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Kate Hudson's Bell Sleeve Sweater and Flare Leg Jeans Look for Less

Kate Hudson styles her white bell sleeve sweater with flare leg jeans and ankle boots.Kate Hudson Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews

Kate Hudson showed off a stylish way to wear the bell sleeve trend, pairing an off-white sweater with flare leg jeans and ankle boots for a casual boho look.



Selena Gomez's Rose Print Bomber Jacket Look for Less

Selena Gomez slays in a red rose bomber jacket and ankle strap heels.
Selena Gomez looked ravishing in a red rose print bomber jacket while grabbing froyo at Menchies in Los Angeles.

She let the jacket take center stage and used a white ribbed tank and slim fit high-waist crop jeans as the foundation for her look.

Selena Gomez slays in a red rose bomber jacket and ankle strap heels.

If you don't have a bomber jacket for spring yet, I found a lovely option under $40 - also love this one and this one, both also under $40 and look great in real life.

Sexy ankle strap heel sandals finish the look. These have definitely become a closet essential. I think I've featured this pair under $30 at least a half dozen times! There's also this pair that comes in 12 colors for less than $100.

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Selena Gomez slays in a red rose bomber jacket and skinny jeans.




Selena Gomez Photo Credit: Miguel Aguilar, PacificCoastNews


Throwback Thursday: Louise Roe's Trench Vest and White Jeans Look for Less

Louise Roe wears a white shirt and white jeans topped with a military style trench vest and pointy toe flats.
Here's someone we don't feature nearly enough: Louise Roe! I came across this look of hers from 2014 and thought it's just as relevant today.

Starting with an all-white canvas of a white button down shirt and white distressed jeans, the style trendsetter added an olive military style trench vest, pointy toe flats and structured top handle bag to create her look.

I think this outfit is so right for spring, and couldn't believe that the Gap vest I found to recreate it is under $40 and still in stock in all sizes! You could layer this piece so many ways.

Also, I snuck in a bracelet from the Sugarfix by Baublebar jewelry collection that's now BOGO at Target.com. Check out all their tassel earrings, too, so gorgeous and perfectly priced! If you buy one spring accessory, make it a pair of tassel earrings.

Louise Roe wears a white shirt and white jeans topped with a military style trench vest and pointy toe flats.

Shop the Look for Less:


Gap Trench Vest (under $40 and now 35% off with code NEW) // White Shirt // Topshop Jeans at Nordstrom // Madewell D'Orsay Flats (more sizes here) // Sugarfix by Baublebar Bracelet (now buy one get one 50% off!) // Sam Moon Mini Bag (just $12!)


Louise Roe Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Mandy Moore's Grey Sweater and Gucci Crossbody Bag Look for Less

Mandy Moore accessorizes her effortlessly casual look with a Gucci 'Soho Disco' bag as she made her way through LAX.
Mandy Moore accessorized her effortlessly casual look with a Gucci 'Soho Disco' bag as she makes her way through LAX.

Clearly the 'This Is Us' actress follows the top fashion bloggers because this is the off-duty look everyone is sporting lately: A casual sweater, relaxed fit crop jeans, It bag (preferably Gucci) and sneakers.

Mandy Moore with Gucci Soho Disco bag

To get the look for less, head to GiGi New York - their leather 'Madison' crossbody bag is a great Gucci dupe that comes in 7 gorgeous colors, plus it's a timeless style you'll carry for years. And right now they're offering free shipping, free personalization and a free mini foldover wallet in honor of today's blizzard! Snow days are the best days.

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Mandy Moore with Gucci Soho Disco bag

Shop the Look for Less:


H&M Fine Knit Sweater, $29.99 // H&M Boyfriend Jeans, $39.99 // H&M Long Jacket, $49.99 // GiGi New York Madison Crossbody Bag (Gucci look for less), $225 (or try this Old Navy Half-Moon Crossbody Bag, $26.94) // Stan Smith Sneakers, $79.95 // BP Sunglasses, $12 // LOFT Stud Earrings (Set of 3), $24.50 (BOGO half-off)


Mandy Moore Photo Credits: Cathy Gibson, PacificCoastNews


Throwback Thursday: Jessica Biel's Floral Dress and Blazer Look for Less

Follow this outfit formula to style any floral or print dress for day or night.
Who else remembers this Jessica Biel look from 2010?! The bold floral print paired with all-black extras made a lasting impression on my mind and I think it looks just as fresh today as it did back then.

Jessica follows an easy outfit formula you can use to style just about any floral/print dress: Toss on a black blazer (a wardrobe essential), add black sandals (but really you could even wear ankle boots, loafers, mules, you name it) and a classic chain strap purse (these never go out of style!)

I actually found quite a few dresses under $44 by the under-the-radar brand Belle + Sky at JCPenney that would be perfect for this outfit! I used a modern cold-shoulder dress to style my "look for less" but rounded up 6 more dresses that would work, too.

With spring events just around the corner, a floral midi dress is a must-have. Wear it to brunch, wear it for Easter, wear it to work, the possibilities are endless!

Shop my look for less picks below including 6 more Belle + Sky dresses from just $29.99!

Follow this outfit formula to style any floral or print dress for day or night.

Shop the Look for Less:


Belle + Sky Short Sleeve Cold Shoulder Bodycon Dress, $44 in sizes XS-XXL at jcpenney.com // Halogen Lani Strappy Lace-Up Sandal, $54.96 (down from $109.95) // H&M Blazer, $49.99 // Topshop Quilted Crossbody Bag, $48 // Pixi by Petra Lipstick in Honey Bare, $12


Jessica Biel Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews.com


Shop these Belle + Sky dresses under $44.

Shop More Belle + Sky Dresses Under $44:


ONE // TWO (also in plus-size here) // THREE
FOUR // FIVE // SIX


Shopbop Buy More, Save More Sale


One of Shopbop.com's biggest sales is happening now. This floral midid dress is under $100 and would look amazing with a black blazer and accessories like today's look for less inspiration!