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Pretty in Pink: Rosie Huntington Whiteley's Cold Shoulder Top and Crop Flare Jeans

Get Rosie Huntington Whiteley's off the shoulder top summer look for less.
I can always count on Rosie Huntington Whiteley to offer serious style inspiration, and this look is no exception. Here the model pairs a pink off-the-shoulder top with dark wash crop flare jeans, two of the season's key pieces. Her accessories are effortless and equally on point, from the chain-strap quilted purse to her ankle strap heels and aviator sunglasses. It's feminine, chic, and even a bit edgy. And it can be yours with the budget-friendly finds below, with nothing over $40!

Get Rosie Huntington Whiteley's off the shoulder top summer look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


Oasis Cami Top, $39 // H&M Cropped Flare Jeans, $19.99 // Express Quilted Bag, $29.99 (down from $49.90) // BP Aviators, $12 // Payless Heels, $20 (bloggers also love these and these) // LC Lauren Conrad Necklace, $18



Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Photo Credit: Bruja, PacificCoastNews



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Spot the Real: Steve Madden 'Savine' Huarache Sandals

Can you guess which heels cost the most?
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicks off this Thursday July 14 for cardholders, which has sort of come to mark the unofficial start of the fall shopping season for me. That's right, summer feels like it just started and here we are talking about fall clothes already! It's a bit much. So if you'd rather continue to enjoy the warm weather and buy more sandals, by all means. Here's a pair I'm loving from Steve Madden, the 'Savine' huarache heel ($76.98-$109.95 in three colors). I love the boho vibe and the fact that this style is so comfortable given the height. And it turns out that both Target and Payless carry the look for less - under $25! See if you can spot the real from the steals by clicking a link below...and make it an #endlesssummer to remember.


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Celebrity Style: Megan Fox in Spell & The Gypsy Collective

Megan Fox wears a black maxi dress and kimono.
Expectant mama Megan Fox looked boho-chic in Spell & The Gypsy Collective’s “Coyote Short Kimono” colored in peach while out and about in Malibu, CA, over the weekend. In case you're new to this brand, it's a celebrity favorite that's sold at cool stores like Free People and Revolve. My little sister is a fan, she wore the cutest dress while we were out and about in Chicago and I even snapped some pics to share on my Insta! She just waited for a sale and bought the dress marked down at spelldesigns.com, so be on the lookout for those.

Megan Fox’s exact Spell kimono retails for approximately $180.00 and is currently sold out at Revolve. Similar styles can be purchased online at spelldesigns.com and range in price from $180.00 - $249.00. For the look for less, check H&M - I've seen lots of kimonos there lately (like this one).

Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Spot the Real: Dolce Vita 'Gisele' Espadrille Wedges

Can you spot the real DV wedge sandals?
My shoe closet overfloweth, but that doesn't seem to stop me from buying more sandals! Thanks to this tip from alert reader Julianne G. of NYC, I might just have to add yet another espadrille to the mix. She noticed that the Dolce Vita 'Giselle' espadrille wedge, which sells for $72 (down from $120) at shopbop.com looks a lot like the DV 'Kolie' which sells for $24.74 elsewhere (and also comes in black). See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!


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P.S. Julianne also highly recommends the DV 'Kim' huarache wedge in tan or white, true to size, so comfy and cute with summer dresses!

Spot the Real: Marble Wall Clock

Can you spot the real marble wall clock?
While we probably don't use wall clocks to actually tell time these days, they still make lovely style statements in the home. I love the look of this classic yet modern marble wall clock which sells for $269.99 at domino.com. It's real marble but it's pricey. Luckily I found the look for less at Target with this faux marble wall clock that's just $14.99! It comes in black, too. The designer clock is 11.8 inches in diameter while the budget version is 10 inches. See if you can tell the difference by clicking a link below...


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