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Plaid Perfection: Nicky Hilton's Peacoat and Motorcycle Boot Look for Less

Nicky Hilton's red plaid peacoat look for less
Boots, layering and structured pieces are undeniably essential to fall and winter wardrobes. Nicky Hilton perfects the seasons' signature style in her latest look. We're in love with how festive and cozy Nicky's coat is, plus the red checked pattern and structure makes this piece the focal point when paired with simple black accessories. The plaid peacoat is ideal for the colder months and the crimson color is perfect for the upcoming holiday season — our find is an exact match and costs only $33.14! Read on to get the look for less...

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Dip Dye: Busy Philipps' Forever 21 Trench and Blue-Hued Hair Look for Less

Busy Philipps' blue dipped hair, olive trench and ankle boots look for less
Actress Busy Philipps showed off some new blue-hued locks recently against a neutral backdrop, donning a Forever 21 olive trench, dark gray mini dress and black ankle boots for a day of pampering. Her sleek blonde tresses with just a hint of blue ombre on the tips look fun and modern (and almost makes me want to color my own hair!) With temporary hair dyes on the market today, it's an easy DIY look to achieve with little commitment or cash. Have you experimented with rainbow hued hair? Read on to snag Busy's exact Forever 21 coat for under $50 (a great fall layering piece), plus more fashion lookalikes to complete her look...

Super Stripes: Penelope Cruz's Saint Laurent Sweater and Over-the-Knee Boots Look for Less

Penelope Cruz fashion style for less
Penelope Cruz, the new face of Carpisa, arrived at the store in Milan to launch her new capsule collection co-created with sister Monica wearing a striped sweater and skinny jeans. At first I thought her outfit was awfully casual for a launch party but then realized she's wearing this Saint Laurent sweater, which costs $1,150 at barneys.com. I think that qualifies as fancy. What I love about this look is that we all have a striped sweater and skinny jeans, but it's those over-the-knee boots and her chic hat that take this outfit to the next level. Read on for our expertly curated look for less picks, plus 5 can't-miss sales to shop this morning!

Throwback Thursday: Lauren Conrad's Leopard Blouse and Black Skinny Jeans Look for Less

Lauren Conrad's leopard blouse and black skinny jeans look for less
This casual-chic look seen on Lauren Conrad is actually from the fall of 2012, but we think it looks just as fresh today as it did back then. After all, leopard print never really goes out of style, nor do all-black extras. Here, the fashion designer/author/entrepreneur tucks her blouse to show off her waist, adds cute ballet flats, and a timeless quilted Chanel purse to complete the look. Get it on a budget with our affordable finds that are so 2015...

Seeing Double: Olivia Palermo's Longline Vest and Denim-on-Denim Look for Less

Olivia Palermo's double denim and longline vest look for less
So, we may have featured Olivia Palermo two days in a row now, but we're pretty sure you won't mind. Does this fashion maven ever disappoint? Always on-trend, never trendy, Olivia updated her double denim with cognac pumps, a cherry red bag, and longline vest (see how Ashley Benson wore one of these awesome pieces of outerwear HERE). Olivia loves her fuzzy bag charms, too, so you can recycle the one we found at Topshop in yesterday's post and pop it onto today's ensemble. Read on for the complete look for less...