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Off the Rack: Fall Fashion Highlights at Walmart

Cute fall fashion finds at Walmart (yes Walmart!)
If you follow me on Instagram (@budgetbabe) then you've probably noticed that I've been shopping at Walmart lately - twice in the past week! I posted these plaid ponchos earlier, and now here are some more fashion highlights worth checking out. From a Pinterest-worthy scarf for $8.97 to casual-chic plaid shirts for $13.97, there's a lot to love right now at Walmart. Most of my finds are by the brand Faded Glory if you dare search walmart.com (it's pretty disorganized). I snagged one plaid shirt, two longline cardigans, a bunch of long sleeve layering tees, the plaid scarf and a leopard/black scarf two-pack. Oh, and a this felt hat! After baby comes, I'll go back for leggings - they have an incredible selection of leggings - coated, velour, fleece lined, prints and every fall color imaginable - for super cheap ($13-$15). My tip to help you stay focused and prevent overspending (easy to do when everything seems to inexpensive): Create a fall outfit board on Pinterest, plan which looks you want to recreate, then shop accordingly.

Keep reading to see what I saw at Walmart - anything catch your eye? Have you shopped at Walmart this fall?

Experiment: Can You Find Fashion Week Worthy Accessories at T.J. Maxx?

All black streetstyle outfit at New York Fashion Week
Recently T.J. Maxx challenged me to find accessories for a New York Fashion Week outfit at my local T.J. Maxx store. The idea for the title of this post, however, came from a friend who asked, "Wait...can you really find a fashion week look at T.J.Maxx?" when I told her about my blogger mission. I hesitated. While it's true that you see all the most luxurious global brands on the guests at fashion week - Chanel, Celine, Givenchy, Dior - you also see that high-low mix. I won't name names, but I know Zara high-street when I see it. So I was confident that I could find some fashion-week accessories at T.J. Maxx.

Shades of Gray: Heidi Klum's Suede Booties and Skinny Jean Look for Less

Heidi Klum
Step into fall with this look inspired by Heidi Klum! Not only is this look perfect for those cooler days, but the pieces are so basic that you can mix and match with items you may already have stashed in your closet! Heidi mixes up a monochromatic look by pairing different shades of gray and pops of black with her scarf, and in our recreation, her retro sunglasses. Comfy enough for travel like Heidi, but cute for a day on the town too. The ankle booties truly make this outfit, and the Sam & Libby Audrey Booties that we found are extremely similar and only $44.99! Read on to get the look for less...

Off the Rack: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Runway Collection

LC Lauren Conrad Runway collection at Kohl's
Back in August we shared the news that Lauren Conrad would be unveiling her first runway collection for Kohl's during New York Fashion Week - did anyone watch the livestream on September 9? I have to confess, I forgot to watch (didn't see much buzz before the show) but I did check out the collection at my local Kohl's store this past weekend. That's right, this line went straight from the runway to the racks - and it's all on sale, too, priced from $27 to $150 (additional pieces online go up to $224).

Great Lengths: Chrissy Teigen's Duster Cardigan and Peep-Toe Booties Look for Less

Chrissy Teigen wears a floral duster with a white top, black leggings and black open-toe lace up boots
Chrissy Teigen's airport style is on point for fall, as she rocks a floor length print duster with a simple white top, black leggings and sexy open-toe booties. Her floppy wool hat is the must-have accessory for fall (I've already collected one in navy, gray and black including the look for less that I've shown here from Walmart - it's just $13.97!) Meanwhile, Chrissy's classic aviator sunglasses accentuate her model-off duty cool factor. Read on to get the complete look for less...