The Look for Less – Blake Lively
Apr
10th
2008
10th
2008
Blake Lively is just too cute for words. And her outfit — GLORIOUS!
Okay, I have a small confession… while sitting at my desk at work (as I am right now — minimize screen power!), my mind is usually on everything BUT my job. One of the most distracting sites on the planet is InStyle.com. I could honestly sit and browse through The Look of the Day for hours (and I have). I get so inspired by all the well-dressed women, and often try to recreate the looks on my own for a lot less money.
Blake Lively’s look just caught my eye for some reason — it’s so crisp and effortless. So, I found some similar items online and just might have to try it out for myself…
- Button Front Tee – Top Shop: $23.75
- White Three Button Jacket – Gianna’s Closet: $43.79 (sale, w00t)
- Low Rise Skinny “The Diva” Jeans – Old Navy: $29.50
- Peep Toe Pumps – Target: $24.99
- Antique Framed Ring – Urban Outfitters: $18.00
- Gemstone Wire Bracelet – Forever 21: $6.00
So, what do you all think? Please tell me I’m not the only copy cat!
Love it. I do the same thing all the time. When I am getting ready for a shopping trip I look through magazines and higher end catalogs to get and idea of what I want then try to find stuff that is really similar for much cheaper.
What also nice about this is if I know an element won’t work for me (like aforementioned heels) I can find something different that is similar but does work for me (like peep toe flats).
Very cute recreation of the look. :)
on April 10th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I LOVE that jacket. I need a light structured jacket like that for the spring. My search is on.
But yes I love when I get my Lucky Magazine in the mail so I can get an idea of what kinds of looks I want to find (for less of course). Now I want to go shopping. Boo.
So when you are farther along are you going to post maternity style :)
on April 10th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I love the jacket but i don’t think I could do a white jacket *cry* (hello that’s why I have gone to do the gym every day this week!). And you reminded me that I need new jeans…I hope this weeks paycheck can put me on a shopping trip :/ I actually do not do that too much but what I do now is see something cute and want to make it.
Ok does anyone buy GAP jeans? I have bought their jeans for years, but half of them have got holes/wear/rips in WEIRD places for no reason it drives me nuts…I used to be a jean-a-holic. Ok i still am.
on April 10th, 2008 at 10:52 am
Re: Office – It’s too bad none of us live close, because we could have really big thursday night parties!! :(
on April 10th, 2008 at 11:10 am
OH how I love that ring! Fabulous! The jacket is pretty great too!
on April 10th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hi there! Nice work on replicating Blake — she’s so cute too isn’t she?! Our site may help you in your endeavors with future “looks for less” posts…have you heard of http://www.shopittome.com? You pick your favorite brands and your sizes, and we email you when things go on sale! Let me know if you want to learn more and be featured as a Trendsetter on our site!
on April 28th, 2008 at 5:40 pm