I have 5 weddings to attend this summer but I'm in college and have an extremely limited budget. Some brands that I love but usually cannot afford are Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, J.Crew, Tory Burch and Vineyard Vines. In general my "vibe" is preppy, polished, playful, and sophisticated. I'm not afraid of bold color but can appreciate a more subdued look as well. Do you have any brands or specific dresses that may be able to fit my style and budget? Ideally I would love $35 or under, but I know that isn't exactly realistic with the quality and styles I am looking for. Definitely under $50 per dress, though. —Brigid M.

{Inspiration from left: Lilly Pulitzer "MarieKate" dress, $378; Kate Spade "Carol" dress, $398; J.Crew "Arabelle" dress, $275; Tory Burch "Jacqueline" dress, $425}

It sounds like you have a classic case of champagne taste on a beer budget - and I think I can help! Here are five dresses from brands that offer the same preppy-chic vibe you love, without the designer pricetag:

Carly Rae Jepsen is absolutely adorable as the face of Candie's new spring 2013 campaign. The "Call Me Maybe" chanteuse takes the reins from actress Lea Michele, who teamed up with the affordable teen fashion line last year. This lookbook is a great place to get inspired for spring; from the white jeans to the high-low hems to the sorbet color palette, spring fashion from Candie's is all about having fun and being a girl. Highlights include a heart cutout skater dress ($48) and mint green openwork buttondown shirt ($38). You can shop most of these items now at Kohl's stores and online at Kohls.com. (I tweeted a pic of some of the fun print blouses I spied in stores the other day here.)

See anything you love?

I was shopping online and came across a dress on Zappos. Now, the dress is alright, BUT the shoes are to die for. Unfortunately, after getting in touch with Zappos, I found out that the model must have worn her own shoes because they don't carry the pair in the picture. I didn't know who else to turn to with this question: Can you please help me find these shoes!? —Kamelia K.

The fuchsia footcandy you seek appears to be Dolce Vita's 'Grechen' pump - and you're in luck because this shoe is currently 50% off at Nordstrom.com! Get your pair in magenta, black, red or navy for $89.47 (down from $178.95).

Dolce Vita 'Grechen' Pump

Target announced a partnership with FEED Projects - a social business founded in 2006 by Lauren Bush Lauren - to create the FEED USA + Target collection. The limited-time-only collection will include more than 50 stylish products and benefit Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, and will be available in stores and online at Target.com beginning June 30.

Featuring an Americana aesthetic, the FEED USA + Target collection includes products spanning home, sporting goods, stationery, and apparel and accessories, with prices ranging from $3.00 to $400.00. Each product displays the number of meals that will be donated to children and families through Feeding America as a result of the purchase. The collection, with its modern, casual and hand-crafted feel, was co-designed by Lauren Bush Lauren.

It's hard to find fault with this collab and I'm looking forward to seeing what items will be available come June 30.

Are you a FEED supporter? Do you already own one of their signature bags?

Photo of Lauren Bush Lauren via

A little while back, I visited the set of Walmart's The Fitting Room spring photo shoot in LA, and one of my favorite pieces for spring was this Brooke Leigh Studded Collar Long Sleeve Blouse. Well, spring isn't here quite yet but here's how I'm wearing my blouse - which I got for just $14.88 at Walmart.com - right now!




Paired with forest green jeans and tan ankle boots, plus a flyaway cardigan for warmth, my stud collar blouse in ivory is the perfect layering piece. I love the feminine sleeves, prim buttoned-up look and edgy gold stud detailing.

See more of my favorite spring fashions in the video below!



Also, be sure to follow me on Walmart The Fitting Room's spring fashion website as well as on Pinterest where I'm pinning all my favorite budget-fashion finds for spring (nothing's over $20!)



{What I'm Wearing: H&M MAMA skinny jeans, LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff bag via T.J.Maxx, Duro Olowu for JCP umbrella, Simply Vera Vera Wang sweater vest, Lancome Rouge In Love lipstick, LC bow ring}

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Fitting Room at Walmart. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.