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Spot the Real: Mansur Gavriel Bucket Bag


Can you guess which bucket bag costs more?

While shopping at T.J.Maxx recently, I spotted a black bucket bag with the sexiest red lining and knew right away I had stumbled upon a Mansur Gavriel knockoff! The made-in-Italy designer original is $495, while the bag I discovered cost just $39.99 (If you're shopping online, the bag is $88 at Macy's, and also comes in cranberry/aqua or taupe/aqua). See if you can guess which bag costs more by clicking a link below!


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Spoiler alert! After the jump, see the look for less in real life, as photographed by moi at T.J.Maxx (did I mention it was only $39.99?!)

Where to Get a Great Deal On a Kate Spade Bag for Spring

Kate Spade bags on sale at T.J.Maxx

So apparently T.J.Maxx is the spot to score a Kate Spade bag for spring - or a designer bag by Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Botkier, Coach, Joe's, Rebecca Minkoff, or Joy Gryson. These are just a few of the designer names I spotted on a recent trip. I was shocked by the quantity of Kate Spade bags - clearly my store just received a big shipment, and based on some people I follow on Instagram, other stores around the country are seeing the same thing. The bad news is that these bags will still cost upwards of $200. The good news is that you'll be hard pressed to find a better price anywhere else. Personally, I was scouting out the bags under $30 by Steve Madden and Urban Expressions. They look great for the price and fit my mom-on-the-go lifestyle just fine. Trends include pastels, bucket bags, stripes and backpacks. Browse more of what's in store below - see anything you love?