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Spot the Real: Saint Laurent Leopard Ankle Boots

Can you spot the real Yves Saint Laurent leopard ankle boots?
I have a mild obsession with leopard print and Chelsea boots. Put the two together and my heart skips a beat. While I'd love to own a pair of leopard Chelsea boots by Saint Laurent, there's no way I can scrounge up the $1,595 it would cost to wear these beauties. The look for less, on the hand, is just $35. I can manage that. See if you can manage to spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!


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P.S. I also love this pair which I ordered online and am waiting to receive in the mail (they're on back-order...grrr)

Spot the Real: Chloe Pussy Bow Blouse

Can you spot the real Chloe bow blouse?
A good bow blouse never really goes out of style but this ladylike look is back in a big way for fall, right in step with the resurgence of 60s and 70s chic. Chloe's pussy bow blouse in classic white and black is $995 at netaporter.com, while the look for less is $29.99 elsewhere. You can't touch the fabric and compare the quality but see if you can tell the difference between the high and the low by examining the images above - and clicking a link below!


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P.S. Also loving these Forever 21 bow blouses here ($15.90), here ($22.90), and here ($19.90).

Spot the Real: Vince 'Addie' Peep-Toe Bootie

Can you spot the real Vince 'Addie' open toe booties?
Now's the perfect time to bring out your peep-toe booties as the season transitions from summer to fall. (Check out this post from House of Harper for inspiration on how to wear open-toe booties!) From Vince, we've got the gorgeous 'Addie' leather peep-toe bootie, $395 (neimanmarcus.com). The look for less is just $36.99 on sale elsewhere (down from $74.99). See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking either link below!


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Spot the Real: Vince 'Marett' Leather Platform Sandal

Can you spot the real Vince sandals?
Here's a cool look for less for all you fashionistas who aren't ready to put on those fall boots just yet. The real is by Vince and costs $162 on sale (down from $295) now at neimanmarcus.com while the lookalike is $24.99 elsewhere (see how Instagrammer @latishaspringer wears her pair for outfit inspo!) Can you spot the real from the steal? Click a link below to find out!



Spot the Real: Freshly Picked Suede Moccasins for Tots

Can you spot the real Freshly Picked moccasins?
The shoes I seem to spot most often on the tiny feet of stylish babies and tots are suede moccasins. Freshly Picked makes them in all sorts of adorable colors, like this light tan that's perfect for fall. Available in real suede for babies, walkers and toddlers, these adorable shoes cost $60 at Nordstrom.com. A great look for less is the Minnetonka moccasin bootie, made from genuine suede for $21.95. And if you want the look for even less, we found a similar style for just $11 in faux suede. See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!