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Boho Chic: Lea Michele's Peasant Blouse and Slide Sandals Look for Less

Lea Michele casual outfit idea featuring paisley boho blouse, denim cut-offs and slide sandals
Lea Michele is ready for summer in her flowy paisley top and denim cut-offs. She's following a smart rule of thumb for summer dressing: If you're bare on the bottom, wear a top that's slightly more covered up, and vice versa. The boho trend is always back for warmer months and it's so easy to pull off. I like how Lea opted for sleek leather slide sandals and a streamlined tote bag to accessorize her look rather than more boho elements (like fringe) which could start to be a bit much. She strikes the perfect balance, and we've got her complete outfit style steal starting at just $4.90...

Lea Michele casual outfit idea featuring paisley boho blouse, denim cut-offs and slide sandals



Lea Michele Photo Credit: STPR / PRPhotos.com


There's A Chloe 'Drew' Dupe in the Newest Who What Wear for Target Collection

Chloe 'Drew' lookalike in the Who What Wear for Target collection
Thanks to a note from alert reader Julianne G., I learned that Who What Wear's latest monthly collection for Target just dropped - and it's really good. Like, return all your Marimekko and buy this instead good. Julianne shopped the buy one get one half off sale that was going on in stores over the weekend and got four pieces from the new line for $80! She recommends the chambray blazer and the flowy midi skirt. I was browsing the line on target.com and noticed a gorgeous new saddle bag that looks inspired by Chloe's famous 'Drew' bag. It comes in blush, black or olive. You can't go wrong. They've also brought back the Claire Vivier inspired striped pouch and foldover clutch. Excellent job, Who What Wear! Loving this line.

SPLURGE: Chloe 'Drew' Bag, $1,850 at net-a-porter.com
STEAL: Who What Wear Tonal Saddle Bag (also in olive or black), $29.99 at target.com

Shades of Blue: Sienna Miller's Wide Leg Pants and Mules Look for Less

Love Sienna Miller fashion style? Try her blue high waist pants and mules look for less
Sienna Miller looked chic in her high-waisted wide-leg pants with sky blue mules as she strolled around SoHo. I love the mix of blue neutrals in this smart casual look; so often I resort to black and gray for my neutral base that I forget about blue. Sienna shows us just how easy it is to wear the high-waist wide leg pant trend, too, opting for a simple gray 3/4-length tee to offset the bold bottoms, and a bright blue mule to amp things up. I never thought I'd find a look for less option for those shoes but then I spotted the Nino mule by Topshop - a steal at $100 and so fun yet comfy for spring! They're also available in pink if that's your preference. Read on for the complete look for less plus more wide-leg pant inspiration you may have missed...

Love Sienna Miller fashion style? Try her blue high waist pants and mules look for less


Sienna Miller Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


Loving the wide-leg pant look for spring? Here's Karlie Kloss in wide-leg pants and sneakers, and here she is in high-waist trousers and sneaks.

Get inspired by Demi Lovato's wide-leg floral pants look or try Jessica Alba's wide-leg floral pants look.

Browse all wide-leg pant outfit ideas for more inspiration!

Jessica Alba's Print Pants and Flatforms Look for Less + Cinco de Mayo Sales

Jessica Alba fashion style casual dressy outfit idea featuring black blazer, floral print pants and flatform sandals
Jessica Alba was spotted in a chic black and white ensemble while grabbing lunch in the park with her daughter and their friends in Venice Beach. I love Jessica's style but I think I may have made a few improvements on this outfit...first I found a slim yet soft floral pant with a mostly black background to mimic her wide leg palazzos. I think the slimmer silhouette is easier to wear and the black makes it more flattering. Then I found a flatform sandal with a natural faux wood sole to break up all the black and white in her outfit and give it an organic touch that feels right for summer. I'm especially proud of the satchel and sunnies I found, too, both at Nordstrom by BP and under $50 - they look way more expensive! What do you think, is this a look you'd try? Do you like my edits? Read on to shop the look for less...

Jessica Alba fashion style casual dressy outfit idea featuring black blazer, floral print pants and flatform sandals

Shop the Look for Less:


Worthington Soft Pants at jcpenney.com, $24.99 (also love these Liz Claiborne pants, just $22!) // H&M Blazer, $34.99 // H&M Jersey Top, $6 // Mossimo 'Gretchen' Flatform Sandals, $29.99 at target.com // BP Sunglasses, $12 at nordstrom.com // BP Satchel, $48 at nordstrom.com


Jessica Alba Photo Credit: PacificCoastNews


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Dressing Room Review: Knox Rose at Target and More Random Goodness

Cold shoulder top by Knox Rose at Target
You don't need to roll out a designer collab like Marimekko to draw me to Target on a random Sunday afternoon. On a recent trip I had a little time to try on some tops by Knox Rose, which can look unimpressive on the rack but really shine when you try them on. Case in point: The cold shoulder top above looked shapeless on the hanger but made me feel sexy (for a change!) when I tried it on. Knox Rose actually has a bunch of on-trend cold shoulder tops and peasant tops that are so in right now and feel right for summer, no matter what your usual style calls for. Just style them with white pants or denim shorts and sandals for easy outfits you can take from day to night with the right accessories. For under $25, these pieces are an inexpensive way to try the boho trend without the spending commitment you might pay at Free People or Anthropologie. Read on for some of my picks, plus some incredible fashion jewelry and my new favorite picnic blanket by Threshold!