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We're Crushing on Emmy Rossum's Ladylike Chambray Shirt and Skirt Look

Emmy Rossum's casual sophisticated style
We love Emmy Rossum's casual yet sophisticated style. She's given us yet another way to wear a chambray shirt, that wardrobe workhorse that seems to work with everything. Here, she goes for an almost-monochromatic look, tucking her shirt into an indigo blue skirt with of-the-moment sheer detailing, then adds classic black extras. To get her rosy glow, try a sheer lip tint from Drew Barrymore's affordable makeup line, Flower!


Get the celebrity look for less:

Love 21 Chambray Shirt

Simply Vera Vera Wang Slingback Sandals

A.J. Morgan Sunglasses at Nordstrom

Hobo Bag at Target

Flower by Drew Barrymore Sheer Lip Tint in Dewy Rose


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Bella Thorne Does Spring Style the Rocker Chic Way - Shop Her Cool-Girl Look for Less

Bella Thorne's graphic tank and moto boots look for less
Just because it's spring doesn't mean everyone's donning florals and pastels. Actress Bella Thorne sticks with rocker-chick essentials in her graphic tank, skinny jeans and moto boots. Her covetable blush-grey Chanel bag, however, keeps things feeling...seasonal.


Get the celebrity look for less:

H&M Graphic Tank, $10

Forever 21 Mineral Wash Jeans, $20

Torrid Moto Boots, $37

Baublebar Arrow Cuff, $32

Forever 21 Quilted Satchel, $27.90


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3 Spring-to-Summer Looks Under $30 [Sponsored]

3 cheap spring to summer outfit ideas under $30
With Memorial Day just around the corner, it's official: Summer is upon us. And a new season means a whole new wardrobe. Of course revamping one's entire closet can get costly, and takes the fun out of easy, breezy dressing. After an alert reader called my attention to these chambray pants at Walmart.com, I began browsing their womens clothing options and ended up buying a bunch of key pieces that will carry me through summer on a dime. Here are three complete outfits under $30 that I put together to inspire you to shop Walmart's affordable spring/summer womens clothes...keep reading to see which items I bought, too!

Accessory Steal of the Week: Floral Cross-Body

Floral crossbody bag / Sydne Summer on TheBudgetBabe.com
In this weekly column, I’m bringing you my favorite budget-fashion steal, plus tips on how to shop for bargains that don't look cheap. This week, we’re talking bags. Make sure to check out my blog SydneStyle.com for more fashion inspiration!

April showers bring May flowers. And it’s not just nature that’s in bloom! Florals are one of the biggest fashion trends of the season. The easiest way to work the trend into your wardrobe is with accessories.

10 Lace Shorts Under $40 Inspired by Taylor Swift's Leggy Alice + Olivia Look

Taylor Swift in Alice & Olivia lace shorts
Lately every time a celebrity or fashion blogger stops me in my tracks, they are inevitably wearing Alice and Olivia, a coveted brand that's always pushing the style envelope while still being totally girly and whimsical. One look at Taylor Swift's daring Alice + Olivia high-waist lace shorts ($295, Nordstrom.com) and you can see what I mean. Her gorgeous graphic black and white bottoms are definitely unique but the lace short trend is something we can all attempt. The trick to making these borderline boudoir bottoms look daytime appropriate is to pair them with a demure top (think longsleeve) and chic flats for day. Ready to try lace shorts for yourself? Check out my 10 picks below, starting at just $13!

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