Emma Stone - Lanvin Skirt & Sweater Outift

Photo courtesy of whowhatwear.com

This image of Emma Stone has been surfacing on everyone's best dressed lists this week. It's a great example of a put together, ladylike look, that is still young and fresh.

Now, Lanvin is certainly not for a chick on a budget, but I found a great alternative to Emma's skirt. It's the right length, has the warm tones and jacquard print,

Dita Von Teese - Squirrel Skirt Outfit

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I always admire it when people are not afraid to step outside of fashion norms, and Dita Von Teese is definitely one of those people. My favourite inspiration for vintage fashion

Atlantic-Pacific - Preppy Plaid Skirt/Coat Outfit

Photo (left) courtesy of Atlantic-Pacific

Atlantic-Pacific is without a doubt my first stop when after classy outfit inspiration, and here this talented fashionista pulls off preppy effortlessly. This outfit gives me flashbacks to the early seasons of Gossip Girl and their tweaked school uniforms, that came off more like standalone outfits rather than regulated dress.

Either of the skirts I chose

Taylor Swift Mini Skirt/Honey Flats Outfit

Taylor Swift - Photo Source: www.justjared.com

Taylor Swift pulls off the perfect preppy/sophisticated daytime look. This outfit is a great option for a comfy shopping outing.

The skirt that Taylor is wearing has

Atlantic-Pacific Grey Skirt Oufit

Atlantic-Pacifc - Photo source: http://www.atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com.au

The monochromatic outfit above is simply sublime. To me it seems reminiscent of a Mad Men outfit, but updated to be very useable now. Atlantic-Pacific is yet another one of those blogs where I stare at the clothes moaning "Why, why can't it be me?". But, a limited budget is no reason not to look fabulous!

My favourite feature of this outfit is, of course, the skirt. Look at those waves! It's truly magnificent. But, for a fashionista on a budget, the original is very out of reach, so the skirt I chose