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Look for Less: Penelope Cruz
Steal Penelope Cruz's style...for less.
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Wardrobe essentials like a simple skirt and fitted top can still turn heads, even in basic black and white. Just look for a great detail or two -- like a summery floral pattern or an embellished neckline -- and you'll always look effortlessly chic.
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Picot Tie Top, $21.99, charlotterusse.com
Courtesy of Charlotte Russe
Inheritance Pencil Skirt, $88, whitehouseblackmarket.com
Courtesy of Inheritance
Banana Republic Printed Tulip Skirt, $69, bananarepublic.com
Courtesy of Banana Republic
Nine West Bonfire Peep-Toe Platform, $89.95, ninewest.com
Courtesy of Nine West
Want to make sure a super-short mini looks terrific, not tarty? Pair it with a drapey jacket, add a couple key accessories (like Penelope's sparkly ring and clutch), and keep the overall color scheme basic black.
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Forever21 Lace and Crochet Shift Dress, $24.80, forever21.com
Courtesy of Forever 21
Charlotte Russe Draped Lace Mini Dress, $29.99, charlotterusse.com
Courtesy of Charlotte Russe
Newport News Two Way Stretch Blazer Coat, $69, newport-news.com
Courtesy of Newport News
Gwyneth Onyx Peep Toe Heel, $97.95, www.endless.com
Courtesy of Gwyneth