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The Look for Less: Chloe 'Drew' Bag at Express

Chloe 'Drew' Bag Dupe at Express is a perfect lookalike for less!
Express has an amazing Chloe 'Drew' bag lookalike for us babes on a budget, and it's on sale! Now through Monday, October 10, it's buy one, get one half-off, plus get $25 off every $100 with promo code 1688 at express.com! If that isn't reason enough to shop I don't know what is. I came across the bag after spotting my friend Alyson in her cold-shoulder Express top, which of course sent me down the Express rabbit hole (to borrow an expression from fashion blogger Shira), which led me to the Chloe knockoff. #incaseyouwerewondering What do you think, would you carry the Express version?

SPLURGE: Chloe 'Drew' Bag, $1,650 at netaporter.com

STEAL: Turnlock Crossbody Bag, $39.90 (BOGO until October 10) at express.com

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Vest Dressed: Kristin Chenoweth's Quilted Vest, Green Blouse and Ankle Boots Look for Less

Kristin Chenoweth looks comfy and cozy in a puffer vest, emerald green blouse, skinny jeans and ankle boots.
Just in time for those fall trips to the apple orchard and the pumpkin patch, Kristin Chenoweth models a quintessentially cute and cozy autumnal outfit featuring the must-have quilted vest. She layered hers over an emerald green blouse and skinny jeans, then accessorized with a Louis Vuitton crossbody bag, Western-inspired ankle boots and rainbow aviator sunglasses. I found the perfect vest to recreate her look for just $44 at Francesca's. You could swap the green blouse for any color you love, from a rich burgundy to an earthy olive (I own and love this one by Lush). With all the money you save on the clothes, splurge on the Michael Kors bag, which costs hundreds less than the LV, and will give your whole look a polished edge.

Kristin Chenoweth looks comfy and cozy in a puffer vest, emerald green blouse, skinny jeans and ankle boots.



Kristin Chenoweth Photo Credit: Cathy Gibson, PacificCoastNews


Major Style: Miranda Kerr's Military Jacket and Leather Legging Look for Less

Miranda Kerr Look for Less
This season all eyes are on the statement jacket. Moto jackets, bombers, trench coats and military jackets are turning heads on the street and on the runway. Miranda Kerr jumped on the outerwear trend with her olive military jacket, white tee, high waisted leather leggings, suede block booties, a patent leather handbag and masculine square sunglasses à la Victoria Beckham. This is a great look for a laid-back dinner or drinks with the girls on the weekend. Plus, some of these pieces are closet staples so you may have them already in your closet! Shop my curations below, including a similar style jacket available at ASOS for $73.

Miranda Kerr Look for Less


Miranda Kerr Photo Credit: MHD, Pacific Coast News


Celebrity Style Bargain: Kendall Jenner's Bomber Jacket and Ankle Pants from Target

Kendall Jenner's bomber jacket and ankle crop pants from Target are both under $25!
While news of Kendall Jenner wearing clothes from Target pales in comparison to other Kardashian headlines from this week, it's a celebrity style bargain worth noting...the young model attended a Target party at the start of NYFW wearing an on-trend bomber jacket and pants paired with her own satin camisole and black patent ankle boots. Shop her exact items below, and read on to see more celebs who partied with Tar-jay and IMG at RED’s - the piano sing-a-long lounge at The Park at Moynihan Station - last month...


Fall Florals: Jessica Simpson's Open Shoulder Top and Black Flare Look for Less

Jessica Simpson Look for Less
Just because the leaves are falling, doesn't mean that florals aren't an option for autumn. Jessica Simpson showed her love for the print with this botanical blazoned cold shoulder top, black flare jeans, suede platform heels and a leather tote. She accessorized with bohemian chic oval hoop earrings and oversized round sunglasses. I'm loving the overall '70s vibe and her pants are a definite closet staple for the season. Her original top is by Preen by Thornton Bregazzi ($805) but in this recreation I've found a look-a-like top for just $19.90 from Forever 21! Read on to grab this top and shop my finds to get Jessica's look for less.

Jessica Simpson Look for Less



Jessica Simpson Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News