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The Look for Less: Kate Spade New York 'Betsie' Boots

The Look for Less: Kate Spade New York 'Betsie' Fringe Boots
The 'Tatyana' fringe moccasin bootie from Mossimo Supply Co. at Target is a dead-ringer for Kate Spade New York's 'Betsie' boots! And while the 'Betsie' originally retailed for $278, the look for less is just $34.99. If you love the real - and who can blame you, these boots pack a style punch yet are totally wearable with their almond toe and low heel - you can check out the shopping widget below for more colors and styles starting at just $125 on sale!

Splurge: Kate Spade Betsie, $125 (down from $278) at Neiman Marcus
Save: 'Tatyana' fringe moccasin bootie from Mossimo Supply Co., $34.99 at Target





Pssst...there are just four more days to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Prices go back up August 8th.

Summer Haze: Kate Bosworth's Denim Shorts and Flatform Sneakers Look for Less

Kate Bosworth's effortless summer style is easy to recreate on a real girl's budget.
Kate Bosworth took a summer stroll in SoHo sporting a simple t-shirt, denim shorts and flatform sneakers outfit that's so easy to recreate on a budget. For our look for less, I picked basics from B.P. at Nordstrom and H&M, then added a refined mini tote bag from Zara and Steve Madden platform sneakers to finish the ensemble. Kate's chunky-soled flatform shoes from KG Kurt Geiger ($136, selfridges.com) feature an adorable bow giving these quirky shoes some serious street-style cred. To add a pop of natural dewy color to lips and cheeks, I included my new summer beauty favorite, the Mulitbalm by Pixi - I've been wearing mine daily and highly recommend (find them at Target)! For these long lazy days of summer, it's all about effortless style, and Kate delivers just the right dose.

Kate Bosworth's effortless summer style is easy to recreate on a real girl's budget.


Kate Bosworth Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Spot the Real: Freshly Picked Metallic Baby Moccasins

Can you spot the designer baby moccasins?
Could baby shoes get any cuter than these tiny metallic moccasins? Not likely. Freshly Picked - a multimillion dollar company started by a stay-at-home mom - sells these adorable designer booties for $60 at nordstrom.com. Made of genuine leather, Freshly Picked booties count celebs like Jessica Alba and the Kardashians as fans, but let's be honest, tiny tots don't wear the same size shoe for very long (if they'll even wear shoes!) so $60 is a lot for most of us to pay for baby shoes. But if you want this cute look for special occasions and photo opps, Old Navy has restocked their lookalike mocs for just $12.94! Get them while they're still available! See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below.


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Daisy Darling: Reese Witherspoon's Floral Dress and Wicker Handbag Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon Look for Less
Always bright and cheerful, Reese Witherspoon has shown us exactly how to dress like a perfect southern belle this summer and this ensemble has to be one of my favorites! The actress-turned-designer paired her very own Draper James Darlin' Daisy Love Circle Dress ($225) with a cardigan, navy wedge sandals, gold jewelry, gradient sunglasses and Draper James Overlook Bag ($250). Aside from Reese's gorgeous pieces, the best part of this look has to be the bright color scheme. Pink and orange make a great combination and this palette pops against navy blue accents. Read on to score some truly amazing finds, including a look-a-like navy accented wicker bag and bright floral dress for a fraction of the cost!

Reese Witherspoon Look for Less



Reese Witherspoon Photo Credit: STPR, PRPhotos.com