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Coast-to-Coast Classic: Bella Thorne's Sweatshirt and Sneakers Look for Less

Bella Thorne
Despite being unlikely sartorial bedfellows, in this look, Converse and Chanel are a match made in fashion heaven! Bella Thorne creates a crisp, clean look by pairing casual pieces like jeans, sneakers and a crewneck sweatshirt with an upscale bag. In our version we have traded her Rhode Island souvenir sweatshirt for a wool H&M sweater - lightweight enough for the early fall and it makes the look a little less casual - and found a Target tote similar to her must-have Chanel CC Crown Bag. Plus each piece is under $50! Read on to get the look for less..

Casual Cool: Minka Kelly's Stripe Tank and Relaxed Jeans Look for Less

Minka Kelly's casual summer style in a striped tank, boyfriend jeans and flip-flops
Minka Kelly has me thinking not all crop tops are off-limits and not all mom-jeans are frumpy. Her striped tank shows off just a hint of midriff while her relaxed jeans (boyfriend? girlfriend? mom? I'm not really sure) lend a casual-cool vibe to her summer outfit. Granted, she's gorgeous in person (I met her at The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection Fashion Show a while back) so she tends to look good in anything. But I'm willing to give it a try, too, if you are. Read on to shop the look for less...

In the Suede: Emily Ratajkowski's Brown Jacket, Black Skinnies and Taupe Oxfords Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski's suede jacket, distressed black skinny jeans and taupe oxford lace-up shoes
Suede is going to be huge for fall, so take our advice and start adding some simple pieces to your wardrobe now - like a brown faux suede moto jacket that you can wear with a simple white tee, distressed black skinny jeans, and lace-up oxfords while you're jet-setting the globe like model Emily Ratajkowski (kidding!) But the outfit still stands, even if the model life isn't for all of us. Shop this look on a dime with our fashionable finds, expertly curated for you, after the jump...

Polished in Plaid: Eva Longoria's Checked Button-Down and White Jeans Look for Less

Eva Longoria
In case you haven't noticed, white jeans are our current obsession. This past week, team Sydne Style showed us two ways to wear this closet staple, and in this look, Eva Longoria demonstrates how to style white jeans in the perfect summer-to-fall transition outfit. Plaid is always popular on flannels for fall, but on a button-up blouse it's easy to wear this print during warmer months, too. Plus the look is polished and chic when you add in gold accents, sleek aviators and a structured bag. We found near exact matches to Eva's and they're all affordable, starting at $3.90! Read on to style this look for less...

Eva Longoria Plaid Look



Eva Longoria Photo Credit: Survivor, PacificCoastNews

Summer Classics: Reese Witherspoon's Gingham Shirt and White Kicks Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon's gingham shirt, jeans and white sneakers
We couldn't help but feature another Reese Witherspoon outfit because A. gingham and B. gingham. If you're as obsessed with this perennial summer print as us, you're in good company. Throw on a gingham shirt with jeans and your favorite sneaks and you're suddenly stylish without trying too hard. White sneakers are having a major moment now, too. While Reese is wearing her Puma Match Lo trainers ($55, down from $65 at footlocker.com), we found a surprisingly similar pair at American Eagle - and there are so many other great options to choose from! (see our round-up below) Read on to get the look for less...