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Lovely Layers: Jamie Chung's Grey Sweater Dress and Camel Vest Look for Less

Recreate Jamie Chung's grey sweaterdress and camel vest look for less.
Jamie Chung was seen shopping at Melrose Place in Los Angeles wearing a grey turtleneck dress, cognac brown knee-high boots, and a camel vest.

The style pro finished her look with retro-inspired sunglasses and a bohemian tote featuring a geometric print and macrame detailing.

The main takeaways from this look (and there are many!) are the gorgeous mix of neutrals, the winter layering technique of adding a vest, and the precise proportions.

To tell you the truth, this look was a lot harder to recreate on a budget than I anticipated. While sleeveless blazers/jackets and longline duster vests (or whatever you want to call them!) have been super hot lately, they also seem to be sold out everywhere. Fortunately I stumbled upon one option at Amazon that I hope you'll like.

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Recreate Jamie Chung's grey sweaterdress and camel vest look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


Long Sleeveless Jacket on Amazon, $13.80 // Caslon Sweater Dress, $47.50 (down from $79) // Ava and Viv Plus Size Sweater Dress, $29.99 // Dr. Scholl's 'Lydia' Boots, $136.90 (down from $197.95) // Global Girlfriend Crochet Bag, $48 (women made, fair trade) // Forever 21 Sunglasses, $7.90


Jamie Chung Photo Credit: Sam Sharma, PacificCoastNews

New at Kohl's: K/Lab, On-Trend Fashion for the Millenial

k/lab at Kohl's


While researching the gold-star clearance at Kohls.com this morning, I noticed a brand called K/Lab keep popping up - as a longtime Kohl's shopper, I had a hunch it was a new line, and a Google search confirmed my suspicions. According to Fashionista.com, Kohl's in November of 2016 launched K/Lab, "a new in-house label inspired by of-the-moment trends and offered within a three-month turnaround." The article goes on to talk about how Kohl's is using real-time analytics to design the collection, which currently includes pieces like a velvet jumpsuit ($51, down from $68) and a faux fur jacket ($31.20, down from $78). Nothing in the collection is priced above $78.

10 Ways to Add Kim Kardashian Style To Your Wardrobe

Here are affordable ways to get Kim Kardashian's expensive style.
Last night while on Snapchat, I watched as Kim Kardashian revealed a collection of custom Diet Snapple bottles featuring her likeness and the name "Kim's Peach Royal-Tea." My first thought was, "Since when do I follow Kim Kardashian on Snapchat??" My second thought, however, was that I have neglected to pay adequate attention to the style icon here on the blog. So for Throwback Thursday, we're paying homage to her Peachyness with 10 looks that show off not only her curves but her sartorial prowess, too. Scroll to see Kim's looks and re-create her style with my under-$100 shopping picks below.

Kim Kardashian Photo Credit: TED, PacificCoastNews


We Found The Sweetest Thing's Fur-Trim Ankle Boots at Target (Well, Sort of!)

Find out where to buy the cutest winter boots under $20!
When I came across Emily Gemma from The Sweetest Thing wearing her Cecelia New York 'Hailey' Genuine Fox Fur Wedge Boots on Instagram, I thought they were just the cutest winter boots ever.

With a sexy yet comfy-looking wedge and luxe fur trim, they're a unique and chic winter boot option that's a far cry from your typical clunky snow boot.

So imagine my surprise when I was at Target and spotted a near identical lookalike: The Merona 'Jaden' Wedge Lace-Up Boots! They're available in black or tan for just $19.99.

Unfortunately, Emily's exact boots are sold out (maybe because her Instagram post got nearly 15,000 likes!) but she lists some good alternatives on her blog.

Whether you prefer faux fur or just want to spend less on this look, head to Target.com to scoop up these amazing ankle booties.

And be sure to visit The Sweetest Thing for styling inspiration from Emily.

Emily Gemma Photo Credit: @emilyanngemma on Instagram

Downtown Vibes: Lucy Hale's Leopard Cardigan and Grommet Mules Look for Less

Lucy Hale gives us a chic and edgy outfit idea featuring a leopard cardigan and grommet embellished mules.
Lucy Hale puts together a cute and edgy winter look featuring an animal print cardigan, concert tee, black skinny jeans and eye-catching grommet embellished mules.

This is a classic combination for the Downtown girl, from the oversized cardi to the graphic t-shirt, to the wool fedora.

Lucy makes it fresh with the perfect pair of skinny jeans and her on-trend mules, a shoe we've been seeing a lot of lately.

Recreate her entire outfit with lookalike finds plus her exact shoes, on sale now at Urban Outfitters!

Lucy Hale gives us a chic and edgy outfit idea featuring a leopard cardigan and grommet embellished mules.

Shop the Look for Less:


Forever 21 Leopard Print Cardigan, $29.90 // Leopard Cardigan in Regular and Plus Size, $13.98 (down from $19.99) at Target.com // Graphic Tee, $20 // H&M Plus Size Skinny Jeans, $34.99 // H&M Straight Cropped Skinny Jean, $9.99 // Exact Match: Sol Sana 'Clarice' Mule, $120 (down from $180) // Merona Fedora, $24.99 // Forever 21 Necklace, $4.90


Lucy Hale Photo Credit: gotpap / PRPhotos.com