Daily Dose of Design: Save vs. Splurge: Favorite Accessories

Monday, January 22, 2018

Save vs. Splurge: Favorite Accessories


How do you decide when to save on purchases, and when to splurge? I'm a firm believer in treating yourself to nice things every now and then, and I of course love a splurge as much as the next girl - but there's something so satisfying about seeing a similar alternative at a fraction of the price! Especially for trendier buys... I find it hard to justify spending a ton of money on something that may go in and out of style!

On the other hand, a good, versatile and timeless product is worth every penny if you ask me! Either way, we need some cute accessories to distract from this freezing weather 9/10 of us all have been experiencing lately, right?! Here's 14 must-have accessories right now that you can splurge or save a bit with, because these are pretty spot on and I'm very excited about them! ;)

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Gray Shoulder Bag ($39.90) vs. Gray Chloe Shoulder Bag ($1,650)
Colorblock Plaid Scarf ($14.32) vs. Colorblock Plaid Scarf ($58)
Tortoise Sunglasses ($32.25) vs. Tortoise Celine Sunglasses ($500)
Pearl Embellished Booties ($59.99) vs. Pearl Embellished Booties ($345)
Turquoise Pendant Necklace ($75) vs. Turquoise/Opal Pendant Necklace ($4,500)
Gucci Look-alike Belt ($14.99) vs. Gucci Leather Belt ($350)
Blush Statement Earrings ($34) vs. Blush Statement Earrings ($80)
Gucci Loafer Look-alikes ($24.99) vs. Black Gucci Loafers ($995)
Blush Velvet Baseball Cap ($27) vs. Blush Suede Baseball Cap ($150)
Rockstud Flats ($109) vs. Valentino Rockstud Flats ($745)
Blush Tory Burch Shoulder Bag ($495) vs. Blush Chanel Boy Bag ($4,595)
Black Cat Eye Sunnies ($69) vs. Black Tom Ford Cat Eye Sunnies ($445)
Black Leather Tech Gloves ($46) vs. Black Leather Tech Gloves ($130)
Turquoise Ring ($36) vs. Turquoise Ring ($2,180)

This Chloe bag has always been a favorite of mine, and there have been similar styles before but this $39 dupe is TOO good! It comes in this gray, a cognac shade and black.
The same goes for this $14 Gucci belt dupe. Now, I know there's been the conversation before about the fine line between copying and producing a good dupe... But I do think this would be a good option if you 1. want to have a trendy item, but can't afford the real thing yet or 2. want to see if you like it before dishing out $350 on a belt. I love the real deal Gucci belts; they're adorable and personally, I think they're worth every penny. But this save option is $14 and can be a great option!

One store you can always count on lately for designer dupes is Target - they have the most incredible "save" options lately! Especially when it comes to bags and shoes - even jewelry. Oh, and I can't go without talking about this turquoise pendant necklace, which is $75 and nearly identical to a $4,500 (!!) version!

I know how trendy pearl embellishments are lately, and I'm here to tell you that I am SO on board with that. ALLLL of the heart eyes for anything with pearls! I was talking on Twitter last week (@adrianaaaaxo) about the word "pearlized" and how it's a thing now. I mean hello 2018, ha! These pearl heeled black booties are on major sale for $59.99 (down from just under $200!) and are pretty much the closest version to this pair; also on sale, but still $345.

What do you think of these dupes? Do you splurge or save on accessories? Stay warm, friends - I'm hoping these warmer (yes, 30s and 40s is warmer when it's been in the negatives! ;) temperatures stick around!
XOXO -A

34 comments:

  1. This is awesome!! I was just talking about doing a splurge vs. steal post! I love all of these! I'm a frugal shopper for sure so I would rather buy something that looks like an expensive item! lol Great post!!

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  2. These picks are so good! The boots with the pearl embellishments are so cute!


    -Carine
    www.rinnyandbean.com

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  3. It's so funny because I always prefer the save items over the splurge ones! Great post!

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  4. I usually splurge on things like purses, shoes, and clothing pieces I'll have for years, like coats! Trendy items like dresses and tops I buy from cheaper retailers. These are great dupes!

    xoxo A
    www.southernbelleintraining.com

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  5. These items all look so similar! I love finding a good dupe!
    -Nicholle
    www.nichollesophia.com

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  6. I don't buy too many accessories and like to keep it minimal. So I would prefer buying quality/original products even if they are a little pricey because I know I won't buy those things often and they will last me long. However, it totally depends on what product we are talking about. For instance, I wouldn't spend a lot of money on a belt. I love that Gucci belt but it's not something I would spend $$$ for. So I did buy the dupe and it was so well made and such good quality! I'm totally loving it!

    Cheers!
    Parul | http://girlinchief.com

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  7. All of these are spot on dupes!! I love these saves vs splurge posts!!

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  8. That Chloe dupe is so spot on! You list a lot of other great options too!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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  9. Great picks! I'm such a frugal shopper, but I will invest in pieces I know I'll use for a long time.

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  10. The blush velvet baseball cap!! <3 OMG

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  11. I love the splurge items, but you've found some great dupes!! ❤️

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  12. I seriously thought you posted the same items twice lol.

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  13. these items are all so cute and must haves! i'm all about style on a budget :) xo, sharon

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  14. Love these picks! I want them all my friend.

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  15. I actually love a lot of the save items more! Need that blush Tory bag. So pretty.

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  16. love this shopping guide! That quilted pink bag is so cute!
    love,
    Britt+Whit

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  17. Wow, they look almost identical and they are have price! I never understood why designer clothes are SO expensive. I always go for the cheaper version. They are only clothes after-all.

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  18. These are really amazing dupes girl!! Definitely agree with you on not splurging as much on trendier pieces but splurging on classic, timeless pieces!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  19. I LOVElovelove me some dupes - these are FANTASTIC

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  20. the shoes (black ones and beige ones) and hat are literally perfect dupes! Such great finds!

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  22. Oooh I am loving all these affordable alternatives here girl!! Especially the Gucci fluffy slides because I can't bring myself to get myself another pair!

    H xx

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  23. Eek! These are my favorite kinds of posts. I seriously love shopping for dupes and finding affordable options that are still super cute. You did a great job finding nearly identical accessories!

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  24. Oh my gosh there are so many great dupes in this post!! I think these are probably my favorite types of posts to read too because I love the designer look, but my wallet doesn't, ha!

    xo
    Sami
    The Classic Brunette

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  25. Love this post! So many amazing dupes and I'm all about saving some money!

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  26. I am such a bargain hunter, so posts like these are my fave! You found some amazing alternatives to save money. I like some of the dupes more than I like the originals.

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  27. I absolutely agree with this. First of all, I think these dupes are amazing!! But I 100% agree that if you ARE going to splurge, you have to make it something timeless and classic. I totally splurged on a Gucci bag while I was in Italy, but I figured it would be not only an awesome souvenir but something I would wear all the time. I was totally right! Great post!

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  28. Love how you set this up. And I even like some of the "saves" better than the splurge. The blush beaded earrings are so cute!

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  29. Wow babe! The pink beaded earrings are waaaay better on the steal. Good post :)

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  30. You did such a good job at finding dupes for all the pricey items! Some of your finds are nearly identical! I need that pink ball cap in my life!
    Kyla
    wanderlustkyla.com

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  31. I love posts like these because I'm such a bad shopper haha. these are crucial for me to find cheaper timeless pieces!

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  32. Love this post! I have been looking for a cheaper version of the Gucci belt so thank you :)

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