Secret Diary of a Call Girl

Billie Piper is someone I loved on Doctor Who, and now I love her on Secret Diary of a Call Girl. The show is NOT as dirty as it sounds. It’s not PG, of course. It’s like Sex and the City, and who didn’t love that show? Well some people didn’t. And I didn’t like the Sex and the City movie.. but I digress!

Showtime put together a cute website for Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which included a style section. They show stuff Billie Piper’s character actually wore on the show. And I went through it to show you what stuff on the list is affordable in some way. Most of it is way too much, but you might be surprised at what you can still get. Either way, it’s fun to see the elements of her wardrobe!

Max Studio sweater on sale for $50

Max Studio sweater as seen on Belle (Billie Piper) on Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Very casual, very ‘just hanging out’. Max Studio Sweater on sale

Nordstrom cubic zirconia earrings $50

Nordstrom round 8 carat cubic zirconia earrings that seem like diamonds when you smile and show confidence. Cubic Zirconia Earrings

However, if you’re looking for cubic zirconia earrings you can find them for cheaper.You can get the exact shape and size for $3 from Amazon. Cubic Zirconia Earrings or even bigger cubic zirconia earrings for $10.

Sterling Silver 8 mm (2 Carat Size each) Brilliant Cut Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings on Amazon $3

Essie Nail Polish $5

Red Nail Polish from Essie in Really Red, perfect for a working girl. Red Nail Polish

Essie Licorice - Nail Polish / Lacquer / Enamel $5 on Amazon

Essie Black Nail Polish on amazon, Belle liked to wear black polish. Licorice Nail Polish

Trench Coat $585 ??? Wait!

Billie Piper wore this exact Rag & Bone trench coat on the show, but it’s almost $600! But don’t worry, I already did an entire post on affordable trench coats. You SO do not need a designer trench coat. Designer trench coats are almost the same as trench coats on sale.

When does Secret Diary of a Call Girl season 3 start? Soon, I think! Billie Piper had to give birth to her son before they started filming, is all. In the meantime, the DVDs rock. This is a show I love to indulge in, it’s just so damn fun.

Billie Piper stars in the hit series SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL, based on the real-life adventures of a high-class London escort. By day she’s quiet and unassuming Hannah. But when night comes, she’s Belle, the city’s finest call girl. Juggling her own reality with her clients’ fantasies can be difficult, but this savvy sweetheart knows every trick for doing it in style. Take a peek into SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRL, the witty and provocative original series from Showtime. It’s a good time you won’t soon forget. – Amazon

Secret Diary of a Call Girl season 1 on DVD

Secret Diary of a Call Girl season 1 on DVD

Secret Diary of a Call Girl season 2

Secret Diary of a Call Girl season 2

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Plaid patterns by mukluk on Flickr

Fall makes me think about lots of great things… new school notebooks, apple crisp (which I make myself!) and plaid. When I was younger I had little plaid skirts and wore actual knee socks. During the 90′s, flannel and plaid was popular with the entire 90′s grunge thing – and I remember I had one flannel shirt that I loooved. It was peachy with turquoise and if I knew where it was I swear I would still wear it.

But it’s okay, because right now plaid is so trendy for fall 09 that it’s impossible to find a store that isn’t stocking it. So the chances of me finding a new favorite plaid shirt is good. Plaid shirts for women are major right now. MAJOR!

There are lots of plaid shirts online to shop through. They’re virtual racks that let you think about what color combination for the shirt you might like while walking barefoot to your kitchen to get a bowl of Lucky Charms and think about what it’d be like to kiss Jude Law, and THEN come back and make your final decision.

It’s so much easier than being in a store and trying to make sure have time to make your purchase without being late to your sister’s birthday party. (What, that never happens to you?)

Plaid shirts are like comfort food. Beauty Fool talked about Five Ways to Boost Confidence and I think one of them could also be wearing plaid. Because you’ll look great, but you’ll also feel so comfortable it’ll be craaazy. So, here are four plaid shirts I think you’ll really like:

Plaid Shirts for Women

Plaid Shirts, clockwise from top left:

Elisa Flannel Shirt @ Delias $40

AE Shrunken Bonfire Flannel Shirt @ AE.com $40

Kimchi Blue Plaid Shirt @ Urban Outfitters $60

Plaid Shirts @ The Gap $25

The Budget Babe also loves Plaid for Fall!

Cute little Tater Pots at Urban Outfitters, photo by maveric2003 on Flickr

Urban Outfitters is a great, hip, store. But it’s pricey, too. Ergo, we shop the Urban Outfitters sales! What do I look for when I see the rows of items with an urban outfit discount? That’s easy! Items you can still incorporate to your wardrobe right now, items you’ll wear next season, items drastically marked down, things you’ll always need (you wear a bra daily, yes?) – stuff like that. Good ol’ Urban outfit stocks plenty of great things – like the tater pots you see above! If there’s an Urban Outfit outlet near you, I highly suggest you get thee to it. Make sure you check out urban outfit discount code sites.

Kimchi Blue Pieced Herringbone Dress

Herringbone Dress on sale – $50

Kimchi Blue One Shoulder Ruffle Tank

Ruffle Tank on sale – $20

Calvin Klein Seamless Boyshort

Calin Klein Underwear on sale – $10

Marais USA Prince Wedge shoes on sale – $60 (was $90)

The site won’t let me post these pictures because it’s doing that weird zoomy thing with the mouse pointer, wah!:

Two Tone Crochet Full Foot Tights on sale – $8

Calvin Klein Sleek Perfectly Fit T-Shirt Bra on sale – $30

Silence & Noise Faux Leather-Sleeve Jacket on sale – $80

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Ruffle Neck Bandage Sweater Top : Under $20.00

I’ve been noticing a lot of ruffled sweaters, ruffled cardigans, ruffled shirts… ruffles are really taking over! And it’s not that ruffles are bad, not at all. I think they’re very cute, often romantic (cue a dreamy sigh here), and a nice way to make an otherwise boring shirt have some added flair. And really, who doesn’t like some more flair? (Occasionally some celebrities go too far with the flair… see: Bai Ling in most anything she’s ever worn.)

Ruffly inspiration! Photo by audreyjm529 on Flickr

Here at She’s Smart we focus on deals under $100.00. So while a really nice ruffled top from J-Crew can be very pretty, we’d rather not spend $88.00 on it. J-Crew actually has a LOT of new ruffled tops right now, but most are a tiny bit overpriced. This is where you sigh dejectedly, knowing you really would like a cute ruffly blouse, but don’t want to spend THAT much on it. Well, this is luckily also where I come in to tell you I’ve looked around to see where you can find this look for less. It’s what I do. The best way to get this ruffled trend is to buy a sleeveless version of the ruffled top.

Pair this with a cardigan. Merona® Collection Ruffle Bow Top - Honest Purple

Ruffle Bow Top from Target. Also check out the Sleeveless Ruffle Top with tummy flattering vertical lines formed by a tie at the top. Pair either of these tops under a cardigan. Fashion Mistake: Please skip the Go International Ruffle Sweater because it looks cheap and droop… and like weird worms are dangling off the shirt! No one should wear that. It is not attractive.

The same goes for the first picture of the Arden B Ruffle Neck Sweater Top. Style Tip: Note that this top might be too clingy, so if you’re self-conscious about your stomach I’d make sure to try it on and be totally confident in it before purchasing. Something you love and buy but don’t feel comfortable wearing is something you’ll probably never actually wear outside of your house.

Ruffle Knit Blouse & Satin Ruffle Top

The Ruffle Knit Blouse and Satin Ruffle Top are both from Charlotte Russe. They have good deals, but I cannot stress how much you should probably not be wearing their stuff if you’re 25+. Their items are geared for a younger style set, is all. It really depends on what you think, though. Style Tip: If you opt for the Satin top, make sure to pair it with a cardigan that looks fancy enough to match.

Belldini Women's 3/4-length Cascading Ruffle Cardigan

Lastly, there’s these ruffle cardigans on sale from Overstock. This combines the trend of ruffles with the trend of long cardigans – so it’s a pretty good deal. Style Tip: You’ll be tempted to get the gray cardigan, reasoning that it’ll match everything. Nope. You’re spending around $40.00 on this, make it count. Get the pink cardigan because it looks prettier and it’ll stand out more. Make it work (like Tim Gunn says) with all sorts of other items that you have. When you pair it with different pants or skirts, it can look entirely different. Ruffle Cascade Cardigans are adored by many!

Have you found a ruffled top under $100.00 that you want to share? Let me know in the comments.

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Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad has left The Hills and now she’s pursuing her dream of fashion with her LC Lauren Conrad line at Kohl’s. Even when the show was annoying me, I always could find a compliment for Lauren’s style. Those little braids in her hair? Did you never try to replicate those? Come on, now!

Anyway, I decided I’d shop at Kohl’s online and tell you guys what I think is worth buying. It’ll let you see what’s available and what you might want to avoid. My overall review of this line is that it is modern and cute with lots of great basic’s made by a gal who knows simple fashion tricks that work.

The LC Lauren Conrad Hits:

LC Lauren Conrad Watercolor Chiffon Blouse

LC Lauren Conrad Watercolor Chiffon Blouse, original $34.00 sale $21.99

It’s romantic and it reminds me of 40′s fashion. But you probably need to get a strappy camisole to wear under it. Luckily, the LC line offers one in colors that match perfectly.

LC Lauren Conrad Pleated Tank Dress

LC Lauren Conrad Pleated Tank Dress, original $50.00 sale $34.99

This dress is also available in a plum color that I like a lot. It’s simple but truly a stylish piece you can use in your wardrobe for laying. It’s stretchy, which means: comfy.

The LC Lauren Conrad Misses:

LC Lauren Conrad Brushstroke Sheath Dress

LC Lauren Conrad Brushstroke Sheath Dress, original $50.00 sale $34.99

I just don’t understand the design of this dress. It looks too unflexible and rigid. The neckline with the cap sleeves bother’s me, there would be more shape if there was a V-neck involved.

LC Lauren Conrad Striped Tee

LC Lauren Conrad Striped Shirt, original $30.00 sale $19.99

The problem is that you need to really style this t-shirt well or it will look as it does right now: frumpy and unflattering. This is a shirt that will probably only do well with the teen-crowd, those whose stomach’s are straight as a board.  Style Tip: The way to style this is by using a fitted jacket or cardigan over it.