Kenyatta Smith

Kenyatta Smith

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GIANT's Market Editor Kenyatta M. Smith is no stranger to the daily grind. Despite working in the glamorous fashion department, our in-house stylista is never too busy to give off beat thrift stores some play. In her downtime, you can find her perusing the aisles at Target, or admiring Alber Elbaz's work.

Looks For Less: Inauguration Style

By Kenyatta Smith Jan 17, 2009

There has been a lot of talk about what the Obama’s and celebraties will wear to the inaugural balls. Will Beyonce wear Valentino or Armani?  Will Barack go with an American or Italian designed suit?. But what about the folks who don’t live thier life in the spotlight. The people who will not clean out their bank accounts for a Valentino orginal.

Here are four looks that will having you feeling like the Belle of the ball for under $250.

A: Black sleeveless scoop neck illusion gown by Calvin Klein, $90 (macys.com)

B: Beaded historic wrist handbag by Nivica, 30 (overstock.com)

C: Ribbon silver circlet cultured pearl stud earring by Target, 25 (target.com)

D: Faux stone bangle by Forever 21, $6 (forever21.com)

E: Black patent leather banded gladiator stilletto heel by Fly Jane, $40 (flyjane.net)

Total:  $191

A: White triple - bust dress, $130 (jcpennys.com)

B: Rhinestone hoops by Girl Props, $6 (girlprops.com)

C: Costume ring by Target, $25 (target.com)

D: Champagne Anjelica heel by Steve Madden, $70 (stevemadden.com)

E: Silver and gold handbag, vintage, $18 (atlantavintagejewelry.com)

Total: $249

</p>A: Red dress with open back by JCPenney, $80 (jcpenney.com)B: Slim stone bracelets by Victoria’s Secret, $18 (pack of three) (victoriassecret.com)

C: “A Graceful Era” clutch by Nivica, $86 (overstock.com)

D: Gold sandal by Christina Gowns, $50 (christinagowns.com)

E: Princess cut cubic zirconia studs by Claires, $12 (claires.com)

Total: $246

A: Gray Shimmery pants suit by Victoria’s Secret, $120 (victoriassecret.com)

B: Silver circle necklace by Forever 21, $12 (forever21.com)

C: Satin purple bow tie heel by Charlotte Russe,$25 (charlotterusse.com)

D: Sequin ruche clutch bag by Top Shop, $55 (topshop.com)

E: Rhinestone pave flower ring by Girl Props, $25 (girlprops.com)

Total: $237

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