I would love to find this skirt for a reasonable price. I love the hem…it takes the harshness away from a leather mini. Any ideas where I might find it? —Karen

I think you perfectly described the hard-meets-soft appeal of Kim's Givenchy fish-tail ruffle leather skirt, which retailed for $1,383 at mytheresa.com. Here are some look for less alternatives:

Shopping for maternity clothes online can be hit or miss - but it can also be your best source for finding stylish yet affordable fashions to wear throughout your pregnancy. Recently, I placed an order for maternity clothes at ASOS.com, the UK's biggest online fashion store. In the video above, I talk about what I bought, what worked - and what didn't work. My big takeaway? Buy your pre-pregnancy size (or one size larger at most)! Learn from my mistakes and trust those size guides.

You can find all the maternity styles shown in this video (or similar ones) at ASOS.com.

Model and Bad Boy recording artist Cassie was just announced as the face of the Forever 21 summer collection. Forever LA x Cassie for Summer 2013 features the Connecticut-born beauty celebrating the eclectic, vibrant culture of Los Angeles. The Collection consists of two parts: The West Side and the East Side. The East Side Collection represents LA street wear aesthetics, inspired by the free-spirited urban culture of the 90s, and incorporates alternative and vintage-inspired pieces. The West Side Collection highlights the laidback coolness of the city of angels featuring bright pops of color, vibrant sneakers, oversized sunglasses, bold crop tops, electric-hued shirts, and abstract prints. You can play up this trend a little with neon accessories or go all-out with a midriff baring top (although I don't recall wearing either in the 90s...hmm). See anything you'd love to own this summer?

Proenza Schouler's iconic PS1 satchel gets updated in blue for spring, with a pricetag of $1,695 at Barney's New York. The look for less - perfect for those of us who don't splurge on bags and just want something stylish for toting our lives - is available for just $27.80. See how well you know your "It" bags by clicking either image below to spot the real from the steal!

I was wondering if you could use your skills to track down a similar dress/shoe combo (shown above). I am in LOVE with this outfit but it's a bit out of my price range! —Abby

At Tim McGraw‘s Superstar Summer Night, Taylor Swift wore a sheer panel dress by Elizabeth & James ($375)...

Elizabeth and James Roxy Open-Back Dress

...and Jean-Michel Cazabat heels ($320):

Jean-Michel Cazabat Orla

Here are some under-$100 look-for-less options that might work for us babes on a budget:

1. Boohoo.com Lilly Mesh Exposed Top And Side Bodycon Dress, $40
This UK online fashion store has lots of affordable options - search by keywords like "mesh," "bodycon," "sheer panel" or "cut-out."


2. Blaque Market "Reach For The Stars" Dress, $25.95 (down from $58)
Karmaloop's new women-only site Miss KL carries lots of little hot numbers similar to Taylor's like this dress with demure long sleeves plus racy cut-outs and mesh panels.

Blaque Market The Reach For The Stars Dress

3. ASOS Midi Dress With Sheer Detail, $49.88
It's hard to beat ASOS' selection when it comes to cute, cheap and on-trend dresses. They have lots of sheer mesh panel bodycon dress options but this one is my favorite because it's seductive yet covered up at the same time - the perfect soft/hard mix!

ASOS Midi Dress With Sheer Detail

4. BEBE Lace Inset 3/4 Sleeve Bodycon Dress, $69
This sultry dress by Bebe plays up the sheer paneling with feminine lace.

Lace Inset 3/4 Sleeve Bodycon Dress - ONLINE EXCLUSIVE

5. GUESS Ponte Mesh-Insert Dress, $89
If you can spend a little more, this dress by Guess offers better construction and might help hide minor figure flaws a bit better, too. It's unique yet versatile enough to wear mays ways depending on how you accessorize.

Ponte Mesh-Inset Dress

As for the heels, try Sole Society's "Stephanie" for $49.95 which has a similar cage cut-out feel and sexy high heel:



Have a suggestion for Abby? Let her know in the comments!