Don’t you ever wish you didn’t have a bad angle? I do. And I envy supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio because even when she’s not modeling, she always takes good pictures.

She’s the only model I’ve seen so far who has managed to look good, and I mean picture perfect good, even when the shots were candid (sorry Giselle, you didn’t make the cut). It’s like her face and movements were naturally meant for the camera. Ok, I’m rambling here, but just take a look at this shot:

Alessandra Ambrosio

That’s a candid shot, but she looks like she’s shooting for some cell phone ad campaign, right? She was spotted in New York last April by photogs and they couldn’t get enough of her. I understand why.

Now the outfit is nothing special; just a loose tank, a cardi, and jeans. But she looks so good and I know why. Apart from her good looks and supermodel frame, that touch of purple scarf  did the trick. It spruced her up and gave her casual appearance a more glamorous appeal. Of course, the sunglasses did great in adding coolness into the equation as well.

I can never look like Alessandra, but at least I can copy her style…and fortunately for me,  this one is an easy feat to pull off. Here’s what I’ll wear to make this look uniquely mine.

IRO Avad Tee Shirt, US$88; CURRENT/ELLIOT Skinny Jeans in Brass Stud Wash, US$279; Volcom Chatty Hobo Bag, US$50; 80%20 Joannie Wedge Boots, US$88; Electric Eyewear Hightone Sunglasses, US$114; LOVE SHOP The Love Scarf Dark, US$78

The bag and eye wear can be purchased via Zappos.com while the scarf, top, jeans, and boots are available at Chickdowntown.com

I guess this week is a Hilary Duff week for me. Just the other day I wrote about her beautiful printed scarf. Today, I’m going to show you how to get her casual glam “scarf and maxi” day look for just US$250.

This photo was taken while the “Beauty and the Briefcase” star was spotted shopping at Neiman Marcus, looking all dressed down but glam in a black maxi dress, flat thong sandals, a Birkin, and a beige scarf around her neck that did a super great job of drawing attention to Hilary’s beautiful face.

Hilary Duff

Love the look? Here’s how you can get it for just US$250!

Get the Tolani Hand Knotted Fringe Scarf in Beach color:

Tolani Hand Knotted Fringe Scarf, US$85

And pair it with the following:

Volcom Detroit City Maxi Tube Dress, US$50 (Zappos.com); Amerileather Verona Handbag, US$60 (sale! at Overstock.com); Max Studio Halley Sandals, US$31 (sale! at 6pm.com); Jessica Simpson Earrings, US$24 (Zappos.com)

If you add that all up, that will actually cost you exactly US$250!

Be sure to put this Hilary look in your book of looks and remember that a good way to draw attention to your beautiful face is by donning a light, bright, or printed scarf.