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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


The Best Shoes to Shop at DSW Right This Minute

Best Summer Shoes 2016

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I was feeling especially inspired after a shoe shopping trip to DSW the other day, so I got busy and wrote this piece. I personally own 4 of the 7 styles shown here, and I may go back for more! If you're not sure what to buy, focus on old-school tennis shoes, platforms, gladiators and anything 90s inspired. These are my top 7 shoe picks to carry you through the summer season in style (and even the fall, really) - and they're all under $100.