Sigerson Morrison manages to make an utterly fierce sandal that's perfectly flat. Serpentine straps of leather coiled around the ankle and toes give this shoe its edge, and it can be yours for $575 at Net-a-Porter.


For a similar vibe, try these $35 sandals from Shop Inuition (ya know, the trendy L.A. boutique that's collaborating with Target this summer on a cheap-chic accessories collection.) Kinda makes me want to eat an apple.

This delicate Jamie Joseph Starfish pendant with diamonds would make a stunning addition to one's "daily wear" jewelry collection, but with a cost of $2,720 at Ylang 23, it's not something that falls within most people's budgets. Jamie Joseph counts Naomi Watts, Kate Beckinsale and Cameron Diaz among her fans, and sells her lovely creations at fine stores such as Bergdorf Goodman in New York.


Here's a great alternative that would make a spectacular Mother's Day gift, too! This Starfish Pendant Necklace designed by Catherine Weitzman captures the same whimsical spirit of the pricier necklace at a fraction of the cost. It's made of 18k gold-plated sterling silver, and can be yours for $89.50 from Martin + Osa.

This Alice + Olivia Cotton Sateen Rolled Sleeve Blazer has been spotted on such trendsetters as Lauren Conrad and Olivia Palermo (see our earlier post where we featured Lauren's entire look-for-less here). It has all the hallmarks of a timeless wardrobe essential, one that can be worn infinite ways, which makes the out-of-reach $385 pricetag that much more gut wrenching...


But wait! Wipe that tear away, because here's a blazer that's just as stylish (ok, almost as stylish!), with a price that's easy to stomach: Aqua's Black Boyfriend Jacket with Striped Lining is a very manageable $88 at Bloomingdales.com. Note the fab striped lining that peeks out when you roll the cuffs. Perfection!

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