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Check Mate: Gigi Hadid's Wrap Dress and Over the Knee Boots Look for Less

Gigi Hadid Look for Less
Throw the fashion rule book out the window, Gigi Hadid proves that yes, you can wear white after Labor Day. Gigi styled her Tularosa Rocky Dress ($168) with a pair of gray over-the-knee boots,a black leather structured handbag, gold layered necklaces, a velvet cuff bracelet and a pair of silver aviators. Between the grid print, the mirrored flat-lens sunglasses, sexy shoes and use of suede, this outfit touches on so many fall trends while remaining effortlessly chic. This is the ultimate model-off-duty look and my must-have piece is definitely the suede boots! Steal Gigi's style with my similar finds, including a pair of sky-high boots for $68...

Gigi Hadid Look for Less



Gigi Hadid Photo Credit: Brian Flannery, Pacific Coast News


Throwback Thursday: Nicole Richie's Golden Sweater and Black Shorts Look for Less

Nicole Richie Look for Less
I love using nature as inspiration for my fall fashion choices. Deep rich colors like burgundy and gold - paired with knits, denim and suedes - are my everyday go-to. This look from Nicole Richie circa 2013 definitely channels a similar aesthetic and when paired with shorts it's perfect for those lingering warm days. Nicole paired a gold crewneck sweater, black frayed shorts, a navy floral scarf and flat ankle booties. For accessories she kept it simple with a leather shoulder bag, braided belt, cat eye sunglasses and oversized diamond studs. Read on to get the look for less, featuring a total dupe for her mustard yellow crew for $30!

Nicole Richie Look for Less


Nicole Richie Photo Credit: Survivor, Pacific Coast News


Pinspiration: Chambray and Camo Inspired by Shop Dandy

Mix chambray and camo print for a fun fall look.
Over the weekend I went to Kohl's to pick out pieces for my back-to-school post series (here and here), and one of the looks I put together in the dressing room - but didn't actually end up shooting for the blog - was this chambray shirt and camo jogger combination. I posted it to Instagram and you guys loved it! #woohoo

I was inspired by the lovely Danielle from Shop Dandy - her style is always on point! She mixes colors, prints and textures in a way that's what I would call everyday glam...fun and chic, yet totally wearable. Head over to her blog Shop Dandy for details on her exact look (above left) - her top and pants are LOFT, making this a very affordable ensemble. The accessories - like her swoon-worthy Tory Burch bag - definitely elevate the look and take it to the next level. My outfit is entirely from Kohl's, and you can shop the look for less picks below.


Shop the Look for Less:


SO Perfectly Soft Button-Front Shirt (I'm wearing size Medium for reference) // SO Camo Joggers (not seeing these online, check Kohl's stores. Similar SO Leggings at kohls.com) Also saw these camo skinnies at Forever21 // SO Ankle Boots in cognac, runs TTS (I'm only seeing Pewter on the website but check Kohl's stores for these)



Thank you Danielle for permission to use your photo and for all the fashion inspiration! xx

Back-to-School with Kohl's: The Sweater Vest

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

Pair a sweater vest with a basic top, skinny jeans and ankle boots for a cool back-to-school outfit from Kohl's.


With the first day of Fall just around the corner, I knew I wanted to style a look featuring something cozy and warm for my second back-to-school outfit with Kohl's. This season I'm seeing sweater vests everywhere, and I was beyond excited to find the trend going strong at my Kohl's store -- I immediately tried on this Mudd Colorblock Long Vest and fell in love. It's so soft and feels like you're wrapping yourself up in a blanket! But, it's actually a lot easier to wear than say, a poncho or blanket scarf. Don't get me wrong, I love a good ruana or oversized scarf, but sometimes I feel like I can't move around when I'm wearing one. With this vest, my arms are free, yet I still get the drama of a bold layering piece. It's the best of both worlds!

Anti-Tour Athleisure: Rihanna's Oversized Crewneck, Baseball Cap and Jogger Look for Less

Rihanna Look for Less

En route to the MTV VMAs to receive her Video Vanguard Award, and steal the show, Rihanna wore the perfect travel outfit. In head-to-toe designer, Riri wore an oversized sweatshirt from her European Anti-Tour merchandise (some similar pieces available here), black joggers and sneakers, and an embroidered baseball cap. In her hand are a pair of vintage round-lens sunglasses which she carried along with a black leather shopper tote and her rolling Louis Vuitton carry-on. Her shoes and joggers are from her own collab, FENTY x PUMA, which is set to drop its latest collection on September 6th. I've found a similar sneaker silhouette in Puma 'Fierce' Core Casual Shoes ($89.99), which blends seamlessly with the complete Rihanna athleisure aesthetic. Read on to shop my finds including her exact baseball cap for $12.99!

Rihanna Look for Less



Rihanna Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News