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Spot the Real: Steve Madden 'Lauuren' Lace Up Bootie

Can you spot the real Steve Madden 'Lauuren' lace up boots?
There's something infinitely cool and romantic about a heeled lace-up boot such as Steve Madden's 'Lauuren,' with their Anthropologie vibe of a modern-day mix of Little House on the Prairie meets Victorian era heroine. Maybe I'm reading too much into these, but they're definitely stylish - and wearable. The Steve Madden pair costs $130 (down from $160) at nordstrom.com while the look for less is just $40 (in blue, tan or black)...and might I add it looks great in real life, too. Can you spot the real from the steal? Click a link below to find out!



See how we styled the look for less in this fall outfit idea post.

Spot the Real: Jennifer Meyer Bar Ring

Can you spot the real Jennifer Meyer ring?
The fashion pendulum has swung away from statement necklaces and over-the-top arm parties, and now delicate jewelry is officially "in." You see it all over Instagram: Whisper-thin rings worn on multiple fingers and barely there necklaces with slight charms are reigning on the style scene. One jewelry designer who has managed to ride the tide of jewelry trends for many years now and still remains a huge celebrity fave is Jennifer Meyer (she counts Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez and Britney Spears among her fans). I absolutely adore her whisper-thin gold band ring with a slender bar accent, but it's $175 at shopbop.com. The look for less that I found is just $10 elsewhere. See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking either link below!

Spot the Real: Chloe 'Lauren' Scalloped Ballet Flats

Can you spot the $500 Chloe flats?
Ok. So I might not be able to stump you with this one because the designer pair is made from a superior material, but the budget version is just too cute not to share (and so perfect for pairing with skinny jeans, leggings and dresses now through fall!) Hint: The dupes are by a celebrity-turned-designer by the same name as the Chloe shoe. And while the Chloe 'Lauren' scalloped ballet flats cost $495 at nordstrom.com, the budget lookalike is just $25-$35 in six colors! The tough part will be deciding which color(s) to buy. Click a link below to see if you can guess which pair above costs more!



Spot the Real: Steve Madden Fringe Heeled Sandals

Can you spot the real Steve Madden fringe sandals?
I will completely understand it if you feel an overwhelming urge to hug your computer right now, because this find is Just. That. Good. Yes ladies I've stumbled upon an incredible look for less of Steve Madden's super haute 'Fringly' sandals ($129.95, nordstrom.com). You may have drooled over these beauties during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (or the very similar 'Staarz' model) because every top-tier fashion blogger seemed to be flaunting them...and with good reason! These heels are so fierce and so on trend for fall. The look for less is just $44.99 now (down from $65) and also comes in cobalt blue. Think you can spot the real Steve Maddens? Click a link below to test your taste level!



Spot the Real: Helmut Lang Graphic Overlay Dress

Can you spot the real Helmut Lang dress?
Well, well, well. What do we have here? Looks like someone loved Helmut Lang's modern minimalist black-and-white midi dress so much that they couldn't help but copy the look, seam for seam and stitch for stitch. The designer dress is $460 at bloomingdales.com while the look for less is $49.90 elsewhere. Can you guess which dress costs more? Click a link below to find out!