Tightwad Tuesday: Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boots on a Budget

Kitty cats, back in July of 2010, I introduced you to a less-expensive version of Stuart Weitzman’s 50/50 Boots; now I have unearthed something even better.

On your left, allow your eyes to take in the lusciousness that is the Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boot – the very same one worn by Jennifer Love Hewitt, Leighton Meester, Lindsay Lohan, and Angelina Jolie; to the right cast your eyes upon Steve Madden’s haute Haviland.

Though the Madden marvel sports a shaft that is a half-size shorter, and a heel that is a half-inch higher than the Weitzman wonders; for just $119.96, as opposed to the $595.00 required to add Stuart to your ever-burgeoning shoe collection, they allow the frugalista to indulge in star style at a far more pleasing price!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Balmain Stretch Urban Studded Gladiators for Less

Kitty cats, to your left you will find Balmain’s blissful Stretch Urban Studded Gladitors – the very same ones seen styling the feet of Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna; to the right prepare to fall in lust with Type Z’s tantalizing Lorry.

While the luscious Lorry has an ever so slightly higher heel than the Balmain beauties; for a mere $100.00, as opposed to the $1,025.21 price tag of the Balmain’s, they are a nearly identical offering – for a fraction of the price!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to My Theresa and Zappos for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Isabel Marant Otway Studded Ankle Boots on a Budget

Darlings, to the left, prepare to salivate over Isabel Marant’s outrageously chic and futuristic Otway Studded Ankle Boots, the very same ones that caused a stir on the Fall 2009 runways and have been seen on the tootsies of AnnaLynne McCord, Lindsay Lohan, and Sienna Miller; to the right take a peek at Alloy’s tantalizing Trinity Bootie.

While Trinity sports a faux leather strap and faux suede upper, as opposed to the real suede and leather construction of the magnificent Marant’s; for just $42.90, in comparison to the $1,295.00 asking price of their haute couture counterparts, they are the perfect way to add a little edge to your demure look du jour – and allow for the buyer to indulge in both colors…black and gray!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to WSJ and Alloy for the pictures.


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Sunday Steals: Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boots on a Budget

My loves, to the left feast your eyes on Stuart Weitzman’s sassy 50/50 Boots, the very same ones seen gracing the feet of Leighton Meester (aka Blair Waldorf) on the set of Gossip Girl, as well as Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, and Jennifer Love Hewitt; to the right take a gander at Promiscuous’ Karin.

Though the Promiscuous pretties feature a slightly shorter shaft than the Weitzman wonders; at just $143.00, in comparison to the $595.00 price tag of the Weitzman’s, they are every bit as capable of adding a splash of rebelliousness to your look du jour, at a price that you simply can’t resist!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: KAiN Label Side Drape Pocket Tank for Less

Darlings, in the left corner we have KAiN Label’s luscious Side Drape Pocket Tank – the very same one gracing the form of both Lindsay Lohan and Twilight’s Dakota Fanning; in the right corner we have NYC Boutique’s blissful The Shark Bite Tank.

Though the NYC Boutique beauty is crafted out of a poly rayon/spandex blend, whereas the KAiN Label lovely is constructed out of a mix of silk and modal; for just $22.95, as opposed to the $94.00 asking price of the Side Drape Pocket Tank, it is every bit as enticing to one’s summer wardrobe – and utterly ideal for satiating the frugal fashionista’s craving for something fabulous!

Is today the day for you to please the big spender within; or will you play it cool and be thrifty?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Singer22 and Karmaloop for the pictures.


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Lampin' It Up

The Hamptons: A luxurious east coast summer hideaway frequented by the elite.
Lampin’: A term coined by Kanye West to describe the unproductive moments that plague us when we’re in the throes of relaxing and chilling out – “Said she’s just lampin’, chillin’ on campus.”
Mix the two terms together and you have The Lamptons Hoody – a tres chic piece by East Hampton’s Blue&Cream, a shop that specializes in creating comfort by combining urban style with the ritz, glitz, and glamour of the quaint locale.

Now, it is not like me to get entirely worked up over a sweatshirt or, in this case, hoodie; but I have been utterly obsessed with The Hamptons since I was nothing more than a knee-high tot toddling along in tutus and tap shoes. So at the sight of this Lamptons Hoody, I could do nothing more than gape at all of its comfy, cozy, and oh-so adorable glory.

The Lamptons adds an urban flavor to the quaint seaside resort town that is often viewed as being pompous, pretentious, and posh. It blackens a pristine white wall found inside one of the sprawling mansions. It sprouts gold spots and wild weeds within the perfectly lush green grasses that grow along the outskirts of the castle-like residences which receive the same tender, love, and care as a bawling infant. It serves as the object behind the corroding, rotting, peeling, and discoloration that overwhelms the pretty white picket fences standing primly in front of each immaculately kept front porch. But, better yet, it adds a sense of street style to your wardrobe that you would be unable to achieve with any other piece of its kind.

My current cravings include the subtle grey and sophisticated black – two colors that will work well with anything in my wardrobe; though I would be more than willing to take the purple, pink, blue, red, or green offerings home if given the opportunity.

This is my chance to get in touch with the Hamptons-dwelling honey hiding deep within my soul. A single occasion created just for those unproductive moments I long for; when I can be the chick chilling in the background while everyone else is catering to their inner worker-bee. All I need is a Lamptons Hoody, and yes, I’ll be lampin’ it up with the best of them!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Singer22 for the pictures.


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Crowning Glory

Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there lived a beautiful, golden-haired princess who spent her days prancing in the palace gardens alongside her snow white unicorn...

Okay, okay. As much as we'd all love to be princesses with unicorns to call our own, the only way it will ever happen is if a prince comes along and asks for our hand in marriage. But I can't help but feel like a princess, complete with crown, when I see those headbands that rest around your forehead as opposed to upon your head.

Part chic, part rock star, part bohemian. These little jewels seem to add a little glimmer and glitz to even the drabbest of outfits. Yet as much as I adore them, I can't help but find myself scared to even try one on for size.

At times they seem Rambo-like; others, they appear ethereal. But the thought of wearing one in everyday life seems kin to wearing bowling shoes on the street - totally taboo!

Is this a trend for the layman, or a celebrities-only accessory? Can you, your best friend, or even the lady down the street rock one while window shopping; or is it exclusive to Peaches Geldof, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, Mary-Kate Olsen and the like?

Thoughts please!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Time Inc. for the picture.