Designer Splurges vs Steals-New Spring Deals
March 18, 2014I had so much fun doing this post before and got such great feedback so I thought I would scour the sites again to find you those high end looks at a fraction of the price. I mean no one is looking at the tag and some of these are really great scores.
Let’s start with the first one. Now I’m not saying Forever 21 is the best quality but for the trendy pieces that are only going to be around for a season or two there is no reason to break the bank. I agree with putting the money into the timeless pieces but for the flash trends my rule is never to spend more than $50.
This lattice style dress is really in for this upcoming Spring and Summer. The subtle cutout dresses are definitely back again for when the temperature start to rise. I know down here in Florida I’ll take any ventilation in clothing that we can. At almost $400 though for a trendy dress? I don’t think so. I love this Forever 21 version. The print I think is prettier and I like the maxi length.
Great pics! I actually like the forever 21 dress at the top better than the Mara Hoffman. Love the bib top and the black dress. Not that I don’t already have about 75 LBDs but I seriously can’t resist them!
why anyone would buy a bikini for over $20 is beyond me. it doesn’t even cover half of you and hello, old navy?! you can find that jazz on sale for $5. i bought 2 bottoms at old navy for $5 because they were on major discounts (so $2.50 each). ain’t nobody got time for spending that kinda money!!
my sister used to shop exclusively at holt renfrew which is the canadian equivalent of saks and she’d dish out $150 FOR A TSHIRT just because it was a fancy label. i was like, bitch you crazy! i can get that shite for $10 at old navy!!
-kathy | Vodka and Soda
I love that workout tank from Target, the wedges do look so much like the J.Crew ones.
XO, Gina
http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com
Target is such a great place to find good deals! I miss just running off to Forever 21 for an outfit for the night out just because!
These are all great- Totally agree that Forever 21 is the place for the trendier pieces you don’t want to spend a ton of money on…do you guys have a Love Culture…it’s similar to Forever but sometimes has better pieces!! I think you NEED the bathing suit and those gladiator sandals!!
Great call on swimsuit steals, that can get SO expensive. Target wins on all the things again!
Love this! Great minds think alike…I’ve listed my save vs splurge spring sandal options on the blog today.
I love Target’s bathing suits! I’ve been eyeing Mara Hoffman’s suits for my vegas trip but just cannot seem to pull the trigger on a $200 suit… so Target it is!
Hope you are feeling better!
Jen
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It looks like target is seriously on point with their inspired pieces! I am loving these posts– but not that the same time because they make me want to buy things…. a lot of things, haha :)
Wow, Target for the win! It’s crazy how overpriced some of these things are. It’s nice that you can find similar outfits for WAY cheaper!
Am I the only one who thinks it’s strange that the model wearing the Mara Hoffman bathing suit is SUPER tanned at the back but not at the front?
i love steals and deals, and heck, the occasional splurge. i want everythang!
I love this post! I know there are a lot of people in this world who just love brand named things–but I will never ever be one of them. I could never stomach the idea of spending 60$ on a freaking workout tank. In fact, I can’t stomach the idea of spending 27$ on one. But then again–I basically live in sweat pants. Old ones. Hand me down ones. Definitely not lululemon ones ;)
We have similar taste – now I am coveting everything on that F21 list!!
that fringed bikini is so cute! i hate spending too much on bikinis…they are so tiny and i wear them so infrequently that it’s hard to justify!
In love with that f21 maxi! I like it better than the splurge version!! And for 30$ can’t beat it! Also love that fringed bikini too cute!!
<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com
I love posts like this! I really am loving that fringe bathing suit ;)
Such great finds!! I love that Mara Hoffman bikini but the Target one is such a better deal! I love that Forever 21 dress too! I’m totally going to have to hunt that down! :) I seriously want everything you posted here! Thanks for sharing!!
<3, Pamela
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Target espadrilles all the way on this one! They’re too similar to not save the money!
I always get my swim suits at Target! I love that they are only like $30 so I can get a bunch of them and they actually do last- I have some Target swim suits that are almost 5 years old!
glad you are feeling better! thanks for sharing these! Xo
the well-traveled wife ♥
Omg… I love these posts. Cause duh… I’m broke but who wants to look broke!! Nothing makes me want to work out more than cute workout clothes. I am getting that top!!!
great finds! i really love the espadrilles…and that PRICE! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I like the Target wedges so much better than the $$ JCrew.
I know you told me to stay away from todays post but omg! I love everything. All my workout tops are C9 and people mistake them for Lulu. I love their gear for 1/3 of the price. If I wasn’t on bikini restriction, that little tribal fringe number would be in my cart, like yesterday. I think I need to fly you out here to dress me because I always love what you post. Keep the posts coming. It’s a good way for me to learn self control ;)
Love this post. I can never bring myself to pay a lot of $$ for certain items. I know it’s better to invest in quality pieces but the price tags always scare me away!
Look at you, you little budget fashionista! I love posts like this! Sometimes I see things in stores and I am like ummmm I dont think so…but then I see it online and I am like ok…that was totally cute I need that!!!! Plus, finding steals on the splurges is much more wallet friendly!
Hope you’re feeling better today. Love tribal print – and not crazy prices – so much. Great post lady :)
Absolutely love all of these finds!! And can I just say that I’ve gotten some very poor quality pieces at Forever 21, but I’ve also gotten some pieces that have lasted much longer than others than I have paid 5x more for!!
LOVE that target bathing suit. especially the top
I love these kinds of posts, thanks for doing the work for us! That white lace romper is so beautiful, but I feel like I need to wait until it gets above freezing before I start buying anything without sleeves. Ugh.
Is it bad that I really really like all the splurges?! :)
Such good finds!! I’m impressed :)
love from LA.
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This is so awesome, thanks! I always have such a hard time spending money on seasonal items, especially out here in Washington where we only get like six weeks of nice weather in the summer and then it’s back to grey doom and gloom, LOL.
This totally has to be a post that you continue doing, I love it. I’m always looking for the steal lol I’m going on a search for bikini steals
Love steals and deals! I need to go Summer/spring shopping!!
Wow in most cases, I like the cheaper ones better!!!
You did such an awesome job finding alternatives. My kind of women searching for a deal! I never shop full price or without a coupon, but I love fashion to much not to stay up to date! Love it!
I love this. You are making me want to hunt down some of these deals :)
I love this post! Every steal is so perfect. I need to take you Spring shopping with me!
I love finding deals. Thank you!
In a lot of these I actually like the look of the cheaper version BETTER!
Great post!! I love the swimsuit you featured and that white romper. You MUST buy those!
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Ooooo! These are all fantastic! I am a sucker for a deal (and cute shoes….)
Thanks for sharing your finds.
Loving this post! I want those Target espadrilles!
~Ashley @ A Cute Angle
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Target for the win!! I love the yellow maxi from Forever 21 so much better than the other designer.