Category — Deals & Steals

Even though I shy away from the prepster look there is something about these Miu Miu Gingham Tafetta Slingbacks that shout Carrie Bradshaw to me. If SATC was still on air you better believe she would have worn these before everyone else. Since the reals are sold out and over my budget, I hunted down some gingham look-alikes for only $14. Happy Thursday!

Real: Miu Miu Gingham Tafetta Slingbacks – $595 {Sold Out}
Steal: Gingham Plaid Pointy Toe Slingbacks – $14

The whole kitten heel thing doesn’t really work for me, but I am on board with anything covered in glitter. Especially when they only cost $80 and look almost exactly like the Kate Spade real. Happy Tuesday!!

1. Kate Spade Sparkle Glitter Charm Heels – $325

2. Kate Spade Gold Glitter Heels – $325

3. J. Renee – Rosina (Multi Glitter Fabric) – $80

4. J. Renee – Rosina (Gold Glitter) – $80

{clockwise from top left}

Shout out to reader Tara who requested a look for less for the Rebecca Minkoff Bombe Satchel that retails for $525. I fell in love with this bag as soon as I clicked on the link she sent and made it my mission to find a LFL that would satisfy the pickiest of budgetistas. Hope you’re feeling that LFL euphoria I’m feeling right now…Happy Thursday!

Real: Rebecca Minkoff ‘M.A.B. – Mini’ Bombe Satchel – $525

Steal: Poppie Jones Python Print Satchel – $49.95

Fellow budgetista Daniella wrote in asking for the look for less to the Stone Cold Fox Drifter Blouse that is seriously over budget and sold out. And since we don’t want Daniella’s boyfriend to give her the boot for spending too much money I found a similar steal that will help her be a Stone Cold Fox for only $58.

Real: Stone Cold Fox Drifter Blouse – $220 (SOLD OUT)

Steal: Nasty Gal Beaded Chiffon Blouse – $58

Even though Rosie H-W wore this american flag sweater months ago, Katy Perry was recently spotted in it so I thought since Fourth of July is coming up it was appropriate to cover the look for less. The real is made by one of my favorite labels {Wildfox} but I can get a full head of highlights for $192 so I found a LFL that will only set you back $20, leaving you plenty of Fourth of July party money. Have a great weekend!

Real: WildfoxBorn On The Fourth of July Billy Cropped Sweater – $198

Steal: Forever 21 Women’s American Flag Crop Sweater – $20

{tip: cut off the neck to make it oversized off-shoulder}

$300 for a long sleeve white dress with sequins? I think not. Keep it under $100 with the look for less and rock it at a White Party this Summer, that way if you spill drinks on yourself you won’t feel as bad. Happy Thursday!! xx, tb

ABS by Allen Schwartz Long Sleeve Sequin Knit Dress – $267

TFNC Sequin Dress with Long Sleeves – $99

I have been obsessed with this L*Space open front cover up ever since I saw it on Molly Sims in Shape a few months back but anything over $100 is a tough sell for this budgetista. Just when I was contemplating buying a cheap cover up at Marshalls and cutting the front open I came across this Kenneth Cole option that will cost you around $74 with the code. Now that is something this budgetista can get down with. Happy Hump Day! xx, tb

Real: L*Space Camilla Dress in Ibiza – $134 (L) or $146 (M)

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Steal: Kenneth Cole Reaction Cover Up – $92

{extra 20% off with code MOM}

If Rachel Bilson and Olivia Palermo wear orange blazers than we wear orange blazers, for a fraction of the price of course. Get your own bright blazer for under $100 just in time for Summer.

1. Peaked Lapel Knit Blazer – $28

2. Pim + Larkin Colette Blazer – $79

3. Aqua Blazer with Shirred Sleeves – $98

Emily Maynard’s season hasn’t even started yet and we are already getting Bachelorette date night shots. The look on everyone’s list? Where to get Em’s one shoulder red lace dress she wears on a date with this guy (cuter than Brad!). I remember when Ashley Tisdale wore this exact same Nightcap Clothing Victorian Lace Dress months ago because I looked at the price ($352) and thought “holy shit, I can find this look for less!” So, here it is:

The Look for Less:

Sneak Peek Open Back Lace Dress – $44

Gabriella Rocha Tristah Dress – $30.99

{Different color, same idea}

Charlotte Russe One Shoulder Lace Dress – $32.99

{image via Wetpaint}

Remember when Emily Maynard posted a pic of herself wearing a KISS shirt and everyone went crazy? Well in case you missed the freak out and the subsequent sell out of the real, here is a KISS steal that you can rock in time for Emily Maynard’s upcoming season of The Bachelorette May 14!

The Look for Less:

Forever 21 Women’s Kiss® Fringe Tank – $15.80

{image via Wetpaint}