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Celebrity Style Bargain: Victoria Justice's Neon Windbreaker

Victoria Justice wears a Forever 21 neon jacket at Coachella.
Actress Victoria Justice wore a Forever 21 Sheer Longline Windbreaker while attending (what else) the Neon Carnival at Coachella Music Festival. The bright topper was the perfect pop of color against her black crop top and black ripped jeans.

Festival season is the perfect time - and perhaps the only time - when you're going to want to reach for these types of statement pieces, so there's no need to spend a lot of cash on 'em. Get Victoria's exact jacket under $40 below...

Victoria Justice wears a Forever 21 neon jacket at Coachella.



Photo Credit: Dave L / AKM-GSI

5 Must-Have Spring Shoes

Olivia Culpo for DSW
Olivia Culpo has signed with DSW as their first-ever Style Ambassador, and as her first order of business, the actress, model, and fashion influencer is sharing her 5 must-have spring shoes. I love Olivia's picks - they're incredibly versatile, on-trend, and the best part is they're all under $60! I think I'll be making a trip to DSW very soon. Need those adidas sneakers in my life. What shoe trends are you loving for spring?

Culpo’s first curated edit, available in stores and on DSW.com today, includes the following shoes:
1. Carlos by Carlos Santana Reza Bootie, $49.95
2. Adidas NEO Advantage Sneaker, $59.95
3. Mix No. 6 Avery Sandal, $39.95
4. Kelly & Katie Cigola Flat, $39.95
5. Nike Benassi Slide Sandal, $24.95

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?).