Category — The Hills

Satchels are all the rage but I prefer a mini to a large satchel you have to lug around everywhere. Check out this Rebecca Minkoff mini satchel worn by LC that has a chain strap so you can remain hands free while sipping cocktails and dancing. Instead of dropping $400 for a mini, get LC’s look for $80 and have a happy Friday! Don’t forget to enter to win a clover necklace, giveaway ends in one week!

1. Rebecca Minkoff Embrace Mini Satchel in Sienna Bridal – $369

2. Melie Bianco Edith Structured Top Handle – $80

Unlike many reality-turned-designer stars, Lauren Conrad actually wears items from her affordable line for Kohl’s. Case in point: the seriously cute leopard flats LC was spotted in about town. Get the reals for a steal at just $27.

Real & Steal:

LC Lauren Conrad Flats – $27

Since I can’t attend NYFW I am staging a silent protest at home, online shopping my nights away. At the top of my Fall wish list is the perfect pair of platform loafers and during my online shop episode tonight I stumbled across the affordable and highly-rated Lauren Conrad platform loafers at Kohl’s that will only set you back $50. Take that FW.

Bluefly – $552 (Sold Out)

LC Lauren Conrad Platform Penny Loafer – $50

I miss The Hills and the laid-back style all of the girls sported (especially Audrina). The Housewives seem to be on sequin overload this year and Ashley isn’t giving me much to work with on The Bachelorette so I am left to revisit some oldies. Remember when Lauren Conrad wore this cut out swimsuit for Life & Style Magazine? Well I never forgot it and today found a very similar look for less on ASOS. Happy Thursday! xoxo, tb

The Look for Less:

ASOS Multi Cutout Swimsuit with Twist Top – $14

Because I stalk both Kristin Cavallari (@KristinCav) and her makeup artist Carlene K (@carlenekmakeup) on Twitter, I knew where to get Kristin’s cute pink wedges before receiving the first email asking for them. Kristin teamed up with Shoedazzle to design the shoe (a.k.a the “Bardot”) with 100% of the proceeds benefiting One Kid, One World. The “Bardot” will be available on Monday, May 16 for only $40.

P.S. If you want Kristin’s tan pick up some of CarleneK’s Shine Body Bronzer for just $24.99. I get my order next week so I will make sure to post about it!

The Real & The Steal:

Shoedazzle – $40

{image via @KristinCav – Uber Social}

Similar Dress:

Shoshanna Beaded Dress

ShopBop – $395

Dress for Less:

ASOS Embellished Neck Dress – $83

Did you always wonder how the girls on The Bachelor & The Hills got those natural-looking beachy waves they sported every day? Well don’t hate them just yet because they didn’t wake up looking like that or have hair dressers at their beck and call. Instead, they had their hair dressers teach them how to do it themselves (DIT) and made tutorial videos to pass along their hair knowledge. After watching more hair tutorials than I like to admit, I chose my top 3 to help you achieve the beachy wave look for less.

Achieve the wave with the Hot Tools 1.5 Curling Iron

{Michelle Money Hair Curling Tutorial Video}

{Lauren Conrad The Every Day Wave Tutorial}

{Cupcakes and Cashmere Beachy Waves Tutorial}

For me, the void from The Hills has been filled with the Housewives but I still keep up with KC and Audrina’s street style. I am loving the look of lace shorts on Kristin, but refuse to pay $220 for 10 inches of lace fabric. While I search for a DIY option of these you can get the look for less than $40 in ivory or black.

Get the DIY option at swellmayde!

Searching for a LFL? Let me hunt it down for you.

Stone Cold Fox Hitchhiker Daisy Lace Bloomers

Revolve – $220 (SOLD OUT)

The LFL:

Love Seat Ivory Lace Shorts

Lulus – $36

I never thought I would say this, but I miss The Hills. The drama, the fashion you all stalked like a religion and the shear craziness of Speidi, it seems like just yesterday I had it on my DVR (le sigh). Even though the show ended, the trends still endure…like these 2 finger rings that refuse to go out of style. I think it is hilarious that She-Pratt chose a ring that claims Faith, but lets keep it honest and in budget by opting for a different sentiment. Because LOVE shouldn’t cost a thing (yes, I am quoting J Lo).

Need a LFL? Let me know about it!

She-Pratt’s 2 Finger FAITH ring

The Real:

Two Finger Love Ring

Tags – $200

The Steal:

2 Finger Gold Love Ring

Charlotte Russe – $6.50

Along with my love for sequins, I have a minor obsession with lace. When I was younger I would try to make my underwear pass as outerwear (much to the dismay of my mom and most of my teachers). After spending months being grounded and time in detention, I learned that the key to pulling off lace is what you wear underneath it. For example, LC wore this lace Marchesa dress to her latest book signing and managed to look tres chic, not like a Jersey Shore cast member. Unfortunately, it costs a lot to look that good, but lucky for you I am up to date on my lace research and found similar steals.

(image: PopSugar.com)

Real: Notte by Marchesa Lace Dress – Sold Out

Steals:

Lace Slash Neck Bandeau Dress

ASOS – $80.86

Lace Dress with Scalloped Neckline – $80.86

On the finale of The Hills, we find out that the show is fake (shocker!). It is truly the end of an era. But don’t worry, MTV will quickly replace this franchise with another one full of poor acting, fake plot lines and vapid characters (that’s right, Jersey Shore starts in a few weeks! *fist pump*). While I won’t miss anyone from this awful excuse of a show, I will miss some of their fashion…the girls brought out the big guns to the After Show and even LC came back to join in on the fun, wearing a seriously cute mini dress. Steal the girl’s style for less one last time.

Want a Look for Less? Contact me.

The Real:

Hervé Léger Strapless Ombré Bandage Dress

Bloomingdale’s – $1,590

Similar Steal:

Colorblock Bandage Dress

ArdenB – $49

The Real:

Boulee Ciara Dress

Singer22.com – $198

Similar Steal:

Cut Out One Shoulder Dress

ASOS – $40

The Real:

Mandalay Mini (thanks Coolspotters!)

FAWSON Pump

Aldo – $49.98

Similar Steal:

Erin Wasson X RVCA Soul Clappin Dress

Shopbop – $57