Celeb Look for Less - Kate Middleton in Erdem.

Duchess Catherine Middleton has won the hearts of many not only through her warm smile and down-to-earth personality, but also through her great sense of style that is both appropriate yet gorgeous. The beautiful wife to Prince William has also earned herself the title of the "recessionista" through her endless recycling of clothing, shoes and accessories.
Now you can also dress like her, without the same damage to your pocket!
On the royal couple's North America tour, Kate Middleton paid tribute to Canadian-born designer Erdem Moralioglu by wearing one of his Erdem label designs when she landed in Canada.

The laced-cut sheath dress was special without being overstated, especially with the modest hemline and sleeves up to her elbows. She looked so elegant but modern as she finished off her look with a nude clutch and matching heels by LK Bennett.
While you and I may not be able to afford this dress that could costs thousands of dollars, we can recreate the look with this highly similar dress from ASOS:

ASOS PETITE Exclusive Slash Neck Lace Dress With Contrast Lining - £45

Finish off your look with a pair of nude patent pumps and a nude clutch.

ASOS SCALA Patent Court Shoe - £25 (ASOS)

Jessica McClintock Satin Frame Clutch - S$35.20 (Macy's)

Celeb Look for Less - Floppy Hats.

The floppy hat has made appearances on the runway with several designers incorporating the fashionable accessory into their collections for 2011.

Stylish celebrities across tinseltown have been spotted with this head piece. It's a great attention-grabber, and ironically shields faces from flashing cameras. Oh yeah, they shield you from the sun too, of course.


It's a more vintage alternative to other hats like fedoras and straw hats, as well as casual berets.


Vanessa Hudgens has been guilty of wearing it way too much, but looking way too stylish in her varying outfits. Thumbs up. The Sucker Punch actress covered her makeup-less face from the paps as she made a Jamba Juice run in a floral romper. I personally like it a lot, despite it being just a casual get-up 'cause I'm a fan of rompers and I absolutely see myself in this outfit. Her floppy hat just adds an interesting element to the otherwise simple look.

Vanessa wore the same hat to Coachella Music Festival and while heading out for lunch during her Rent practice.

The HSM Gabriella Montez actress also channelled her inner Californian girl with a basic Wildfox tank and distressed denim shorts.

She also went grocery shopping in a mod black maxi skirt paired with a neon tank top.

And not forgetting, one of my favourite looks of Miss Hudgens.

*credits: Vanessa-Hudgens.org

Victoria's Secrets angel Alessandra Ambrosio wore the same hat to Coachella as well, but the model wore hers in a bohemian outfit, complete with a fringed top and vest and rider boots.

"Elixir" author and actress Hilary Duff promoted her virgin writing product wearing her version of the hat which contrasted against her highlighted locks beautifully.

Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian also loves her floppy hats, taking hers to shopping whenever, wherever.

Heiress and socialite Paris Hilton sports hers on the beach and on the streets.

Get yours at ASOS.

Alternatively, Forever 21.