Angie, author of the youlookfab.com fashion blog, recently wrote a stellar post outlining 10 casual outfit formulas for moms on the go—simple yet stylish fashion formulas that will work wonderfully for any gal on the move. Last week, I tackled formula #1 using budget-friendly items, and today I'm taking on formula #2 using mostly items under $100, with the exception of some of the boots which are worth saving up for or waiting for a sale:

Skinny jeans + long sleeved T + scarf + tall boots

Foolproof Fall Outfit 2C by The Budget Babe featuring Old Navy

Sirenista*

Foolproof Fall Outfit 2B by The Budget Babe featuring Bullhead jeans

Rock-n-Roller

Foolproof Fall Outfit 2A by The Budget Babe featuring Roxy

The Ingenue

* If these fashion personas sound familiar, it's because I've borrowed them from the book, Hollywood Intuition: It's What Separates Fashion Victims from Fashion Victors which I read at Target. Without buying. Shhh!

Are these looks you would wear?

I thought I had found the perfect coat when I spotted this Patent Trim Trench Coat at Topshop.com. Then, I saw the price: $460. Yikes! You're halfway to a Burberry at that price...


Get the look for less with this London Stroll Trench Coat by CLuce, available at shopruche.com for $69.99. Much better.

Fred Flare is known for kitschy, one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories, but this season they are also serving up an impressive collection of affordable, fashion-forward coats. We all know that a great statement-making coat is a wardrobe essential for fall, and it's good to know you can find one without breaking the bank. (Need money for boots, after all.) Here are my some of my Fred Flare favorites, mostly under $100. The houndstooth beauty above is just $82!

Recently, Angie over at youlookfab.com did a brilliant post outlining 10 casual outfit formulas for Mom on the go. Angie is a professional stylist with an exceedingly keen eye for style, so I highly suggest you check out her advice! Since I'm always looking for easy yet stylish outfits that I can just toss on in a hurry, I decided to try and recreate Angie's outfit ideas for myself (and for you) using affordable items from around the web. Here are 3 ways to implement Angie's Flop Proof Outfit Formula #1:

Jeans + embellished / graphic T + new look cardigan + ballet flats

Tee by Urban Outfitters; Cardigan by Forever 21; Denim by Paris Blues; Flats by Madden-Girl; Satchel by Alloy

Bag by Liz Claiborne; Flare Denim by Christopher Blue; Tee by Charlotte Russe; Cardigan by Ann Taylor Loft; Flats by Tommy Hilfiger

Bag by Forever 21; Bootcut Denim by Old Navy; Tee by Gap; Cardigan at Kohl's; Flats by BC Footwear

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What do you think?

You don't have to look far to find cheap-chic Halloween costumes. Many of the stores you already shop at for affordable fashions also carry inexpensive costumes this time of year. How convenient! Here are 5 options I found under $50, be sure to browse each site for dozens more:

[1] Target.com: Tons of styles and sizes to choose from, plus accessories like boots, wigs and makeup. Hippie Chick Dress Plus Costume, $34.99
[2] Wetseal.com: With the money you save on a costume, you can pick up some accessories, too. Race Car Girl Costume, $29.50
[3] Kohls.com: Lots of styles, including all the classics. Elsa the Ghost Maid Costume, $41.99
[4] Mandee.com: Take your pick of naughty or nice costumes at rock bottom prices. Cute Cop, Was $19.99 Now $16.99
[5] Kmart.com: You won't win a costume contest but you'll still have fun! And right now, all costumes are 40% off. Red Riding Hood, $11.99