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Statement Maker: Ciara's Leopard Print Coat and Distressed Jeans Look for Less

Ciara's leopard coat and distressed jeans look for less
Ciara caught our attention at The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles with her wear-now, wear-later ensemble that's perfect for summer to fall dressing. The key piece is her Bouchra Jarrar leopard print bomber-style coat ($2,175, farfetch.com) but we found a lightweight leopard print cardigan that will work in all seasons. Then to keep the focus on her statement coat, Ciara added a simple white t-shirt, distressed jeans (don't want to be boring after all) and a barely there ankle-strap heel - a style that's always sexy without overdoing it. We're giving her major style points for this red-carpet look that would get snapped by streetstyle photographers in a heartbeat.


Shop the celebrity look for less:
H&M Leopard Print Cardigan, $24.95 (also love this Missguided Leopard Coat) //
SP Black Distressed Jeans, $54 (Forever 21+ distressed jeans are a fab option for $29.90) // Charlotte Russe Heels, $21.50 // Stem Scoopneck Tee, $19.90 (down from $28) // ShopPrimadonna Bracelets, $12.99-$16.99


Ciara Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Capsule Wardrobe: Monochrome Edition

Capsule Wardrobe
Welcome back to Fashion Capsule! Thank you again for giving me such amazing feedback week after week. I hope you’re having as much fun reading this column as I'm having writing it. In this weekly segment, I'll show you how to style three items under $50 for an entire week’s worth of outfits. This week I was feeling very monochromatic, channeling outfits that combine separates in one color for an overall tonal look that's anything but boring. Let’s get started!

How to Transition Summer Pieces to Fall: 3 Outfit Ideas on a Budget

How to transition your summer looks to fall with simple swaps
Every day that goes by is another day closer to the end of summer. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about your summer wardrobe (I feel like I'm wearing everything on repeat) and how excited you are to start wearing the new fall trends. Either way, it's never too early to think about ways to stretch your summer clothes a little bit further into the season. I always feel sad putting my summer clothes away, but there are savvy ways to save them. Here are three ways to transition your favorite summer pieces into fall once the mercury begins to drop:

Take the Plunge: Kendall Jenner's White Blouse and Cap-Toe Espadrilles Look for Less

Kendall Jenner's white blouse, skinny jeans, cap toe espadrilles and Celine mini luggage tote look for less
Time and time again we see celebs and other stylish folk wearing the simplest basics made special with (say it with me) standout accessories! Kendall Jenner is no exception, rocking a simple white blouse and skinny jeans with cap-toe espadrille flats and a Celine colorblock mini satchel. Just make sure you're wearing fashion tape if you choose to let your blouse plunge low and open so that another set of, erm, accessories doesn't steal the show.


Shop the Celebrity Look for Less:
Mossimo Cap Toe Espadrille Flats, $17.49 (also loving this pair by Kaanas) // Baginc Colorblock Mini Satchel, $79 (this Apt. 9 Satchel gives a similar pop of color for just $17.70) // Forever 21 Skinny Jeans, $29.90 // Isaac Mizrahi Aviators, $48


Kendall Jenner Photo Credit: KeithJMX / PRPhotos.com


Two Ways to Wear It: Summer Leather

Sydne Summer's leather top and camo jeans
In this week’s Two Ways to Wear it column, team Sydne Style shows us how to wear leather during the warm summer months. The trend works whether you are petite like Sydne (left) or tall like Haley. Check out sydnestyle.com for more fashion inspo!

Wearing summer leather is a huge trend this season. The key to wearing leather in summer is choosing a shape that falls a bit away from the body, giving your skin plenty of room to breathe. And you have to be savvy about what you pair it with.