Looks for Less: First Class Back on Campus

by Melissa Massello, Shoestring Magazine

August 12, 2010 - 2:06pm

Our two summer interns this year are not only rock stars, they're also famous for rocking recession-friendly outfits that rival the spendy fashion spreads.

Check out this "first day of class" look Alexa sported to the office this week, perfect for strutting through campus on a Shoestring. As her classy little foot tattoo, quoting Hamlet's "what dreams may come," implies, looking chic on the cheap in any economy is simply a matter of employing a little imagination.

Peep-Toe Wedges
Banana Republic, $45 (on sale from $90)

Zipper Leggings
Old Navy, $8 (on sale from $10)

Empire-Waisted Tunic
Forever 21, $15

Ray-Ban Sunglasses
Vintage from Dad...free!

Statement Necklace
Free People, $40

Bright Coral Lipstick
Lancome "Amber Spice," $23

For more "look for less" inspiration, check out Shoestring's 10 favorite budget fashion blogs and 10 favorite bargain shops.

About The Author

Melissa Massello

Melissa Massello is an editor, start-up junkie, entrepreneur, Swapaholic, and lifelong New England girl. As a sustainable style expert, Melissa has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX news station affiliates around the country and in US News & World Report, USA Today, The Boston Globe, The New York Post, The Denver Post, The LA Times, The Dallas Morning News, MSN Money, and WalletPop, among other fine media outlets. Melissa currently lives with her husband and their Whippet mix in Somerville, Mass. -- "the Brooklyn of Boston" -- where they strive each day to save money, save the planet, and live the dream for less.

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