11.03.2011

Pre-Birthday Wishlist | Splurge vs. Steal

Splurge
coat RICK OWENS, $4,595
bag REBECCA MINKOFF, $395
skirt CARVEN, $890
shoes GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI, $930
 blouse THOM BROWNE, $365
polish CHANEL "PIRATE", $25
necklace LULU FROST, $550
GRAND TOTAL: $7,750


VS.

STEAL
coat MODCLOTH, $125
bag WAREHOUSE, $80
skirt  H&M, $35
shoes STEVE MADDEN, $90
 blouse WEEKDAY, $41
polish ESSIE "FOREVER YOUNG," $8
necklace ASOS, $27
GRAND TOTAL: $406

It's my birthday tomorrow! 
These two sets are reach versus reasonable, splurge versus steal. 
Just goes to show how much browsing can pay off. You don't have to lay thousands for an awesome outfit! 
(PS There are still some things in the "steal" outfit that I wouldn't purchase, lol. I'm pretty frugal.)


xx


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7 comments:

vivalaivy said...

such a great post! :) though that rebecca minkoff bag is really hot.. :">

wdn th said...

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laura_fash said...

Hi dear,
I just found your blog through The Chic Muse and what a lovely surprise, you got a pretty good one too.
I love the idea of high end vs budget looks idea!
Def. worth the follow!
X

Estefanía Ainoza said...

Great!

emily said...

i love all the pieces! i wish i had $7,750 to spare...

Francesca said...

happy birthday beautiful :) love your blog

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ElizaElizabete said...

To be honest, I like the cheapest set even better! Beautiful items :)
♥ Eliza http://elizaelizabete.blogspot.com