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Spot the Real: Vince 'Marett' Leather Platform Sandal

Can you spot the real Vince sandals?
Here's a cool look for less for all you fashionistas who aren't ready to put on those fall boots just yet. The real is by Vince and costs $162 on sale (down from $295) now at neimanmarcus.com while the lookalike is $24.99 elsewhere (see how Instagrammer @latishaspringer wears her pair for outfit inspo!) Can you spot the real from the steal? Click a link below to find out!



Off the Rack: Fall Boots at Marshalls (See 35 In-Store Photos!)

Cute fall boots at Marshalls - need these!
My quest for the perfect fall boot continues, so last week I visited a Marshalls in a neighboring town that's a little more posh than my area and found lots of great options. Many of the styles I saw were identical to the fall boots I saw at my T.J. Maxx...not surprising since they're owned by the same company, but I was hoping for a little more diversity. Still, the selection is strong: Ankle boots from Steven Madden, Franco Sarto, Coach, Lucky Brand and Michael Michael Kors stood out on top (the MK boots above retail for $295 here).

We Review: JustFab Fall Fashion

Just Fab Fall Fashion Review
Although I'm still in denial that it's already September, I do have some fun new fall fashion items from JustFab that I wanted to share with all of you before they sell out. I got to pick out a couple new pieces courtesy of the brand, and while I haven't had a chance to wear everything just yet (still too hot out for the jacket and boots), I'm already in love with my reversible vegan leather tote bag and white zipper-detail blouse. Apologies for the awful image quality, next time I will try to take photos in the afternoon when there's more light in my bedroom! Read on for my review...

Spot the Real: Freshly Picked Suede Moccasins for Tots

Can you spot the real Freshly Picked moccasins?
The shoes I seem to spot most often on the tiny feet of stylish babies and tots are suede moccasins. Freshly Picked makes them in all sorts of adorable colors, like this light tan that's perfect for fall. Available in real suede for babies, walkers and toddlers, these adorable shoes cost $60 at Nordstrom.com. A great look for less is the Minnetonka moccasin bootie, made from genuine suede for $21.95. And if you want the look for even less, we found a similar style for just $11 in faux suede. See if you can spot the real from the steal by clicking a link below!



How to Save Big on a Designer Handbag This Labor Day

Save big on designer bags at Bag, Borrow or Steal
With New York fashion week coming up, I thought now might be a good time to experiment with a designer bag rental (more on that to come), so I hopped on over to Bag, Borrow or Steal (bagborroworsteal.com) and was immediately sidetracked by their amazing Labor Day sale. (Laser focus, over here.) Today only you can save big on pre-loved designer bags from brands like Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Celine, 3.1 Phillip Lim and more. You can borrow a bag at up to 50% off, or buy a bag at up to 60% off plus an extra 20% off all buys with code LABORDAY20. Since even a Celine bag on sale is still too much for this budget-babe, I rounded up four of my favorite bags under $200 above from brands like Rebecca Minkoff and Coach. In hues like gray and burgundy these are perfect for fall, and you'll feel proud carrying them knowing you saved some serious cash! Check out more styles at bagborroworsteal.com - hurry, sale ends tonight!


Coach Bleecker Brooklyn Messenger Bag, sale $180 // Tory Burch Marion Small Shoulder Bag, sale $175 // Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini, sale $195 // Michael Michael Kors Tassel Chain Hobo, sale $135 (Use code LABORDAY20 to get 20% off these sale prices!)