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Something we've noticed lately is the sudden prevalence of relatively inexpensive wedding dresses on the Internet. It started with Lane Bryant's now-dwindling Bridal collection of dresses and separates, all priced at around $150 initially and now on sale for about fifty bucks a pop. Then we noticed that David's Bridal has an online gown collection with dresses for all sizes priced under $250. Now Torrid has a few new wedding options for the curvy bride, all priced under $250.

Sounds great, right?

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]]>budgetcheapdressesfeaturedonline shoppingOnlineShoppingshoppingwedding dressesWeddingDressesweddingsLauren Perdue2008-04-29T17:02:00 00:00Loving the Sartorialist in Parishttp://www.styledash.com/2008/04/23/loving-the-sartorialist-in-paris/http://www.styledash.com/2008/04/23/loving-the-sartorialist-in-paris/http://www.styledash.com/2008/04/23/loving-the-sartorialist-in-paris/#commentsFiled under:


We are obsessed with the Sartorialist! His take on fashion is unique, his photographs are exquisite, and the discussion amongst the fashion minded on his blog is fascinating. And we are especially fans of some of the pictures he took while in the fashion capital of the world. Because we all know, nobody does Springtime like they do in gay Paris.

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]]>look for lessLookForLessparissartorialistKyle Hepp2008-04-23T12:17:00 00:00Mary Kate Olsen's look for lesshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/04/01/mary-kate-olsens-look-for-less/http://www.styledash.com/2008/04/01/mary-kate-olsens-look-for-less/http://www.styledash.com/2008/04/01/mary-kate-olsens-look-for-less/#commentsFiled under: ,


Since it's such a big deal that Mary Kate Olsen actually wore something normal, I thought we'd do a Look For Less on her. You can get the whole outfit for under $185.






Gallery: MKO's look for less

Urban Outfitter Bright Geometric Ring $16.00Nine West Barbe $69.00Mossimo Drew Point-Toe Pumps $24.99G by Guess Diamond Cut Sparkle Bangles $14.50Bebe Hollywood Short Jumpsuit $119

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]]>fashionfeaturedlook for lessMary Kate OlsenMaryKateOlsenOlsen twinsstyleKyle Hepp2008-04-01T16:08:00 00:00Look for Less: Megan Foxhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/03/17/look-for-less-megan-fox/http://www.styledash.com/2008/03/17/look-for-less-megan-fox/http://www.styledash.com/2008/03/17/look-for-less-megan-fox/#commentsFiled under: ,

megan foxOne of our fabulous StyleDash reader's would like to know how to score Megan Fox's look for less. I would love to know how to score Megan's legs but whatever...

Megan's look is a sexy combination of very simple pieces -- a sheer white blouse, flouncy circle skirt, killer red pumps, and of course the total sex kitten black bra peeking out.

You can Megan Fox's look for around $50! Here is how:

- Blouse, Forever 21 $19.80
- Black bra, Simply Vera by Vera Wang $9.80
- Circle skirt, Forever 21 $15.80
- Red pumps, Isaac Mizrahi for Target $7.49

Grand total $52.89
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]]>look for lessLookForLessmegan foxMeganFoxLauren Messiah2008-03-17T10:12:00 00:00Zac Posen designs for Targethttp://www.styledash.com/2008/02/28/zac-posen-designs-for-target/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/28/zac-posen-designs-for-target/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/28/zac-posen-designs-for-target/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

zac posenWell this hardly seems fair! We (USA) get a Target collection from Milla Jovovich and they (Australia) get a collection from Zac Posen. No offense Milla but if I were given a choice I would take Zac, sorry.

Everyone's favorite young designer, Zac Posen will debut his red carpet looks to Target on April 3rd in Australia. One piece in his collection that many people are excited about is the white gown Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl wore at the Emmy Awards. The dress will retail at $299.99, which may sound high but can you imagine what the original couture gown costs? Yeah, under $300 is sounding more like a deal isn't it! The Heigl dress will be the most expensive piece in the collection and only 50 will be made. The rest of the collection won't be so expensive, prices will start at $49.99 (for a belt).

I for one am excited to see the collection even though I think Target is out of their ever loving minds for selling $300 dresses and $50 belts -- don't care who designed it this is Target please give me a real deal.
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]]>katherine heiglKatherineHeigllook for lessLookForLesstargetzac posenZacPosenLauren Messiah2008-02-28T08:02:00 00:00Splurge or Save: Cashmere Mafia lingeriehttp://www.styledash.com/2008/02/25/splurge-or-save-cashmere-mafia-lingerie/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/25/splurge-or-save-cashmere-mafia-lingerie/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/25/splurge-or-save-cashmere-mafia-lingerie/#commentsFiled under: ,

Cashmere Mafia LingerieI love how television characters always go to bed in some piece of fabulous lingerie. I am lucky if I take off last night's clothes before heading into the sack.

In this scene from ABC's Cashmere Mafia, Mia Mason (Lucy Liu) is wearing a gorgeous purple silk chemise after an unplanned romp with her ex. Many people have inquired about where to find this sexy little chemise without breaking the bank. I have two options, one is splurge worthy and one is a deal too good to pass up:

Splurge! For $160 you can look just like Mia in this chemise by La Petite Coquette, which is almost identical to the one on Cashmere Mafia. The only difference is the color of the straps and the purple seems to be a half a shade lighter than this one.

Save! For a mere $24.50 you can get this purple slip from Victoria's Secret. You get the same look for a fraction of the price, the only thing you will miss is the black lace on the bottom. Not a bad sacrifice for something so sexy.
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]]>cashmere mafiaCashmereMafialingerielook for lessLookForLesslucy liuLucyLiuLauren Messiah2008-02-25T20:16:00 00:00Look for Less: Ruffle Vest from New York Fashion Weekhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/02/20/look-for-less-ruffle-vest-from-new-york-fashion-week/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/20/look-for-less-ruffle-vest-from-new-york-fashion-week/http://www.styledash.com/2008/02/20/look-for-less-ruffle-vest-from-new-york-fashion-week/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

So you've always wanted to wear the hottest runway looks but don't want to break the bank to do so? Maybe you've got the itch to just do it yourself? Well, my awesome friends over at Threadbanger are here to help you out. Their weekly video podcast is full of great tips and tutorials on DIY fashion, as well as the scoop on plenty of underground independent designers.

In the most recent episode, they travel to New York Fashion Week and chat with Malan Breton of Project Runway season 3 fame, check out a fashion show by punk rock indie design house New York Couture, and finally give you a video tutorial on how to make a fabulous ruffle collar, based on one seen in James Coviello's Fall 2008 collection. There's also a tutorial on their blog, if you're not into video. It's a really simple sewing project, and the result is amazing! Who said you need to spend thousands of dollars to get an fresh-from-the-runway look?

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]]>DIYDIY fashionDiyFashionget the lookGetTheLookindependent designersIndependentDesignersindie designersIndieDesignersJames CovielloJamesCovielloMalan BretonMalanBretonNew York CoutureNewYorkCoutureProject RunwayProjectRunwayrufflesewingThreadbangerthreadheadsvideoMallory Whitfield2008-02-20T19:51:00 00:00Loeffler Randall rosette flatshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/01/22/loeffler-randall-rosette-flats/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/22/loeffler-randall-rosette-flats/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/22/loeffler-randall-rosette-flats/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Loeffler Randall Rosette Ballet Flats - Rose : Target
Ever since I lost one of my beloved Marc Jacobs ballet flats I have been on search for a replacement pair of shoes. Not just any replacement pair but an inexpensive replacement pair. I am not a flats girl to begin with, so spending another $250 dollars on flat shoes just isn't in the cards. I headed over to Target to check out the Loeffler Randall line to see what all the buzz was about.

I loved the variety of colors the flats came in: metallic rose gold, metallic gold, black patent, and brown patent. I tried on the black patent pair first because the Marc Jacobs shoe I lost was black. The black patent looked great but the plain color made the cool rosette detail on the toe fall flat, so I put them back. Next up was the gold metallic pair -- now we are cooking with oil! I loved the shape, I loved how the rosette detail on the toe popped, and I loved the comfort (too bad they were flats).

These shoes are going fast, there were hardly any left at Target, so if you like them you had better act fast. The shoes run true to size are cost $29.99
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]]>ballet flatsBalletFlatsflatsLoeffler RandallLoefflerRandallmetallicshoestargetLauren Messiah2008-01-22T13:14:00 00:00Look for Less: Serena's preppy stylehttp://www.styledash.com/2008/01/15/look-for-less-serenas-preppy-style/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/15/look-for-less-serenas-preppy-style/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/15/look-for-less-serenas-preppy-style/#commentsFiled under: , ,

gossip girl serenaEveryone wants the Gossip Girl look but let's face it, the looks from the show can get expensive. The girls on the show are rich prep school students who have never uttered the word "budget." I will help you get Serena's schoolgirl look for less than the price of her designer handbag.
Grand total- $164.19

Remember you can also find this look by hitting your local school uniform supply store, vintage shops, and you can even borrow your dad's necktie to achieve this look for less.
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]]>as seen on gossip girlAsSeenOnGossipGirlgossip girlGossipGirllook for lessLookForLessschool girlSchoolGirlserenaLauren Messiah2008-01-15T09:03:00 00:00Gossip Girl Look for Less: Serena's downtown prep lookhttp://www.styledash.com/2008/01/14/look-for-less-serenas-downtown-prep-look/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/14/look-for-less-serenas-downtown-prep-look/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/14/look-for-less-serenas-downtown-prep-look/#commentsFiled under: , ,

gossip girl Serena from Gossip Girl knows how to make a school uniform look cool. In this picture she is wearing her favorite Nanette Lepore sequined sweater over top of her school uniform. The problem is the sweater alone will cost you around $300, a little too much for a girl on a budget.

This look takes a bit of creativity, as the cardigan is pretty much one a a kind. I took an over-sized gray cardigan and draped a sequin scarf around the collar to achieve the look. Of course you could also go nuts at the fabric store and attempt to create your own version of this hip sweater as well.

Gallery: See Serena's Look Piece by Piece

White TopPlaid tiePlaid SkirtT-strap shoesGold scarf

Grand total- $101.81
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]]>as seen on gossip girlAsSeenOnGossipGirlgossip girlgossip girl fashionGossipGirlGossipGirlFashionlook for lessLookForLessserenaLauren Messiah2008-01-14T08:01:00 00:00Look for Less: Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montanahttp://www.styledash.com/2008/01/06/look-for-less-miley-cyrus-aka-hannah-montana/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/06/look-for-less-miley-cyrus-aka-hannah-montana/http://www.styledash.com/2008/01/06/look-for-less-miley-cyrus-aka-hannah-montana/#commentsFiled under: , ,

miley cyrus Miley Cyrus is so the next Hillary Duff.

With her Disney Channel fame on the show Hannah Montana and a famous father, Billy Ray Cyrus, this girl is unstoppable. With great fame comes great responsibility, like being a fashion icon, of course. Although Miley is hardly the age for a fashion icon (she is only 15) her adoring fans are dying to nab her stylish look.

In the picture, Miley makes looking warm look cool with a stylish white coat adorned with look-at-me black buttons. Her contrast of white and black accessories really make this black and white look fresh. The ensemble is age (and weather) appropriate and can be yours for less than $215.

Gallery: Look for Less: Miley Cyrus

Newsboy CapWhite JacketBlack GlovesGrey Skinny JeansSlouchy Boots



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]]>fashionhannah montanaHannahMontanalook for lessLookForLessmiley cyrusMileyCyrusLauren Messiah2008-01-06T10:00:00 00:00Simply a great deal by Vera Wanghttp://www.styledash.com/2007/12/28/simply-a-great-deal-by-vera-wang/http://www.styledash.com/2007/12/28/simply-a-great-deal-by-vera-wang/http://www.styledash.com/2007/12/28/simply-a-great-deal-by-vera-wang/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


This past week I have been temporarily transplanted from my life in LA to a life in the suburbs of Washington DC. It's just a temporary holiday transplant, but a transplant all the same. You would think since I am only out here for a week that I could keep myself from shopping. Well, obviously you don't know me that well because I can find shopping bliss in any location.

My latest bit of bliss was found in the most unexpected place, Kohls. I hit the suburban superstore with my Mother and got lucky with the Simply Vera by Vera Wang department. The pieces were fashionable, affordable, and well made. I tried on just about every piece in the collection and found that they fit true to size and in a few cases they fit a bit larger than usual.

I picked up a few tops, a sweater, and the greatest find was a pair of stacked heel leather boots. Head to your nearest Kohls to check out the line (which is currently on sale) or go to Kohls.com.
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]]>dealskohlssimply veraSimplyVeravera wangVeraWangLauren Messiah2007-12-28T11:30:00 00:00Lauren's Look for Less: Military Spicehttp://www.styledash.com/2007/11/21/laurens-look-for-less-military-spice/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/21/laurens-look-for-less-military-spice/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/21/laurens-look-for-less-military-spice/#commentsFiled under: , ,

posh victoria beckham military lookThis look is a reader's request...

Victoria Beckham has channeled a different kind of "spice" from the rack with this military inspired look. You too can have this look and for less than what "Posh" paid for her sunglasses.

The great thing about this look is that most of the pieces are closet staples, so it's okay to spend a bit more on them. The gray jacket can also be worn with a skirt or dress pants for a work appropriate ensemble. Having a nice pair of darker washed straight washed jeans is something every closet should have as well; wear them with heels, flats, or tuck them into boots and you have three completely different denim looks.

The accessories are the fun part of the outfit but they can also be worked into other outfits. A waist-cinching belt works great with little dresses, jackets, and even tee shirts. Sunglasses are an everyday must-have as they can hide many sins (late night out, lack of mascara). Having a simple black hat can save you from a bad hair day and it can freshen up a boring look.

Get the look:
Grand total, $270.00
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]]>budget shoppingBudgetShoppingposhvictoria beckhamVictoriaBeckhamLauren Messiah2007-11-21T09:23:00 00:00Lauren's Look for Less: Lauren Conradhttp://www.styledash.com/2007/11/19/laurens-look-for-less-lauren-conrad/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/19/laurens-look-for-less-lauren-conrad/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/19/laurens-look-for-less-lauren-conrad/#commentsFiled under: , ,

lauren conrad the hillsIt's hard to admit but, yes, I watch The Hills.

Lauren Conrad and the gang always have on nice clothes that you know darn well they couldn't afford if the show were actually "reality" (Teen Vogue interns can't get paid that well). The girls are paid mega bucks to live their loosely scripted lives and designers are practically begging them to wear their clothes.

For those of us who aren't as fortunate as the ladies on The Hills, let's do Lauren Conrad's look for less. The secret to this looks is "working it" with confidence and perfect makeup. The outfit isn't very complex because it's just basic black with gold accessories. Just beware, matching blacks can be tricky so be sure your black garments are all the same shade of black.
Grand total, $158.10
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]]>lauren conradLaurenConradlook for lessLookForLessmtvthe hillsTheHillsLauren Messiah2007-11-19T08:54:00 00:00Lauren's Look for Less: Victoria Beckhamhttp://www.styledash.com/2007/11/18/laurens-look-for-less-victoria-beckham/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/18/laurens-look-for-less-victoria-beckham/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/18/laurens-look-for-less-victoria-beckham/#commentsFiled under: ,

victoria beckham look for lessVictoria Beckham has climbed up the fashion ladder in recent years. No more freaky Spice Girl platforms and patent leather outfits, these days she is living up to the name "Posh." Whether she is dressed up or dressed down, this tiny little lady packs a major fashion punch.

In this photograph, the busy mother and wife of soccer hottie David Beckham is running a few errands looking flawless as usual. This look is all about being casual and cool. It's an easy look to achieve and can also be re-created in different color combinations.

Get this look for under $150 and to really "Posh" it up add 5 inch heels and dark sunglasses.
Grand total, $138.28!
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]]>look for lessLookForLessposh spicePoshSpicevictoria beckhamVictoriaBeckhamLauren Messiah2007-11-18T11:33:00 00:00Lauren's Look for Less: Eva Longoriahttp://www.styledash.com/2007/11/14/laurens-look-for-less-eva-longoria/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/14/laurens-look-for-less-eva-longoria/http://www.styledash.com/2007/11/14/laurens-look-for-less-eva-longoria/#commentsFiled under: , ,

eva longoria casual look Dressing like a million bucks can be tricky if you don't have millions of dollars -- tricky but not impossible. If you want to dress like your favorite A-list stars (who happen to have millions) you can do it for less, a lot less. It just takes a little bargain hunting, creativity, and most importantly confidence.

I am going to show you how to create your favorite celebrity looks for less. Today's Look for Less is Eva Longoria who is looking casual, cute and polished in a striped top and skinny jeans.

The real magic in this outfit is the accessories as the "wow" pieces are the killer bag and shoes so it's okay to spend a bit more there. The rest of the outfit is pretty basic -- it's just jeans and a t-shirt. You may already have them in your closet. The cost of Eva's outfit is roughly $1900; you can get the same look for under $200.
  • Indigo skinny jeans from Forever 21, $29.50
  • Croc handbag by Rampage, $88.00
  • Tie boots from Alloy, $39.50
  • Rachel sunglasses from Fred Flare, $10.00
  • Brown striped top from Forever 21, $19.80
Grand total = $186.80
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