the budgetista http://the-budgetista.com Life on a budget Thu, 17 May 2012 13:26:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Look for Less: MIU MIU Gingham Tafetta Slingbacks for $14. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/17/look-for-less-miu-miu-gingham-tafetta-slingbacks-for-14/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/17/look-for-less-miu-miu-gingham-tafetta-slingbacks-for-14/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 13:26:22 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8935 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

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/17/look-for-less-miu-miu-gingham-tafetta-slingbacks-for-14/feed/ 0 Look for Less: Kate Spade Sparkle Glitter Charm Heels for $80. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/15/look-for-less-kate-spade-sparkle-glitter-charm-heels-for-80/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/15/look-for-less-kate-spade-sparkle-glitter-charm-heels-for-80/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 21:10:12 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8924 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}

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/15/look-for-less-kate-spade-sparkle-glitter-charm-heels-for-80/feed/ 1 Emily Maynard’s Sequin Dress for Less from The Bachelorette Premiere. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/14/emily-maynards-sequin-dress-for-less-from-the-bachelorette-premiere/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/14/emily-maynards-sequin-dress-for-less-from-the-bachelorette-premiere/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 21:02:21 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8914 Tonight is the night for Emily Maynard’s return to primetime TV. I will be watching at my bffs house since I got rid of cable so impromptu girls night! However, I did get a preview of the sequin gown Emily will be wearing tonight {which I’m sure costs more than any of us can afford} and wanted to cover the look for less to get us all ready for what is sure to be the most stylish season of The Bachelorette yet. Bring it.

The Look for Less:

Rare Sequin One Shoulder Ruched Dress – $102

{image via ABC.com}

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/14/emily-maynards-sequin-dress-for-less-from-the-bachelorette-premiere/feed/ 0 Rebecca Minkoff ‘M.A.B. – Mini’ Bombe Satchel for $50. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/rebecca-minkoff-m-a-b-mini-bombe-satchel-for-50/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/rebecca-minkoff-m-a-b-mini-bombe-satchel-for-50/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:01 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8902 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

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/rebecca-minkoff-m-a-b-mini-bombe-satchel-for-50/feed/ 3 Look for Less: Stone Cold Fox Drifter Blouse. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/look-for-less-stone-cold-fox-drifter-blouse/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/look-for-less-stone-cold-fox-drifter-blouse/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 14:44:31 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8887 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

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/10/look-for-less-stone-cold-fox-drifter-blouse/feed/ 0 Real vs. Steal: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s American Flag Sweater. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/04/real-vs-steal-rosie-huntington-whiteleys-american-flag-sweater/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/04/real-vs-steal-rosie-huntington-whiteleys-american-flag-sweater/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 13:03:15 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8874 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}

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/04/real-vs-steal-rosie-huntington-whiteleys-american-flag-sweater/feed/ 0 LFL: ABS White Long Sleeve Sequin Dress. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/03/lfl-abs-white-long-sleeve-sequin-dress/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/03/lfl-abs-white-long-sleeve-sequin-dress/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 13:47:47 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8864 $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

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/03/lfl-abs-white-long-sleeve-sequin-dress/feed/ 0 Real vs. Steal: Molly Sims’ Open Front Cover Up in SHAPE. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/real-vs-steal-molly-sims-open-front-cover-up-in-shape/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/real-vs-steal-molly-sims-open-front-cover-up-in-shape/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 15:04:39 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8848 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)

vs.

Steal: Kenneth Cole Reaction Cover Up – $92

{extra 20% off with code MOM}

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/real-vs-steal-molly-sims-open-front-cover-up-in-shape/feed/ 0 Style Steal: Orange Blazers on a Budget. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/style-steal-orange-blazers-on-a-budget/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/style-steal-orange-blazers-on-a-budget/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 14:19:16 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8826 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

]]> http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/02/style-steal-orange-blazers-on-a-budget/feed/ 0 LFL: Emily Maynard’s One Shoulder Red Lace Dress from The Bachelorette. http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/01/lfl-emily-maynards-one-shoulder-red-lace-dress-from-the-bachelorette/ http://the-budgetista.com/2012/05/01/lfl-emily-maynards-one-shoulder-red-lace-dress-from-the-bachelorette/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:19:00 +0000 thebudgetista http://the-budgetista.com/?p=8814 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}

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