Luxe For Less: California Dreaming

Yesterday, we looked at some pretty things that cost a pretty penny.  Extravagant.  That was fun.  Here's another take on the looks, but with less painful prices.  If you missed the post, click here!

This gorgeous Tigerlily Doreto Batik Caftan Dress is $101.50 on shopbop.   I love the fringe and you could take it off the beach with a pair of jeans & a skinny belt.  We balance out the boho vibe with a structured tote from Nordstrom  for $88.  The cuff has the size & detail of our inspiration piece and is just $4.80 from Forever 21.  The espadrille wedges were a great find.  Just $29.50 from Old Navy.

Missoni is hard to beat, because this bikini from Trina Turk has a similar delicate pattern.  It's on sale here for $98.40.  Are you dying for Perrier's limited edition line featuring Dita Von Teese?  It will be available July 1st!  No price yet...

Every gal needs a collapsible beach umbrella and this one's only $24.95 from Crate & Barrel .  The shades have the lift in the upper corners that I love.  They're from Forever 21 and cost $5.80.

Wooden beach chairs don't come cheap, so you could just spread out this Crate & Barrel blanket for $39.95 and call it a day.  If you're spending lots of time on the sand or watching fireworks, this chair looks wonderfully comfy and comes with the charming little pillow.  $79.95 here.

Next up... rompers!

Strip Teese

Dita Von Teese was incredible at the Avalon in Hollywood.
It was a sold out show!

I wanted to pay homage to Dita's look, so I channeled my inner pinup & a bit of Laura Harring in Mulholland Drive. I curled my hair with hot rollers & tossed it about. Dress is Bebe, shoes Christian Louboutin, earrings F21 & the purse was $1 at Target!

As anticipation mounted, the bar featured her signature cocktail the Cointreau Teese. If you like sweet drinks this one's for you!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Cointreau

3/4 oz Apple juice

1/2 oz Monin violet syrup

1/2 oz Fresh lemon juice

Channeling Dita while waiting for the show to begin!

I don't normally wear red lipstick so I bought some wet n' wild. Worked great. Cheap & fantastic!

Here she is! Check out her teensy waist. Fab!

Just a tease folks. Wish I had more pics of her to show off. I was asked to turn off my camera!

One more snap while checking my lipstick.