The Look for Less: Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad of The Hills fame was seen sporting this casual-cool outfit at LAX recently. Co-opt her style for less with this outfit: Product Details Green plaid chiffon shirt, at Forever21 for $22.80 (I own this shirt, and while I can do without the sash, I love the color and fit, and it's not too sheer that you have to wear a camisole underneath it.) Levi's dark wash 545 skinny jeans, at Kohl's for $44.00 Blue and gold bangles, at Old Navy for $7.50 Gold plated pendant, at Forever21 for Gold Havianas flip flops, at Kitson for $18.00 Maxx black patent chain handbag, at Dillard's for $148.00 Black wayfarer sunglasses, at Forever21 for $5.80

The Look for Less: Rachel Bilson

While I actually haven't seen much of her work, I love Rachel Bilson's style. She's consistently chic and polished, carrying off everyday streetwear style effortlessly. Also, as someone who is also 5'3" like herself, she's great at showing how to wear the right proportions on a petite frame without being overwhelmed by her clothes. Top: Bloomer Silk Tunic, $27.80 at Forever21. Shoes: Madden Girl "Frankyy" at Zappos.com Sunglasses: Aviator Sunglasses, $19.50 at American Eagle Outfitters Necklace: Sterling Silver pendant, $24.99 at Target Purse: BC Catalina Clutch, $48.00 at Stevemadden.com

The Look for Less: Jimmy Choo Patent Mary Jane

The look...Jimmy Choo Lumiere patent peep toe, $585.00 $409.50 ...for less: Payless Hollis Pump, $22.99

The Look for Less: Michael Kors Striped Minidress

The Look: Michael Kors Black & White Striped Minidress at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,895.00 $1,136.90. . . . for Less: Forever21's H61 Sweater Dress for $24.00.

The Look for Less: DKNY Jumper Dress

The Look: DKNY Spaghetti Strap Jumper at Shopbop.com for $175.00. . . . for Less: Forever21's Gabby Knit Slip for $14.80.

The Celebrity Look for Less: Kristin Davis

Hinge® Stretch Cavalry Twill Jacket at Nordstroms, $118.00 Floral Print Dress at Coldwater Creek, $79.99 $26.99 Kenneth Cole Rection Wicked d'orsay pumps at Zappos.com, $89.00 Xhilaration Bangle Clutch at Target for $14.99. Here are some alternatives if these items are sold out or don't "float your boat," so to speak.

Yves Saint Laurent Look for Less

[1]Yves Saint Laurent Stacked Tribute Platform at Sakes Fifth Avenue for $760.00. [2]Aileen Platform Heel from Bakers for $79.95. (And this one has a shorter heel at 4 3/4" if you think that wearing the YSL Tribute, which clocks in at a towering 5 1/4", is tad more heel than you can take.)

The Look for Less: Temperley Papillon Dress

Temperley of London's Papillon Mini Dress (left) has been seen on the likes of Halle Berry and Sarah Michelle Gellar. However, at $1,625.00 a pop for a dress you'll probably not wear more than once or twice, is kind of rough. To the rescue, the always reliable fast-fashion "inspired" chain, Forever21 with their version, the Ordella Knit Tunic for $22.80.

The Look for Less: Navy and White Colorblock Cardigan

[1] [2] Both are navy and white. Both are cardigans. One costs ten times what the other one does. [1] Tory Burch Color Block Cardigan at Bergdorf Goodman, $225.00. [2] Isaac Mizrahi Navy and White Cardigan at Target, $29.99, on sale for $20.99 at Target. (And if you want, find some neat gold buttons, sew 'em on, and voila, you're set!)

The Look for Less

Bag #1 Bag #2 One of these is $284. The other is $45. Is it obvious which one is which? The Truth Revealed! I was browsing The Budget Fashionista when my eyes popped out at seeing bag #1. Why, it looked much like my dream bag, the Cole Haan Sabra (bag #2) that I've been openly lusting after since Christmas, but told myself, no, you shouldn't spend or ask anyone to spend $300 on a bag that is mostly WHITE CANVAS. But oh, it's so pretty! I want to pet its red patent leather trim! Bag #1 hails from QVC land (it's item #F02183) but alas, while they have a red color available, it's a solid red so not quite a look for less twin with my dream bag. I'll have to pass on this one, but if you're looking for a stylish travel bag, it might not be a bad deal to go for bag #1. You'll have to brave the wilds of QVC, though. The only things I ever got from there were a crushed opal pendant and a Star Trek: Next Generation pin. And my mom bought them for me. And I was 10 years old. But I can't imagine it would be that hard! Just make sure you don't accidentally order a Star Trek Voyager pin, unless that's what you want.

The Celebrity Look for Less

Back in November 2007 Jessica Alba (with Alicia Keyes on her left) wore this Dolce and Gabbana Steve McQueen men's t-shirt with a full gray skirt to MTV's TRL. I'm not sure about the skirt, but the t-shirt retails for $275! I know! It's a cute outfit, though, half dressy, have casual, kind of cool (IMHO) and if you're looking to replicate it, there are more affordable ways. It's a fun outfit you can wear on a weekend or if going out to somewhere chill. The concept is good, too, because you can pair it with any graphic t-shirt and get a similar effect, and for the spring and summer, maybe pair it with some flip flops and head out for whatever.

The Look for Less (and even less)

These Miu Miu multicolored patent brougues are decidedly high-end, and while they are on sale for $437.50 (down from $625.00) at Net-a-porter, for many, that's still pretty gosh darn steep. Have no fear, though. There are even cheaper versions of this shoe available, such as the Pauletta round toe pump from Bakers for $29.99 (down from $69.95). If that's still too steep, well, now the trickle down effect is in full-effect and this Miu Miu inspired pump has found its way to Forever21 in the form of the Neopolitan ice-cream color inspire "Mandy Pump" for $25.80. For my money, though, I think I'd go for the Baker's version of the shoe, if only because it's (a) still reasonably affordable and (b) made of leather versus man made materials. For about $5.00 more, I think it's probably worth it.

The Look for Less: Sheath Dress

An adorable minidress by Gianni Bini that is very similar to this gorgeous Michael Kors sheath dress, and about 93% more inexpensive at $138.00 versus $1,965. Only available in heather and made of flannel stretch fabric instead of lux wool and cashmere in a beautiful camel color, it's still captures the look of the original, and is in gray, which is very in this season. Wear it as it is or pair it with a turtleneck, some tights (or knee socks), and mary janes, you'll look awfully cute in this dress.