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The Look for Less: Burberry-Inspired Jeweled Sweatshirt

On the spring 2012 runway, Burberry showcased lots of geometric patterns and tribal-inspired prints including this top with a multi-colored embellished neckline.


Burberry Spring 2012


Here's another close-up shot:


Burberry Spring 2012


I could be wrong about the inspiration for this jeweled sweatshirt, but when I spotted it at lordandtaylor.com, I was instantly reminded of the Burberry runway. It's by a label called I Madeline and it's $64 - and with Lord & Taylor's Friends & Family event which started today, you can save an extra 25% off all regular and sale price items. Print your savings pass here.



And here's another derivative look - a jeweled tee available for just $20.90 at wetseal.com.



Finally, you could always DIY this trend yourself! Check out I Spy DIY's jeweled sweatshirt here.

The Look for Less: J.Crew Cabled Sweatshirt

J.Crew's mixed material sweatshirt with a cable knit front is $79.50 (30% off with code GIFTNOW). Also in black/gray for $89.50.



Get the look for less with this Mossimo mixed media cable sweater, available in four color combos for $24.99 at target.com.

Mossimo cable knit sweatshirt


Another option, which I just recently ordered for myself, is this Forever 21 remixed cable knit sweatshirt ($24.80, forever21.com). Here we see a regular sweatshirt with cable knit sleeves - similar concept, in reverse! I can't wait to get mine - I'll keep you posted as to the quality via Instagram.


The Look for Less: LOFT Lace Front Sweatshirt

LOFT's lace front sweatshirt was originally $69.50 at loft.com but is currently sold out. I'm sure that with sales and coupons this sweatshirt could have been purchased for much less, so I'm not saying it's a "splurge" by any means!



If you missed out on the LOFT style, Kohl's has a similar look by Apt. 9 for $24.99 (down from $44) available in gray, black or blue at kohls.com and in stores.



Here's a photo I snapped in the store the other day so you can see how it looks in real life. I was buying gifts for other people on that trip so my husband wouldn't let me stop to try it on, but I'm thinking of going back for it - it was super cute and soft, perfect for lounging or running errands!




The Look for Less: Kate Spade 'Janice' Bow Pumps

Kate Spade's 'Janice' bow pumps are $328 at KateSpade.com. Festive enough for the holidays but classic enough to wear year-round!



Get the look for less with LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's 'Vivien' pumps, featuring a similar metal gold bow, for $35 (down from $64). See how they look in real life in this post.



The Look for Less: Wildfox Couture Love Potion No.9 Sweater

Wildfox Couture's Love Potion No.9 sweater featuring a glittery gold perfume bottle is $178 at RevolveClothing.com. Taylor Swift rocked hers with skinny jeans and red sunglasses back in 2010 (HERE).

Lookie what I spotted at Kohl's the other day! It's their very own Love Potion No.1 top, now just $20 (down from $40) at kohls.com. The designer version, of course, references the popular 1959 song by The Clovers (listen here), but the budget version is still cute in its own way. Click the image below to shop.