Caitlin Moran

By Caitlin Moran, Style Within Reach

Sometimes all it takes are a few on-trend pieces to update your entire wardrobe. From peplum to neon, here are 5 affordable new trends that can be easily incorporated with the clothes already hanging in your closet to give you a fresh look this season:

1. Printed Pants, $49.95, H&M

2. Peplum Dress, $96, Topshop

3. Neon Necklace, $38, Bauble Bar

4. Scarf Print Blouse, $68, Miss Selfridge

5. Strappy Sandals, $49.90, Zara

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Bright idea: Rooney Mara, Gwyneth Paltrow and Milla Jovovich at the 84th annual Academy Awards.

Spring is officially here! Usher in the new season by taking a cue from the Oscar red carpet: a chic white ensemble.

Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach shares a few sleek options to brighten your wardrobe:

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1. Pleats Please Dress, $43, Tobi
2. Wood & Shell Bib Necklace, $34.99, Target
3. Mini Messenger Bag, $9.99, Old Navy
4. Boyfriend Jeans, $19.50, Old Navy
5. High Waist Denim Pencil Skirt, $98, J.Crew
6. Shimmer Skater Dress, $96, Topshop
7. Lace Midi Dress, $100, Topshop
8. Jacquard Pattern Blazer, $89.90, Zara

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Eager to shed your winter wardrobe? Get excited for spring with new buys that represent the best trend of the upcoming season: florals. Blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounded up affordable items that incorporate the fresh, sweet prints without going overboard.

1. Pants, $14.95, H&M
2. No. 2 pencil skirt, $98, J.Crew
3. Qupid Ceduce wedge, $34.94, DSW
4. Floral-print chiffon blouse, $16.99, Old Navy
5. Dress, $24.95, H&M
6. Devoss floral bag, $71.62, Asos
7. Pleated shorts, $39.90, Zara

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Afraid of color? Not Ann Curry, who wore a chic green and blue sweater on TODAY on Feb. 24.

Spring might be a month away, but TODAY's Ann Curry is already getting into the spirit by adding a bold dash of color to her wardrobe. Ann recently wore a bright, color-blocked sweater, proving that the stacked hue trend isn't going anywhere. If you're looking to freshen up your closet, blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach shares a few affordable figure-flattering buys that incorporate all the colors of the rainbow:

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1. Blouse, $17.95, H&M
2. Zip Based Handbag, $39.39, Asos
3. Tinley Road Peter Pan Collar Dress, $69, Piperlime 
4. 3/4 Sleeve Sweater, $24.94, Old Navy
5. Seychelles Snap Dragon Shoes, $90, Zappos
6. Color Block Shift Dress, $51.03, Asos
7. Color block Boatneck Tee, $45, J.Crew

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Looking to give something unique this Valentine's Day? Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounded up classy and fun (read: not cheesy) finds for all the many men — or just one special man — on your list:

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1. Bacon Candy Bars, $33, Vosges 
2. Lucky Night Wine, $25, Swanson Vineyards
3. Facial Fuel Transformer Age Correcting Moisture-Gel for Men, $30, Kiehls
4. Suscription to Bespoke Post (A curated subscription club for men, which sends its members a recurring “Box of Awesome” filled with products from emerging brands.) $45, Bespoke Post
5. The Naked Pint, $18.98, Amazon
6. Silver Knot Cuff Links, $44, BaubleBar Men
7. Satin Stripe Bow Tie $55, Brooks Brothers

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Is getting fit in the new year one of your resolutions? As we kick off 2012, Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounds up fun and affordable buys for a fashionable fitness start:

1. Gold Glitter Sports Headband, $2.99, Amazon
2. Move Collective Bobble Water Bottle, $9.99, Bloomingdale's
3. Nylon Cloth Gym Bag, $18, American Apparel
4. Columbia Women's Isabella Marie Beanie, $24.90, Amazon
5. Sports Bra, $12, Old Navy
6. Nike Women's Light Weight Glove, $19.95, Amazon
7. FLogg Daily Food & Fitness Journal, $11.99, Amazon
8. Women's No Show Ultimate Socks, $14, Lulumelon

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Still need a dazzling outfit for New Year's Eve? Blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounded up fun and affordable buys to help ring in 2012:

1. Mesh Sequin Dress, $89.99, Jessica Simpson
2. Sequin Scarf, $50, Ban.do
3. Cinderella Shoe, $54, Hallelu
4. Floral Sequin Tank, $29, Old Navy
5. Gold Sequin Skirt, $89.99, White House Black Market
6. Short Sleeve Sequin Tee, $90, Topshop
7. Lulu Townsend Sequined Box Clutch, $29.95, DSW

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On left, Lady Diana Spencer at the Royal Opera House, March 9, 1981; on right, Duchess Kate at the annual Sun Military Awards in London on Dec. 19, 2011.

Was Kate channeling Princess Diana?

The duchess turned heads on Saturday at the Sun Military Awards in London while decked out in a velvet gown by Alexander McQueen, along with matching diamond bracelet and earrings and a ruby and diamond necklace. The elegant choice was remarkably similar to a style the late princess (then Lady Diana Spencer) wore to a fundraiser at The Royal Opera House in 1981 with her then-fiance Prince Charles.

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March 9 1981: Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer attend their first public engagement together, a recital at London's Goldsmith's Hall in aid of the Royal Opera House Development Appeal.

Diana’s choice – designed by Elizabeth and David Emmanuel, who would also craft her wedding gown – was also made of velvet, and featured a sweetheart neckline and subtle ruffles. (It sold at auction last year for about $300,000, according to the Daily Mail).

One other standout? The sapphire diamond engagement ring, originally worn by Diana, given to Kate from Prince William. While the real baubles are hard to come by, you can get this royal look with the help of Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach. Check out these stunning, affordable buys:

1. Dress, $34, H&M
2. Triple Chain Necklace, $10.80, Forever21
3. Marvella Silver Floral Stretch Bracelet, $24.99, Target
4. Vanessa Bruno Athe Strapless velvet dress, $92.50, The Outnet
5. Gem Link Necklace, $46, Bauble Bar
6. Cascading Velvet Dress, $109.95, Coldwater Creek

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Got a beauty lover who could use a few good items from Santa this year? Blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach found truly amazing drugstore finds for under $15:

1. Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Roll on Perfume, $12, Sephora
2. L'Occitane en Provence Hand Cream, $10, Beauty.com
3. L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes, $7.99, Drugstore.com
4. Rainbow Connection by Opi,  OPI
5. Revlon Matte Lipstick-In the Red, $6.08, Soap.com
6. Boots Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner $6.39, Drugstore.com
7. Sonia Kashuk Foldover Clutch, $14.99, Target
8. Eos Smooth Lip Balm Sphere, $3.49, Drugstore.com
9. Marvis Classic  Toothpaste, $10.50, Beauty.com

Caitlin Moran is the author of Style Within Reach, a blog about affordable and attainable style.

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Need a hot (yet appropriate) LBD for the onslaught of holiday season parties? Blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounded up some truly amazing fashion finds for under $100. Check out these affordable buys that look far more expensive than they actually are:

1. Knitted Dress with Rinestones, $79.90, Zara
2. Ponte Mudi, $96, Topshop.com
3. Pleated Woven Dress, $29.80, Forever21
4. Merona Ruffle Neck Shantung Dress, $69.99, Target
5. Dress, $49.95, H&M
6.Oh, Exquisite One Dress, $72.99, Modcloth 

Caitlin Moran is the author of Style Within Reach, a blog about affordable and attainable style.

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Tired of always depending on a bottle of wine as a gift during the holiday season? Opt for something unique! Blogger Caitlin Moran of Style Within Reach rounded up some fun, chic finds for under $40:

1. Set of 4 placemats, $40, Burkedecor.com
2. Adana Tea Towel, $24, Hammocks & High Tea Tea Towels
3. Champagne Coupes, $32, West Elm
4. Moroccan Dessert Plates, $32, Orange and Pear
5. Monogrammed Navy Canvas Tote, $25, Luxury Monograms
6. Ceramic candle, $22, Heirloom Pumpkin - Furbish Studio 

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7.  Design Sponge Book, $23, Amazon.com
8.  Polka Dot Glasses, $24, Fishs Eddy
9. Monogrammed notecards, $10, Etsy.com
10. Geometric Candlesticks, $36.50, Etsy.com
11. Cloth napkins, $36, Burkedecor.com
12. Melamine Serving Tray from Target, $14.99, Target.com

Caitlin Moran is the author of Style Within Reach, a blog about affordable and attainable style.

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