Steal of the Week

What girl doesn't like to day dream about items that she can't afford but would love to have? Well, I have been lusting over this Tory Burch bag (bottom purse) and another one like it for a while now but couldn't ever rationalize forking over $560 at this moment in my life. But, I still loved the style and unfortunately/fortunately for me, my current black purse is out of commission with two freshly broken zippers. So, off to Zara I went (was actually not looking for this purse) and stumbled across a very similar looking bag (top purse). This purse was less than a fifth the price and super cute! I'm very pleased with this bargain! Sorry, Tory...

Holy Chic

If you're going to slum in a t-shirt, might as well say "Holy Chic" right? I totally agree. This Old Navy t-shirt pairs perfectly with a cargo jacket like this one above. Sass up this top with a high waisted midi skirt, heels and statement necklace. Perfection. 

Splurge vs Steal

So...like every woman breathing, I was DYING for these Stuart Weitzman over-the-knee black leather boots. However, while I'm still swooning over a recent promotion, I can't go spending $635 on a pair of boots that will likely be ruined in one day in the Chicago snow. So...I did what I do best. I almost physically ran into the deal of a decade. I found a pair of black leather over-the-knee boots that are the spitting image of Stuart's masterpiece. They are by Unisa and I found them at DSW. How much you ask? A whooping $50...
<insert wide-eyed emoji here>

They are basically identical you say? Well, thank you...I think so myself.

Can you tell which is which?
(The top one is Unisa and the bottom is Stuart Weitzman. Boom.)

Time for Tortoise

Fall is here, friends. And while in my life as new non-Florida resident has brought on a little "winter anticipation anxiety", I'm definitely trying to slow down and enjoy the short fall like a true Chicago gal. One fall fashion trend I am all jazzed about is tortoise shell jewelry. I bought a pair of $9 snazzy tortoise shell earrings from H&M that reminded me of just how fab tortoise shell is. Last night, I wore a tortoise shell necklace similar to the one here on the bottom right with a black and white striped long sweater. Unexpected but oh..so fall!