The Budget Babe | Affordable Fashion & Style Blog

Fall in Love: Boots, Scarves and Soft Sweaters to Shop Right Now

Fall outfit ideas featuring boots, scarves and soft sweaters
Don't get me wrong - I'm not ready for summer to end just yet. But these hot, hazy days of August always take me back to my childhood and those final few free days of summer vacation when my parents would take me to pick out clothes for the new school year. The annual ritual continued at home where I'd spend hours deciding exactly what to wear on that all-important first day. I had a new wardrobe, and in many ways, fall fashion rung in the new year more than any resolution set in January ever did. So let's get excited for fall all over again, starting with my favorites: Boots, scarves and soft sweaters!

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...

Two Ways to Wear It: White Jeans

Two Ways to Wear White Jeans
In this week’s Two Ways to Wear it column, team Sydne Style shows us how to wear white jeans. The trend works whether you are petite like Sydne (right) or tall like Haley. Check out sydnestyle.com for more fashion inspo!

The thought of wearing white jeans in the summer can be daunting. Finding the right fit can be challenging and the idea of a light jean showing everything is scary. But once you find the perfect pair, it quickly becomes a wardrobe staple. White denim gives off a clean and crisp look in the warmer months. Plus it's easy to style for every body type. Read on for two chic ways to wear your white jeans right now...

Laidback Luxe: Nicky Hilton's Oversized Blouse and Cuffed Denim Shorts Look for Less

Nicki Hilton's white blouse and cuffed short with black structured bag and black ballet flats, Hermes belt
What's black and white and fab all over? Nicky Hilton's latest ensemble of course! The newlywed recently stepped out in this outfit, inspiring style envy with her laidback luxurious look. Hilton chose to pair an oversized blouse with fitted, cuffed shorts, mirrored sunglasses and stylish black leather accessories to give off serious simple chic vibes. What I love about this look is that it combines simple pieces — many of which you may have in your closet — and manages to look extremely stylish! Read on to see how we managed to recreate the whole look for less with pieces starting at just $4.90!

Model Off-Duty: Elsa Hosk's Vertical Stripe Shirt and Black Mini Skirt Look for Less

Elsa Hosk's vertical stripe shirt, black skirt and python mocs look for less
You might not recognize Swedish model Elsa Hosk without her Victoria's Secret angel wings, but we're loving her off-duty style just as much as her glamorous runway looks. This look is so simple yet effective: Striped button down shirt tucked into a black A-line skirt with python mocs. If you love her Downtown cool summer vibe as much as we do, read on for the look for less...