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Ski-Lodge Chic: Kendra Wilkinson's Olive Parka and Plaid Shirt Look for Less

Kendra Wilkinson's plaid shirt and olive parka look for less
As celebs descended on Utah's Salt Lake City International Airport for the Sundance Film Festival, this outfit seen on Kendra Wilkinson caught my eye because it's totally something I would wear on a chilly New England winter day, too. Just layer a plaid shirt (ours is just $7 at Walmart) with an olive, fur trim parka for warmth. Then add all black extras for some edge, like skinny jeans and ankle boots. Also not seen in this photo is Kendra's stylish backpack, the current carrier of choice whether you're traveling far or staying close to home...and we found the perfect look for less at Tar-jay (looks great in real life, too!) Read on for the links after the jump...

Pretty in Print: Lucy Hale's Jacquard Coat and Colorblock Satchel Look for Less

Lucy Hale Look for Less
Talk about a statement piece! Lucy Hale recently stepped out in this amazing Oscar de la Renta Wool Cotton Collarless Coat ($1,445) giving women everywhere serious fashion envy. She paired the patterned topper with a layered blouse and sweater combo, flouncy light blue skirt, colorblock satchel and classic black pointed-toe pumps.To top it all off, Lucy kept her jewelry to a minimum with a pair of edgy gold earring jackets. I love the contrast between the red in her coat with the sky blue skirt and the white and black bag is perfect for spring. Read on to check out my fab finds and grab Lucy's look for less...

The Look for Less: Michael Kors Fur Pom Key Chain

Michael Kors fur pom key chain look for less
The fur pom keychain trend that everyone's obsessed with has finally trickled down to Tar-jay. (See how Olivia Palermo styled hers here and here). You've probably already seen this look for less goin' viral on Instagram but here it is again in case you missed it. Baublebar has one as well for $10 (reg. $15) Just don't call it a rabbit foot.

SAVE: Merona Fur Pom Keychain, $9.99 at Target
SPLURGE: Michael Kors Fur Keychain, $38 at michaelkors.com

Flare for Fashion: Selena Gomez's Seventies-Inspired Platforms and Bellbottom Jeans Look for Less

Selena Gomez Look for Less
Stunning as ever, Selena Gomez payed homage to the days of disco with her sky-high platform sandals and wide-flare jeans. She paired the statement pieces with a casual grey sweatshirt, black crossbar sunglasses and a chain-strap leather bag. I love how she toned down the look of the bellbottoms and chunky heels by wearing it with a simple grey top. In this recreation, I've made the ensemble more wearable for everyday by swapping the drawstring hoodie with a chic grey turtleneck - for just $16! The rest of the recreated ensemble is unchanged and I found amazing deals on denim and accessories, starting at $9.99. Read on to get these stylish finds, including my fave platforms, and the rest of Selena's look for less...

3 Ways to Wear: Combat Boots

3 Ways to Wear: Combat Boots
For me, the new year brings new chances to try new things. This year I'm challenging myself to try pieces that I normally would avoid. First on my list is a great pair of combat boots. Typically I've strayed away from the staple because I thought it to be very masculine and edgy, something that clashes with my personal style. But as the winter doldrums set in, I wanted to find boots that would keep me dry and warm, with a different silhouette from my staple motorcycle boots. JustFab Carlona Boot definitely fits the bill. Available in cognac, my fave, and dark brown, this boot has a chunky heel that adds a feminine twist and a knit boot liner built in! Plus it's just $42.95! Read on to see how I styled the Carlona in 3 ways, featuring pieces under $55.