Red Carpet Bandit » 5 under $50 http://www.redcarpetbandit.com Celebrity Style for a Steal Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:35:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 5 Under $50: Over-the-knee Boots http://www.redcarpetbandit.com/2011/12/06/5-under-50-over-the-knee-boots/ http://www.redcarpetbandit.com/2011/12/06/5-under-50-over-the-knee-boots/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:35:30 +0000 Tamara http://www.redcarpetbandit.com/?p=2453 Thigh-high boots walk a fine line between ultra stylish and uber skank. These tips will have ready to walk the runway, not the street.

  • When pairing with a short skirt, opt for opaque tights underneath.
  • A stacked heel, especially wooden, anchors a sexier look while stilettos cheapen it.
  • Stiletto heels look best with your skinniest jeans and chunkiest cable sweater.
  • Make sure the opening of the boot fits your figure comfortably. Too tight and you’ll look like a cased sausage. Too loose, you’re Puss in Boots.
  • For wear-to-work, a tailored knee-length skirt will keep you in the boardroom (and out of the bedroom).
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Psst, do you hear that? It’s the beach calling…

*Please practice safe sunning

 

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Here are my faves, all under $50.

Poppie Jones, Fossil, Coach, Dana Buchman

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Delia's, American Eagle, Newport News

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Wedge sandals are a great way to step into style. They add height (I’m talking to you, Snookie), elongate legs, and they look preppy and polished with skinny cropped jeans.

Pick your favorite wedgie from these great finds under $50.

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Taylor Swift knows how to shine

Sure, these dresses are cheap but you’ll look like a million bucks. They’re fun, flirty and sure to make you the life of the party this New Year’s Eve.

Too cold for bare legs? Stay warm by pairing any of these dresses with black opague tights (NOT sheer. Think sex pot, not streetwalker).

And to keep your look modern and sleek, toss on a shrunken tuxedo jacket instead of an outdated shawl or a bulky winter coat.

Cheers!

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Check out these fantabulous finger weights under $50.

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In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon

Every actress wants to be a singer, every singer wants to be an actress, and so goes the trend. Now both are creating fine(ish) fragrances. In the battle of the dueling divas, my money – literally – is on Reese.

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And remember, nothing says fashion like compassion. Join celebs like Natalie Portman and Khloe Kardashian: Go faux!

Forever 21 at ShopStyle
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