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Spot the Real: Steve Madden 'Stecy' Ankle-Strap Heels, Plus BOGO Sale at Target


Can you guess which shoe costs more?

Wedding season is right around the corner, and if you're looking for one perfect pair of heels to wear for every occasion, the Steve Madden "Stecy" is your girl. She's sexy yet demure, stylish yet matches every dress or skirt in your closet. What's not to love? Even the price isn't that bad: $79.95 at Nordstrom.com (in blush, coral, or dusty gold). But the look for less offers all the qualities we love about this shoe for $40 less (and it comes in blush, floral or black). Either way it's a win-win! But see if you can guess which shoe costs more by clicking a link below first:


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Deal alert: Buy 1 get 1 50% off clothing, shoes and accessories at Target.com. Ends 3/28/15.

Spot the Real: Rag & Bone Perforated Sneakers


Can you guess which sneaker costs more?

When you want to wear something with serious style power that's comfortable, too, slip-on sneakers are still dominating the scene. For spring, I'm loving Rag & Bone's "Kent" perforated slip-on sneakers in supple, Italian leather...but the $295 price? Not so much. Luckily I found a great budget alternative that costs $270 less. Can you guess which shoe costs more? Click a link below to find out!


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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?!)

Splurge vs. Steal: J.Crew Gem Bracelet


Splurge vs. Steal: J.Crew gemstone bracelet

J.Crew's "crystal glamour" bracelet originally retailed for $70 (here). It's sold out, but here's why you still need it, or rather, the look for less: This timeless style never really goes out of fashion. You'll still see it in the mix on the wrists of all the top fashion bloggers. Pair with a boyfriend watch for day or night, work or the weekend, summer or winter. See?! You really can't go wrong! And the steal is a crazy low $7.99 at Eleventh Avenue. Oh, did we mention that Groopdealz is now Eleventh Avenue? Bookmark it, stat. Same great daily deals, different name.

Splurge: J.Crew Gemstone Bracelet, $70 (sold out), jcrew.com
Steal: Crystal Dot Bracelet (7 colors), $7.99, eleventhavenue.com


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