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Relaxed Rebel: Margot Robbie's Denim Button-Up and Shredded Black Shorts Look for Less

Margot Robbie Look for Less
There's nothing I love more than a great outfit featuring a touch of chambray. Here Margot Robbie adds some rocker-edge to her oversized denim blouse by pairing it with distressed black shorts, hi-top sneakers and suede bags. What I love about this ensemble, aside from the edgy rebel-chic quality, is how effortless this outfit is. The minimalistic look is simple to recreate since you may already own at least one of these closet staples, plus Margot's exact pieces are more affordable than you'd think. Her One Teaspoon 'Bonitas' Cutoff Shorts and Nike Air Force 1 sneakers both retail for under $100! Read on to see the curated items I've found to recreate Margot's look, including an alternative for her destroyed shorts.

Margot Robbie Look for Less


Margot Robbie Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News



Dianna's Picks: Summer Beauty Essentials

Summer Beauty Essentials
We've been taking turns here on the blog sharing our summer beauty picks (see what Team BB writers Lauren, Sophia and Ashley are loving), and now it's my turn. While I don't have much time to devote to my beauty routine these days, I've been able to focus on fewer products that are hopefully better, and yes, a bit more expensive...but I'm in my mid-thirties now, so it's allowed. Here's what I've been using this summer that I think you'll love, too:

Reese Witherspoon's Floral Top and Shorts Look for Less, Plus 60% Off Ann Taylor Sale

Reese Witherspoon wears a blue floral top, blue shorts and white bucket bag while out and about.
Reese Witherspoon is the epitome of summer chic in her blue floral top and coordinating shorts. It's no surprise that her top, shorts and hat are all by her fashion label Draper James - the girl knows what she likes and wears it well! And to her credit, you won't find pieces quite like these elsewhere, because Reese has done a good job of filling a void in the market with unique pieces that are lovely and ladylike yet cool and casual. If you love the Draper James look but not the prices, I'd recommend scoping out similar pieces at Old Navy, LOFT, Who What Wear for Target, and Ann Taylor, which is wear I found a pretty print top to recreate Reese's look on a budget (and it's 60% off with code SUMMER60). Her Tiffany bracelet, Rolex watch, Proenza Schouler bag and gold Gucci sandals ($550, selfridges.com) round out this fabulous look...read on for our lookalike finds under $85!

Reese Witherspoon wears a blue floral top, blue shorts and white bucket bag while out and about.

Shop the Look for Less:


Ann Taylor Tropic Linen Tee $49.50 // J.Crew Chino Shorts, $39.50 // Poverty Flats by rian Bucket Bag, $58 // Senfai T Bracelet, $11.90 at amazon.com // Forever 21 Fedora, $22.90 // H&M Sandals, $24.99 // Warby Parker 'Banks' Sunglasses, $95 // Anne Klein Watch, $85


Sale Scoop: Take 60% off summer pieces at Ann Taylor! Use code SUMMER60

Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com


The Best Shoes to Shop at DSW Right This Minute

Best Summer Shoes 2016

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I was feeling especially inspired after a shoe shopping trip to DSW the other day, so I got busy and wrote this piece. I personally own 4 of the 7 styles shown here, and I may go back for more! If you're not sure what to buy, focus on old-school tennis shoes, platforms, gladiators and anything 90s inspired. These are my top 7 shoe picks to carry you through the summer season in style (and even the fall, really) - and they're all under $100.

Here's What Your Favorite Fashion Bloggers Are Already Wearing from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

See what top fashion bloggers are buying during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.


While you were busy sleeping (shame on you), your favorite fashion bloggers were busy shopping and sharing their favorite finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, a mega shopping event that kicks off today for Nordstrom credit and debit cardholders.

This annual event is ridiculously popular because new fall arrivals are deeply discounted for a limited time during the sale and prices increase to the regular ticket price after the sale is done. Early access is from July 14th to the 22nd, then the sale opens up to everyone from July 22nd through August 8th.

I plan on shopping both online (free shipping! and returns!) and in-person, and I'll share my finds here on the blog as well as Instagram and Snapchat (@budgetbabe). In the meantime, I've been stalking the #NSALE hashtag on social media to see what everyone else is buying...check out what these top bloggers are loving, and click on their links to get complete outfit details!