bag. For jewelry, Alessandra layered lots of pieces including a lariat-style choker, bangles, loads of rings and small black hoop earrings. Her accessories are my absolute favorite and these details truly make this rock-inspired ensemble picture perfect. Read on to see how I recreated the look with some amazing finds, including a summer beauty essential from a fellow Team BB writer...

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less


Rosebud Salve was featured in Lauren's Summer Beauty Essentials. Be sure to check out Sophia's Picks, Dianna's Picks and of course, My Picks for even more beauty must-haves!


Sale Scoop: It's here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to everyone starting today! Shop new fall arrivals at super steep discounts. Check out what I bought plus what top fashion bloggers are buying (here and here) during Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year. Popular items sell out quickly and prices go back up August 8th.


Alessandra Ambrosio Photo Credit: STPR, PRPhotos.com


Relaxed Rebel: Margot Robbie's Denim Button-Up and Shredded Black Shorts Look for Less

Margot Robbie Look for Less
There's nothing I love more than a great outfit featuring a touch of chambray. Here Margot Robbie adds some rocker-edge to her oversized denim blouse by pairing it with distressed black shorts, hi-top sneakers and suede bags. What I love about this ensemble, aside from the edgy rebel-chic quality, is how effortless this outfit is. The minimalistic look is simple to recreate since you may already own at least one of these closet staples, plus Margot's exact pieces are more affordable than you'd think. Her One Teaspoon 'Bonitas' Cutoff Shorts and Nike Air Force 1 sneakers both retail for under $100! Read on to see the curated items I've found to recreate Margot's look, including an alternative for her destroyed shorts.

Margot Robbie Look for Less


Margot Robbie Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News



Reese Witherspoon's Floral Top and Shorts Look for Less, Plus 60% Off Ann Taylor Sale

Reese Witherspoon wears a blue floral top, blue shorts and white bucket bag while out and about.
Reese Witherspoon is the epitome of summer chic in her blue floral top and coordinating shorts. It's no surprise that her top, shorts and hat are all by her fashion label Draper James - the girl knows what she likes and wears it well! And to her credit, you won't find pieces quite like these elsewhere, because Reese has done a good job of filling a void in the market with unique pieces that are lovely and ladylike yet cool and casual. If you love the Draper James look but not the prices, I'd recommend scoping out similar pieces at Old Navy, LOFT, Who What Wear for Target, and Ann Taylor, which is wear I found a pretty print top to recreate Reese's look on a budget (and it's 60% off with code SUMMER60). Her Tiffany bracelet, Rolex watch, Proenza Schouler bag and gold Gucci sandals ($550, selfridges.com) round out this fabulous look...read on for our lookalike finds under $85!

Reese Witherspoon wears a blue floral top, blue shorts and white bucket bag while out and about.

Shop the Look for Less:


Ann Taylor Tropic Linen Tee $49.50 // J.Crew Chino Shorts, $39.50 // Poverty Flats by rian Bucket Bag, $58 // Senfai T Bracelet, $11.90 at amazon.com // Forever 21 Fedora, $22.90 // H&M Sandals, $24.99 // Warby Parker 'Banks' Sunglasses, $95 // Anne Klein Watch, $85


Sale Scoop: Take 60% off summer pieces at Ann Taylor! Use code SUMMER60

Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com


Pop of Color: Milla Jovovich's Checkered Top and Bright Accessories Look for Less

Milla Jovovich Look for Less
In the latest travel-ready ensemble, Milla Jovovich shows us how small details can take an otherwise ordinary outfit and make it pop! Here, Milla wears a bright yellow plaid button up and pairs it with hip-hugging flare jeans, a silver tote, bright red wedges and sunglasses. I love the contrast between the clothes and accessories in this look, the red color makes a bold statement against her already colorful top. Plus I love her bellbottoms, totally on trend! Milla's hair and beauty were kept simple, so in my re-creation I added a sheer balm to emulate the hint of color on her lips. Steal Milla's style by shopping the rest of my picks, with items starting at $5.


Milla Jovovich Look for Less


Happy Fourth of July! Shop our can't-miss Independence Day Sale picks here.


Milla Jovovich Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News