The Look for Less - Metallic Sweater Dresses

Let's start off this FABULOUS Monday with some Fashion, Shall we??

As the weather cools down, it's easy to let your style slide (and hide in cozy sweat pants, sweatshirts and fuzzy socks!).. but there's no better way to heat things up than with a signature sweater dress. 

Little Metallic Striped number was recently seen on

Modern Family's Julie Bowen

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She is absolutely gorgeous!  The dress is chunky, but the mid-thigh length shows off her toned legs and keeps the look fresh.  If you go with a bold pattern like Julie, make sure to take a hint from her and keep your accessories basic.

Similar Look for Less:

Victoria's Secret Striped Metallic Sweater Dress

Orig $79.50 SALE $39.99

If the stripes are a bit bold for your taste, try a solid metallic like this one:

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Alice & Olivia Lurex Knit Metallic Dress SALE $177

You can get a similar Look for Less in a multitude of colors:

Victoria's Secret Sweetheart Metallic Sweater Dress

Animal Print, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $34.99
Solids, Orig. $69.50 Clearance $28.99
Metallic Prints, Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

OR

Same Boat Shaped Neckline as Alice & Olivia Dress - Non Metallic Option

Victoria's Secret Jersey Sweater Dress

Orig $59.50 SALE $34.99

Another nice play on the Metallic Sweater Dress is with a Turtleneck.

Diane Von Furstenberg Cybelle Metallic Dress $241

Similar look worn by Kate Middleton (Ralph Lauren)

And you can find suitable Look for Less options such as

Victoria's Secret Ruched Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Orig. $79.50 Clearance $39.99

I personally love the ruching because since the dress is tight it helps hide ANY lines.

Victoria's Secret Cotton Ribbed Sweater Dress

Orig. $59.50 Clearance $24.99

And my personal favorite,

Victoria's Secret Turtleneck Sweater Dress

Special $69.50

Which I actually own in a Dark Chocolate Brown

Thank you once again crappy bathroom lighting at work.

I love this dress because it is a thicker fabric than the cotton which gives it a nicer look, the turtleneck is full, soft and not restrictive and the length is work appropriate.

I got the dress two Christmas-es ago from my mom Santa Claus and it still feels new!

Questions for the Day:

Do you wear sweater dresses in the winter time?

What's your favorite way to style 'em, boots, pumps, tights?



Look for Less - Jessica Simpson Bendie Heels

Blue Violet





Dark Purple

Currently $89.99 at Heels.com

{Shop using links beneath the shoes}

OR

You could get a super similar look ...

with these Anne Michelle heels

Cobalt

Raspberry

Both only $26.80!

{Shop using links beneath the shoes}

Such a fun way to mix things up and to dress up a plain black dress or skirt!

The Look for Less - Jimmy Choo, Betsey & Steve Bedazzled Heels

Classy Platform Satin Pumps with Bedazzled Heels

Jimmy Choo Bejeweled Heel Satin Pump for $1,695.00

I love that the gemstones look like Genuine Sworovski Crystals and love the monotone aesthetic (black on black) but don't love the price!

SPARKLEZ SATIN PUMP WITH RHINESTONE HEEL

by Betsey Johnson for $149.95

Betsey's version of the Bedazzled heel on a satin pump... fun, feminine, frisky!

Steve Madden Partyy-R Platform Satin Pumps for $129.00

Steve's are pretty similar to the Betsey pumps for $20 less...

But the best deal I could find on Bedazzled Heel Satin Pumps was

These lil' beauties from Go Jane.

Rhinestone Trim Satin Platform Pump  for only $27.20 !



Obviously the rhinestones don't seem quite as high quality, but you're saving $100+ so what do you expect?

If you really wanted to you could always scoop up some handy dandy E6000 glue from your local craft store, some Swarovski Crystals, and bedazzle out the heel yourself with a pair of tweezers, a lotta patience and a few hours of your time :)

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Look for Less - *Sparkle* Edition (Gianmarco Lorenzi)

What beautiful shoe cost the same amount as the 90,000 mile scheduled maintenance for my Lexus?

THIS ONE DOES.

The gorgeous, stellar CHIC Collector's edition...

Gianmarco Lorenzi Collector Crystal Embellished Sandal  $1,416.00 

::le sigh::

I could plan an incredible vacation for that much money! Can't exactly justify spending it on shoes... or at least, just one pair of shoes.

Luckily there's a similar style that caught my eye and I want to share it with you!

Rhinestone Embellished Triple Platform for $56.10!

HELLO GORGEOUS!!!

Click the link to buy the shoe, then come back and thank me after all the complements you receive.

Would LOVE for anyone to send me pictures if you've got some of you rockin' a pair of shoes featured on my blog!  Lemme know ;)

Look for Less - Steve Madden Moscow-G Pumps

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW!

Pay attention to the following.

Things I love in shoes...

Sparkle

Platform

Bow

The Steve Madden Moscow-G Pumps have all of these!!!!

They are available at Nordstroms or at Dillards for $129 right now.

but... that is a lot of money for shoes. Unless you're Rachel Zoe herself.

So, good news is Bakers just placed a very similar platform heel on sale!

The Carina G  is now only $49.99!!

I may even prefer the dusty rose color of these pumps by Wild Pair.

Happy Shopping!!!

Deal of the Day + The Look for LESS = Steve Madden 'Sarrina' Pumps

Hidden Platform, Chunky Heel with a bit of retro flair is spot on for Fall Fashion Trends.

These Pumps are the *perfect* purchase because they are conservative enough to rock in the office during the day and yet fun enough to take out on the town at night. 

And they're suede ::swoon::

Betsey Johnson Sophiaa Pumps

$109.99 - adorable Leopard Sole!

But for a little less you can have these similar beauties...

Steve Madden "Sarrina" Pump

Orig. $99.95 at Nordstrom's Sale $66.90

33% off -- not too shabby!!

BUT.

I can top that....

Same Look for less... {Click to keep Reading}

College Girl Loungewear - Look for Less

MY LITTLE SISTER IS STARTING AT A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL!!!!

That being said, I've had college style on my mind lately.  Specifically, how I remember wanting to look pulled together while still being *comfortable*.  You're busy enough between classes, studying, and holding a job that you need a 'no fuss' solution for your wardrobe.  Mixing and matching becomes ESSENTIAL and your budget is typically tight.

::especially if you've been saving up some of your hard earned dough for 50c beer night!::

The other day I stumbled across the following depiction of the modern College Girl's go-to wardrobe..

{source}

And thought to myself how right they were. 

I love leggings and if they were more professional I would still wear them everyday. 

Cardigan is a must as you never know what temperature your next class is going to be.

Comfy T? YES, YES, YES!  Workout, Sleep, Class.. this is a staple in every young woman's closet.

Comfortable shoes for walking around campus.

And of course some good ol' chapstick and headbands to keep those fly-aways in check when you've been leaning over books for hours at a time.

J's report of the Images pictured above:

Petite Black Ponte Panel Leggings $36 - Topshop

Felicity V-NECK T-SHIRT $75 - Reiss

QSW Storm Stripe Cascade Cardigan $94 - Quiksilver

TOMS 'Classic' Glitter Slip-On (Women) $53 - Nordstrom

Paisley & Floral Headband $2 - Forever 21

Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm $3 - Smallflower

Without hesitation I forwarded the article to my little sister, Mari, who replied

"super cute but not really for in a college budget! lol(: "

WOW. I hadn't even stopped to notice the prices... sans the $2 headbands and $3 chapstick this list is overkill for what I believe most college students consider affordable!

So I decided to re-vamp the look FOR LESS.

{Look for Less after the JUMP!}

Look for Less - Sam Edelman "Novato" Slingbacks

Classy, Reserved, with Just a Peek of Polish from your Pedicure!

These Sam Edelman "Novato" Slingbacks were even a Rachel Zoe Top Pick at Piperlime.



{From Left to Right:  Gold, Leopard, Patent Nude}

The above can be purchased for $99

OR

You can scoop up one of the 'sale' colors:

{Left to Right:  Sand Canvas - $79  , Black or Black & White Print $59}

OR

{I know, this just keeps getting better doesn't it?}

Pick up a rainbow of colors in the exact same style shoe for only $17! 

{Click Continue to See the Look for Less!}

Look for Less - Fergie's "Blazing" Bow Slingback Pumps

I'm obsessed with everything feminine, and to me there is nothing sexier than a satin pale pink slingback pump...

omgilovethesesomuchi'dwearthemwitheverythingandnevertakethemoffmyfeet

Fergie's "Blazing" Bow Slingback Pumps

Which you can find at Heels.com which literally has the largest selection of women's shoes!

I'm only $99.99

OR

If throwing down $100 for a pair of shoes makes you cry a little bit inside, because it would mean you would have to pick just one pair, then you can score the Look for Less...

{Click Continue Reading to see More!}

Look for Less - Vince Camuto Black "Mistys"

A Bold, Black Leather Peep Toe Pump Perfect for Your Transition into Fall Fashion with Rosette Embelishments:

The "Mistys" by Vince Camuto

Can be purchased for $118 here. 



OR

<Click "Continue Reading" to see the Look for Less!! >

The Look for Less - Friday's Fashion Fix

Work has been so busy around here lately I feel as if I've fallen behind on supplying adequate *fashion fixes* to the world... ::not that the world reads my blog::

{crickets chirping}

::sigh::

BUT for those of you who do - and who might have a love affair with Christian Louboutin shoes as I do, then this post is for you!

Extremely sexy pumps:

{Christian Louboutin - "Maggies"  Price - clearly-if-you-have-to-ask-you-cannot-afford-me}

wow, so even if I HAD $1k + to spend on shoes... I still could not own these because they're waitlisted?!

{Wanna See the Look for Less?? Just Click to Keep Reading!}

Celebrity Look for Less *Special Edition* with Gwyneth Paltrow (Part II - Long Jersey Dress)

Part II of the Celebrity Look for Less!  If you want the story behind what inspired this post - plus a look at the first set of outfits - click here!

I say it's time for a Celebrity Look for Less!!

                    Part II:  The Short Flirty Jacket                   

Option 1:  The Short Flirty Jacket

Dressed Up

"Take a jean skirt to work with high heel sandals, a statement jacket, and a satchel instead of a briefcase." - Gwyneth Paltrow

Eww!! Talk about MOM skirt - and NOT in a good way.  I would personally never spend $515 on a skirt that made me look over 40 years old.  We're going to find a more modern spin on a jean skirt that you can rock at work:

{Click 'Read More' To See the Rest of this Post!}

Ruthie Davis Rockit' Pumps - The Look for Less!

Young Hollywood's Shay Mitchell (most recently recognized for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars) was recently seen rocking a spiked pair of Ruthie Davis Rockit' Pumps.


Ruthie Davis is a very fashion forward, trend setting brand name that has recently been seen on celebs such as Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, Olivia Wilde and Nicole Scherzinger.  You can find some of these amazing pumps at the nearest Neiman Marcus or online at Endless.com and they range from $500 to upwards of $1000.  I haven't been able to find the exact price of these black studded beauties - but needless to say, they're out of my price range!

(Getty Images - image from StyleBistro.com)

That being said, you can have the Look for Less!

These Studded Spiked Peep Toe Pumps are $64.60 at UrbanOg.com! 

 When pairing these mercilessly chic peep toes with your outfit, take some tips from Shay and try coordinating them with an ultra feminine peachy/nude dress - it will not only balance out the shock factor of the shoes, but the hard/soft pairing will have people commenting on your style from miles away. 

 Wanting a feminine frock to pair with?  Look no further than this Applique Chiffon Dress only $22.80 from Forever21.com:

What do you think about Shay's Look and the feminine dress paired with rocker accents?