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The Look for Less: Schutz 'Enida' Sandal

The Look for Less: Schutz 'Enida' Sandal
There's something magical about the Schutz 'Enida' sandal. It has this incredible leg-lengthening effect, and the block heel makes me think it's probably comfortable, too. I'd start with the nude color to get the most wear, but the other colors are equally tempting. While $170 isn't that much to spend on a pair of heels, I found a look for less that's about half the price.

Splurge: Schutz 'Enida' Sandal, $170 at Zappos.com
Steal: Steve Madden 'Carrson,' $89.95 at Zappos.com

Spot the Real: Madewell 'Comme Ci Comme Ca' T-Shirt

The Look for Less: Comme Ci Comme Ca Tee
I love a good message tee. I don't care if it says something completely meaningless in a foreign language, or features exotic places I've never actually been to, I'm game. For me, French phrase tees are especially irresistible. I like to think they take my casual everyday t-shirt game up a notch - I'm probably fooling myself, but that's not stopping me. I remember seeing this "Comme Ci, Comme Ça" t-shirt (which means 'so-so' en français) at Madewell.com a little while back and thought $49.50 was a tad much to spend on a tee. Then I came across the look for less for just $12.99, and I might even prefer the budget version. Can you tell which is which? Click a link below to find out!



Spot the Real: Clare V. Leopard Clutch

Clare V. leopard clutch look for less
If I had a fashion line or my own boutique, I'd definitely stock up on leopard accessories. (I tweeted @targetstyle begging them to add a leopard clutch in an upcoming Who What Wear monthly capsule collection, wouldn't it be dreamy if they delivered?!) I think fellow budget babes would agree that it's hard to come by prints and shapes that are just right...but Claire V. strikes all the right chords with the foldover clutch shown here. And for something you'll carry all the time, the $275 pricetag doesn't seem unreasonable. However I found a fashion look for less that I might love even more for just $80. See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!


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Spot the Real: Loeffler Randall 'Ambra' Pointy Toe Ghillie Flat

Lace up flats look for less
Can you guess which lace-up ballet flats cost $295 and which cost $89.95? If you've been wanting to try this trend, now's the perfect time. I've featured the nude color here - so good for spring - but they're also available in black, which could work for meetings and meet-ups with friends. Also love this pair which comes in cognac. Splurge or save, you can't go wrong! Click a link below to check your guess...


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Spot the Real: Frame 'Le Bardot' High Rise Flare Jeans

Can you guess which high-rise wide leg jeans cost more?
There's never been a better time to shop vintage and thrift stores for fashion thanks to the sixties and seventies influences we're seeing just about everywhere. If you need a pair of high-rise wide leg jeans, Frame's $239 'Le Bardot' jeans pay homage to the decade's top icon Brigitte Bardot, while the budget fashion take on this trend will set you back $30. I'm still not ready for this look, you guys. But if you are game, click a link below to find out which is which!


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