Celeb Looks For Less - 08/11/11

Heya honeys, hope you're all well. I'm off on a nature walk today with my class at the school so please keep your fingers crossed for me that it doesn't hammer it down whilst I'm looking for frogs ;)

On a much more glamorous note today's post is all about recreating some gorgeous celebrity style for less. Let's have a look who we've got today:

Rachel Bilson.

Bravely mixing prints and bright colour for a look that shows that bold is beautiful. Obsessed with her leopard print shoes!

1. Warehouse £25.00

2. Dorothy Perkins £20.00 

3. Baker Shoes £40.00  

4. Dorothy Perkins £17.00 

Beyonce Knowles

One hot mama-to-be Beyonce rocked this gorgeous fall friendly ensemble in New York this week. From her gorgeous red blazer to those killer booties she shows how to keep chic in the cold.

1. Jane Norman £16.00

2. Dorothy Perkins £30.00 

3. Peacocks £4.80

4. Boohoo £35.00 

5. H&M £20.00

Emmanuelle chriquiLooking absolutely gorgeous in metalics, Emmanuelle shows how to make sure it's not just your christmas decorations that sparkle this winter!

 

1. Dorothy Perkins £30.00

2. Infinity Shoes £44.00

3. New Look £3.99

4. Zara £40.00

5. Debenhams £18.00

There we are my loves - celeb style for a fraction of the price tag!

Have a lovely day 

<3

Celebrity looks for less returns

Hey dolls! How're you all today? Got that Friday feeling or still not quite fizzing with weekend excitement?

Today I have a little blast from the past for you all. Remember my celebrity'Looks for less' features I did a while back? Well after seeing a few gorgeous outfits lately I was inspired to see what I could rustle up from the good ole highstreet to help you recreate these glam ladies style on a budget. Lets have a look who we've got:

Gwen Stefani
'No Doubt' about it this lady has so much style we can all afford to borrow some of it on a budget scale ;)

 1. New Look £22.00

2. ASOS £12.00

3. New Look £0.50

4. Topshop £22.00

5. Peacocks £16.00

6. Missguided £29.99

7. Boots £5.49

Evan Rachel Wood

One of my ultimate Girl-Crushes. Total vamp with some absolutely killer style here. She even likes the same tights as me - true love!

 1. New Look £24.99

2. New Look £5.99

3. ASOS £29.00

4. ASOS £12.00

5. H&M £29.99

Ashlee Simpson.
She may be a bit 'lala' at time but she definitely has an awesome hippie/rock sense of style. Love the delicate dress teamed with fierce coat here.

1. New Look £25.00

2. Peacocks £6.00

3. Missguided £24.99

4. New Look £44.99

5. Miss Selfridge £28.00

So there we go then ladies some celeb inspired outfits on a budget, what do we think of this feature? Stay or nay?
Let me know and have a fabulous weekend!
<3

Look for less - Jennifer Aniston

Hello loves, how're you all doing today? I'm currently experiencing some sort of hot flush - I'm not sure if it's because I'm so painfully unacustomed to warm weather (the sunshining is like something out of a fairytale in the midlands lately) or because I've got all excited whilst browsing new goodies online -fans self- either way I'm baking here so I'll get on with the post before I melt before your very eyes or should I say screens?

Anyway, todays post as you've probably guessed by the title (always a good clue ;p) is another look for less. And it's curtesy of the gorgeous Jennifer Aniston.

Here's the look :

Now when I saw this look I died a little and knew that I absolutely had to try and recreate it for you

This is because:
1)I'm obsessed with leather

2)I'm obsessed with leather

and

3)I'm obsessed with leather.

Leather is without a doubt one of the toughest looks to carry of without looking like A)A hooker B)A biker C) A cheap aging rockstar D)a combination of the three. So when I saw Jen looking like none of the above it definitely inspired me to get searching for something a little lower budgeted for all of you lovelies to rock out in.

Here's what I found:

 

 This gorgeous leather number which thanks to the excellent cut would allow you to keep classy. The length is around mid-thigh meaning you wont end up looking like an 80's groupie (although is it just me who actualy really likes that look?!) and the funky sleeve detail adds a little pizzazz.
Topshop £50.00

These simple black shoes - I never realised until I was doing this outfit how there are just no 'simple' shoes around anymore- which are just effortlessly chic and could be teamed with 99999 different looks and finish them off in the same effortlessly chic way everytime.
ASOS £25.00

 Then this gorgeous ecclectic little bracelet which I feel would add a little twist to the outfit - and tie in with the detail on the sleeves of the dress. Jens bracelet is slightly plainer than this I think (I couldn't get a completely accurate look) but I think a little quirky edge is fab sometimes.
Miss Selfridge £10.00

Lastly this super cute retro style bangle which again would just add a little funky edge to the outfit. As the dress and shoes are quite simple and classic I think more unique accessories would look fabulous and not too OTT.
Dorothy Perkins £5.00

So there we are loves, a very simple 'Look for less' but one that I felt would be a really fab look to recreate! Hope you agree and that you love it as much as I do
<3

Look for less - Rachel Bilson

Hey beauties, how are you all? So happy that is miraculously Friday already - wooo! And I hope that everyone is well and good and ready for some weekend relaxation! Have any of you lovelies got any amazing plans for the weekend? Mine so far basically are to chill with the boyfriend have a much needed catch up and watch some crappy TV ha-ha - not exactly top notch excitement but I cannot wait!


Today I have a gorgeous new eddition to my 'Look for less' section. This one comes all the way from California and curtesy of the beautiful star of the OC Rachel Bilson. I spotted this look whilst browsing the internet the other day and I just thought it was perfect for a casual Summertime look.

Heres Rachels fab outfit:

I absolutely love the pop of colour that the shorts add to her otherwise classic and minimal look. The boots are just gorgeous and the eddition of the elegant blazer meens the look is even UK weather friendly - miracle.

Here is how you can achieve this look for less:

 Firstly this gorgeous blazer that featured on this weeks WednesdayWishList. As I mentioned there I absolutely love the flattering cut of this jacket and the fact that it's just so elegant! It's also super versatile - it'd work with shorts a-la Rachel or skinny jeans for a casual chic ensemble but also look perfect teamed with a tailored LBD or work outfit. Beautiful.
Topshop £65.00

 Then there's this simple simple simple white tee which I have about 5 of in my wardrobe. They're just so key as you can team them with pretty much anything and look fabulous with minimal effort and fuss. I particularily love teaming them with a high-waist skirt for a casual-chic look but seeing Rachels fab styling above I may start trying them out with a cute pair of shorts.
River Island £8.99

Then we have these super fun and playfull shorts in a gorgeous berry reddy/pink colour (if that's even a word ha-ha) I love the shade - they're perfectly colourfull but not too OTT bright. Teamed with a simple tee or tank these would pep up any summer outfit to perfection.
Topshop £34.00

 Next up are these gorgeous ankle booties which I'm a little bit obsessed over I have to confess. I adore everything from the heel height - enough to give me a bit of height but not enough to cripple, the material - sooo soft looking and also the cute shape of the boot - very elegant and cute. And to top it off they're a perfect bargain at
H&M £14.99

To finish this look off we have this gorgeous black tote bag which is incredibly chic and elegant and would finish any look of brilliantly. I love the detail the gold chain adds so understated and glamourous and then the cute little padlock is just gorgeous.
New Look £15.99

So there we are babes - Rachels fab casual chic look for less!
Hope you like and feel free to drop any suggestions you have for who you want to be featured here next in a comment below!
Have a great weekend
<3

Look For Less - Nicole Richie

Hey lovelies, I hope you're all happy and well on this lovely (rainy) Friday night. Absolutely cannot beleive yet another week has gone by and we're all right on the cusp of another couple of days off - bliss! I'm planning on taking some fabbo outfit pics and working on some special posts for you this weekend so keep your eyes peeled next week!

Moving onto todays post though I have a 'Look for less' post for you - one because it feels like I haven't done one in a while - but also because I saw this outfit and absolutely fell in love with the laid back california cool that resonates through it.

Todays look is curtesy of the gorgeous Nicole Richie who I am one hundred percent a mega fan of! Her bohemian, rock n roll, casual style is something that I just cannot get enough of and if there was any celebrity in the world I could raid the wardrobe off it would be her!

Here is Nicole looking absolutely fabulous out and about in LA:

And here is how you can achieve Nicoles gorgeous bohemian look for less :

 

 Firstly this beatiful but simple tank top which with it's elegant drapey material would be perfect for casual Summer days or sophisticated summer nights. The classic black colour meens this of course would go with anything whilst the very light embellishment offers a little edge.

ASOS £20.00

These super cute 70's style lightweight flares which I absolutely love - usually I'm a skinny jeans girl but these kind of jeans could just about convert me! They just scream summer to me and the idea of wearing them with a lightweight floaty tank or sheer blouse is definitely appealing. Flared jeans are especially great for pear shaped lovelies as they balace out larger hips but they look pretty good on most shapes - to maximise the slimming impact they can have team with some funky wedges or sexy heels.
Boohoo £15.00

 Next up we have these gorgeous wedges. Now although you can't actually see what shoes Nicole is wearing in the actual outfit I do feel that these would compliment the rest of the look to perfection. Lightweight and summery in terms of colour and style they would work to elongate legs and flatter all figures. Plus they'd look freaking amazing with most of my wardrobe so they're going in here ha-ha.

Missguided £34.99

Next up we have a Nicole classic - The fedora. This one is just the ultimate simply chic accessory and I absolutely looove it! It'd top off (literally) so many fabulous outfits and add a bit of quirky chic to day to day looks.

New Look £9.99

Lastly we have this super funky bag which would finish off any summer (or indeed any season) look perfectly. The simple black mock leather is incredibly chic and classic meaning it'd work with any colour/print/combination and then the funky stud detail help rock your outfit up a bit and add some glamour. Beautiful.

Boohoo £8.00

 So there we are my lovelies! Hope you love this look as much as I do and have a fantastic weekend!
<3

Look For Less - Frankie Sandford

 Hello lovelies! Feels like absolutely ages since I've been blogging! I'm finally back now from an amazing week at my lovely boyfriends <3 as you know the  week before that I'd been at my best friends for a week which was also brilliant but all in all I feel rather like I've been living out of a suitcase half my life! However I'm back now and will be catching up blogging as I've missed you all loads!

Kicking off my return I have a look for less for you today and it's curtesy of the super cute Frankie Sandford. Frankie is one of the memebers of British girl-band 'The Saturdays' who are all absolutely gorgeous. Frankie however has the most 'edgy' style out of the band which I personally love so when I saw this outfit I had to recreate it for you!

Here we are:

 

And here is how to get the look for less :

Firstly this super simple but uber chic striped tunic dress. The classic patterning meens that this gorgeous dress would see you through season after season and never go out of style and the fitted but not super tight cut would flatter a range of figures.
Topshop £18.00

 Then there is this absolutely stunning brown suede jacket which is just lush! The gorgeous colour would work with a whole range of other items in your wardrobe and the jacket could be dressed up or down depending on any needed occasion.

Miss Selfridge £95.00

Then we have these funky shoes which sort of double as an ankle boot and a platform at the same time which I love! The strap detail give the outfit some edge and the colour would again work with anything.
ASOS £54.00

 Lastly this super simple chic belt to clinch any outfit in right where you want it and add a gorgeous classic edge to simple tunics.
H&M £3.99

 So there we are lovelies! I hope you like this look and I'm very very glad to be back!

Look For Less - Cameron Diaz

Happy Saturday lovelies! Hope you're all enjoying the weekend! My plans for today include being very lazy and enjoying a day of actually being in my own house and then packing yet again to head off to my boyfriends for the week. I feel very much like a traveller right now and I have a feeling this is gonna start coming out in my style - peasant shirts & maxi skirts anyone?

Anyway, away from my style I have a Celeb style 'Look For Less' for you today and it's curtesy of the gorgeous Cameron Diaz. Camerons laid back sexy style has long been championed so I thought it was high-time that I featured her on here. 

So here is Cameron looking fabulous in LA :

And here is how you can get the 'Look For Less' :

 This gorgeous cream blazer which would see you through Spring/Summer/Autumn and Winter with it's timeless classic style and neutral colour. Suitable for teaming over jeans and a simple top or over a LBD or even to incorporate into work-wear. One of those wardrobe 'staples'
River Island £49.99

 

This simple white tee which would work with just about anything

New Look £6.00

 These gorgeous pastel coloured jeans which are perfect for girls who aren't too keen on dresses and skirts but want their summer wardrobes to look a little lighter.
Topshop £40.00

 These cute cream sandals which again could be dressed up or down for a range of occasions and offer a little height without crippling feet in stilletto style.
River Island £46.99

Lastly to finish the look off a simple black tote which is big enough to make it practical for school/colledge or work but chic enough to keep stylish.
H&M £5.99

So there we are lovelies, Camerons style for less. Hope you all like and if any of you have any preference as to who you'd like to see featured here next just leave a comment or tweet me :)
<3

Look For Less - Leighton Meester

Hi loves, hope you're all well despite it being Glumday Monday ha-ha. Today I'm feeling very efficient and attempting to start ticking things off that huge long list of 'DO THIS NOW' ha-ha, how do you lovelies get organised? Do you self-motivate or are you always needing that extra push (like me ha-ha) I'd love to hear about what get's you working and maybe pinch some tricks!

Anyway, today I have a 'Look For Less' for you which I just had to do as soon as I saw it (mainly because I want this outfit ha-ha) it's the lovely Leighton Meester at the Vera Wang frangrance launch in London.

Here's Leighton looking amaaazing :

 Leighton lovely look consisted of :
- Vera wang top + trousers
- Brian Atwood Platforms
And Danijo Jewellery

And now here is how you can get the look for a lot less :

 This lovely pleated top is a gorgeous dusky pink/nude colour - perfect for summer summer styling. It could be dressed up or down for any occasion and looks light enough to even work as a gorgeous coverup on the beach. The lightweight material and loose cut would make it super flattering too as it'd easily hide post-party bloat!
ASOS £17.50

 These super hot Leather Leggings could easily become a wardrobe staple - dress them up with a pretty top + killer heels like in this outfit, or wear them with an oversized tee, cropped jacket + big scarf for a super cool rock n roll off duty look. Classic and adaptable they're a must have.

 Miss Selfridge £18.00 .
Top tip - If you want a crinkled effect like Leightons leather pants have, simply buy the next size up pull up as high as possible + belt undeneath a long top to keep from falling down then because the leggings will be a little big they'll crinkle around the leg are giving you Leightons look.

 Then we have the ultimate glamour factor with these incredible statement heels. Classic enough to be worn for a wedding but foxy enough to go party in these lovelies will serve you for a longtime!
New Look £29.99

Lastly finish off this look with this lovely chunky bracelet. Sleek and chic but with a bit of an edge it'd look fab teamed with any outfit.
ASOS £18.50

So there we are lovelies, Leightons Look for less!
Hope you like!

Saturday Style Steal - Blake Lively

Hi lovelies, hope you're enjoying your weekend! The suns finally come out here - so happy! So lots of sunbathing and lazing around and hopefully transforming myself into a bronzed babe is planned for today ha-ha. 

Before that though I have a requested Style Steal for you - Miss Blake Lively.

The Gossip Girl actress has always been touted for her style but in the last year or so her looks have really began to generate real fashion attention (E.G catching the attention of Chanel... as you do) so here she is looking laid back and cute on holiday:

 In this shot Blake is wearing a mix of Chloe, BGB generation and Thayer.

And here is how to get the look for a lot less curtesy of the Great British High-Street:

 This gorgeous lightweight white dress - perfect for showing off bronzed pins, the sheer style fabric would keep you lovely and cool whilst the flattering cut would hide any holiday indulgence.
ASOS £17.50

 These super cute + comfy looking sandals - perfect for strolling down the beach in style, the cute gold detail keeps them interesting whilst the simple brown colour meens they'd work with a range of colours for masses of holiday options (hello cutting down on baggage costs)
H&M £14.99

 This adorable printed bag, just big enough for all your holiday essentials - sunglasses, phone, ipod + sunscreen and a super cute pattern which would add a gorgeous pretty effect to any simple holiday look.
Accessorise £28.00

And lastly this cute little belt to nip you right in and keep your holiday silhouette sleek whilst still being comfy and casual. This belt would work great over all neutral colours for your holiday wardrobe. Aside from it's excellent versatility the best thing about this is the absolute bargain price (Gotta love H&M)
H&M £3.99

So there you are lovelies, hope you enjoy this look and of course your weekends!
Have a great time
You know you love me xoxo
...
Couldn't resist ;)

Tuesday Trend : Formal Wear

Hello beauties! After all that moaning about the rain yesterday the sun has finally decided to come out - Happy Bunny (even though I wont get to rock my awesome umbrellas now). This meens my attention can be diverted elsewhere! Lately there has been a massvie amount of Celebrity award shows - The Billboards, Cannes etc etc and of course as part of that we've been flooded with a big influx of celebs flaunting it in designer gowns!

Some of my personal favourites have been: 

 Salma Hayek in Gucci at Cannes

And:

 Taylor Swift in Ellie Saab at the Billboard awards.

This has lead to me going on a little  hunt for you lovelies to try and find some High-Street options for you for any formal occasion you might be heading too (if this happens to be any huge film premiere feel free to take me along too ;) )

Here we go:

 Firstly we have this simple but effortlessy gorgeous navy blue dress. A twist on typical 'black' but still very figure flattering. The lovely ruched halterneck would be perfect for pear-shapes seeking to balance out a larger bottom half.
ASOS £50.00

 Next we have this subtle gold coloured gown with gorgeous sleeved details and a flattering slightly empire-line cut. The soft colour is perfect for Summer elegance and would look great at anything from a formal party to a Summer wedding.
River Island £69.99

 Then we have this luscious bright gown which perfectly works this Summers 'Colour Block' trend. The lovely warm shade would look stunning with either Gold or Silver accessories or Turquise blue for a lovely twist.
ASOS £65.00

 Then we have this divine Carrie Bradshaw / Halston esque dress which with it's divine pale pink shade is the perfect Summer go-to gown.
River Island £59.99

 Then we have my personal fave. This gorgeous nude coloured Grecian style gown, which with it's elegant layered detail and gorgeous one shouldered top makes a divine and unique looking dress which would firmly put you on the 'best dressed' lists.
ASOS £40.00

Finally we have this gorgeous Princess worthy dress (for all you Kate Middelton wannabees) which with it's gorgeous fitted waist and looser skirt would be more than flattering on most shapes. A simple large cocktail ring and killer heels and you'd be ready for Harry!H&M £34.99

There you are lovelies you SHALL go to the ball ;)
What do you think?