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Bell Sleeve de Jour: Miranda Kerr's Ruffle Blouse and Boyfriend Jeans Look for Less

Shop Miranda Kerr's airport style look for less.
Miranda Kerr was seen arriving at LAX airport fresh from making an appearance at Milan Fashion Week wearing a bell sleeve blouse with boyfriend jeans and ankle boots. This look could have gone horribly wrong IMO but Miranda pulls it off with ease...she stuck with a simple black and blue(jean) color palette, and balanced the proportions of her blouse with a relaxed fit jean and edgy accessories, from the choker to her flat top sunglasses and wide leather belt. Don't overlook the soft pink lip she added which keeps things fresh and dewy - try Pixi's MultiBalm in Watermelon to get the beauty look (one of my makeup bag faves!) Read on for the total look for less...

Shop Miranda Kerr's airport style look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


Forever 21 Bell Sleeve Blouse, $19.90 // River Island Crop Boyfriend Jeans, $84 // H&M Ankle Boots, $69.99 // Vanessa Mooney Velvet Choker, $35 at shopbop.com // BDG Double Buckle Belt, $34 at urbanoutfitters.com // Pixi MultiBalm in Watermelon, $12



Miranda Kerr Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Throwback Thursday: Emily Ratajkowski's Black Tee Dress and Suede Boots Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less
For our fashion flashback this week, we're looking into the not-so-distant past — 2015 to be exact — to steal some style inspiration from model Emily Ratajkowski. Here the 'Blurred Lines' beauty rocks a simple black t-shirt dress, over-the-knee suede boots and a mustard hued handbag. Emily stayed true to the outfit's overall minimalism by accessorizing with a silver ring, round clear-lens glasses and a pinky-nude lip. The dress is definitely a closet staple; dress it up with a pair of boots like Emily or keep it casual and pair it with classic sneakers for the athleisure look. Each aesthetic is effortless and embodies that signature 'model off-duty' style. Read on to shop my curations to get Emily's look, including a similar pair of boots from Boohoo that won't break the bank!

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less


Emily Ratajkowski Photo Credit: Palace Lee, Pacific Coast News


Boho Bombshell: Alessandra Ambrosio's Floral Blouse and Ripped Denim Look for Less

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's over — especially when clearance sales and endless celebrity looks are inspiring me to continue wearing my favorite pairs of shorts. In this look, Alessandra Ambrosio styled a long sleeve printed top with ripped denim shorts, studded ankle strap espadrilles, delicate gold jewelry and round metal sunglasses. This look is perfect for those lingering warm days, but if you're looking to extend this look into fall or if you're already in the midst of chillier weather opt for skinny jeans. Plus, the pair I've featured has a similar style to Alessandra's so the overall feel of the look is unchanged. Shop my picks starting at just under $4!

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less



Alessandra Ambrosio Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News


Classic in Camel: Emily Ratajkowski's High-Neck Crop and Cutoff Denim Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less
Street style has been on point since the beginning of September, aka fashion month, and no one does it better like models off-duty. Here Emily Ratajkowski flawlessly transitions to fall in an all neutral ensemble by pairing a camel knit side-tie crop with high-waisted denim cutoff shorts, coordinating suede over-the-knee boots and a tan leather handbag. She kept jewelry minimal with a simple pair of gold hoop earrings. Emily's exact LPA Top 1 rings up at $148 from Revolve and is still available in all sizes. However, if you're not looking to spend that kind of cash, Wild Pearl Faux Suede Mock Neck Tank is a total match and costs just $11.98! Read on to get this top, plus other amazing fashion finds starting at $4...

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less



Emily Ratajkowski Photo Credit: Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews


Denim Darling: Reese Witherspoon's Buttoned-Up Midi Skirt and Slouchy Tee Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon Look for Less
While styles come and go, one thing is for sure, denim will always be a staple in American fashion. The current trend now? Button-front skirts, mini or midi, a-line or pencil, these bottoms have been featured in countless street style looks this year. Reese Witherspoon put her twist on the trend by styling her own Draper James Denim Wrap Skirt ($168) with a charcoal blue tee, matching wedges, cat eye sunglasses and a cherry-printed leather tote — also available at Draper James ($250). To keep the look simple, Reese added a gold bangle and a layered turquoise stone necklace. This look is casual and relaxed, but the button detailing and leather accents polish off the look and reflect Reese's signature preppy style. Recreate the look with my favorite denim skirt from Missguided ($40), a must-have tote and accessories starting at $6...

Reese Witherspoon Look for Less

Shop the Look for Less:


H&M Jersey Top, $5.99 // Missguided Button-Through Denim Skirt, $40 , or for the frayed wrap detailing, try The Loft Denim Wrap Skirt, $49.99 // Nine West 'Joker' Open-Toe Wedge, $29.99 (on sale from $89) // Gabriella Rocha 'Langley' Tote, $46.99 // Target Black Cateye Sunglasses, $14.99 // Forever 21 Faux Stone Layered Necklace, $5.90 // Charming Charlie 'Stay Sleek' Bangle Set, $6



Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR, PRPhotos.com