Lara's Look for Less and Ask Anya

In today's episode of Lara's Look for Less, our stylist Anya Sarre brings you another one of Lara Spencer's classic looks -- for a bargain!

Anya is also showing you how to wear a statement necklace -- watch for more! Then read below to see Anya answer your fashion questions. Keep those questions coming!

Question: I want to know how you guys wear those high-heeled shoes. I try and they kill my feel within seconds. What's the secret?? Or, what is a comfortable shoe with a heel that I can wear??? They look so nice and I want to wear them.

Answer: The Hollywood secret is to use shoe pads to make high heels more comfortable. Try Airplus For Her shoe pads, www.airplusforher.com. Another secret to wearing shoes all day long is to get a shoe with a platform in the front, which acts as a cushion for your foot.

Q: To follow up on designer shoes, which styles should you invest in designers for? Of gladiator, booties, slouchy boots, peep toes, ballet flats, pumps, which should be designer and which should be cheaper? Also what are some good shoe designers?

A: Splurge on classic styles that you will wear forever ... peep toe heels, boots and wedges. Trendy shoes that you may only like for a few months should be your less expensive purchases. My favorite designer shoes are Christian Louboutin, www.christianlouboutin.com, Dior, Gucci, and of course the YSL platform is a must-have. For less expensive shoe designers, I like Aldo, DSW, and Chinese Laundry.

Q: I am recently unemployed and trapped in flip flops and jeans... Can you give me some tips to make over my closet for a tight budget?

A: You need to reinvent, reuse and recycle what you already have! By investing in inexpensive statement accessories, you can rework basic pieces you already own. Add a metallic belt to a plain white blouse or throw on a chunky statement necklace with a black tee. You can also go through your closet and take out anything that you haven't worn in the last six months. News flash: you are never going to wear it again. You can either donate or sell these clothes and do some charity, or get extra cash for your new purchases.

Q: Who makes the turquoise one-shoulder dress Lara wore on September 20?

A: Lara wore a Pamella Roland turquoise one shoulder gown to the Emmys. www.pamellaroland.com.

Q: Where can I buy Lara's dark pink dress from September 3?

A: Lara's pink dress is from Tahari, www.elietahari.com

Look for Less

Orange dress: Banana Republic, www.bananarepublic.com
Necklace: Forever 21, www.forever21.com

Anya's Credits

Black Dress: H&M, www.hm.com
Necklace: Donna Ricco, www.donnaricco.com

Published 10/5/09 by the Insider

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    Christan Audigier BIKINI JACKET $25;
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    coogi DG edhardy gucci t-shirts $18;
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    Anonymous 10/9/09 Reply
  • Anya, I called several Banana Republic stores and they don't seem to carry the red or orange dress Lara wore on the 10/05/09 show. Is this a dress from the past season or should I say, when didi you purchase it?
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • On Oct. 5th, I think Lara said her necklace was made by Rachel Carlin, but I can't find that name anywhere. Who made it?
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • where is this orange dress from today
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • Anya-Where can I get the statement necklace Lara wore with the red dress on the Insider, October 5th?
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • Good Morning Lara! and Anys! about the red dress it looks wonderful with the Necklace on .
    I got to say that Lara looks very nice . It looks like a fall
    colour dress. I got to say that you Anys dose a wonderful job !! I want to say That you Anys and Lara
    are 1# Always . But I want to say that I love ya Always!! as a bud and a friend . Andrew MacIntosh p.s I go for tea in moring!! love ya!! and coffee to!!
    Andrew Macintosh
    30 Stanwell Drive
    Toronto ,Ontario
    M1P 4H5
    Canada 1- (416) 431-6182 p.s Have fun you guys
    I see ya on Wed morning!! love ya Always AM !!
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply
  • Hey Anys! and Hey Lara! . Good Morning you guys!
    I want to say that I love the red dress !!
    Anonymous 10/6/09 Reply