Shopping is a constant balancing act as one contemplates “Is this item worth the closet space and/or funds?!” While there are some items for which one may find worthy savvy selections (e.g. Cetaphil cleanser is always one of my savvy beauty finds), there are others that are worth the splurge (Chanel reissue 2.55 purse anyone?)
The ever fabulous Couture Carrie has come up with her own fashionable Savvy vs. Splurge shopping list. Shop along and think – what is on your Savvy vs. Splurge list?
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Hello darlings, CC here! Couture Carrie is so excited to be guest posting on Chic ‘n Cheap Living’s lovely blog while she is away!
Here are CC’s savvy and splurge selections:
Savvy: House of Harlow 1960 Drop Earrings, $25 at shopbop.com
Splurge: Oscar de la Renta chandelier earrings, $495 at net-a-porter.com
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Savvy: Schutz suede pumps, $214 at shopbop.com
Splurge: Alaia laser-cut calf hair platform pumps, $2,375 at net-a-porter.com
Savvy: Satin invitation clutch, $35 at jcrew.com
Splurge: Judith Leiber sequin-embroidered clutch, $1,995 at net-a-porter.com
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Savvy: Kill City leather pants, $264 at shopbop.com
Splurge: Gucci skinny leather pants, $1,995 at net-a-porter.com
.Savvy: Silk chiffon Whitney gown, $425 at jcrew.com
Splurge: Lanvin strapless silk-gazar beaded gown, $15,440 at net-a-porter.com
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Savvy Total: $963
Splurge Total: $22,300
Hope you’ve enjoyed this shopping comparison!
xoxo,
CC your savvy options are fantastic – but with your blog I would expect no less. I am basically in love w/both pairs of shoes!!
xo,
C
I love those House of Harlow earrings!
omg i think about this everyday!!!
i wear target clothes on an almost daily basis.. but i wear them with my chanel bags and louboutins bahahaha.. i’ve actually been approached by ppl to ask if my dress/shirt are from chanel.. and i giggle and say they’re from target/forever21/h&m/zara
i really love your blog.. i’m a new follower and would love for you to visit and follow me too!
i wish i liked the saavy choices better than the splurge. but alas, that is not the case. i guess tihs is why the moment i walk into zara, mango, etc. i naturally gravitate to the most expensive item in the store. it is not good.
Love all the picks! I especially love those House of Harlow earrings. I have honestly been eyeing them on Shopbop for months now! They’re gorgeous.
Great round-up! I love those House of Harlow earrings, even though the Oscar de la Renta’s are to-die-for gorgeous!
Great post! It made me want to run out and buy a pair of leather pants. 🙂
I love the white gown, very pretty.
I like the Jcrew white dress better. Great finds and lovely guest post.
Side note: Cheap and Chic Mexico? My goodness girl I can not keep up with you….
Love the Judith Leiber sequin-embroidered clutch!
That Lanvin dress is pure perfection. The price tag?! I almost fainted. SO much MONEY!! For one gown!!!
Oh it looks fantastic, darling!
Thanks for letting me guest post!
xoxox,
CC
I actually prefer many of the savvy choices to the splurges – great job!!
These are great! I actually like some of the savvy items even more than the splurge ones!
Great guest post! Hope you’re having fun in Mexico, dear. I’m so envious. I’m freezing my toes off here! LOL xoxo
This post is so good! I always tend to find a cheaper lookalike for stuff I really want 🙂
xoxo
i pretty much like the savvy items better than the splurge items, and that always helps! 🙂
I LOVE that Lanvin dress so much I want to divorce my husband and remarry him. (and win the lottery so I can afford the dress.)
I’ll take the savvy shoes over the splurge any day – they are gorgeous!
Chic on the Cheap
love the picks on the shoes and gown 🙂
house of harlow 100%. does any one own the kill city leather skinnies? i almost bought them but couldn’t make the plunge.
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i do a lot of similar deal vs. steal type stories. also a lot on music and fashion trends. would love to get feedback from any of you ladies (or boys) if you’re reading! keep up the awesome and enjoyable posts!
hmmm so basically i love all the splurges too much to consider being savvy!!
but totally loved the post 🙂
I love comparison posts!
that white j.crew dress is amazing!
Isabel
oo this was fun!
heart you, CC! what a great guest post!
Dying over the Alaia shoes. So gorgeous.