The Peach Pit got a facelift (and an espresso machine), the popular blonde got a perm, and Shannon Doherty got kinda old and raggedy, but not much else changed from the days of the old 90210 and the new one. (Except the acting. That totes went downhill… and I am being generous.)

Even some of the token characters from the old/better days have been reincarnated for the 2008 watered-down version of the best show of all time.

Like David Silver, the dorky yet adorable techy guy who was always carrying a giant video camera around. His modern day doppelganger? Navid Shirazi, also a dorky yet adorable techy guy who always carries around a camera, only his is much sleeker.

And, yes, his name is Navid. As in David with one letter changed. Creative!

So, which one is cuter? My beloved Brian Austin Green, or the fresh, young Michael Steger?

If you happened to catch the new 90210 last week, I’m assuming you’re in agreement with me that the show itself was rather hard to watch. Good thing there were some cute outfits to add something worth looking at.

Obviously, since most of us don’t live in one of the wealthiest zip codes in the country, we can’t afford to wear designer duds on a daily basis, but achieving the look of the new class of West Beverly Hills High doesn’t have to cost you your firstborn. With a trip to your local Target, Express or Forever 21 (my personal faves for inexpensive fashion) or a few mouse clicks, you can pull together a great 90210-inspired ensemble.

As the weather begins to cool, but before it gets too chilly, rockin’ out a cute pair of denim shorts, a corset top and a blazer is an adorable look that Naomi showed off… every day…for the entire episode. I found an entire outfit like this at Forever 21 for a grand total of $70. (Click on the images to shop!)

Like any show about rich high school kids, there were plenty of parties and, thus, party dresses. Good thing cheap dresses are easy to find! This hot satin number (below) is only $23 at Forever 21 and comes in a vast array of colors. There is also this Forever 21 frock for under $30, or a basic dress that could be dressed up really well with some fun accessories from Target.

Fun and flirty tops were the other central piece in the show, and again, finding these for a reasonable price (oftentimes under $25!) is an easy task. I loved this top (on sale for $19.99), as well as this one from Express. The shirt below, from Forever 21 (as usual), pairs well with a pair of skinny jeans for a chic and luxe look.

And for Annie’s casual look (which is supposed to be more “Midwest”), Forever 21 and Target are definitely the way to go. Here are a couple of pieces similar to her tanks and hoodies. The shirt below, from Target, is a cute alternative to a boring, everyday tank.

As is always the case, going to discount stores like Filene’s Basement, Loehmann’s, Nordstrom Rack, etc. is a fantastic way to find great steals. And if you want a few designer pieces thrown in with your cheaper pieces to create a perfectly balanced look, these stores are definitely the way to go.

No matter what, as the oh-so-wise Tim Gunn emphasizes, fashion isn’t about cost or labels; it’s about finding pieces that flatter your body and allowing your personal style to shine through. Yes, even if you’re following the trends of a new TV show.

Lauren Conrad takes another stab at Fashion Week.

Jessica Simpson is dowdy.

Looks like the real drama on 90210 is happening off-screen.

Not sure who to vote for? Figure it out.

Short Shorts Girl makes us laugh.

A Winehouse burrito.

In your FACE, healthy people.

4 inch heels: hot and dangerous.

Brad and Jen are back…at least for drinks.

Chick flicks you can watch with your boy-toy.

Betsey Johnson runway show: crazy and fabulous.

He has been stuck in the rainforest/practicing to be a rabbi/deep conditioning his facial pubes.

The acting is awful, the fashion is awful and Naomi, the evil girl character, looks like a poor man’s Jesse Spano. Oh, and the whole gossipy blog thing that Kelly Taylor’s (somehow brunette/brooding) little sister writes looks a lot like Gossip Girl. But not nearly as awesome.

I give this show one month until The CW replaces it with America’s Next Top Model marathons. I only give it that long because fans of the original, like myself, will be watching to find out if Kelly Taylor’s baby belongs to the one and only Dylan McKay.

What do you think?