Relating to Kaitlan Collins’ off-duty lewks, her model sometimes leans in the direction of ’90s-inspired wealthy auntie vibes: high-waisted denims, button-up vests, sundresses … usually a pair of sunnies, and all the time paired with a flawless blowout. Nevertheless, spring 2024 noticed her in a barely spicier look than what we’re used to seeing the CNN star in — although it actually wasn’t off-rich-auntie-brand by any means. 

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In April 2024, Collins shared an Instagram photograph of herself holding what gave the impression to be an Aperol spritz. As for her OOTD, she donned a really cropped bikini-style halter-neck high and matching skirt, which she wore high-waisted, relatively than on the hip as modelled on the Moda Operandi web site. Contemplating how she styled the remainder of the lewk, eschewing the beachier styling was actually for the very best. Collins completed off her skin-baring outfit with a pair of oval sunnies and her signature voluminous shiny ‘do, making for the right nod to “Palm Royale,” which had premiered the month prior. On high of that, it additionally allowed her to remain true to her low-key approach of exhibiting some pores and skin.

Unsurprisingly, Collins’ feedback part was flooded with admirers. Amid a sea of flame emojis, the journalist acquired a ton of compliments, and even one remark suggesting she could possibly be Miss America or Miss World. We price she’s fairly pleased together with her present gig (in any case, Anderson Cooper beforehand wrote for Time that she was the way forward for cable information), however speak about an important fallback, proper?

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It is simply as properly that Kaitlan Collins reportedly earns a hefty wage from CNN. Along with her spicier-than-normal look being stylish as could be, it additionally got here with fairly the worth tag. The Moda Operandi web site lists Collins’ Cala de la Cruz high at $285 (although on the time of this writing, it is on sale for $72) — and although the skirt has since been bought out, that went for a whopping $365. As for these sunnies, Collins’ Celine pair would have set her again greater than $400, as properly. As a result of Collins was pictured sitting down, we aren’t positive what sneakers she went with. Nevertheless, one thing tells us the CNN anchor — who Superstar Web Value estimates to be value round $6 million — did not scrimp there, both. What was that we stated earlier about not straying from the wealthy auntie vibes? 

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In fact, it does bear mentioning that not all of Collins’ extra risque (if we might even name them that) lewks have been fairly so dear. Previously, she’s additionally rocked a WKND Luxe white gown with cut-outs on the waist (pictured above), which retailed at slightly below $140 at full value, in addition to a Rumored sundress with a below-the-bust keyhole cutout, which might have set her again $128. That stated, with each of the aforementioned, she elevated the lewks together with her tried and examined blowout. 

Our take-home? Collins is not against pushing the boundaries of her good lady persona each every now and then. However when she does, she cancels out doubtlessly controversial parts by placing a really expensive-looking spin on issues. 

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