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Jessica Alba Proves That a Striped Tee & Jeans Never Go Out of Style

Jessica Alba striped top and white blazer look for less
Jessica Alba arrived in stripes and high crop jeans for a late night bite at Craig's in West Hollywood.

A white longline blazer and black pumps elevate this look from day to night. I love how a few simple switches can totally change up the feel of your favorite basics!

I'm also loving Jessica's graphic black and white bag that ties into the minimal yet bold color palette of her outfit, plus those hoop earrings for a little sparkle. Simple yet so good!

Jessica Alba striped top and white blazer look for less

Shop the Look for Less:


TOP: Forever 21 Striped Ringer Tee (just $12.90)
JEANS: H&M High Crop Jeans
JACKET: H&M Longline Blazer
SHOES: Steve Madden 'Paiton' Pumps (30% off!)
BELT: H&M Leather Belt
BAG: H&M Shoulder Bag
EARRINGS: Gorjana Hoop Earrings (now 40% off)
BEAUTY: Jouer Lipstick in Citronade Rose (on my wishlist!)




Jessica Alba Photo Credit: Red Rum / BACKGRID



Links of the Day:

Draper James by Reese Witherspoon is now available at Nordstrom.com.

LVMH reveals more details about its forthcoming website, 24Sevres.com.

The camo pants we featured in this post are now 20% off with code DENIM20! Thanks to reader Chrissy for the tip!

Hilary Duff's Black Maxi Skirt and Ancient Greek Sandals Look for Less

Hilary Duff has the best mom-on-the-go style in her black maxi skirt and Ancient Greek sandals.
Hilary Duff looked cool and casual in her marled grey sweater, black maxi skirt and 'Eleftheria' sandals by Ancient Greek Sandals ($250, shopbop.com) as she took her son Luca out for the day.

I'm loving her mom-on-the-go outfit that doesn't sacrifice style for comfort! So often I fall into the jeans-and-t-shirt rut, but I'm definitely going to seek out a jersey maxi skirt like Hilary's for spring and summer.

I'm also seriously in love with her Ancient Greek sandals - they're so simple yet so chic! I found a good lookalike under $100 by Steve Madden in genuine leather but if you want to spring for the real deal, by all means please do!

MORE: Hilary Duff's Navy Sweater and Floral Embroidered Ankle Boot Look for Less

Hilary Duff has the best mom-on-the-go style in her black maxi skirt and Ancient Greek sandals.




Hilary Duff Photo Credit: TED / PacificCoastNews


BB's Weekly Link Round-Up: The Best Mother's Day Sales and More

Shop Mother's Day sales for yourself or the women who inspire you.


College Fashion takes a crochet crop top from day to night.

I can't wait to try this Mediterranean Baked Salmon recipe from LEAFtv (it would make a yummy Mother's Day dish, too!)

Sydne Style weighs the pros and cons of investing in a Gucci belt.

Haute Pink Pretty shows off some cute and comfy shoes by Born.

And now for some amazing sales...scoop up something for yourself or for the women who inspire you! Happy Mother's Day weekend, babes! xxBB

Fossil: Take 25% off select items with code MOM25

French Connection: Take 30% off sitewide with code FC4MOM

Ann Taylor: Extra 40% off (almost) everything with code FORYOU

LOFT: 30% off sitewide with code LOVEMOM

Coach: 30% off select with code MOM17

J.Crew: Up to 50% off with code SHOPNOW

BaubleBar: Up to 30% off with code SAVE30

Shop Mother's Day Sales:



How to Wear Camo Pants

Julianne Hough's camo pants and graphic tee look for less is a cute and casual look to try.
Julianne Hough looked edgy yet effortless in her camo skinny jeans, graphic "C'est La Vie" t-shirt and black accessories while traveling through LAX.

This look is actually a couple years old but I think the styling is still on-point for today. I've updated the tee with a "Fashion stole my smile" t-shirt which Victoria Beckham recently wore (and is currently sold out) - but knockoffs abound!

Then I linked up the most perfect pair of camo pants under $30 at Target, a cozy neutral cardigan and all the finishing touches from aviators to ankle boots that never seem to go out of style.

Julianne Hough's camo pants and graphic tee look for less is a cute and casual look to try.

Shop the Look for Less:


PANTS: Mossimo Camo Pants (I tried these on and loved them - see here)
Forever 21 Plus-Size Camo Pants
TOP: Fashion Stole My Smile T-Shirt
HAT: Brixton Wool Fedora
SWEATER: H&M Cardigan
BAG: Forever 21 Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
SHOES: H&M Ankle Boots (also love this pair)
SUNGLASSES: BP Oversized Aviators




Julianne Hough Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews



Links of the Day:

A couple readers have alerted me to the fact that there's a lot of Victoria Beckham for Target on clearance online and in stores.

I popped into T.J.Maxx yesterday to run a quick errand with the kiddos and saw they have all their summer entertaining stuff out already, from beach blankets to picnic coolers and more.

Spot the Real: The Great Ruffled Peplum Tee

Can you guess which tee costs $95 more than the other?
While statement sleeves and off-the-shoulder silhouettes are making waves for spring, these bold attributes aren't the most practical for everyday. That's why I'm loving the idea of a ruffled peplum hem t-shirt that's soft and swingy but still packs some fashion power. I've seen these on my Instagram crush mrscasual more than once and now I'm positive I need one of my own to pair with denim cutoffs and espadrilles for everyday summer wear. The Great has a cool option with a $135 pricetag but you can find the look for just $44 in 6 colors instead. See if you can guess which top is which by clicking a link below!