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Spot the Real: Frame 'Le Bardot' High Rise Flare Jeans

Can you guess which high-rise wide leg jeans cost more?
There's never been a better time to shop vintage and thrift stores for fashion thanks to the sixties and seventies influences we're seeing just about everywhere. If you need a pair of high-rise wide leg jeans, Frame's $239 'Le Bardot' jeans pay homage to the decade's top icon Brigitte Bardot, while the budget fashion take on this trend will set you back $30. I'm still not ready for this look, you guys. But if you are game, click a link below to find out which is which!


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Rock Steady: Rita Ora's Vintage Concert Tee and Leather Jacket Look for Less

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Rita Ora embodies vintage rock in her latest ensemble featuring a classic concert tee. The star paired her tee with an edgy leather jacket, boyfriend jeans, a leather newsboy cap, lace-up boots and a chic crossbody bag. What I love about this look is that it's totally customizable by swapping out your favorite band or concert T-shirts, plus the newsboy cap adds an AC/DC-inspired element to the look. Read on to find my favorite source for band tees and get the rest of Rita's look for less...

Southern Charm: Reese Witherspoon's Navy Skirt and White Blazer Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon Navy Skirt and White Blazer Look for Less
Showcasing her latest Draper James pieces for spring, Reese Witherspoon stepped out in this darling blue and white ensemble that offers a fresh take on the color combination. Reese paired her Draper James Scallop Blazer ($250) and Margaret Solid Skirt ($165) with a coordinating navy top, layered over a printed button up, with bright cerulean pumps, playful 'Totes Y'all' Vanderbilt Tote ($185), round sunnies and a gold watch. I love seeing blue and white in a non-nautical look for spring — it's so fresh and the contrast of the collared shirt and shoes add a fun twist to the navy ensemble. Read on to score our similar finds and get Reese's look for less...

Spot the Real: True Religion Off-Shoulder Tencel Top

Can you guess which top costs more?
Off-shoulder tops are a big trend for spring, but before you start to worry about which bra to wear with said top, or how to style it, feast your eyes on these two lovely chambray blue options in soft Tencel fabric. One costs $129 while the other is $55 (and it's on sale, too, try code SPRINGIT to get 40% off). You can wear either top completely off the shoulder or not, depending on your mood. Pair with white jeans (I have these) and neutral accessories (this wedge or these flats will go with everything) and your casual spring wardrobe will embody style, simplified. Now see if you can spot the pricier top by clicking a link below...


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Chic in Chartreuse: Jamie Chung's Colorful Cardigan and Black Leather Skirt Look for Less

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Take a style cue from Jamie Chung and embrace the warmer weather with a bright pop of color and leg-baring styles. The star wore a Zadig & Voltaire leather skirt and chartreuse cardigan paired with a plunging black tank and simple black accessories to celebrate the opening of the initial Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH Manhattan location, featuring the first-ever Gilt shop, at an exclusive launch event in NYC. Jamie's caged sandals and skinny scarf are what make this outfit for me - the caged sandals add a touch of edge and elongate her legs, while the seventies-inspired scarf is on-trend for spring. Read on to get these pieces and the rest of Jamie's look for less...