Runway looks you can afford - Spring 2009

After finishing my looks inspired by the Spring 09 runway blog post, I was really excited about adding some new pieces to my wardrobe. Since this lady doesn't spend $500+ on trendy pieces, I decided I'd recreate a few of the runway looks I featured with items all under $50. All the looks but two are less than $100 total.

Happy shopping!

Wear White: Inspired by Ralph Lauren
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The top is from Forever 21 ($15).
The pants are from Express ($39.50).
The belt is from Forever 21 ($9)
The sandals are from American Eagle ($39.50)
The necklace is by Lila ($34)
Total Price: $137

Wear a Blazer with a dress: Inspired by Trovota
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The blazer is from Old Navy ($25).
The dress is from American Eagle ($39.50).
The sandals are from Charlotte Russ ($30)
Total Price: $94.50

Playing with Necklines: Inspired (partially) by Badgley Mischka
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The top is by Arden B ($48).
The skirt is by Calypso ($29).
The sandals are Charlotte Rousse ($25)
Total Price: $102

Mixed Up: Inspired by Nicole Miller
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The tube dress is from Forever 21 ($27.80).
The tank dress is from Express ($29.50).
The necklace is by Full Tilt ($7)
The sandals are Charlotte Russe ($35)
Total Price: $99.30

More Mixed Up: Inspired by Anna Sui Part 2
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The dress is from Forever 21 ($24.80).
The jacket is from Kohls ($24).
The boots are Wet Seal ($39.50)
Total Price: $88.30

Printed Dresses: Inspired by Anna Sui Part 1
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The tube dress is from Forever 21 ($22.80).
The wrap for your shoulders is Charlotte Rousse ($9).
The statement necklace is Spiegel ($39)
The strappy sandals are Newport News ($29)
Total Price: $99.80

More Printed Dresses: Inspired by Doo.Ri
The inspiration:


Get the look:
The dress is by DKNY ($25).
The skinny belt is from Anthropologie ($28).
The sandals are by Alloy ($15)
Total Price: $68