Tightwad Tuesday: Christian Louboutin Miss Fast Ankle Boots on a Budget

Lovers, to the left take a peek at Christian Louboutin’s mesmerizing Miss Fast Ankle Boots – the very same ones seen worn by Blake Lively, Alex Curran, and Jenna Dewan; now, if you’ll glance to the right, you shall find Nine West’s glamorous Gracious in Black Leather.

Though the Nine West wonders lack the signature red leather sole of the Loubies, and sport a heel that is a full inch shorter than that of the 5 ¼” seen on the luscious Louboutin’s; for just $98.10, in comparison to the $995.00 needed to speed up your shoe collection with the addition of Miss Fast, they are an exemplary way to snag a little star style on a shoestring budget – and allow one enough spare change to add all five haute hues to their wardrobe (Black Leather, Taupe Leather, Black Suede, Red Suede, and Dark Grey Leather)!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Zappos for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥Mania Mania The Eternal Ring with Amazonite in Bronze
♥Rag & Bone Mountain Pack in Olive
♥RED Valentino Vintage Twill Jacket in Army
♥Pour La Victoire Imari Stove Pipe Boots in Chocolate
♥Blank Denim Super Stretch Ankle Skinny Jeans in Person Life
♥Carol Marie Long Vertical Shield Necklace in Oxidized Brass
♥OPI Glow Up Already from the Burlesque Holiday 2010 Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Current/Elliott The Roller Jeans in Catskill Destroy
♥Free People Pegasus Sweater in Ivory
♥Jean-Michel Cazabat Leigh Wrap Strap Booties in Taupe/Cream
♥Mania Mania Immortals Cuff in Bronze
♥Rag & Bone Utility Bag in Heather Gray
♥Mikal Winn Wrapped Turquoise Pendant Necklace in Turquoise
♥OPI Mermaid’s Tears from the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!


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Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Acne Rita Leather Jacket in Brown
♥Miguel Ases Agate Topaz Swarovski Bracelet in Agate
♥L.A.M.B. Signature Jacquard Brimley Convertible Clutch / Tote in Cafe
♥Current/Elliott The Skinny Jeans in Loved Destroyed
♥291 Love / Hate Uneven Tee in Guava
♥See by Chloe Wallabee High Heel Calf Boots in Cognac/Brown
♥OPI Brisbane Bronze from the Australia Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥Marc by Marc Jacobs 10th Anniversary Pear Ring in Oro
♥Diane von Furstenberg Elaine Envelope Wallet in Saffron
♥Maison Martin Margiela Hooded Heel Boots in Steppe
♥Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti Toggle Sweater Coat in Camel
♥Diane von Furstenberg Tunisa Dress in Apricot Beige
♥American Apparel Acrylic Blend Cable Knit Legging in Apricot
♥OPI San Tan-Tonio from the OPI Texas Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Sunday Steals: DV by Dolce Vita Bobbie Bootie on a Budget

Darlings, to the left you will find DV by Dolce Vita’s darling Bobbie Bootie in Desert; now, if you’ll be so kind as to cast your glamorous gaze to the left you will spot Mossimo Supply Co.’s Khadeja Suede Bootie in Taupe via Target.

While the blissful Bobbie sports an ever so slightly different style lace-up than Khadeja; for just $29.99, in comparison to the $79.95 price tag of their higher-priced pal, they are the perfect compromise for the cheap chica – and leave enough spare change in one’s handbag to pick up all five pretty pigments (Pink, Taupe, Navy, Black, and Brown)!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Target for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Faux Fur Cropped Poncho in Brown
♥Gorjana Blake Long Faceted Necklace in Rose Gold
♥Enza Costa Cashmere Cuffed V Neck Top in Ash
♥Tory Burch Audra Mini Bag in Black
♥MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Pull On Boots in Brown
♥Current/Elliott The Legging Jeans in Grit
♥OPI Royal Rajah Ruby from the OPI India Collection
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Charge It, Please!

Loving:

♥Marc by Marc Jacobs Love Edge Tumbled Pave Heart Bracelet in Argento
♥Botkier Trigger Moto Clutch
♥Three Dots Long Sleeve Crew Neck Tee in Pink Heather
♥Maggie Ward Leather Shorts in Black
♥MELINDA MARIA Galaxy Textured Hoop Earrings in Gold
♥Maison Martin Margiela Hooded Heel Boots in Forest
♥OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender from the Hong Kong Collection
Over to you, lovers; what pretties have left you with the desire to shout "Charge it please!"?


Fashionably yours!


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring:

♥Minnetonka Front Lace Knee High Boots in Minnetonka Brown
♥True Religion Keira Cutoff Shorts in Optic Rinse
♥Wildfox Flower Potion Tank in Clean White
♥Botkier Eloise Cross Body Bag in Tobacco
♥Antik Batik Giny Belt in Brown
♥OPI Strawberry Margarita
♥Adia Kibur Feather and Bead Bracelet Set in Orange
Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Sunday Steals: Fendi Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots on a Budget

My loves, to your left you shall find Fendi’s fabulous Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots – the very same ones seen donned by both Kelly Ripa and Carey Mulligan; to the right check out le tempting Yasmina from Type Z.

Though the Type Z tantalizers are constructed out of faux suede and sport sheer mesh panels, as opposed to the silk chiffon and true suede of the Fendi’s; for a mere $63.75, in comparison to the $796.00 needed to make their haute couture cousin your very own, they are just as capable of making the budget babe feel like a million bucks – without breaking the bank!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this sultry Sunday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bluefly and Zappos for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Cute carryalls sealed with a kiss like the Love Letter Clutch from Felix Rey. Black, gold…either would be a splendrous addition to my handbag collection – l'amour, l'amour, l'amour!; Sparkling nail lacquers chock full of colorful hearts a la Step 2 The Beat of My Heart from Nicole by OPI’s Justin Bieber One Less Lonely Girl Collection. Utterly adorbs, mais oui?; Diane von Furstenberg’s Meghan Leopard Scarf in Snow Leopard Pink – obvious proof that a leopard can most certainly change his spots, non?; Plum perfect footwear courtesy of Jessica Simpson’s Angie in Plum Suede; Luscious legwear in a wide array of intoxicating hues such as American Apparel’s Opaque Pantyhose in Bordeaux; Flirty, ethereal frocks that flit daintily with every step one takes, invoking visions of a true fairytale princess a la Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent’s Strapless Tuck Pleat Dress; Playful sunnies perfect for concealing your pretty peepers when peeking at cute boys in the park like Carrera’s Forever Mine Sunglasses in Crystal/Fuchsia/White.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Thrifty Thursday: Giuseppe Zanotti I96070 Boot on a Budget

My loves, on the left allow yourself to swoon at the gorgeousness of Giuseppe Zanotti’s I96070 Boot; to the right prepare to fall head over heels for rsvp’s smashing Sadee.

While Sadee proffers a heel that is half-an-inch lower than the 4 ½” offered by the glamorous Giuseppe; for a mere $71.20, as opposed to the $675.00 needed to add the Zanotti’s to your shoe collection, they harbor the very same capability of adding haute couture style to the budget babe’s shoe collection!

Will Giuseppe Zanotti tempt you into being a big spender, or will rsvp inspire you to save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless and Zappos for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: FRYE Carmen Harness Tall for Less

My loves, in the left corner we have FRYE’s fabulous Carmen Harness Tall – the very same ones seen donned by The Vampires Diaries’ Nina Dobrev; to the right take a gander at Forever 21’s Leatherette Biker Boots.

Though the Forever 21 pretties are constructed out of faux leather, as opposed to the true leather of the FRYE’s, and offer the wearer a slightly lower heel; for a mere $34.80, in comparison to the $358.00 of the originals, they are just as capable of adding a biker babe motif to your look du jour, at a price that allows you to pick up both colors – black and brown!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for FRYE, or be thrifty and spring for Forever 21?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos and Forever 21 for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: FRYE Deborah Studded Bootie on a Budget

Darlings, to the left savor the sassy style that is the FRYE Deborah Studded Bootie; on the right alloy your pretty peepers to dance over the decadence of MIA’s Jayne Western Boot.

While the magnificent MIA is a slightly darker shade and proffers a heel that is un petit lower than that of the original; for just $104.47, as opposed to the $497.95 asking price of the FRYE’s, they are every bit as fabulous for the fashionista seeking to add a smattering of cowgirl chic to her shoe collection – at a price that no frugalista could possibly resist!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for FRYE, or be thrifty and spring for MIA?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless for the pictures.


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Sunday Steals: Steve Madden Linderr for Less

Dolls, to your left allow your eyes to take in the loveliness that is Steve Madden’s luscious Linderr; on the right take a peek at Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Rugby Boot from JCPenney’s Olsenboye Collection.

Though the Olsenboye pair lacks the true leather construction of the Madden marvels, instead finding itself made of synthetic materials; for a mere $54.99, in comparison to the $149.95 required to make the Madden’s your very own, they are an ideal way of adding a touch of ruggedness to your shoe collection – at a price fit for the fabulous frugalista!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos and JCPenney for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Flirty frocks with corset-like bodices and accordion pleats that shimmer and sparkle like champagne a la Elizabeth and James’ Sculpted Bustier Dress; Cookies that bring a winter wonderland to your kitchen like the Mini Snowflake Cookie Gift Set from Rolling Pin Productions; Metallic boots trimmed in plush faux fur courtesy of MICHAEL Michael Kors Carlie Boot - ideal for helping one to channel their inner snow bunny, mais oui?; Ice blue nail lacquers – specifically Orly’s Lunar Eclipse; Pretty baubles woven into blissful bows like Betsey Johnson’s winter-infused Snow Bunny Bow Ring; Glittering carryalls a la Alice + Olivia’s sassy silver Sequin Hobo Bag; Settling in for a cold, winter’s night accompanied by John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Tightwad Tuesday: Dolce Vita Marilyn Belted Boot on a Budget

My loves, to your left you will find Dolce Vita’s daring Marilyn Belted Boot – the very same ones seen giving un petit lift to Blake Lively, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kim Cattrall, and Khloe Kardashian; to your right take a gander at Charles Albert’s blissful 1769 Black Double Dip OTK High Heel Boots.

Though the ambrosial Albert’s are crafted out of vegan materials as opposed to the true suede and leather of the magnificent Marilyn’s; for a mere $58.00, in comparison to the $350.00 price tag of the Dolce Vita’s, they are every bit as head-turning as their haute couture counterparts – at a price no frugalista could possibly resist!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Dolce Vita, or be thrifty and spring for Charles Albert?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless and Lulu*s for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Fuzzy wuzzy footwear that bridge the gap between cozy, chic, and utterly charming a la Sam Edelman’s Shalin Faux Fur Boots; Pretty in pink party frocks with flirty, feminine detailing like Forever 21’s Bead Trim Lace Dress; Club Monaco’s Hannah Plaid Coat – a cape-like form of outerwear that Victorian Detective Sherlock Holmes would most certainly approve of; Petal perfect nail colors – specifically American Apparel’s Nail Polish in Rose Bowl; Sparkling baubles dripping with decadence courtesy of Rachel Leigh’s Crystal Fringe Necklace; Twinkling clutches that cast a wink upon the world with every step one takes via BCBGMaxAzria’s Two-Way Sequin Oversized Clutch; Pastel-hued Petit Fours that would make Marie Antoinette swoon!

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


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Sunday Steals: Sam Edelman Orlando Suede Boots with Fur Cuff for Less

Darlings, to your left take a gander at Sam Edelman’s feisty Orlando Suede Boots with Fur Cuff; to your right, savor the saucy style that is Charlotte Russe’s triple threat a la the 3-In-1 Furry Boot.

Though the chic Charlotte Russe offering is constructed out of faux suede, as opposed to the real suede aesthetic of the Sam Edelman; for just $40.00, in comparison to the $200.00 price tag of the Orlando, it allows the frugal fashionista to make a furry statement for fall in not one, not two, but three haute hues (black, brown, and tan) – without breaking the bank!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Sam Edelman, or be thrifty and spring for Charlotte Russe?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Charlotte Russe for the pictures.


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Hi, I Adore You...

Adoring: Cozy, overstuffed armchairs designed for curling up with classic books and coffee a la Anthropologie’s Corrigan Chair, Linen; Flirty frocks bedecked with pretty ponies – specifically Sugarhill Boutique’s Gallop with Glamour Dress, courtesy of ModCloth; Wide, woven waist-cinchers in rustic tones, like Motif 56’s Lilly Belt in Dark Natural; Equestrian-inspired handbags courtesy of the Marc by Marc Jacobs Saddlery Sophie Tote in Tobacco; Glamourized riding boots such as Nine West’s Convinceme in Medium Brown Leather; Ski lodge-esque fireplaces; Sparkling style a la J. Crew’s Sequin Mesh Bell Skirt in Gold Dust.

Tell me, my loves; what are you currently adoring?


Fashionably yours!


NOTE: Click the picture to enlarge the collage, if you so desire.


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