Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty

Forget the couture! Michelle Obama continues to prove that style comes at every price point! To celebrate classical music at the White House last night, the First Lady joined husband President Barack Obama in a $199 sheath dress from Talbots. Get Michelle’s Talbots sheath for yourself at Talbots.com in classic cream like Michelle, navy or black.

The CW

If Vanessa Abrams thought college would free her of Blair Waldorf’s wrath, she was dead wrong. While trying to sabotage each other’s chances of giving the NYU freshman toast, Gossip Girl’s rival starlets, played by Jessica Szohr and Leighton Meester, might have lost their cool, but at least they kept their style. Blair dreamed of her defeat while wearing a jeweled Reem Acra plum gown. Vanessa, on the other hand, came close to her first victory over her arch enemy while sticking to her signature boho chic in a tribal-print Nanette Lepore top, American Apparel liquid leggings and Dolce Vita booties. And even though both stylish freshman were beat out by a Herve Leger-clad Olivia Burke, played by Hilary Duff, we still loved their competing looks so much that we had to find them for you. Click here to shop Blair and Vanessa’s style for less!

Courtesy CW

Dan Humphrey, played by Penn Badgley, isn’t the only thing Gossip Girl’s two most famous blondes have in common. Serena van der Woodsen, played by Blake Lively, and new girl Olivia Burke, played by Hilary Duff, ditch their glam lives for quiet time out of the spotlight. But the designer labels stay with them. Olivia sported a purple Intermix ruffled dress and Christian Louboutin sling backs. Serena, on the other hand, put a conservative spin on her luxe labels by pairing a curve-hugging Herve Leger bandage skirt and sparkling Valentino purse with a Topshop boyfriend blazer to interview with Tory Burch. Get their looks for less here.

CW

Gossip Girl’s resident fashionistas might not have seen eye-to-eye about boys on last night’s episode (ahem, Carter Baizen), but Leighton Meester’s Blair Waldorf and Blake Lively’s Serena van der Woodsen did manage to agree on one thing — color! Leaving Vanessa Abrams’s boho fashion influences in the dust, Blair headed back uptown, happily slipping right back into her signature, sophisticated style with a canary yellow Diane von Furstenberg wrap top and a black-and-white Vince skirt. Even Serena got into the bright mood, mixing sapphire Zara sandals and a turquoise Treesje clutch with a navy Matthew Williamson dress. We love the way Blair and Serena incorporated bursts of color into their ensembles so much that we tracked down their looks for you. Click here to shop their style for less! Tell us: Whose color choices do you like best: Blair’s yellow top or Serena’s blue shoes?

Courtesy CW

New season, new school, new look for Gossip Girl’s Queen Bee Blair Waldorf, as played by Leighton Meester brought her Upper East Side style down to NYU, but her Victoria Beckham peplum dress and matching headband didn’t play quite as well below 14th Street. Now, for Waldorf’s arch-enemy Vanessa Abrams, played by Jessica Szohr, the transition from Brookyn to campus was a little bit easier with her signature funky style, like last night’s Joie denim cargo shorts and a floral DVF print tank. No wonder Blair took a cue from her new floormate and switched into a pair of brass-button Milly sailor shorts and abstract striped DVF top! We tracked down their chic outfits for a whole lot less — not all co-eds have that kind of budget! Click here to shop their looks.Tell us: Whose back-to-school style would you rather rock: Blair’s or Vanessa’s?

Check out more Gossip Girl style on InStyle.com

courtesy MTV.com

If you are anything like us, Monday night television is fashion heaven. Between Gossip Girl and The City, the stylish casts show off everything on our fashion wish list, and now City star Whitney Port is helping to make that list a little easier to shop. By Wednesday of each week, The City star gives a detailed recap of everything she wore — from head-to-toe — in a scene-by-scene guide! From her orange dress (DVF, of course) in the opening of this week’s scene to the babydoll Miguelina dress she wore in her climactic scene with Jay, everything is there. Check them all out on Whitney’s official website at whitneyport.com.

Courtesy Disney-ABC

Kelly Ripa’s stylist Faith Cromas, who is responsible for the host’s effortlessly cool style, is teaming up with chic boutique Intermix to outfit the talk show host with their trendy pieces. While most morning show host opt for boring suits, Kelly will be outfitted in Intermix’s must-have looks from celeb-fave designers like Catherine Malandrino, Chloe, DVF, Herve Leger, Jay Godfrey, Yigal Azrouel and more. Kelly’s hip looks will be highlighted and available through Live With Regis And Kelly’s daily blog Fashion Finder almost immediately after the show airs. Get ready to shop!

The Oscar winner has worn everything from Oscar de la Renta to Donna Karan, but for the cover of her new album, which hits stores in September, Jennifer Hudson proves that she’s no fashion snob, opting for a simple $36 glitter-striped American Apparel dress. Bargain hunting’s nothing new to the “Spotlight” singer, who readily admits to an obsession with affordable British chain Topshop. But while the cotton dress may have been a bargain, when it came to accessorizing the look she went decidedly high-end, glamming it up with a $475 LAI Vamp belt. We think Jennifer’s cover frock is even more flattering than some of her designer dresses (Oscars anyone?). And what we love most is that it’s a look we can get too! Click here to buy J. Hud’s dress at American Apparel. Interested in more affordable star fashion? Check out other star styles under $100 here including looks from Jennifer Lopez, Eva Longoria, Carrie Underwood and more.

Courtesy Warner Brothers

Madonna’s bold new make up look for her latest number one album, Hard Candy, is already instantly recognizable. So we spoke to Gina Brooke, artistic director of Shu Uemura, who created the look to get the exact step-by-step she used for the superstar’s album cover style.

Start by calming puffiness with Moisture Eye Zone Mask, $43. Follow with Phyto Black Lift Firming Cream, $125, over the whole face. Even skin tone with Face Architect Smoothing Liquid Foundation, $42. Next, make the eyes the focus. Apply Pressed Eye Shadow in M Beige 800, $20, above the eyelids using a Kolinsky Brush 11, $135. Enlarge eyes with Cover Crayon in 9YR Light, $24, in the inner corner and water line of the eyes. Using the Drawing Pencil in Black,, $19, begin at the inner corners extending the line out all the way to the end of the eyebrow. Curl lashes with an Eyelash Curler, $19, before applying Basic Black Mascara, $28, beginning at the base and rolling the brush through the tips of lashes. Apply Soft Cross Lashes, $20, to draw attention and enhance the shape of the eye. Finish with subtle lips by applying Rouge Unlimited Crystal Shine in PK 301S layered with Gloss Unlimited in BG 930N for a chart-topping look.

Steve Granitz/wireimage

It’s that time of year again when we’re all trying to refresh our spring wardrobes. One trend you won’t want to miss? Flirty black and white graphic patterned dresses. Your votes let us know how much you love those print frocks with sweetheart necklines, featured in our latest Trends Gallery. So we tracked down Kristen Bell’s exact dress, as well as other similar styles to help you get this standout spring look even on a shoestring budget.

Get Kristen’s Look!
For Real:
Jay Godfrey dress, $510 at neimanmarcus.com

For A Steal:
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent silk dress, $382 at ronherman.com

BCBG Max Azria floral print hammered satin dress, on sale for $196 at bloomingdales.com

Shoshanna’s black gingham dress, now on sale for $163 at bluefly.com

Silk chiffon dress, $148 at whitehouseblackmarket.com

Sara Jaye Weiss/Startraks

We love the clean lines and simple chic look Leighton Meester had going at a recent Sunsilk event — and based on your votes in Hit or Miss, you’re loving it too. The Gossip Girl’s mixable separates aren’t just cute, they’re the perfect transition into spring. Her Vera Wang top, Dolce & Gabbana pencil skirt and Ferragamo sandals were a bit more than we wanted to spend, though — so we tracked down the total look for less.

Get the look!
For a Steal:

Liz Claiborne Silk-Voile Ruffled Stripe Shirt, $20 at lizclaiborne.com

See by Chloe Sleeveless Shirt, $133 at yoox.com

Pointe Pencil Skirt, $49 at anntaylorloft.com.

Merona Red Patent Belt with Patent Overlay Buckle, $12 at target.com.

Sudini Ofarrel sandals, $101, at bluefly.com.

DANIELLE K/ Bauer-Griffin

Slouchy knit beanies continue to be the look favored by celebs who want to cozy up with effortless, boho-chic style on these chilly February days. Stars like Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Drew Barrymore and Olivia Wilde picked up Hurley’s Benny Beanie, $26, at Sundance. Jessica’s such a fan, she even owns them in three colors. Click here to get one for yourself. And if you’re still looking for more stylish ways to keep warm, check out our Winter’s Coolest Coats gallery, and take a cue from your favorite stars.

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

She sparkled in over 125 carats of flawless Van Cleef and Arpels diamonds and shone in a graceful Oscar de la Renta gown — but it didn’t end there. Jennifer Garner’s chic hair and makeup were the final essential components in creating her perfectly poised red carpet look for Sunday night’s Academy Awards.

Makeup artist Paul Starr’s first step in designing her Old Hollywood look was to create an all-important base with Chanel Teint Innocence foundation, $55, in Soft Beige. Next he made those famous brown eyes the focus. “I wanted to make them pop,” Starr says, “but I didn’t want to do anything that was too smoky.” He lined the upper lid with Chanel Intense Eye Pencil, $27, in Noir I, then used the Quadra Eye Shadow palette, $55, in Dunes to give her eyes further definition. Starr worked the palette’s creamy taupe color from the inner part of the eye out to the center. Next he applied the beige-brown hue along the crease, and followed with a couple sweeps of Inimitable Mascara, $28, in Noir. The Juno star’s mouth was the final step. “Jennifer has the most beautiful lips in Hollywood,” Starr said, “so I really didn’t have to line them.” Instead, he used a brush to apply Rouge Allure lipstick in Tender, a pinkish-gold beige, $30, over the entire lip.

For an equally stunning coif, Fekkai Celebrity Hair Stylist Adir Abergel, went with his vision of a romantic, Edwardian look for Jen. He started by rubbing Fekkai Shape and Set Mist, $28, from the roots to the ends to change her hair’s texture, and followed by blow-drying it while using a round brush. Abergel then made a severe side part and followed by creating curls with a 1″ iron which he pinned back in a low knotted chignon twist at the side. He used a touch of Neutrogena Shine Serum, $7, on the ends of Jen’s bangs, and ensured the look would last all night long with a final spritz of Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray, $23.

Jason Kempin/wireimage.com

Looking as amazing as ever, Rihanna donned over-the-knee boots by Steve Madden during her recent performance at the Atlantis in Paradise Island. And while the fashion chameleon continues to pull off every trend with complete chic, she’s not the only celeb trying out the look! Hilary Duff and Kate Moss have been stepping out in thigh-high boots, too — see our Trend Gallery. We’ve tracked down Rihanna’s boots as well as some similar styles to let you get the look for less.

Get Rihanna’s Boots!
For Real:
Steven by Steve Madden’s suede over-the-knee Frankie boot, $400, is available at select Steven by Steve Madden stores.

For A Steal:
Steven by Steve Madden leather over-the-knee boot, $259 at victoriassecret.com

Steve Madden’s patent over-the-knee Refrain boot, on sale for $126 at stevemadden.com

Spiegel’s suede over-the-knee wedge boot, on sale for $70 at Spiegel.com

Bauer-Griffin

We’ve already confessed that Rihanna is our latest fashion crush. And yet again, the singer struck a fashion high note — leaving her New York hotel toting this Kooba bag that accessorized her biker-chic look. Her Heather shoulder bag, trimmed with vivid day-glo piping, has a retro ’80s vibe that we love. You can order the same one, $465, at kooba.com, or nab a smaller version, the Bennie clutch, for a more affordable $295. And you’ll definitely be in good company — Jessica Biel, Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere have also been spotted carrying Kooba handbags.

Janet Mayer / Splash News

Right around this time every winter, we develop a hatred for our warm wool coats and snuggly puffer jackets — and all we want is new bright spring coat! Mandy Moore looked perfectly springy in her vibrant yellow Coach trench as she breezed into the tents at Fashion Week. So with a wistful eye towards warmer weather, here are a few of our favorite affordable spring trenches.

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Classic Trenchlette in Sun Flash, $50 at target.com

Maria Trench, $55 at delias.com

Belted Short Trench Coat, $118 at talbots.com

Charter Club Red Poppy Trench Coat with Belt, $149 at macys.com

DKNY Belted Metallic Satin Trench Coat, $168 at nordstrom.com

Shirley Buhl/Pacific Coast News

The whales are not the only thing the Heroes star is trying to save. Hayden Panettiere also wants to save the planet. While tugging designer bags, like her Kooba Elisha tote, the budding humanitarian opts for eco-friendly clothing lines like her Gypsy 05′ hoodie. The Gypsy 05′ organic “French Rose” hoodie is made using fabric derived from bamboo, low impact dyes and a 90% organic printing process. We sense the young starlet is paving her way into Hollywood’s activist hall of fame–keep it up! We found Hayden’s eco-friendly looks– and her fab bag!

Get Hayden’s Eco-Friendly Hoodie:
Gypsy O5′ French Rose Hoodie, $130, singer22.com

Love Hayden’s bag? Get the Kooba Elisha Shoulder Tote, $575, at neimanmarcus.com and for a similar bow-ed bag, try this large shopper, $95, from ninewest.com

Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic

While her new film, The Hottie and The Nottie may not exactly be a box office sizzler, the hotel heiress was a fashion hit in this polka-dot dress she wore to promote the film on MTV’s TRL. From the moment we posted Paris’s look in the Celeb Fashion Hit or Miss Gallery you’ve been voting it a winner. So we decided to track down her real Marc by Marc Jacobs frock, along with some similar versions to help you get the look for less.

Get Paris’ Look!
For Real:
Marc by Marc Jacobs Polkadot Jacquard Dress, $478, at bloomingdales.com

For A Steal:
Metallic polka-dot party dress by Milly, $324 at shopbop.com or tobi.com

Gold polka-dot Eurika minidress by French Connection, on sale for $99 at frenchconnection.com

Floor-length metallic polka-dot dress, on sale for $45 at lizclaiborne.com

StarMax, Zak Brian/Sipa, INF

For decades fiery red has been Hollywood’s color of choice for heating things up on the red carpet. This season though, another sunnier shade has been gaining ground, with everyone from Beyoncé to Blake Lively to Fergie and more stepping out in buttery hues of yellow. And while the color might not yet be commonplace in the colder months, it’s rising popularity is understandable — it’s surprisingly flattering on almost all skin tones. And it looks like most of you agree. You’ve been voting the trend as one of your favorites in our Would You Wear These Trends poll. Click here to vote now on this and other top Hollywood trends. Then check out our editors’ picks to get the red carpet trend for less.

Sean Collection Stretch Satin Halter Gown with Brooch, $258 at nordstrom.com

Nicole Miller Strapless Cross-Front Gown, $465 at neimanmarcus.com

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Long Strapless Dress in Yellow, $299 at revolveclothing.com

Wise /London Ent /Splash; Longdyke/LFI; courtesy Chanel

She may be expecting her third child, but Elizabeth: The Golden Age star Cate Blanchett is looking as regal as ever. Matrix hair stylist Mark Townsend added gorgeous gold feather hair combs from Chanel’s new Paris-Londres Collection to Cate’s updo for the Modern Masters Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Ranging from $420 to $785, the combs will hit Chanel boutiques in mid-April. To find the store nearest you and place a pre-order, visit Chanel.com or call 800-550-0005. If you love the look, but don’t have the movie star budget, try out this oversized gold feather barrette, $8, or this pair of gold feather barrettes with a Florentine finish, $8, both at day-lab.com.