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Splurge vs. Steal: Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Top

Get the velvet off the shoulder top look for less.
Happy New Year!! Well, the height of the holiday season has come and gone...but that doesn't mean the party has to stop. Here, summer and spring's off-the-shoulder top trend continues into winter with a velvet fabrication that's luxe and adds a regal touch to an otherwise simple top. Anthropologie has the look for $60 on sale (down from ($88), plus take an extra 40% off with code TAGTIME for a limited time. Meanwhile you can snag the look at Target.com with a similar top for just $19.99 in burgundy or navy. Pair with skinny jeans and over-the-knee boots or heels for an effortlessly chic going out look that's perfect for 2017.

Splurge: Sunday in Brooklyn Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Top, $59.95 at anthropologie.com

Steal: Xhilaration Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Top, $19.99 at target.com

Sale alert: Extra 40% off sale items with code TAGTIME at anthropologie.com!

Punk Chic: Jourdan Dunn's Plaid Skirt and Off-the-Shoulder Bodysuit Look for Less

Get Jourdan Dunn's off-the-shoulder bodysuit and plaid skirt look for less.
Model Jourdan Dunn stopped to strike a pose for photographers in a tartan skirt, white off-the-shoulder bodysuit, and lace-up ankle booties while attending Milan Fashion Week back in September.

I absolutely love the attitude of this look that's giving me punk vibes with the lace-up detailing on her Cushnie et Ochs off-the-shoulder bodysuit ($695, net-a-porter.com) and the asymmetric cut of her Jacquemus plaid tartan skirt ($407, farfetch.com).

While Jourdan's top and skirt alone catapult the pricetag of this ensemble over $1,000, we put together her entire look for less under $85 - including a near-identical dupe for her bodysuit from Forever 21 that's under $20!

Get Jourdan Dunn's off-the-shoulder bodysuit and plaid skirt look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


Forever 21 Lace-Up Bodysuit, $19.90 // SheIn Tartan Plaid Skirt, $14.99 // A+ by Aldo at Target 'Ghertie' Lace-Up Ankle Booties, $19.99 (down from $44.99) // H&M Sunglasses, $9.99 // H&M Bag, $19.99


Jourdan Dunn Photo Credit: IPA, PacificCoastNews

Back to Black: Chrissy Teigen's Monochromatic Look for Less

Chrissy Teigen Look for Less
Black is—and will always be— my favorite color to dress in. It manages to say so much, while saying so little. It's always in season, always on-trend and always a go-to for women in fashion.

Chrissy Teigen must agree since she stepped out in this monochromatic ensemble featuring a coordinating off-the-shoulder sweater, ripped jeans, pointed booties, fringed handbag and aviator sunglasses. Combined they create a knockout look, but on their own each piece can be incorporated into countless ensembles.

This past year seemed to be the year of the decolletages with tops, dresses and jackets grazing just below the shoulders. Though the weather may be chillier, Chrissy's sweater is a great option for extending the trend into winter — and 2017! Read on to shop my favorite picks for the look below, featuring pieces priced under $55!

Chrissy Teigen Look for Less

Chrissy Teigen Photo Credit: Bley, Pacific Coast News

The Budget Babe's Top 10 Celebrity Street Style Stars of 2016

See which ten celebs topped our list of best-dressed street style stars in 2016.
As another year comes to an end, it's time to look back at the top style influencers of 2016 - the celebrities who inspired our daily "look for less" recreations the most with their enviable yet attainable fashion sense. We crunched the numbers and these top 10 starlets and supermodels came out on top, from Alessandra Ambrosio's casual boho-chic sensibility to Gigi Hadid's edgy, envelope-pushing ensembles. Read on to see who made the list and why, plus my personal favorites who made fashion in 2016 so much fun!

Primped and Polished: Lori Loughlin's Plaid Blazer and Riding Boot Look for Less

Lori Loughlin Look for Less
This year we saw a re-imagining of schoolgirl style, simple silhouettes and plaid prints that are a major step up from the uniforms I was envious of as a child. Chloe Sevigny wore the trend with a layered turtleneck and dress ensemble and here, Lori Loughlin puts her spin on the style with a fitted jacket and muted neutrals.

Lori stepped out in her Smythe Peak-Lapel Plaid Blazer ($695) paired with a white tee, skinny black jeans, dark brown suede boots and a coordinating satchel. She kept it simple with accessories, wearing a gray scarf, gold trimmed aviator sunglasses and a black leather belt.

This look is so clean and put together, plus it totally brings images of boarding school girls to mind with major equestrian vibes. Perfect for a day out on the town running errands or grabbing lunch with a group of friends. Shop my picks below to steal her style and get the entire look for less than half the cost of her jacket!

Lori Loughlin Look for Less

Shop the Look for Less:


Tommy Hilfiger Plaid Two-Button Blazer, $89.99 (on sale from $119.99) // H&M Jersey Top, $9.99 // H&M Slim-fit Pants, $29.99 // Chinese Laundry 'Riley' Riding Boot, $41.60 (prices vary by size, 7 for reference price) // MG Collection Shoulder Bag, $41.72 // Nine West Faux Leather Belt, $12.99 // Bolongaro Trevor Stole, $31 // zeroUV Aviator Sunglasses, $10.95

Lori Loughlin Photo Credit: STPR, PRPhotos.com