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Deal du Jour: J.Crew Pave Link Bracelet Look for Less at ILY Couture

Have you been lusting after J.Crew's pave chain link bracelet? But can't bring yourself to spend $125 for this luscious jewelry gem? I understand. And I'm here to help.



ILY Couture has an amazing Facebook offer going on right now for their Basilissa pave chain link bracelet, which looks nearly identical to J.Crew's. Normally $99, you can get this beautiful bracelet for just $49 now thru Oct. 13th.



Just head to ILY Couture on Facebook to claim this limited-time offer, or visit www.ilycouture.com and add the Basilissa bracelet to your cart, then enter code SPARKLE at checkout to get the bracelet for $49 plus S&H (down from $99) with $2 going to St. Jude's Hospital. This deal ends October 13th, so don't delay if you love this bracelet.

The Look for Less: Paige Leopard Skinny Jeans

Paige Denim's 'Verdugo' utra skinny jeans in a subdued gray leopard print are $94.99 (down from $189). Grace from Stripes & Sequins got hers for even less at Nordstrom Rack (plus I love how she styled them).



While at Kohl's the other day (surprise, surprise), I spotted these Celebrity Blues cheetah print jeans and was instantly reminded of the Paige version. They look really cute in person and I definitely think grown-ups can wear them despite the fact that they're made for juniors. Get them for $25.99 (down from $44) at kohls.com.



The Look for Less: Kitsch Hair Ties

Kitsch hair ties are all the rage right now. They're supposed to be really gentle on hair (no breakage or pulling) and look super pretty whether worn on a ponytail or your wrist. You can get a 5 pack of these nylon hair ties in a bunch of fun colors and patterns on mykitsch.com for between $10 - $16. Anthropologie sells a set of 5 for $12 (here). I first saw them on Cupcakes & Cashmere, and Emily definitely makes these hair ties look irresistible.





Looking for a drugstore alternative? Goody just came out with their own line of ouchless hair ties, and they're just $3.99 for a 5 pack. I haven't seen these online yet as they are so new, but I spied them at my local Target and snapped the photo below. Hopefully they'll come out with more colors and designs. Check Goody.com for a list of retailers that sell them.





Isabel Marant Hidden-Wedge Sneakers: The Look for Less

Isabel Marant's hi-top sneakers are loved the world over by fashionistas and celebs for their sporty good looks, but more importantly, for that hidden wedge that gives legs just a little lift. Variations include the Bekett, Bird, Bazil and Willow, presumably named after designer-pal Stella McCartney's children (via). Each pair sells for about $625-755.



Supermodels love their Isabel Marant sneakers, including model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whitely, and VS Angels Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr.

Ready to join the glamazon crew with your own pair of hi-top sneaks? Here's option one, from Wanted, $69.99 in black or brown at endess.com.



Option 2: Zigi Soho wedge sneakers in brown, white or black for $69.99 at dsw.com.



And I saved the best for last: Option 3 is Target's Xhilaration "Selma" wedge sneaker, the perfect knockoff because it comes in multi, silver metallic or solid black for just $29.99 each!



UPDATE: 3/19/13
Forever 21 has a unique floral wedge sneaker for $37.80...



...and Charlotte Russe has dozens of wedge sneakers now, in unique colors like coral or turquoise, for around $40:



Who's going for it?!