Steal the look: Kelly Rutherford

Kelly Rutherford plays Lily van der Woodsen, the mother of Serena (Blake Lively) on the hit series "Gossip Girl." She always looks stylish and chic on the show and off. You don't have to spend a fortune to get Kelly's look. Instead, choose your dress and accessories wisely.

White cocktail dress

Instead of a little black dress, how about a little white dress? A white cocktail dress is perfect for a summer party. If you aren't going to wear the dress often, there's no need to spend a fortune. However, if it's going to be a staple in your wardrobe, go ahead and splurge. Here are three adorable cocktail dresses in various price ranges.

 

Chiffon shift dress

This off-white chiffon dress is a bargain deal. It's only $22.80 at Forever 21. This dress has a unique neckline and can be glammed up with shiny accessories.

 

Dave and Johnny bubble dress

This cute white dress features an empire waist with beautiful beaded accents. This dress is available from edressme for just $136.

 

Alice & Olivia mini dress

This beaded white shift dress features rows of silver chains to for the straps. This sexy silk dress is $484 at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Glitzy jewelry

For a more affordable option to expensive diamond and white gold jewelry, choose pieces that use cubic zirconia and sterling silver. These cubic zirconia teardrop earrings are gorgeous and very inexpensive. You can get these at Zulu Moon for less than $50.

Sexy shoes

Kelly Rutherford's shoes (pictured on the left) feature a jeweled embellishment over the toe. These kind of details can really make the look. The shoe pictured in the middle is actually a bridal shoe but can be worn with any light colored ensemble. The rhinestones add a touch of glitz. You can get these shoes at Zappos for only $80. The sandal on the right is a bit more expensive at $299. This Stuart Weitzman sandal features crystal encrusted spheres along the thin straps.

Metallic clutch

The perfect evening bag is a silver metallic clutch. The one Kelly Rutherford is carrying offers a simple shape and lots of style. The silver clutch on the left features intricate beading and an Old Hollywood appeal. What's great about this evening bag is that it's only $68 at Macy's.

 

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