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Spot the Real: Vineyard Vines Gingham Shirt

Can you guess which gingham shirt costs more?
One of the great things about Instagram is the chance to discover cool new stores and small boutiques. That's how I stumbled upon Mindy Mae's Market, and the amazing gingham shirt you see featured above. It's a dead-ringer for Vineyard Vines' classic gingham button down, the perfect summer top for days when you want to look cute but still feel comfortable (which is basically every day!) Pair it with the obvious (cut-offs and cognac accessories) or go for something more unexpected, say a pencil skirt and slides (so J.Crew). Either way you can't go wrong - and you'll save $48 if you opt for the look for less (it's just $39.99 and comes in pink, green, navy, gold, purple or red!)

Can you guess which shirt costs more? Click a link below to find out!


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Splurge vs. Steal: Chanel Perfume Bottle Bag

Chanel perfume bag look for less
This morning's celebrity look for less featuring Emmy Rossum included a statement-making bag shaped like a car. Lots of designers have been showcasing unconventionally-shaped bags on the runways (Anya Hindmarch, Kate Spade and Coach come to mind) including Chanel's purse shaped like their iconic parfum bottle, which first appeared in the Resort 2014 show in May 2013. With wedding season looming large, why not swap your usual clutch with something that's guaranteed to get attention? Bling Bling Sisters Perfume Bottle Bag is definitely a conversation starter, and unlike the Chanel bag which originally cost nearly $10,000, it's just $48. Available in clear, gold or black.

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Spot the Real: Stella McCartney Python Platform Sandals

Can you guess which pair of python platform sandals are by Stella McCartney?
Stella McCartney's snake-effect platform sandals ($650, netaporter.com) are the perfect mod-nod to the spring runways. Pair with breezy minimalist frocks for a cool downtown vibe. But don't let the pricetag keep you from trying this look. Everyone's favorite high-street store has a similar look for $99.90. Can you guess which sandals cost more? Click a link below to find out.


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Spot the Real: Rebecca Minkoff Palm Print Shorts

Can you guess which palm print shorts cost more?
Nothing says summer like palm leaf prints on a cute pair of shorts, skirt or romper. Just take a peek at fashion blogger Song of Style's palm-print shorts and button-down shirt look, or Bows & Sequins' palm-print shorts and blazer outfit for inspiration. Rebecca Minkoff's adorable Valencia shorts are $198 at rebeccaminkoff.com, but you can get a taste of the tropics for just $29.94 elsewhere (plus 35% off regular priced styles with code PERFECT). Can you guess which shorts cost more? Click a link below to find out!


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Spot the Real: Sincerely Jules Celfie Tee

Can you guess which Celfie tee costs more?
The blogger behind Sincerely Jules created a line of cool message tees, including the 'Célfie' tee you see here ($49, revolveclothing.com). Basically, everyone has/wants/needs one. Recently I spotted a look for less at my favorite big-box store (and yes, I confess, I bought it) that retails for $12.99 and comes in plus-size, too. (Use code MEM30 to save 30% off the lookalike.) Can you spot the real from the steal above? Click a link below to find out!


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P.S. Browse my Memorial Day sales round-ups here and here!