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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


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...


Throwback Thursday: Beyonce's Red Jacket and Leopard Scarf

Shop Beyonce's red jacket and leopard scarf look for less.
For today's blast from the past, we're looking to the fall of 2011, when Beyonce rocked a red jacket with a leopard scarf, skinny jeans and brown lace-up ankle boots. I love the combination of rich, warm fall colors from her jacket and scarf, balanced out by neutral basics like her essential white shirt (try this one) and skinny jeans. Queen B amps up her look with high heels, but you could just as easily wear this look with riding boots or a low ankle boot. And if red isn't your color, try a fall-friendly burgundy instead (love this jacket). However you customize this look, make sure you snag this leopard scarf - it's a must-have you'll reach for season after season.

Shop Beyonce's red jacket and leopard scarf look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


BP Sunglasses, $12 (or splurge on this pair) // Topshop Blazer, $95 // Charlotte Russe Ankle Boots, $31 // River Island Skinny Jeans, $84 // Express Bag, $30 (down from $50!) // Oasis Leopard Scarf, $28 // INC Earrings at macys.com, $14



Beyonce Photo Credit: Felipe Ramales, PacificCoastNews


Bell Sleeve de Jour: Miranda Kerr's Ruffle Blouse and Boyfriend Jeans Look for Less

Shop Miranda Kerr's airport style look for less.
Miranda Kerr was seen arriving at LAX airport fresh from making an appearance at Milan Fashion Week wearing a bell sleeve blouse with boyfriend jeans and ankle boots. This look could have gone horribly wrong IMO but Miranda pulls it off with ease...she stuck with a simple black and blue(jean) color palette, and balanced the proportions of her blouse with a relaxed fit jean and edgy accessories, from the choker to her flat top sunglasses and wide leather belt. Don't overlook the soft pink lip she added which keeps things fresh and dewy - try Pixi's MultiBalm in Watermelon to get the beauty look (one of my makeup bag faves!) Read on for the total look for less...

Shop Miranda Kerr's airport style look for less.

Shop the Look for Less:


Forever 21 Bell Sleeve Blouse, $19.90 // River Island Crop Boyfriend Jeans, $84 // H&M Ankle Boots, $69.99 // Vanessa Mooney Velvet Choker, $35 at shopbop.com // BDG Double Buckle Belt, $34 at urbanoutfitters.com // Pixi MultiBalm in Watermelon, $12



Miranda Kerr Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews