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07/31/2023 Darling of the Day: America Ferrera’s Stripes & Leather Look for Less!

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While everyone in the world is talking about the Barbie movie, it’s not only Margot Robbie & Ryan Gosling‘s performances that are being praised, but America Ferrera‘s empowering role as Gloria as well. During the film’s promotional tour earlier this month, while the cast journeyed from continent to continent, the Golden Globe & Emmy-winning actress took to Instagram in London in a chic & polished striped J.Crew button-down (that was customized with cropping), a leather midi pencil skirt by Matches, white stiletto pumps (shop similar here), & gold hammered earrings (shop similar here). However, for any Style Darling of any size, I was inspired to build this look from affordable, inclusive pieces!

The total ensemble isn’t hard to put together with classic wardrobe staples: a button-down shirt, pencil skirt, gold earrings, & heels; however, the stripe details, a faux leather texture, white contrast, & gold shine elevate the entire look. Try these recommended pieces below to recreate the look:

SHOP: boxy cropped shirt in navy stripe @Banana Republic (on sale: $35.97, limited availability in sizes XS-XXL, as well as tall & petite), wrinkle free no iron button front shirt in navy blue haze stripe @Land’s End ($77.95, available in sizes 2-19, as well as tall & petite), & cropped poplin shirt in shirting blue @Gap Factory (on sale: $24.99, available in sizes XS-XXL).

SHOP: Open Edit wrap front faux leather skirt in black @Nordstrom (on sale: $44.99, limited availability in sizes XXS-XL), faux leather column midi skirt in black @ELOQUII (on sale: $53.97-$89.95 with code: EQYESPLEASE, available in sizes 14-28), & Mango faux leather pencil skirt in black @Macy’s ($49.99, available in sizes 1-22).

SHOP: A New Day Jen pumps in white @Target (on sale: $25.49, limited availability in sizes 5-10, as well as wide) & Arcata gold hammered earrings in gold @Lulu’s ($15.00).

What do you think of America’s outfit? Would you wear something similar to it? How do you feel about faux leather pieces for your professional wardrobe? For more stylish posts, check out: new must-have ankle boots from Target, the best pull-on pants for fall by A New Day, & gauze pajamas for weekend & loungewear! Happy Styling!

09/25/2015 Darling of the Day: Anne Hathaway’s Lovely Lip Look on Good Morning America!

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Anne Hathaway is hitting every media outlet this week, promoting her latest film, The Intern, co-starring Robert DeNiro. She made a recent appearance on Good Morning America with a quirky, surprising outfit that shows she’s still the cool girl we loved from back in The Devil Wears Prada day. Check out her lip print Equipment x Garance Doré (shop here @Farfetch) & her edgy Osman leather skirt (shop similar here @Bergdorf Goodman), which she paired with chic accessories, including white frame sunglasses, gold bangles & a ring, & red suede pumps (shop similar here @Saks Fifth Avenue).

Anne Hathaway at Good Morning America.SHOP: 1. Label lips print blouse ($12.50, was $24.87) @Romwe, 2. Worhtington faux leather skirt ($14.99, was $44.00) in black @JC Penney, 3. suede pointed toe pumps ($24.00) in red @Lulu’s, 4. sunglasses ($6.98, was $14.50) @Torrid, 5. bangles ($5.99) in gold @H&M, 6. ring ($8.00) in gold @River Island, 7. Barbie lips sheer blouse ($29.48, was $42.50) in black @Torrid, 8. plus faux leather pleated skirt ($38.87) in black @Pulse Designer Fashion, & 9. faux suede pumps ($17.26, was $23.00) in red @GOjane.

What do you think of Anne’s street style? Do you like her lips & leather combination? Which celebrity are you following for fall inspiration? For more fashionable posts, check out Gwyneth Paltrow’s Monique Lhuillier boxy blouse & wide leg pants, the entire Emmy’s red carpet gallery including Amy Schumer & Kerry Washington, the best end of the summer deals from Wet Seal & Charlotte Russe, & Emily Ratajkowski’s suede skirt & heels look! Happy Styling!

Basics for a Bargain / 10/14/11 Darling of the Day: Miranda Kerr in Leather Bottoms & Casual T-Shirts!

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Victoria’s Secret model Miranda Kerr has been spied out & about in Paris during Fashion Week wearing cotton t-shirts & leather bottoms. Of course this isn’t a look that just anyone can pull off, but there are affordable options if you’re daring enough to take the plunge!

On the Victoria’s Secret store site, I found the same oversized tee ($39.50) pictured, modeled by Miranda herself.  Also, the other t-shirt ($8.50) from Old Navy is also sold in five other basic colors.

The bottom half is all about leather, but in our case, faux leather is the best option.  This includes leatherette shorts ($19.80) from Forever 21 & the (minus the) leather seamed mini skirt ($59.90) from Express.

To help elongate the legline, Miranda goes with closed toe pumps with either texture or a pop of color.  The fuchsia platform pumps ($24.70) from GOjane & ‘Shieryl’ pointed toe pumps ($33.74) from ALDO are the perfect way to add some sass & femininity to such a minimalst look.

For one final touch, a pair of black shades ($5.80) easily makes this look day-ready & all the more fabulous!  Pieces like leather skirts or shorts are the best way to change up the way you’re putting together an outfit.  It can be downplayed with an effortless t-shirt & still look like it was something all your own.

If you’re a leather fan, check out a previous Basics for a Bargain post featuring leather pants inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow & Beyonce!  Also, check out a Darling of the Day post, showing Miranda’s Parisian chic day look! Happy Styling!