This look for less request comes to us from a reader named Ellen! These gorgeous Coach 'Leoda' ankle boots in supple leather with buckle-strap detailing are $345 at coach.com. Swoon.





Not in the budget? Try these Wanted 'Amarillo' ankle boots instead, $69 in tan, black or maroon at urbanoutfitters.com.



What do you think, would you go for the splurge or save on this one?

Coming from a house by the lake and woods, I always have to adjust when I move to Nashville for the school year. This year I moved into an apartment, and I wanted to create a warm, cozy and soft environment that could take me back to nature - without having to take out a loan to pay for it!

Here are my five tips for transforming your space into a welcoming, nature-inspired retreat - on the cheap:

Who does street style better than off duty models? Editors, bloggers, and celebrities alike just can’t seem to nail the effortless factor that models can. They balance practical style with their fitted basics and trendy accessories, all while running from runway show to runway show in the world’s best cities. So naturally Free People decided to capture this in their September catalog, simply titled, “The September 2013 Issue”.

Some of the raddest professional models in the industry, off duty, just hanging like pals in the Free People September catalog looks. Highlights include ankle slit jeans and statement jackets that I feel quite confident us everyday girls can make look as cool Karlie Kloss and Hanne Gaby Odiele.

Top Five Highlights:

Time to put away those flip-flops and gladiator sandals—it's boot season again! Adorn your feet in a high or low style embellished with buckles, fringe, studs, and tough-girl detailing as the weather starts to cool down. Here are this season’s most popular options in wallet-friendly prices:

Rag & Bone's classic "Newbury" boots are $495 at neimanmarcus.com.



Get the look for less with the Bucco Capensis "Earla" bootie, $99 at buccoshoes.com.



Or, get the look for even less with the Mossimo "Kodi" ankle boot, $24.49 (down from $34.99) at target.com. See them in action on Instagram phenom targetdoesitagain.



Thanks to Twitter fan @tierraaaa for this "Look for Less" request!