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The Look for Less: Kate Spade New York 'Betsie' Boots

The Look for Less: Kate Spade New York 'Betsie' Fringe Boots
The 'Tatyana' fringe moccasin bootie from Mossimo Supply Co. at Target is a dead-ringer for Kate Spade New York's 'Betsie' boots! And while the 'Betsie' originally retailed for $278, the look for less is just $34.99. If you love the real - and who can blame you, these boots pack a style punch yet are totally wearable with their almond toe and low heel - you can check out the shopping widget below for more colors and styles starting at just $125 on sale!

Splurge: Kate Spade Betsie, $125 (down from $278) at Neiman Marcus
Save: 'Tatyana' fringe moccasin bootie from Mossimo Supply Co., $34.99 at Target





Pssst...there are just four more days to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Prices go back up August 8th.

Summer Haze: Kate Bosworth's Denim Shorts and Flatform Sneakers Look for Less

Kate Bosworth's effortless summer style is easy to recreate on a real girl's budget.
Kate Bosworth took a summer stroll in SoHo sporting a simple t-shirt, denim shorts and flatform sneakers outfit that's so easy to recreate on a budget. For our look for less, I picked basics from B.P. at Nordstrom and H&M, then added a refined mini tote bag from Zara and Steve Madden platform sneakers to finish the ensemble. Kate's chunky-soled flatform shoes from KG Kurt Geiger ($136, selfridges.com) feature an adorable bow giving these quirky shoes some serious street-style cred. To add a pop of natural dewy color to lips and cheeks, I included my new summer beauty favorite, the Mulitbalm by Pixi - I've been wearing mine daily and highly recommend (find them at Target)! For these long lazy days of summer, it's all about effortless style, and Kate delivers just the right dose.

Kate Bosworth's effortless summer style is easy to recreate on a real girl's budget.


Kate Bosworth Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Spot the Real: Freshly Picked Metallic Baby Moccasins

Can you spot the designer baby moccasins?
Could baby shoes get any cuter than these tiny metallic moccasins? Not likely. Freshly Picked - a multimillion dollar company started by a stay-at-home mom - sells these adorable designer booties for $60 at nordstrom.com. Made of genuine leather, Freshly Picked booties count celebs like Jessica Alba and the Kardashians as fans, but let's be honest, tiny tots don't wear the same size shoe for very long (if they'll even wear shoes!) so $60 is a lot for most of us to pay for baby shoes. But if you want this cute look for special occasions and photo opps, Old Navy has restocked their lookalike mocs for just $12.94! Get them while they're still available! See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below.


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Off the Rack: End of Summer Finds at Old Navy

Here's what's in store at Old Navy right now.
I've reached that point in the summer where I don't really feel like buying new summer clothes, but I'm kinda sick of what I've been wearing every day (t-shirts and cut-offs, exciting stuff). I popped into Old Navy yesterday hoping to pick up a new boho blouse or sundress to spice things up but discovered employees were beginning to put out new fall merchandise (lots of red, like peacoats and blazers). I wasn't able to see much but it was enough to make me want to wait before spending. But that doesn't mean you should - Old Navy has tons of summer clearance, plus new-this-month tops, shorts and dresses!

Some highlights include these lace-up flats, this saddle bag (which I think I like even more than the Sole Society bag I bought during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale), these peplum camis and these lace-inset tops.

I did not hesitate to buy an army green cargo shirt on "clearance" for $26.99 - I've been wanting one for a while now and the one I found (above) is perfect (couldn't find it online but you can see the "jegging" model wearing it here). I also saw some really good looking olive skinnies, and I think I'll be returning the pair by Madewell I bought during the Nordstrom sale because they're too gray and not green enough, and getting the Old Navy pair instead. Check oldnavy.com for lots of deals going on right now, including 30% off clearance with code JACKPOT and 40% off $75 with code SMART.

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8 Secrets To Make Your Outfits Look Expensive

Here are 8 secret styling tips to make your outfits look more expensive.
It's no secret that here on The Budget Babe, we're all about finding ways to look stylish on a budget. But what are the secrets that make an outfit look expensive? Here are 8 secrets to make your outfits look expensive, from the one accessory you should be wearing to the most expensive looking color to look for at fast fashion chains.