Celebrity Chic on the Cheap- Baby It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White (or, in this case, both)

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The black and white combo. Always a classic, always a trend, and always a sure fire winner. Case in point – Black or White – only one of the best MJ songs of all time (espesh the part with the kid yelling at his dad “Eat THIS!”)

It’s the easiest way to look cute without having to really try. Which is the only kind of cute to ever exist. And it’s the best way to make use of what you already have in your closet. In other words: it’s the perfect ensemble for that night when you truly feel that you have NOTHING to wear (even though I know you’re lying).

So this week I bring you: Celebrity Chic on the Cheap- Baby It Don’t Matter if You’re Black or White (or, in this case, both):

Cute (and cheap) black skirts.

These are great because you can do SO much with a black skirt: throw a black tank on and make it look like a dress with a colorful shoe; throw on a vintage tee, a hat and some motorcycle boots and you’re good for a walk around town; or follow the rest of the suggestions below and look oh-so-celebrity chic.

White tank.

A staple for every wardrobe. The edges on this one make it more unique than your average layering tank/beater.

Elastic Headband

While I think you have to be super confident if you want to rock it like Nicole Richie (otherwise risk looking ridiculous), you can always wear it the traditional headband way too for those days when your bangs just won’t cooperate.

Black shoe

If you don’t already have a pair by now (I’m pretty sure I’ve offered up a new black shoe just about EVERY week) these are a great option. Even though they are open toe, they will look pretty rockin with tights.

Cute Clutch

Not to quote Rachel Zoe TOO many times on this website, but, seriously, I Die over this bag. So fun, funky, and practically free. I’m in.