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The Look for Less: Blake Lively, Ashley Tisdale, & Rachel Bilson

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Kelly Ford Student Contributor, James Madison University
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Alexa Johnson Student Contributor, James Madison University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

In this cold winter season, it’s all too easy to fall into the routine of wearing sweats and oversized sweaters to keep us warm.  But staying fashionable can accommodate your need for comfort and versatility – all while staying within your budget! Check out these celebs and how you can get their looks for less!
 

Blake Lively:

Blake Lively’s designer leather jacket and skinny jeans seen here come to around 1,000 dollars! But you can find these staple pieces, along with a great scarf, bag, and shoes, for much less.  This outfit is very trendy but all of the individual pieces are very versatile so they can easily be incorporated into your closet and make many more looks.
 

Jacket: [Threadsence
Bag: [Aldo]
Jeans: [Forever21]
Scarf: [Forever21
Shoes: [Aldo

 
Ashley Tisdale:

Ashley Tisdale’s Planet Blue “Pencey” dress is absolutely stunning. This outfit is great because she is dressing up what would be a very casual piece – a sweater dress – with a great leather bag and black boots. This outfit would be effortlessly chic and beautiful to wear to Carrier!
 

Dress: [Victoria’s Secret
Scarf: [Forever21
Bag: [Aldo]  
Shoes: [Aldo
Sunglasses:[Forever21]  

 

 
Rachel Bilson:
 
Rachel Bilson’s outfit is possibly the most versatile of all three. A black blazer is such a key piece to have in your wardrobe that instantly makes you look more put together. It can be worn as a piece of comfort, as shown here, or dressed up for a business or formal event as well. The scarf is also a great item because it adds so much personality to the outfit!
 

Blazer: [Forever21]  
Jeans: [American Eagle
Bag: [Aldo]
Boots: [Charlotte Russe
Scarf: [Forever21]
Sunglasses: [Forever21
 
 
So, as you can see, it’s perfectly easy to find cute outfits on a budget (never underestimate the power of stores like Forever 21)! Once you start collecting staple pieces like blazers and scarves, any dull outfit can instantly be transformed into a fashionable one. Warmer weather is right around the corner, but until then, put some life back into your clothes and embrace the winter season!

Alexa is a junior from Cream Ridge, New Jersey.  She is studying Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Corporate Communication and minors in Creative Writing and Anthropology.  She works for the JMU Office of Residence Life as a Program Adviser and as the Graphics Editor for The Breeze.  She loves watching The Bachelor, pinning to her fashion boards and running outside.   Alexa aspires to work in the glamouous fashion magazine industry in New York City or LA.