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Even Celebrities Love a Bargain

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If you thought discount retailers and mass-market brands were only for those of us who can't afford couture, think again. Check out the big name celebrities we spotted wearing everything from H&M to Old Navy.



Maybe they're watching their wallets like the rest of us or maybe they just love the designs, like the rest of us. Good style doesn't have to lead to bankruptcy, as we try to point out every week, but still, you don't expect celebrities to take that sentiment to heart.

For that reason, we have to say spotting stars in inexpensive brands gives us a thrill. The fact that Blake Lively wore a $68 Alpinestars chambray shirtdress to a David Letterman taping— one that showed off her endless legs— made us like her even more. On a visit to New York, Britney Spears stepped out in a surprisingly sensible $60 LBD from BB Dakota. Even more impressive, Entourage's Emmanuelle Chriqui headed to a film festival in a fringe flapper tunic from Forever 21 that cost her $22.80.

Sometimes it's about mixing the low with the high. Eva Longoria accessorized a $39.50 Old Navy safari jacket with a $895 Gerard Darel bag.

Sometimes it's about scoring a fierce pair of heels no matter what label they are. Miley Cyrus, who can clearly afford a closet full of Manolos, wore a pair of $79.98 fuchsia Aldo pumps to an MTV taping. We also spotted Emmy Rossum in Aldo and Whitney Port wearing Nine West.

H&M has lots of lots of celebrity fans including Mandy Moore, Mischa Barton and Nicky Hilton. We know Katie Holmes spares no expense for Suri's wardrobe but even Mrs. Cruise wore a navy with white polka dot button-down designed by Commes des Garcon for H&M that cost only $49.90.

By the way, I'm wearing a pair of $39 H&M jeans in this episode and a halter neck top from Kmart that cost $18!

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  • Cathy's Avatar
    Posted by Cathy Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:41pm PST

    Clothes are a necessity, and, if you have to wear dresses/suits day in and day out for work, it pays to spend more for classic styles that will last literally for years. Even better if the clothing is machine washable! Classic styles can be 'dressed up' or 'updated' via accessories, so never go out of style. But for an 'occasion' dress, I agree, if you find one that looks good and it's inexpensive, buy it. I, too. shop sales racks in places like Penneys, Target, K-Mart, Macys, Lord and Taylor, etc. and have managed to purchase some quality clothing at budget prices. My pet peeve is paying more than $$$ for a T-shirt because it has a designer name on it. The money that I save shopping this way is available for other things that I enjoy more than clothes...

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  • Brandee95's Avatar
    Posted by Brandee95 Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:26am PST

    vegan.freak77... Nobody cares what you wore yesterday. Save the long, drawn out babbling for your blog.

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  • Emily's Avatar
    Posted by Emily Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:36am PST

    Cheap = made in a sweat shop... I hope you feel good about yourself.

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  • HeatherP's Avatar
    Posted by HeatherP Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:47am PST

    I wouldn't call a 68 dollar dress expensive... Not even close. I mix "low and high" all the time.... Old Navy and Gap clothes with expensive bags and accessories... Coach, Kate Spade, Burberry, Cole Haan etc. It turns cheaper looking clothes into something more rich.

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  • Elissa's Avatar
    Posted by Elissa Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:06pm PST

    these deals really are awesome. I thought they all wore coach and gucci and juicy... I Love Juicy Courute purses btw, I wish Sarah had discussed celebs choice in handbags!

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  • DouglasM's Avatar
    Posted by DouglasM Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:38am PST

    Thinking what these individuals do in their private lives are their own concerns. The problem with people today. Too many obsessions with everyone elses business. I don't see the big attraction myself. Celebs are just overpaid jesters who are taking advantage of mans need to be entertained when they are incapable of entertaining themselves within their own lives. Laborers breaking their backs everyday to make next to nothing rushing out and spending their hard earned money to feed this machine are no better then addicts feeding a dealers extravagant lifestyle. I don't blame the celebs, someone wanted to throw their hard earned dollars to me for saying a few lines I would speak forever.lol

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  • Andres's Avatar
    Posted by Andres Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:57pm PST

    i'm wondering how celebreties loves bargain!!! their rich...lol

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