Fashion Round-Up: Find Your Most Flattering Jeans, Designer Wallets Under $100...plus more


Find Your Most Flattering Jeans, Instyle.com
Butterfly Shades Flit Into Fashion, MyStyle.com
Sex and the City 2 Stylist Patricia Field launching new line of bathing suite, The Cut
Designer Wallets Under $100, The Budget Fashionista
To Thread or Not to Thread, Senorita Fashionista


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Where'd She Get It: Carrie Underwood's Tee

Carrie Underwood was spotted wearing this Obey Adopt a Tee. Here's where you can get it:
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Look for Less: 3.1. Phillip Lim Yellow Top


This 3.1. Phillip Lim top (on left) retails for about $270. Check out a similar inspired look (on right) for just $19.80 at Forever 21. I'm envisioning this top paired with some skinny or wide leg denim jeans and a brown heel....too cute! I think I might just make a pit-stop to F21 tomorrow.
Where to Buy:
Sheer Chiffon Top, Forever 21, $19.80
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Guest Blogger: The Style Hunter: Summer Trends on a Budget

Check out some tips from our guest blogger The Style Hunter on how to get summer trends on a budget. Be sure to check out her site for more fab tips and fashion finds...


I am an avid Vogue reader (what a shocker right?) and after seeing Blake Lively in June's magazine she has become my new girl crush. I confess I have never seen Gossip Girl but if she looks as hot in it as she does in the mag, I totally understand why the show is so popular.

In this month's spread, she sports the latest trends for summer: all about the white, the tie dye look and the sweet pastels among others. My favorite outfits have to be the white leather Versace dress she is photographed in at the beginning of the spread and the tie dye Max Azria bandage slit dress... Both super cute but totally out of my budget ($12,125 for the Versace and $1,850 for the Max Azria... honey if I had that kind of money I would rather buy a Rolex that will always fit and make me feel fab... but that's just me)

But don't worry; you don't need a superstar budget to rock the latest trends (although it wouldn't hurt to have it of course). I have found some pieces and tips that will help you look as fab as they do for a fraction of the price:Let’s start with the Tie Dye: this is a trend that is super in-style right now but will probably fade out in a couple of months, so it is not really worth spending big bucks on it. I mixed two big trends (the mini and the tie dye) with this very cute Rachel Rachel Roy mini for $59.99 at Macy's. Accessories are big this season too, so another great option could be to bring some color to the classic white t-shirt and jeans with a trendy summer scarf like this one, also from Rachel Rachel Roy for $27.99


White white white: I love wearing white...it makes me feel tall, lean and sophisticated (of course it has to be the right item... otherwise I look chubby and short... but always sophisticated haha). The good thing about the white "fever" is that every year is comes back so it is an easy trend to adopt. Very popular today are the white chunky watches like Chanel's Ceramic J12 Marine watch, but at $4,700 I won't be getting it any time soon. Instead I found this Michael Kors watch for $195 that perfectly complements my white linen pants and I won't give me a heart attack if I drop it because it is made of acrylic and not ceramic (I know...it’s not Chanel... but remember these are trends that will die at the end of summer… so chill)

Finally the military look: I've had my military jacket for about 5 years now and I found it buried under a pile of "on sale" items at Forever 21...it cost me like $12 and I absolutely love it! But I have to admit...after 5 years of wear and tear it is time to replace it. So a couple of week s back I went to my fave Neiman Marcus and found (also buried under a pile of "on sale" items) the sexiest military shorts for $40! (I know! what an awesome deal! and they are DVF!!!)I know that was a lucky fluke, but you can find great stuff at Forever 21 for under $30...check out this cute shorts.
There are a bunch of other trends this summer but remember that not all of them are worth trying and the majority (if not all of them) will be history in a couple of months, so don't break the piggy bank either.

I have to go now and get a tan if I want to rock my DVF shorts this Memorial Day weekend so until next time... stay gorgeous!

XOXO


The Style Hunter
click here to check out her site.
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Anti-Wrinkle Cream- ROC

So remember how I told you a couple of months back about the frantic call I got from my friend asking me if I knew of any good anti-wrinkle creams? (here’s a link to the post in case you don’t remember) She’s only 25 and started to see some wrinkles underneath her eyes. Before her call, I’d never really considered using anti-wrinkle creams, but needless to say, after that call I’ve been on the hunt to find the perfect anti-wrinkle eye cream.

I went to my dermatologist and asked for her recommendation on over-the-counter anti-wrinkle eye creams and thought I’d share. She ended up recommending a brand by the name of ROC. I’d never heard of it, but she mentioned that I could find it at drugstores, such as CVS or Walgreens. She also mentioned, when choosing an anti-wrinkle cream, to look out for ingredients such as Vitamin C or Vitamin A, which both have antioxidants. Antioxidants can help in repairing the skin from sun-damage. I spent about $24 on the eye cream and started using it last week. Her last recommendation of course was to drink lots and lots of water and try to stay out of the sun (kinda hard when you live in Miami), but a good SPF (which you should also wear daily) will do the trick.
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Look for Less: Turtle Pendant Necklace

This Jennifer Meyer turtle pendant necklace (left), which was actually worn by Courtney Cox on Courgartown, retails for a whopping $1,750. Here's where you can get a similar look for less (right) without breaking the bank.

Where to Buy:
Turtle Pendant, Forever 21, $5.80
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Steal her Look: Kourtney Kardashian



Kourtney Kardashian looked effortlessly chic in this white crisp top, paired with green cargo shorts and beige ballet flats. Here's where you can steal her look for less:

Where to Buy:
Gloria Vanderbilt Cargo Shorts, Kohl's, $34
White Boyfriend Shirt, Old Navy, $24.99
RotNei Ballet Flats, Nine West, $49.99
Oversized Sunglasses, Arden B. $24
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Where'd She Get It: Taylor Swift's Sandals


Nicky asks: "Do you know where I can find these sandals the Taylor Swift is wearing?"

VFB: Taylor Swift is seen here wearing a pair of AE T-Strap sandals. Best of all they are only $29.50 and are also available in brown, white and red.

Where to Buy: T-Strap Sandal, American Eagle, $29.50
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VFB Interviews Giuliana Rancic




This past weekend I had the great pleasure of doing a phone interview with E! News host, Giuliana Rancic (LOVE her!) She shares with us some of her tips for finding the perfect bathing suit plus shares some her beauty secrets. Enjoy!
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Steal her Look: Reese Witherspoon



Here's where you can steal Resse Witherspoon's look for less:

Where to Buy:
Diamond Print Dress, Forever 21, $22.80
Merona Denim Jacket, Target, $24.99
Rampage Jemmy Sandal, Endless, $39.95
Straw Fedora, Tilly's, $12.99
Aviators, Fred Flare, $11
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Sale Alert: Old Navy Flip Flops $1

It's that time again...Old Navy is having their $1 Flip Flop sales tomorrow, Saturday 5/22. The stores will be opening early so make sure you check your local store to find out what time they'll be opening so you can get first dibs. Happy Shopping!
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LWD: Under $50

Move over LBD, this summer it's all about the little white dress. Think ala Carrie Bradshaw in the upcoming Sex and the City 2 movie. Just leave the color to accessories, such as gold bangles or maybe a brown belt or a colorful wedge. Here are a couple of white dresses that will get you ready for the summer, plus won't run you more than $50 bucks...simply click on the picture.

Bebe, Alloy, Windsor, Arden B, Fire, Wet Seal


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Steal her Look: Jessica Alba



Jessica Alba looked cute as always in this laid-back outfit, while making a trip to Trader Joe's with daugher Honor. She paired a Juicy Couture floral tank with distressed shorts, Dr. Martens boots and Derek Lam bag. Here's where you can stel her look for less:

Where to Buy:
Silence & Noise Floral Tank, Urban Outfitters, $28
Distressed Shorts, Forever 21, $17.80
Dr. Martens Boots, Shoe Buy, $114
Brehant Bag, Aldo, $38


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The Back-Up Plan: Rolleez


Ok ladies, you can probably recall a time or two (or more) when you decided to wear your amazing stilettos for a night out in the town, only to be in extreme pain by the end of the night. In extreme cases you end-up, shoes in hand, walking barefoot or better yet, end up getting a piggy-back ride from your boyfriend because you can’t take the pain in your feet. I recently came across these shoes, that will have your feet thanking you. They are called Rolleez and you can simply roll them up to fit in your clutch. So if ever faced with your uncomfortable shoes, you pop these babies out. They come in several colors like black, gold, pink and white. What do you think? Here’s where you can snatch them up:

Where to Buy:
Rolleez Rollable Flats, $19

PS. Until May 23rd you can get them for just $7 by clicking here.
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Stay Tuned....VFB Interviews Giuliana Rancic

Hey Guys...this Saturday we'll be interviewing E! Entertainment host Giuliana Rancic (I'm in love with her Giuliana and Bill show by the way). Do you have something you'd like us to ask her? Send us your questions to vivafashionblog@gmail.com or simply send us a tweet to @vivafashion. Stay Tuned....
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Safari Chic Vest

Ready to go Safari Chic...then check out this fun silky vest from New York & Co. it's on sale for $41 (originally $59) Pair it up with some gold accessories and your good to go.

Where to Buy:
Safari Vest, New York & Company, $41.30
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Baking Chic: Sex and the City 2


Check out this apron spotted on Charlotte in Sex and the City 2. It's from Jessie Steele Vintage and retails for just $30. Here's where you can get it:

Where to Buy:
Cupcakes Apron, Unique Vintage, $30
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Where'd She Get It: Kate Hudson's Cheetah Print Top

Kate Hudson was spotted wearing this Cheetah Print tee while on the set of her new movie Something Borrowed. Here's where you can get it:

Where to Buy:Torn by Ronny Kobo Cheetah Wave Top, Shopbop, $95
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Where to Get Online Shopping Coupons?

Looking to do some shopping over the weekend? I recently came across this website called CurrentCodes.com and wanted to share it with you. It has discounts to thousands of online stores such as Arden B. , Gap and Tory Burch. I've also heard of CouponCabin.com, DealHunting.com and RetailMeNot.com in case you want to check those out as well. Let us know what other coupon sites you like.
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Maternity Fashion- Moody Mamas at Target

Listen up my mommy-to-be fashionistas. Moody Mamas, a luxurious maternity brand, which can usually be found at high-end boutiques and celeb followers include Heidi Klum and Bethenny Frankel (from The Real Housewives of NYC) just announced their new capsule collection for Target. The collection is available online and prices range from $39.99-$44.99. You can check out the collection by clicking here.
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Steal her Look: Rachel Bilson




Here's where you can steal Rachel Bilson's look for less.

Where to Buy:
Cropped Tee, C & C, $44
Levi's Cropped Jeans, Dillard's, $29.99
Ballet Flats, Endless, $33
Melie Bianco Chain Trim Bag, Piperlime, $99
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Sale Alert: Arden B. Buy 1 Get 1 for $5


Arden B. is having a sale on all clearance items, when you buy 1 item, you get the other for $5. They have everything from tops, jeans, dresses and shoes on clearance, so be sure to check it out. These two tops are just some of the items on sale. The stripe tunic is on sale for $39.99 and the blue shirt is on sale $24.99.
Click here to check out everything on sale.
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Aztec Woven Top: Under $20



I recently bought this Aztec Woven top from Forever 21 for just $17.80. I wore it this past weekend for a Mother's Day dinner with the family. I dressed it up a bit, pairing it with an orange skirt and brown wedges, but it can definitely be dressed down with a pair of jeans and flats....perfect for the summer.

Where to Buy:
Aztec Woven Top, Forever 21, $17.80



Thought I'd share this pic. with you guys so you can kinda see the combination with the orange skirt. (although you can't really see the skirt completely....but it's the only pic. I had) That's me with my little cousin by the way :) Oh, and the skirt is from Forever 21 too... It was like $17 bucks too and comes with a brown belt.


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Win a Free $100 Shopbop gift card for Marc by Marc Jacobs


Viva Fashion Blog has teamed up with Shopbop to give one lucky reader a chance to win a $100 Shopbop gift card. All you have to do is sign up to Viva Fashion Forums and leave a comment in the "Win $100 Giftcard" forum telling us which Marc by Marc Jacobs item from Shopbop is your favorite and why. Keep reading to learn more about the giveaway and Marc Jacobs and click here to join the forum for your chance to win.

Marc Jacobs the designer and brand

A native of New York City, Marc Jacobs was born on April 9, 1963, and attended and graduated from Teaneck High School, while also graduating from the New York High School of Art and Design.

He continued his education at New York City's Parsons where he won the Perry Ellis Gold Thimble Award in 1984 — the same year he was awarded the Chester Weinberg Gold Thimble Award and the Design Student of the Year AwarHe designed and sold his first line of hand-knit sweaters while still at Parsons; he also designed his first collection for Reuben Thomas, Inc., while a student. It was in 1986 that Jacobs designed his first collection and namesake label. Following his studies, Jacobs began to design at Perry Ellis, in 1988, for whom he designed an infamous "grunge" collection, which lead to his dismissal in 1993. Ironically, in 1987, Jacobs had been awarded The Council of Fashion Designers of America Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.



marc by marc jacobs

The youngest designer to have received this honor, Jacobs and his business partner, Robert Duffy, launched the Marc Jacobs signature line of womenswear in 194. In 1997, Jacobs was appointed Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, which he remains today, despite having dared to play with the Louis Vuitton monogram! Here, he created the company's first ready-to-wear line. Also in 1997, Marc Jacobs took home yet another CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, which sparked his launch of the lower-priced diffusion line, Marc by Marc Jacobs in 1998. Since then, the awards keep coming and the brand keeps growing.
The Marc Jacobs brand now incldues clothing (womenswear, menswear and children's), bags, shoes, eyewear, watches, home accessories and fragrances.

How to win a $100 Shopbop gift card

What would you get if you won a $100 Shopbop gift card? Leave a comment in Viva Fashion's Forum by clicking here and share which Marc by Marc Jacobs item is your favorite for a chance to win. Whether it's something from Marc by Marc Jacobs clearance or Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes, tell us. The contest ends June 1 at 11:59 PM EST and the winner will be chosen randomly. Have fun "window shopping!"

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Where'd She Get It: Kelly Ripa's Shoes



One of our reader asks: "I was wondering do you know who created the shoes that Kelly Ripa is wearing in the photo your website shown here."

VFB: Kelly Ripa is seen here wearing a pair of Bottega Veneta sandals from their S/S 09' collection. They retail for approx. $920.
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Designer Handbags for Less

Check out this new Marc Jacobs handbag my friend bought. It retails for about $550, but she found it at Loehmann’s for $214 (she used some coupons to bring down the price). They have some really great handbags there, so if you’re on the hunt for a new bag, I suggest you check this place out, instead of paying full price for designer duds.
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Steal her Look: Jessica Biel




Jessica Biel looks hip and laid back with a grey tank, denim skirt and fedora. Here's where you can steal her look for less...plus check out the denim skirt we found for just $5.

Where to Buy:
Scoop Tank, Pac Sun, $7.50
Chambray Skirt, Arden B. $5
Cardigan, Gap, $29.99
Fedora, Swell, $29.50
Fringe Bag, Aldo, $39.98
Slingback Sandal, Urban Outfitters, $38
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Steal her Look: Jessica Simpson




Here's where you can steal Jessica Simpson look for less:

Where to Buy:
Essential Sleeveless Military Shirt, Express, $39.50
Black Pencil Skirt, Asos, $50.73
Colbie Studded Belt, Forever 21, $6.80
Strappy Sandal, Torrid, $29.98
Skin Deep Bag, Billabong, $49.50
Crush Sunglasses, Free People, $18
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Reader Request: HeadScarves


One of our reader asks: "Where can I find those beach headscarves that everyone is using now and that celebrities wore to Coachella."

VFB: Here is a head scarf inspired from the one that Alessandra Ambrosio wore at Coachella. It's from Asos and retails for $25.36. You can also try looking for any silk or regular scarf and turn it into a head scarf. Just make sure it's a light fabric, especially if wearing during the summer. Here are some other suggestions:

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