These Save vs. Splurge posts are so much fun to make and it’s amazing how similar some of these items look to their designer counterparts.
I have noticed over the years some women want to save on items but there are many women who only buy the designer brands. Handbags are definitely one of the items women will spend more money on because they prefer real leather.
Here are some save vs. splurge items that I felt looked similar. I would never spend $1000 on shoes or handbags but I’m always shocked to see these items sell out, so somebody is buying them.
Payless block heel//Jeffery Campbell Sandal//Olivia Burton Blush Watch//Shinola Pink Watch//Sole Society Bag//Chloe Bag//Gap Espadrille Wedge//Chloe Espadrille Wedge//Sole Society Ivory Satchel//Saint Laurent Ivory Satchel//Target Gladiator Sandal//Valentino Gladiator Sandal
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I must say I preferred the save on all of these except the Chloe bag and on that one it was because of the handles.
I love your save vs. splurge posts! They are so fun. It’s strange, but I always like the more affordable choice anyway!
Fun post. 🙂 Looking forward to tomorrow’s post. 🙂
so enjoy these comparisons and must wonder what besides a name and or logo is the drive behind the huuuuge difference.i can only imagine the chuckling that goes on while you are compiling these
So true 😉
I love your comparison posts! And there are so many amazing wedges and sandals for summer this year! I can not imagine spending $1800 on shoes or a bag! But I appreciate the affordable pieces you posted and it is fun to look at the pricey ones too!
Love the purses and shoes! Right now staying out of stores but not too long. 🙂
These posts are fun and informative!
You know, I have noticed that Marshall’s has started carrying even higher priced handbags. They are not as cheap as some of their others, but they do have a deep Marshall’s discount. I’ve seen Fossil, Michael Kors, and Patricia Nash there recently…and at significant discounts. So if some of your readers are looking for the expensive look and feel but at a cheaper price, that’s a great place to look!
Fun post! Loved the Beauty for the Heart! Can anyone help, there was a post about the perfect white “no see thru” t shirt I think last Fall? Searched thru Archives and was unable to find. Does anyone remember the brand? Love your blog Cyndi!
Here you go! Still my favorite but they’re a little pricey. https://www.cyndispivey.com/2016/11/10/the-basic-tee-by-tapered-collection/
The splurge in the ones I really liked, so funny haha !!!
Isn’t it funny, how expensive the name brand items are and the off brand are just as cute, sometimes even more so. Thanks for sharing these, Cyndi. – Amy
http://stylingrannymama.com/
I love it when you post pricey v.s. bargain items. I read your posts everyday, and love to comparison shop the items you post. I would never spend $1,000 on shoes or a purse, and I receive compliments all the time on my bargain finds! I giggled when I saw the watches you posted today. I found one almost identical at Walmart yesterday for $7.88, and bought it in 2 colors..I own a Rolex, but seldom wear it, because I get more compliments on my cheapie watches..(go figure).
Thanks for the research! The side to side comparison is an eye opener. I used to only carry designer bags like Tory Butch and just decided that was not a good use of my money to pay for her name on my bag?? So now I am off designers and interested in quality and/ or being economical if it is a trend. Your blog is SO helpful!! I have purchased a few items on your recommendation and now that I retired very early I need a different wardrobe so I look forward to your Spring recommendations!!
Julie L
HA!! That should be “Burch”….
Thank you Cyndi – love this post!! Appreciate all your hard work in putting this all together for us. I am one of those who goes with what looks good (to me 😉) but doesn’t cost the same as a child’s college education!!!! I know some people really care and love having the designer name brand, but that never has mattered at all to me – I always can find some more worthy cause for my $$$ so I could never justify the price tag!! Again, thanks for all you do!
I love purses, and usually go the Kohls/ Target route. Or Craigslist for used (I have some classic Dooney and Burke & Coach bags I bought a few years back for fantastic prices from a lady clearing her closet at her garage sale so she could buy more!). I finally splurged on a beautiful Kate Spade purse at the last big sale. A bag originally selling for $398, I was able to buy it for $129! I absolutely love it. Sadly, I’m hooked. But I can wait till next year for prices up to 75% off.
This is a great post, and thanks for all the work doing the comparisons! So looking forward to your Spring fashions. I also wanted to ask if you might consider doing a post sometime on travel tips (i.e. – do you take 5 bags so you have choices like some of us do! lol). It would be interesting to see how you plan and pack for a weekend trip for example.
Thank you for the inspiration today – always appreciate the Beauty from the Heart.
I have the Sole Society Ivory Satchel and love it! I get so many compliments on this bag.
Thanks Cyndi for your efforts and hard work that goes into each blog!
Cindi, Thank you for adding the price when rolling the cursor over the item photo. I think this is a new feature you’ve added and it’s very helpful to see the price first rather than clicking onto the store’s website to find the price! I love comparison shopping posts such as this one! I’m sure that takes a lot of time searching for copycat items! Thanks for doing the legwork for us!
Steals vs. Splurge are so fun! I was in Target yesterday and they had some great “steals”. I’m always amazed by what’s on their website that’s not in stores. (Actually talked about it today on my blog…great minds) Looks like you girls had fun in Nashville. That city has my ❤️…and both of my kids😉. Happy Tuesday Cyndi!
Are the GAP shoes comfortable? Have you (or anyone) worn them?
Oops. I spelled that wrong “Rebecca Minkoff”
Thank you for this post. I know sometimes, you can hardly tell the difference between the real thing and the copy. I like to change my hand bags too often, so I will never pay the designer price tag, unless its on Sale! My daughter on the other hand prefers a quality bag, that’s real leather and loves Rebecca Mincoff, which we find at Nordstrom for about $300-$350 and she’ll wear it for about a year, so she gets her money’s worth. Or mine..lol
For all but the watch & the 1st bag, I like the less expensive one better any way! : )
The watch looks really, really good. I’d definitely save to get one because I don’t know much about watches in general and am not too picky!
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This is a great post, Thanks Cyndi! I am really liking the cut outs on the shoes and the lower chunky heel will be great at work. Super excited for the spring series to start!
I love your beauty for the heart today! Thank you!
I love the style of the Sole Society and Chloe bag. I found an even better deal on the same style, in gold, at Cato for $17! WooHoo! I love these kinds of posts also! Thank you!
Cato ROCKS!!!!!