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Two Ways to Wear It: Denim on Denim

Two ways to wear denim on denim / thebudgetbabe.com
In this week’s Two Ways to Wear it column, team Sydne Style shows us how to wear denim on denim. The trend works whether you are petite like Sydne (left) or tall like Haley. Check out sydnestyle.com for more fashion inspo!

Wearing full denim on denim has made a huge comeback. The double-denim trend, also referred to as a Canadian tuxedo, is a major hit with celebrities and fashion bloggers. Putting together the head-to-toe jean outfit can seem a bit intimidating but if you follow a few tips, you can rock it in no time.

Spot the Real: Steve Madden Fringe Heeled Sandals

Can you spot the real Steve Madden fringe sandals?
I will completely understand it if you feel an overwhelming urge to hug your computer right now, because this find is Just. That. Good. Yes ladies I've stumbled upon an incredible look for less of Steve Madden's super haute 'Fringly' sandals ($129.95, nordstrom.com). You may have drooled over these beauties during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (or the very similar 'Staarz' model) because every top-tier fashion blogger seemed to be flaunting them...and with good reason! These heels are so fierce and so on trend for fall. The look for less is just $44.99 now (down from $65) and also comes in cobalt blue. Think you can spot the real Steve Maddens? Click a link below to test your taste level!



Shoe Debut: Zendaya's White Shirt, Destroyed Jeans and Feathered Heels Look for Less

Zendaya Coleman wears a white button down shirt, destroyed denim and strappy heels for the debut of her new shoe collection, Daya.
I think it's every girl's dream to launch her own shoe collection, and now singer/actress Zendaya is doing just that with the debut of Daya, due out in Spring 2016. The collection, with prices ranging from $125-$175, aims to be "the perfect balance between ‘Sex Appeal’ and ‘Sporty Lux’" and features statement heels, modern flats and the go-to high top sneaker. Since you can't shop Daya by Zendaya just yet, I've recreated the outfit she wisely wore for her launch event - a simple white button down and destroyed denim let her feathered high heels shine and take centerstage in this look. Read on to snag the look for less...

Spot the Real: Helmut Lang Graphic Overlay Dress

Can you spot the real Helmut Lang dress?
Well, well, well. What do we have here? Looks like someone loved Helmut Lang's modern minimalist black-and-white midi dress so much that they couldn't help but copy the look, seam for seam and stitch for stitch. The designer dress is $460 at bloomingdales.com while the look for less is $49.90 elsewhere. Can you guess which dress costs more? Click a link below to find out!



We Took the Kohl's Denim Blogger Challenge and Here's How It Went

We review back-to-school denim finds at Kohl's
Nothing frustrates me more than seeing "back-to-school" promotions in early August. Maybe not now as much as I used to since I'm no longer a student, but I am very much open to the idea that this back to school commotion means an excuse to buy new clothes! Particularly jeans...possibly the most loved and hated item by women. My enthusiasm was peaked even more when Kohl's asked me to participate in their Denim Blogger campaign! Usually when I go to Kohl’s, I head straight to the Junior’s section. I realized at 23 years old, it’s probably acceptable for me to actually check out the women’s denim. Especially when the Junior’s jeans are all torn up, faded, and have weird pocket designs that I’m just not down with flashing from my booty. Wandering over to the big girl’s section, I questioned whether this too would be way off my radar (hello, mom jeans), but I was shocked that I actually found as many pairs as I did that I felt flattered me, met my standards for comfort, and actually see myself wearing.