X17 XCLUSIVE - Katie And Bella Go Bargain Shopping At H&M

Katie Holmes may spend thousands when it comes to Suri's wardrobe, but she's a bargain shopper for herself and step-daughter Bella!

Katie and Bella got some retail therapy at the affordable clothing store H&M in West Hollywood this afternoon, where a source inside the store tells X17online that Katie's a regular when it comes to the Swedish brand. "Katie loves the H&M brand," the source tells us. "She bought about ten things, mostly basics, including a cute $59 trench." The source went on to say about the red carpet regular, "It’s obvious that she believes in mixing high and low priced fashion items."

One trend Katie was particularly interested in the store was the nautical look. "Katie loved all the sailor-inspired pieces," says the source.

And this isn't the first time Tom Cruise's wife has shopped at H&M! Check her out below in October 2008 decked out in the Comme des Garcon scarf, shirt and cardigan:



See, Katie doesn't always need to dress super-fancy!

In fact, our spy also says that Katie was "very down-to-earth" and didn't demand any special treatment for herself and Bella. However, if Suri was there, we think it may have been quite a different story -- You know Suri gets special attention no matter where she goes!