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Olivia Munn's Tan Cardigan and Gucci Belt Look for Less

Get inspired by Olivia Munn's stylish airport style.
Olivia Munn makes a strong case for mom jeans as she made her way through LAX wearing a pair of the on-trend denim bottoms with a white t-shirt and open-front tan cardigan.

She accessorized with a classic Gucci double-G belt, retro sunglasses and white slip-on sneakers.

When the weather warms up, I'm eager to shed my skinny jeans and I'm thinking the new loose-fit styles with built-in ventilation (aka the rips) might be exactly what I need. If you're feeling the look, too, read on for my budget-friendly picks starting at just $2.90!

Get inspired by Olivia Munn's stylish airport style.




Olivia Munn Photo Credit: AKM-GSI


The Look for Less: Chewbeads Teething Necklaces + Review

Chewbeads look for less


I'd always wanted to try a stylish teething necklace for my kids but was put off by the high price, and I worried about the quality with lower priced versions (was the plastic safe? would the beads come off?).



BB's Weekly Link Round Up: Jenna Lyons is Leaving J.Crew, Weekend Sales and More

Scallop tee, beach towel and hello summer straw hat


The Recessionista reports J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons is leaving.

College Fashion shares 3 things Pinterest taught them about style.

Sydne Style rounds up 6 accessories you need for festival season.

After months of searching, I bought this light at Lowe's and it's perfect! If you love the look of Restoration Hardware's linen shade pendant, the allen + roth light is a great look for less.

Latisha Springer shares six spring shoe trends with Nordstrom.

Vandi Fair is gorgeous in grown-up gingham.

I enjoyed reading Victoria Beckham x Target reviews from Target-Addict and The Key to Chic.

My JCPenney order arrived and this under-$20 a.n.a. peplum blouse is an instant favorite. I got the navy floral and both striped options!

More has the scoop on spring's top hair trend: Blorange.

I bought this hair brush at a local shop this week and all I can say is, why did I wait so long to try boar bristle brushes?! #lifechanging

Forever 21 Plus unveils a new lookbook for spring starring cool-girls Barbie Ferreira and Lulu Bonfils.

Take an extra 30% off almost everything during the Lord & Taylor Friends and Family Sale.

Take 50% off everything at Ann Taylor with code SPRING50.

Save an extra 25% off clearance at Nordstrom Rack.

Plus, two comments from readers:

Kate recommends this top from the Victoria Beckham x Target collab: "For me, this piece as a hit! Lightweight but substantial, classy, elegant, but different, too. Good fit everywhere and long enough to wear with medium-rise jeans. This is a piece worth stalking. How its under $30.00 is beyond me!"

Meanwhile Kara echoed a common sentiment among readers: "I was not impressed by the fabric quality. Everything was pretty much double knit polyester a la 1978 and grandma's cruise collection. If you aren't a size 6, everything is going to make you feel bigger as the drape is extreme."

Have a great weekend! xxBB



Spring Shoes Under $40 I'm Loving at Kohl's

Kohl's has the cutest shoes for spring.
Earlier I shared some of my spring fashion picks under $20 at Kohl's, and now I've got a round-up of the best shoes - all under $40 (and most are actually under $30 after coupons!)