Mrs. Priss » The Look for Less http://mrspriss.com Motherhood, Frugal Fashion & Thrifty Living Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:35:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Look for Less – Kristen Bell http://mrspriss.com/2010/06/30/look-for-less-kristen-bell/ http://mrspriss.com/2010/06/30/look-for-less-kristen-bell/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:58:14 +0000 Mrs. Priss http://mrspriss.com/?p=2911 I’ve had several readers kindly remind me that I’m WAY overdue on a Look for Less post. Thank you for that, ladies! Seriously, how did I forget about all the fun I used to have finding these cute celebrity outfits while I was sitting in the office, putting off real work like the committed employee I am?!?

I HAVE NO IDEA EITHER!

Kristen Bell is beyond adorable and always seems to be dressed in pretty, feminine outfits. That polka dot top she’s wearing makes me all happy inside. Aaaaaand I’m pretty sure I’m going to hunt down those shoes the first chance I get. Yes, they’re a tad hookerish, but sometimes I’m okay with hooker shoes. Judge me not.

Note: This post was actually not written during office hours. You know, just in case my 6’4″, middle-aged, manly boss ever gains an interest in my blog and decides to read about these fashiony-type things...

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I’ve sort of been dying to get my hands on a leather jacket lately (judge me not), but kind of thought I’d end up looking like a biker-chick. Pairing it up with a cute dress & heels could work quite well in bringing the Badass down a few notches.  Hmm…

Any family who happens to be reading this… Christmas is coming uuuup.

Wait. Who said that?

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Wait… Are we even allowed to call her Katie anymore? Or is she just Kate? You know, because Kate just sounds so much more grown up, and I can really take someone named Kate so much more seriously than someone named Katie. The two names are just so different, you know? (Ugh, TOM.)

Anyway. The girl has been through a lot, but she proves that no matter who you’re married to or how batcrapcrazy they are, you can still pull it together and look fabulous. R-e-s-p-e-c-t, right here.

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  • Ruffle Halter Top – Arden B.: $38.00
  • Linen Flare Pant – Forever 21: $22.80
  • Black Snake Peep Toe Pumps – Target: $26.99
  • Clutch – Aldo: $35.00
  • Polished Bead Bracelet – Forever 21: $6.80
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I don’t know much about you, lady, but that outfit is freaking adorable.

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Well hello there, little people. My name is Anne Hathaway and I’m freaking adorable in my size 2 red flouncy dress. Go ahead and attempt to copy my amazing outfit on your more …humble budget.

Oh, and while you’re at it, be a doll and find the fat, pregnant version of this amazing dress for my very close & personal friend Morgan. She’s desperate to look like anything but a beached whale these days, poor dear.

  • Ruffle Hem Halter Dress – Wet Seal: $15.00 (sale)
  • Patent Platform Pumps – Charlotte Russe: $22.99
  • Tracy Cardigan Sweater – dELiAs: $34.50
  • Metal and Wood Bangle Set – Wet Seal: $6.50
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Okay, hot mom alert. She just had her baby in what? March? I hope I look that good after this bundle of joy/fatness arrives.

I thought Halle’s summery casual look was wicked cute. She glammed up a plain white dress with a few accessories and made a completely gorgeous outfit. I find that if you have a few good and simple pieces in your wardrobe, you can change the entire look by swapping out the accessories. Hmm… new post idea …

I KNOW you can do better than that… Try it.

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This look was so inspiring to me. The yellow jacket is what drew my attention at first — the whole kimono thing is really adorable. It takes a confident woman to pull off that color!

So here’s what I came up with using the ever-fabulous Polyvore. If you guys haven’t checked that site out yet, pop on over there soon. It’s so fun and addicting. It’s like playing with paper dolls… without… the dolls. I don’t know. It’s just fun. :)

  • Scrunchie Skinny Jean – Wet Seal: $29.50
  • Three Tier Tank Top – Wet Seal: $9.99
  • Hoodie Cape Jacket – Forever 21: $27.80
  • Pearl Buckle Peep Toe Heel – Go Jane: $16.99
  • Large Hobo Bag – Target: $29.99
  • Gold Twist Bracelet – Bees: $19.80

I could have done better, I suppose… but go ahead and try to beat my prices!

Have a great weekend, everyone! Love!

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Tina, you are hilarious. Absolutely loved Baby Mama. And I’m digging the nautical-esque look you have going on here. Can I please copy this general idea, but spend about $2,000 less? Okay, thanks.

So, here’s another celebrity-inspired outfit for a fraction of what the original items cost. Let me know what you all think, and if you have enough time, explore Polyvore and try to beat my deal!

  • “The Sweetheart” Curvy Jean – Old Navy: $34.50
  • PPQ Stripe Top – Oli: $43.27 (I know I can do better than this… Disgraceful!)
  • Ruched Front Cardigan – Dorothy Perkins: $35.40
  • Strappy Knot Wedge – Go Jane: $15.99
  • Squared Corner Color Frames – House of Sunglasses: $9.99

I had to add the glasses… come on, it’s Tina. :)

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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…

So, what do you all think? Please tell me I’m not the only copy cat!

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