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Pretty in Print: Lucy Hale's Jacquard Coat and Colorblock Satchel Look for Less

Lucy Hale Look for Less
Talk about a statement piece! Lucy Hale recently stepped out in this amazing Oscar de la Renta Wool Cotton Collarless Coat ($1,445) giving women everywhere serious fashion envy. She paired the patterned topper with a layered blouse and sweater combo, flouncy light blue skirt, colorblock satchel and classic black pointed-toe pumps.To top it all off, Lucy kept her jewelry to a minimum with a pair of edgy gold earring jackets. I love the contrast between the red in her coat with the sky blue skirt and the white and black bag is perfect for spring. Read on to check out my fab finds and grab Lucy's look for less...

Flare for Fashion: Selena Gomez's Seventies-Inspired Platforms and Bellbottom Jeans Look for Less

Selena Gomez Look for Less
Stunning as ever, Selena Gomez payed homage to the days of disco with her sky-high platform sandals and wide-flare jeans. She paired the statement pieces with a casual grey sweatshirt, black crossbar sunglasses and a chain-strap leather bag. I love how she toned down the look of the bellbottoms and chunky heels by wearing it with a simple grey top. In this recreation, I've made the ensemble more wearable for everyday by swapping the drawstring hoodie with a chic grey turtleneck - for just $16! The rest of the recreated ensemble is unchanged and I found amazing deals on denim and accessories, starting at $9.99. Read on to get these stylish finds, including my fave platforms, and the rest of Selena's look for less...

3 Ways to Wear: Combat Boots

3 Ways to Wear: Combat Boots
For me, the new year brings new chances to try new things. This year I'm challenging myself to try pieces that I normally would avoid. First on my list is a great pair of combat boots. Typically I've strayed away from the staple because I thought it to be very masculine and edgy, something that clashes with my personal style. But as the winter doldrums set in, I wanted to find boots that would keep me dry and warm, with a different silhouette from my staple motorcycle boots. JustFab Carlona Boot definitely fits the bill. Available in cognac, my fave, and dark brown, this boot has a chunky heel that adds a feminine twist and a knit boot liner built in! Plus it's just $42.95! Read on to see how I styled the Carlona in 3 ways, featuring pieces under $55.

Tailor Made: Reese Witherspoon's Fitted Blazer and Emerald Turtleneck Look for Less

Reese Witherspoon Look for Less
In her latest look, Reese Witherspoon puts a modern twist on a timeless piece by pairing a collarless tweed blazer with skinny jeans, animal print, cognac touches and a fitted emerald top. The bold green turtleneck pops under the cream topper and perfectly compliments the tan hues in her bag, sunglasses and pointed-toe pumps. One of my favorite things about this ensemble is the tailoring — the fitted coat and ankle-grazing denim looks ah-mazing on her petite frame. I'm 5'2" so I was thrilled when I found an identical pair of jeans that won't bunch at the ankles and will show off a flirty pair of heels. Read on to grab my favorite jeans and the rest of Reese's look for less, with pieces starting at just $9.99!

Back in Black: Kendall Jenner's Bodycon Dress and Longline Duster Look for Less

Kendall Jenner's black duster and white sneakers look for less
Nothing says model off-duty like this all black ensemble worn by Kendall Jenner. Playing with layers, Kendall pairs the short, fitted dress with an elongated and oversized coat, black leather satchel, gold-rimmed aviators and crisp white slip-on sneakers. I love that Kendall paired the dress with the sneakers...it makes the look wearable for daytime and adds a casual note to an elegant outfit. The slip-ons also add comfort when out on the town—something I'm always looking for! Read on to get Kendall's look for less...