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Throwback Thursday: Rachel Bilson's Blue Suede Biker Jacket and Bootcut Jeans

Rachel Bilson Look for Less
Fresh off of her run as Summer Roberts in The O.C. and a lead role in the film Jumper, Rachel Bilson was making a name for herself as a style icon in the late aughts. This look from 2008 — which feels like it was just yesterday — is so effortless and the pieces are as versatile as they are timeless. Rachel paired a chic blue suede moto jacket with bootcut jeans, a basic black tee, cognac boots, dark brown leather handbag and a pair of retro wayfarer sunglasses. Suede definitely made a huge comeback recently with fringe booties, jackets and accessories, but the bold blue shade adds a playful twist to the trend. Read on to shop the featured pieces including Missguided's Faux Suede Biker Jacket and more fall essentials starting at $9!

Rachel Bilson Look for Less


Rachel Bilson Photo Credit: Louise Barnsley, Pacific Coast News


Off the Rack: Fall Finds From $12.99 at Marshalls

Fall fashions at Marshalls are affordable and on-trend.
Yesterday I had one of those rare "I'm a great mom! I can do this!" days, and it included a little trip to Marshalls with two amazingly well-behaved boys. I wanted to scope out the fall fashion for you guys, and I was really pleased to find a ton of on-trend pieces mostly under $30 for clothes and under $60 for boots and bags. I only made it through the contemporary/juniors department on this trip, and that's where I found lots of cozy sweaters like geo print cardigans and loose weave pullovers in shades of olive, burgundy, navy and tan.

The Look for Less: Chloe Espadrille Wedge Sandal

Get the look of Chloe's espadrille wedge sandals for less.
This post began as a reader request to find a more affordable version of the Marc Fisher 'Adalyn' espadrille wedge (hmm that would be a cute name for a baby girl...'Adalyn,' not 'espadrille wedge' unless you REALLY love shoes) but in my hunt I discovered that the Marc Fisher shoe is actually a budget dupe for these Chloe espadrille wedges. Sadly I couldn't find anything cheaper than the Marc Fisher pair, but when compared to the $625 pricetag of the Chloes, the Marc Fishers are a steal at $159.95 at nordstrom.com! Summer's not over yet and these beauties would look stunning with your end-of-season tan and a white dress.

Splurge: Chloe Espadrille Wedge, $625 at net-a-porter.com (also available at MyTheresa, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue & Forward by Elyse Walker)
Steal: Marc Fisher 'Adalyn' Espadrille Wedge, $159.95 at nordstrom.com (also available at Zappos, Bloomingdale's & 6pm)