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Back to Basics: Pixie Lott's White Bodysuit and Denim Flare Look for Less

Pixie Lott Look for Less
Pixie Lott's simple bodysuit styling is slowly becoming an obsession of mine. I love how effortless these looks are (like her black bodysuit and boyfriend jean outfit) yet she looks so put together. Pixie opted for a white spaghetti strap bodysuit paired with frayed flare ankle jeans, a black bowler satchel, black pointed flats and a gold sequined scrunchie. She kept her makeup simple with a pastel pink lip and bold winged eyeliner — a reflection of her current work starring as Holly Golightly in the musical adaptation of Breakfast at Tiffany's. We're seeing tons of decades reflected in this season's fashion trends and I love that Pixie incorporated many eras — especially the '80s/'90s throwback to the scrunchie...it's great for dressing up a thrown together top knot. Read on to score my style finds including my favorite eyeliner by Tarte ($20) to create a classic winged look for your next night out!

Pixie Lott Look for Less



Pixie Lott Photo Credit: Landmark, PRPhotos.com


Menswear Maven: Victoria Beckham's Tuxedo Blouse and Wide-Leg Pants Look for Less

Victoria Beckham Look for Less
Whenever I think of Victoria Beckham, I instantly think of her time as Posh Spice — wardrobes consisting of black mini dresses, sharp stiletto heels, smoky eyes and chic clingy outfits showing off her svelte figure. Over time, her style has evolved and repeatedly Victoria has demonstrated that while her Spice Girl days are over, she still holds on to her posh sense of style. Here, dressed in Victoria Beckham and Celine, she pairs a classic tuxedo blouse with wide-leg crepe pants and flat leather sandals. For accessories Victoria stuck with the overall menswear style and wore a gold boyfriend watch, square sunglasses and a folded-over leather tote. To get this look, worthy of NYFW's front row, read on to shop my curated finds...and save hundreds!

Victoria Beckham Look for Less


Victoria Beckham Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News


Boho Bombshell: Alessandra Ambrosio's Floral Blouse and Ripped Denim Look for Less

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less
Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean it's over — especially when clearance sales and endless celebrity looks are inspiring me to continue wearing my favorite pairs of shorts. In this look, Alessandra Ambrosio styled a long sleeve printed top with ripped denim shorts, studded ankle strap espadrilles, delicate gold jewelry and round metal sunglasses. This look is perfect for those lingering warm days, but if you're looking to extend this look into fall or if you're already in the midst of chillier weather opt for skinny jeans. Plus, the pair I've featured has a similar style to Alessandra's so the overall feel of the look is unchanged. Shop my picks starting at just under $4!

Alessandra Ambrosio Look for Less



Alessandra Ambrosio Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News


Classic in Camel: Emily Ratajkowski's High-Neck Crop and Cutoff Denim Look for Less

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less
Street style has been on point since the beginning of September, aka fashion month, and no one does it better like models off-duty. Here Emily Ratajkowski flawlessly transitions to fall in an all neutral ensemble by pairing a camel knit side-tie crop with high-waisted denim cutoff shorts, coordinating suede over-the-knee boots and a tan leather handbag. She kept jewelry minimal with a simple pair of gold hoop earrings. Emily's exact LPA Top 1 rings up at $148 from Revolve and is still available in all sizes. However, if you're not looking to spend that kind of cash, Wild Pearl Faux Suede Mock Neck Tank is a total match and costs just $11.98! Read on to get this top, plus other amazing fashion finds starting at $4...

Emily Ratajkowski Look for Less



Emily Ratajkowski Photo Credit: Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews


Back-to-School with Kohl's: Utility Jacket and Lace-Up Flats

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kohl’s. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pair a cargo jacket with a striped tee and lace-up flats for a chic back-to-school look.


Back-to-school fashion is all about finding versatile pieces that you can wear multiple ways, which is why this Mudd Embroidered Utility Jacket was a clear choice for me as I was putting together my third look for Kohl's (see my first and second looks here and here). To say I'm obsessed would be an understatement: You can wear utility jackets with ripped jeans and Converse, shorts and combat boots, or even a flirty dress and heels. #musthaveforreal The embroidery on this particular utility jacket makes it feel special while the black-and-white color palette is still easy to mix and match with everything in your closet.