I'm not a girly-girl, but even I can't resist the siren call of things like lace, crochet details and pretty pastels come summer. On any given Instagram feed that I'm browsing, the photos that get the most "likes" include feminine details like cut-outs or off-the-shoulder silhouettes. Who can resist these pretty tops that showcase our best assets in the hot summer months? For a special top that's on sale, too, look no further than Lord & Taylor's Friends & Family Sale, going on now. Save 25% off these 10 lust-worthy tops under $100 with code FRIENDS. And then get ready to show off on Instagram, of course:

While today's look for less lacks some of the bells and whistles we usually see on our favorite celebs, it's still worth taking notes from Emmy Rossum - after all, some situations call for classic style and polished picks. Plus, all these pieces - from the blue button-down to the lightweight trench - can be remixed with other items in your wardrobe. Call them closet staples - and you don't have to spend a small fortune to get them!


Shop the celebrity look for less:
Oasis Skinny Jeans // H&M Trenchcoat // Joe Fresh Shirt (also love this sleeveless blouse at Oasis) // Merona at Target Satchel // Payless Pumps


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If you are a regular viewer of Antiques Roadshow, today's Spot the Real should be a fun challenge as I've selected two similar yet distinctly unique types of lettuce (or cabbage) serving bowls for a taste-test. Which costs more? The bowl rendered in soft, nuanced colors with a more modern, abstract design? Or the bowl with vivid greens, a shiny glaze, and realistic lettuce-leaf look? To find out which bowl above is by Tory Burch and costs $150, and which bowl costs a mere $12.95, click a link below! Either one would be a cheerful addition to your summer dining table.


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Actress Lily Collins solves the sartorial summer dilemma of what to wear to the office when its hot and humid outside, yet freezing inside (thank you, climate control). When you're at work, just toss on a boyfriend blazer to pull your outfit together and lend a professional air to black-and-white basics. Platform sandals keep things fun (loving those white lug soles!)...especially once the daily grind is over.


Shop the look for less:
Forever 21 Oversized Blazer (also love this one at ASOS) // H&M Chinos // J.Crew Factory Top // Qupid Sandals (only $15!) // H&M Fringe Bucket Bag


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One of the great things about Instagram is the chance to discover cool new stores and small boutiques. That's how I stumbled upon Mindy Mae's Market, and the amazing gingham shirt you see featured above. It's a dead-ringer for Vineyard Vines' classic gingham button down, the perfect summer top for days when you want to look cute but still feel comfortable (which is basically every day!) Pair it with the obvious (cut-offs and cognac accessories) or go for something more unexpected, say a pencil skirt and slides (so J.Crew). Either way you can't go wrong - and you'll save $48 if you opt for the look for less (it's just $39.99 and comes in pink, green, navy, gold, purple or red!)

Can you guess which shirt costs more? Click a link below to find out!


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