Save vs. Splurge

I love how the red and tan combo is everywhere....it seems all stores are obsessed with the color blocking theme and I can't get enough of it.  Here is my version of save vs. splurge.  You decide which is right for you!

The Save:
The Limited Colorblock Cardigan Sweater $26
Aqua Ponte Pencil Skirt $58
Jessica Simpson Women's Brook Platform Pump $79
KATE SPADE NEW YORK 12 kt. gold-plated glass ball earrings $98
Kenneth Jay Lane Twisted-link cuff $65 

The Splurge:
Charter Club Sweater Long Sleeve Colorblock Cashmere Cardigan $130
Moschino C&C  Bright Red Pleated Pencil Skirt $390
Brian Atwood Maniac Patent Platform Pump $575
Anita Ko Spike Ball 18K rose gold diamond stud earrings $7,920
Jean Schlumberger Open square bracelet $8,500


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Steal vs The Real Deal

I read fashion magazines religiously and they have such beautiful things featured...a $3,000 Burberry trench or a Jil Sander shift dress for a $1,000 and they label it a "must have" this month.  Ah yes, when i daydream i too can afford couture and designer clothes, have a separate room for my fabulous shoes/bag collection but then my phone rings and i crash in my reality where rent is always more important than a coat no matter how timeless and stunning it is.  So here goes my version of The Real Deal with some shockingly affordable and very similar pieces for a Steal.

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          The Steal                          The Real Deal

DKNY camel wool blend 'Breane' belted coat $216             SEE BY CHLOE Camel Double Breasted Wool Coat $1,120
J. Crew Aveline dress $70                                                 Jil Sander Belted wool-jersey shift dress $1,045

Urban Outfitters Deena & Ozzy Multi Zip Satchel $69         Balenciaga black lambskin 'First' small bag $956

STEVEN by Steve Madden Madee1 Loafer Leopard            Jimmy Choo Leopard Flat $495

TOTAL: $474                                               TOTAL: $3,616