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Margot Robbie is a Retro Cutie in Polka Dots

Margot Robbie looks chic in a retro-minded polka dot dress and modern white sneakers.
Margot Robbie wore the cutest polka dot shirt dress as she arrived at LAX Airport a couple months back, but I thought this was the perfect Memorial Day look to wear right now. I'm pretty sure polka-dots never go out of style. Neither do shirt dresses. Put the two together and you have a match made in fashion heaven.

Add some modern white sneakers and a girl-next-door pony tail and you have just about the sweetest look around. I found an H&M wrap dress that looks identical to Margot's plus another amazing lookalike in case your size is sold out - I tried it on a couple weeks ago and now I think I'll have to go back and get it!

Margot Robbie looks chic in a retro-minded polka dot dress and modern white sneakers.

Shop the Look for Less:


DRESS: H&M Wrap Dress (under $25!)
I also love this dress (I actually tried it on recently and featured on Instagram Stories, fits true to size. Super cute!), just $44 and part of a BOGO 50% off sale. Also in plus and petite sizes.
SHOES: Steve Madden 'Bertie' Sneakers (under $30)
Puma Clyde Sneakers (exact match)
NECKLACE: LC Lauren Conrad Compass Necklace (just $8.40)
BAG: Sole Society 'Thalia' Saddle Bag (top rated)
SCARF: Forever 21 Square Scarf (Margot has one tied to her bag, not visible from this angle)




Margot Robbie Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews



Links of the Day:

Kohl's has launched a:glow, a new maternity clothing line. I'm glad to see this, because their maternity offerings when I was pregnant were really slim (and pricy)!

Everything is 50% off at J.Crew Factory all weekend long!

The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is still going strong. I bought this $17 striped tee and may have worn it two days in a row already.

Take an extra 20% off select styles at Chicwish.com with code TRE20. This one-shoulder top is a great Self-Portrait top look for less.

The folks at Goodpop were kind enough to send me a complimentary bag of their Organic Freezer Pops, available on Amazon, and my kids love them - and I love that they're all-natural. I'll definitely be ordering these again, so convenient - just pop in the freezer!

Get Reese Witherspoon's Gorgeous-in-Gingham Look

Reese Witherspoon Gingham Top and Off-White Skirt Look for Less
Reese Witherspoon is the embodiment of summer style in her Draper James gingham top, off-white skirt and brown platform wedge sandals.

Finishing off the look with some glam cateye sunglasses, gold jewelry, and a seasonally chic straw tote, the actress-turned-fashion-designer is the only advertising that her brand needs.

I included Reese's exact top in today's look for those who want to splurge a little, plus some amazing budget-friendlier options like this LOFT top! When you mix gingham, straw and strappy sandals, it's hard to go wrong!

MORE: Reese Witherspoon is Ready for Summer in Her Watermelon Sweater

Reese Witherspoon Gingham Top and Off-White Skirt Look for Less

Shop the Look for Less:


TOP: Draper James Gingham Top (exact match)
This gingham top by LOFT is the next best thing! Just $54.50 plus 40% off with code VACAY
I also like this Merona Gingham Top (just $22.99) available in plus-size, too
SKIRT: H&M Denim Skirt
BAG: H&M Straw Shopper
SHOES: Michael Kors Platform Sandal (now 40% off!)
SUNGLASSES: BP Cateye Sunnies
NECKLACE: The Styled Collection Astrid Pendant




Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com



Links of the Day:

Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale is going on now through June 4th! Save up to 40% off.

Have you heard of SweatStyle? It's like Stitch Fix for your workout clothes!

Emily Ratajkowski's Double Denim and Floral Top Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski wears a Levi's denim jacket while jet-setting from Nice, France.
Emily Ratajkowski wore denim on denim as she made her way through Nice airport during the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival.

This is no Canadian tuxedo fashion faux-pas: The star expertly mixed her two-tone Levi's denim jacket in Remixed Indigo ($188, levi.com) with her Attico floral chiffon top ($800, netaporter.com), skinny jeans and cognac open-toe ankle strap heel sandals for a laid-back look that's feminine and a touch bohemian.

I love the simplicity of this outfit for spring and summer. Of course now I'm convinced that I, too, need a two-tone denim jacket and I found the perfect one by Mango that's under $100.

Read on to score all of Emily's must-have looks for less...

MORE: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Double Denim Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski wears a Levi's denim jacket while jet-setting from Nice, France.




Emily Ratajkowski Photo Credit: CRYSTAL, PacificCoastNews


Jessica Alba Proves That a Striped Tee & Jeans Never Go Out of Style

Jessica Alba striped top and white blazer look for less
Jessica Alba arrived in stripes and high crop jeans for a late night bite at Craig's in West Hollywood.

A white longline blazer and black pumps elevate this look from day to night. I love how a few simple switches can totally change up the feel of your favorite basics!

I'm also loving Jessica's graphic black and white bag that ties into the minimal yet bold color palette of her outfit, plus those hoop earrings for a little sparkle. Simple yet so good!

Jessica Alba striped top and white blazer look for less

Shop the Look for Less:


TOP: Forever 21 Striped Ringer Tee (just $12.90)
JEANS: H&M High Crop Jeans
JACKET: H&M Longline Blazer
SHOES: Steve Madden 'Paiton' Pumps (30% off!)
BELT: H&M Leather Belt
BAG: H&M Shoulder Bag
EARRINGS: Gorjana Hoop Earrings (now 40% off)
BEAUTY: Jouer Lipstick in Citronade Rose (on my wishlist!)




Jessica Alba Photo Credit: Red Rum / BACKGRID



Links of the Day:

Draper James by Reese Witherspoon is now available at Nordstrom.com.

LVMH reveals more details about its forthcoming website, 24Sevres.com.

The camo pants we featured in this post are now 20% off with code DENIM20! Thanks to reader Chrissy for the tip!

Hilary Duff's Black Maxi Skirt and Ancient Greek Sandals Look for Less

Hilary Duff has the best mom-on-the-go style in her black maxi skirt and Ancient Greek sandals.
Hilary Duff looked cool and casual in her marled grey sweater, black maxi skirt and 'Eleftheria' sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals ($250, shopbop.com) as she took her son Luca out for the day.

I'm loving her mom-on-the-go outfit that doesn't sacrifice style for comfort! So often I fall into the jeans-and-t-shirt rut, but I'm definitely going to seek out a jersey maxi skirt like Hilary's for spring and summer.

I'm also seriously in love with her Ancient Greek sandals - they're so simple yet so chic! I found a good lookalike under $100 by Steve Madden in genuine leather but if you want to spring for the real deal, by all means please do!

MORE: Hilary Duff's Navy Sweater and Floral Embroidered Ankle Boot Look for Less

Hilary Duff has the best mom-on-the-go style in her black maxi skirt and Ancient Greek sandals.




Hilary Duff Photo Credit: TED / PacificCoastNews