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Friday, December 11, 2009

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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  • Disgruntled's Avatar
    Posted by Disgruntled Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:32am PST

    As someone who buys the majority of her clothes either at Target, outlet malls and clearance racks, these are splurges NOT bargains. I can't remember the last time I paid more than $45 for any item of clothing or more than $50 for shoes. I own a dress that is incredibly similar to the second one she showed and I only paid $42 for it on sale at JCPenney and mine actually looks nicer than that one. I wear it with my $20 heels from Target and I get compliments all the time. That's my idea of a bargain.

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  • princess's Avatar
    Posted by princess Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:38pm PST

    estas loco 68 dollars for a dress

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  • Shera's Avatar
    Posted by Shera Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:43pm PST

    Yeah true fashion is about the look...not the label...if you pull it together right it don't matter where you got it! Clothes...to cover your body from nakedness shouldn't cost 100's of dollars for a single item.

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  • thatgirlja's Avatar
    Posted by thatgirlja Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:45pm PST

    um tht dress isnt for her body the 68dollar one and ik tht isnt cheap . i can fing cuter things for a cheaper prices. but i love the mini dress from forever 21

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  • michelleenfield's Avatar
    Posted by michelleenfield Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:51pm PST

    I have said this time and time again. Now I'm even saying it to my new boyfriend: You don't have to spend a lot of money to look good. If you have style you can wear anything, no matter the price. Come on people, look for the style that you want. You WEAR the clothes, they don't wear you!

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  • Scott's Avatar
    Posted by Scott Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:51pm PST

    Blake Lively looks FANTASTIC! That's all :-)

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  • comontator's Avatar
    Posted by comontator Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:53pm PST

    why do you people obsess over celebrities they are human beings just on tv they arent the real thing you are!

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  • CJ's Avatar
    Posted by CJ Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:54pm PST

    Honestly who cares if they are buying cheaper things. Its really sad that the only thing that some people can find to talk about is how cheap someones clothes are. Its like being in highschool and you dont have a bunch of clothes from Hollister or American Eagle. Sad is all I have to say.

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  • GD's Avatar
    Posted by GD Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:03pm PST

    none of this is a bargain!

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  • 's Avatar
    Posted by Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:03pm PST

    Those were only cheap for a celebrity or a rich person. Not for your everyday, average person who doesn't make much money. Some of the clothes were cute though.

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