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Here's How the Queen of Spain Dresses for A Day of Shopping

Queen Letizia of Spain's casual shopping outfit look for less / See more at thebudgetbabe.com, a fashion blog for hotties on a budget
I'm loving Queen Letizia of Spain's casual shopping look, photographed here at a book fair in Madrid. When you're carrying all your precious finds, you want to be comfortable, so a graphic tee and white jeans do the trick. Her platform sandals elevate the look (literally) while her perfectly coifed blunt bob is giving us serious hair envy. Want to play Queen for the day? Here are affordable fashion finds to recreate her regal look for less.


Get the celebrity look for less:
Joe Fresh Wide Leg Jeans, $59 // Forever 21 Tote, $29.90 (also love this BAGGU real leather tote for a splurge option) // Talbots Smell the Roses Tee, $14 // Charlotte Russe Platform Sandals, $38 // Isaac Mizrahi New York Sunglasses, $48


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Affordable But Really Cool Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas at T.J.Maxx

Cheap but really cool Father's Day gift ideas at T.J.Maxx
Warning: The following photographs are not pretty to look at. There are no lacy shorts or mint leather bags. But the Dad in your life will love what he sees! While shopping for Father's Day can be tricky, T.J.Maxx takes some of the guesswork out with their wide selection of affordable guy-pleasing gifts (mostly under $20). My husband and my father could care less about the gifts we women want to buy them (a Tiffany money holder...a plaid Burberry tie) - oh no, it's a grill light they desire so they can cook up steaks at any hour of the day (or night). It's a kayak, a cooler, a flexible power strip, a pack of batteries, an RFID blocking wallet. It's a growler (that's a big ol' beer bottle), a microfiber wash mitt for a scratch-free car wash, a set of soapstone ice-cubes that won't water down his single malt Scotch. These are the gifts that make men happy, and you can score them all at T.J.Maxx right now at a price that will make you happy, too.

Summer Style Simplified: Get Jordana Brewster's Polka Dot Dress and Wide Strap Sandals Look for Less

Jordana Brewster's polka dot dress and wide strap sandals look for less
Jordana Brewster shows us what easy summer style is all about in her polka-dot drop waist dress and wide strap sandals. It's that perfect mix of chic and carefree that cool girls seem to embody so well. Her Birkenstock-style sandals balance out the short hemline on her adorable dress, which is basically a shift with a slight ruffle panel at the bottom. I bought a similar dress (here) in a different pattern recently at H&M and there's nothing cooler or more comfortable on a hot summer day. Ready to give this look a try? Here are all the affordable fashions you'll need to make it work (and everything's under $40!):


Shop the celebrity look for less:
H&M Short Sleeve Dress (also love this pleated polka dot dress at Forever 21, this dropped waist dot dress at Nasty Gal or this checker-print dress at ASOS // Forever 21 Faux Leather Satchel // Charlotte Russe Oversized Boyfriend Watch // The Limited Sunglasses


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Could Reese Witherspoon Be Any Cuter in Her Peach-Print Tee and Pops of Red?

Reese Witherspoon wears a peach print tee from her Draper James collection / Get the look for less at thebudgetbabe.com
The answer (in case you were wondering) is no! The moment I spotted Reese in her adorable peach print top, I knew it was from Draper James, her new lifestyle site that celebrates Southern style. Since her exact top is $75, I featured it in the look (with budget-friendly alternatives from Talbots, too!) If you splurge on the top, you'll save on the navy H&M blazer and cherry red accessories I found at Charlotte Russe and Express. It's the perfect color palette for summer and something you could wear from 9 to 5 and beyond. Keep these looks coming, Reese!


Shop the look for less:
Draper James Peach Tee (also love this lemon print top or this hibiscus flower tank at Talbots for budget stand-ins!) // H&M Jersey Blazer // LOFT High-Waist Skinny Jeans (also in Tall and Petite) // Charlotte Russe Heels // Express Shopper Tote // Banana Republic Margaux Sunglasses


UPDATE: Reese's exact red pumps are from the newly launched shoe label, RAYE, and can be purchased HERE.

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