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You would expect a Cosmo fashion assistant to look supercool, right? Well, Lindsey Calla, 23, definitely dresses the part! And she's sharing her tips for pulling together truly original and trendy outfits, all on a starter salary.
Find Style for Less
"My dress is from Target! Crazy, right? To make it more stylish, I paired it with a snakeskin Michael Kors belt that I got on sale for $60. Animal print is brilliant because it's seasonless. On a whim, I tried knee-high socks [Miu Miu showed something similar]. Now it's my signature look--it's god to have one of those. The chain necklace is from cheapie retailer Forever 21."
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Mix High And Low
"I picked up the dress at a street market--great for budget shopping. From looking at spring runway shows online, I knew art-inspired pieces would be big. Got the Manolos from a sample sale for $300, versus $600 [dailycandy.com lists sales in cities]. Classic Mary Janes are worth a splurge, I swear!"
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