Category Archives: Splurge VS Steal

September 9, 2013

Splurge vs Steal (It’s Back!)

I know it’s been a whiiiiiiiiiile, but I’m back with a steal that will rock your world.

You can say that purses are a girls best friend or you can argue that shoes are the best/must-have thing in a woman’s closet. But in the end, you need both… so why debate? A purse is a carry all for your things that matter (and those that don’t) and for all your man’s stuff that he likes to sneak in there. A purse is a reflection of your personality and a harmonizing factor in your outfit. When it comes to purses, I’m a simple gal. I go for the statement pieces that I won’t have to switch up all the time and goes with anything and everything I wear (and fits my wallet, umbrella, camera, etc etc etc). I’ve sure had my eye on the Michael Kors Selma bag but I just couldn’t get around the price tag. So when Spin came out with their ultimate “it bag” for the fall I cracked. I wanted to buy all the colors. It’s a simple bag that packs a mean statement (AND it’s roomy). Blue is SUCH A HUGE COLOR this fall season and you can literally make it work with anything. Plus, at $42 you can’t go wrong. You just can’t.

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Splurge: Michael Kors Selma Saffiano Tote VS Steal: Spin Gallery

Have an awesome Monday! xx

July 5, 2013

JULY Outfit Cravings: Part One

Now that I’m back from my cruise, it only means one thing. Well, a few. Unpack + laundry + pack again. In just a few weeks I’ll be off to Spain! (I’MSOEXCITEDWORDSCAN’TEVENDESCRIBEIT) Here are some outfit ideas I’ve been craving for this month and for my upcoming trip. More to come soon!

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PICNIC AT THE PARK

T by Alexander Wang Dress

Belle by Sigerson Morrison Sandals

Milly iPhone 5 Case

Nixon Watch

Wine Carrier via Linens N Things

 

BRUNCH DATE

Alice + Olivia Dress

Gap Clutch

Miss Selfridge Boots

Marc Jacobs iPhone 5 Case

Kendra Scott Earrings

 

DAY & NIGHT

Rebecca Taylor Everyday Tank

VIKA GAZINSKAYA Skirt (SPLURGE $876! Get the steal at ASOS for $60!)

(NIGHT)

ASOS Necklace

Clare Vivier Clutch

Sole Society Pumps

(DAY)

San Diego Hat Co Floppy Hat

ASOS Clutch

Nike Sneakers

May 29, 2013

SPLURGE VS STEAL: Sergio Rossi Oberoj

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SPLURGE: Sergio Rossi Oberoj $975 vs STEAL: Go Jane $32 (If you act quick and use code MEMORIAL25 before 5/30 you can get them for 25%off!)

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 Can we talk about how drop dead gorgeous Olivia Palermo looks in Cannes? Yeah…Let’s not forget about her smokin’ arm candy Johannes too. Fun fact: If I had to chose who would be a huge inspiration style-wise, It would most definitely be Olivia Palermo. I love her sassy way of incorporating mixed prints, embellishments and elegance into anything she wears!

To bring these steal’s into adaptable “real life” I would totally pair it with this Spin Gallery outfit:

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The sequin blazer adds that OP embellishment to a simple and sassy night time attire!
Blazer | Crop Top | Necklace | Shorts

May 21, 2013

Double Splurge vs Steal: Gladiator Sandals

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Gladiator sandals!!! The perfect thing to pair with a knee length dress, shorts, or tucked under distressed boyfriend jeans. They’re definitely one of the major staple pieces for this summer’s wardrobe.

Super Splurge: Stuart Weitzman vs Splurge: Zara (Currenlty Sold Out) vs Steal: Breckelle Peru Sandals via UrbanOg

And because we can’t stop at flats. I’ve been in love with these Altuzarra Gladiators since I first laid eyes on them, and now I found the pair I can get my hands on!

 

 

Altuzarra Backstage at New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2013 Collections

splurge: Altuzarra ($2,715)

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steal: Breckelle via UrbanOg ($45.90)