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Team Celine: Gigi Hadid's Graphic T-Shirt and Nike Trainers Look for Less

Gigi Hadid's Team Celine tee, white blazer, skinny jeans and Nike trainers look for less
The more we see of Gigi Hadid, the more we love this long-time Guess girl. We love how she paired her Team Celine tank ($49 at bossastore.com.au) with a white Smythe Anytime Blazer ($595, shopnyla.com), skinny jeans and Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 Running Shoes, ($150, nike.com) for that perfect mix of sporty and chic. Read on to see how you can easily recreate her style on a budget with fashion finds under $40...

A+ by Aldo Shoes is Coming to Target

ALDO and Target Introduce an A+ Collection
Target always knows how to grab our attention, and this time, the big box giant is teaming up with shoe megabrand Aldo to introduce A+, a line of affordable shoes and accessories this fall. The inaugural collection will include 17 styles priced from $24.99 to $59.99, and will update seasonally. Highlights for me include just about all the heeled ankle booties and the Mulberry-esque messenger. I have initial mixed feelings about this collab, but really, it can only be a good thing for Target diehards like myself. As I see it, Aldo always has the latest runway-inspired looks which I love yet the quality never quite matches the price (i.e., they're a tad overpriced) so I'll be eager to shop Aldo at my local Target. No trip to the mall required. Look out for the fall A+ collection in all Target stores and on Target.com the week of September 6.

See the complete fall collection for men and women over at the official Target blog HERE.

Who's excited to see A+ by Aldo at Tar-jay??

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...

Can You Guess Which Sleek Modern Storage Bins Cost More?

Can you guess which storage bin costs $200?
One of the perks of living in a college town is that we have an IKEA store close-bye. I go there a lot. In fact, it's almost embarrassing how often I go there, but it's a very kid-friendly place with a very toddler-friendly cafeteria. The employees may know me by name. But I'm okay with that. Because I have the chance to scout out new products and come home with random odds and ends that I clearly need. Like the Kuggis series of sleek, modern white plastic storage bins, perfect for toys, crafts, beauty products, or anything else you need to hide from curious little hands. The 14" size is just $11.99 at ikea.com. Compare that to the 7" Arigatoe Storage Box by Atipico which costs $203 at onekingslane.com and the choice becomes clear. See if you can spot the designer storage box from the mass produced affordable option by clicking a link below!