Summer style from the stars

Jackie has champagne tastes on a student budget. That’s why she keeps a close eye on celebrity trends, then scours fast fashion outlets to recreate the look for less.

It’s time for another of my “celebrity” style posts, where we break down the looks sported by favorite stars and recreate the look for less than the cost of one Jimmy Choo.

  • This mock-croc purse from F21 echoes the feel of Mrs. Longoria-Parker’s, but at a drastically cheaper price point.
  • For petite women, it’s heels, heels, heels, all the time. Try some sky high platforms like these.
  • Watch out for over-enthusiastic air conditioning in the summer and keep some of your body heat with a cashmere scarf.
  • This melon-colored dress is light, airy and good to wear on this long, humid summer days.

  • Copy Heidi’s platforms-with-jeans look with these navy sky-high platforms. I love the jeweled accent on the peeptoe.
  • White camisoles are indispensable for layered looks. Wear this one like Heidi, underneath a vest.
  • Forever 21 has this great sweater vest that echoes Heidi’s look pretty well. I like the white stripe at the bottom.
  • Finding the perfect pair of high-waisted jeans requires a bit of trial and error, so I found three different options from Urban Outfitters. This pair has a lighter wash and a cuffed bottom.
  • I like the wash of this denim. The two-button detail at the top makes for a more flattering fit too.
  • This is the most expensive of the denim for this look, but the lighter wash and wider hem bear the most resemblance to the jeans Heidi wore.

  • Start out with a great pair of wedges, like these by Madden Girl. They’re only $59 and come in brown and black. Stick with brown for this outfit.
  • If you don’t already have a pair of distressed jeans circa about 2005 when Ashley Olsen made them popular, pick up this pair from Alloy. They come in petite and tall inseams, and have plus-size sizing.
  • This Forever 21 blouse is soft and pretty, but with a bold, flirty color.

  • I love this Roxy maxi dress. Because I’m so tall, I’m afraid that wearing a maxi dress will even further elongate my body. I’m willing to risk the potential giantess-ness for this lovely dress, though.
  • Nicole Richie paired her maxi dress with platforms. Try these red ones from Target.
  • If you’d rather forgo the platform look (or if you are a giantess), these earthy sandals from Forever 21 should do.

See you next time!

Posted May 14, 2008 in Fashion, People, apparel
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