Global Fashion Under $50

07/31/2012

We're going global on the fashion front! Want to look like you've traveled the world? You don't have to spend a fortune or get on a plane to do so!

Style expert Amy Tara Koch shows us how to get looks from around the world with items all under $50!

AFRICA
Dress for a traipse through a sun drenched savanna. Essentials include brightly hued bags, raffia, carved wood bangles and a bright, woven tribal necklace

All of the below can be found from Discovery Clothing (www.discoveryclothing.com):

-WEDGE Braided espadrille wedge, $14.99
-SLIP ONS - patterned slip on shoes, $9.99
-NECKLACE - beaded necklace, $5.99
-BRACELET - beaded bangle, $3.99
-CLUTCH - printed ring handle clutch, $5.99
-CROSSBODY - Printed, beaded crossbody bag $6.99
-TOTE - Printed tote bag $14.99

INDIA
Paradise can be found in the form of billowy sari details and eye catching embellishment All jewelry from Luxemi (rent the runway by Indian style with option to buy). Imported from India, to buy or rent, visit www.luxemi.com.

-Kundan Set with Red Jade Pendants, $38 to borrow for 4 days
-Victorian Pendant Set with Black Stones, $28 to borrow for 4 days
-Navajo cocktail ring with ruby and emerald quartz, $48 to buy
-Oblong Gold and Jade earrings $28 to buy
-Indian Beaded Slipper, Devon Street and Markets
-Butterfly ikat wrap, Sir Alistair Rai, $48

CRISP AMERICAN COASTAL
If you favor the crisp Waspiliciousness of the Eastern seaboard, it's all about embracing classics. Think demure Jackie O meets a clean-cut Lauren Bush at a polo match. Must haves? A bucket hat, a two-tone ribbon belt, a classic tote and a smart, crepe sole boat shoe.

-Khaki bucket hat, www.oldnavy.com, $14
-Havainas espadrilles, www.havianasusa.com, $38
-Aviator Sunglasses, www.ae.com, $15.50
-Ribbon Belt, www.brooksbrothers.com, $48
-Canvas monogrammed tote, www.llbean.com, $26.95

FRENCH RIVIERA
Capture the sultry, seaside chic of le CLUB 55. Work a St Tropez look with a haute pareo, woven tote and a dramatic sunhat. Splashy gold baubles? De rigeur!!

-Sarong "BIG CATA", www.RobertaFreymann.com, $50
-Target sequin and straw tote, www.target.com, $20
-Oversized sun-hat, www.kmart.com
-Hive & Honey gold cuff, www.piperlime.com, $22
-DV by Dolce Vita Dannah woven sandal, www.piperlime.com, $49.50
-Turquoise and Orange cocktail rings, www.hm.com, $5.99 each
-Sequin NYC Bangles, www.sequin-nyc.com, $25-$42