Remember J.Crew's jeweled sweatshirt? I featured a few looks for less earlier in this post, and today I spotted two more lookalikes at Kohl's that are worth sharing. Here's the J.Crew style once again (they've done a couple versions, this one's $98):

Jeweled-cluster sweater in lavender

And here's a jeweled sweatshirt by Apt. 9, just $19.80 (down from $44, also available in blush pink):

Apt. 9 ® embellished french terry sweatshirt

Here's a photo I snapped in the store to show you what it looks like in real life:





And here's a jeweled sweatshirt by ELLE, just $27 (down from $54) available in black, white or gray at kohls.com:

Elle TM embellished sweater

I would have scooped these up in a heartbeat but I can't wear anything with little beads and rhinestones all over it because I'm constantly carrying my little one and he'd either get scratched or try to eat it LOL.

But you! You should get one. Or both! Happy Shopping.

Kate Spade's studded leather gloves are $158 at Zappos Couture; the look for less is $22 elsewhere. Can you spot the real from the steal? Click either image below to find out!

The rhinestone embellishment on Club Monaco's 'Ana' beanie take this winter accessory from simple to standout. ($79.50, clubmonaco.com)

Ana Embellished Hat

While this beanie isn't an exact lookalike, the rhinestone and beaded embroidery on the front and back make it a stylish, more affordable alternative. ($34.95, hm.com)

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The holidays are a time to be generous with our hard-earned dollars as we find the perfect gifts for loved ones - and give ourselves a little kick-back, too. Of course, it can also be a stressful time for finances, so it's important to have a holiday shopping strategy that makes sense for you and your wallet. Here are some of my tips to help you stay budget-savvy this holiday season:

UPDATE 12/17/13: And the winner of our $100 gift card giveaway is...#3 Taylor B.! Congrats to our winner and thanks to everyone who shared their tips!

While browsing Forever 21's Cyber Monday deals (which, surprise, surprise, are still going on today), I noticed a bunch of Southwest-inspired pieces that looked a lot like a certain budget-designer collab that H&M put out not too long ago, namely the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection. A quick Google search confirmed that I was not alone in my suspicions (and actually quite late to the party - back on November 22, SheFinds.com reported that Forever 21 had "ripped off" the Isabel Marant for H&M line, even going so far as to launch a Bohemian-themed collection on the same day). This isn't the first time a budget-friendly collab has been knocked off, and it certainly won't be the last. I can't say I wasn't excited by my Forever 21 finds seeing as how I thought the H&M collection was way too expensive and didn't end up purchasing anything from the line.

In case you forgot, here's what the Isabel Marant for H&M collection looked like: