Renewed Passion

Channeling that Chloé vibe.
There is something about clean lines and luxe materials that make pieces that much more appreciated. Aritzia currently has the Wilfred Montesson Jacket that would make a lovely alternative.

'til the next shopping trip!

Alternative Dreaming

It's been quite a ride for me running wildly through stores and outlets as of late, so much so, that it has renewed my interest in a few designer pieces.

Chloe silk pleated skirt $1,595 on sale at Saks for $957
Proenza Schouler cotton patchwork shirt $650 at Saks now $350
Chloe pleated Georgette dress $5,495 (yikes) at Net-a-porter now $2,747.50
Proenza Schouler color block tweed shorts $1,680 at Saks $1,008
Cynthia Rowley Spectral tee dress $350 (totally crushing on this!)

Studded Alternative

Chloe Studded Angle Boot

retail: $1,295.00 (Barneys)

Nastygal Stardust Boot

retail: $188.00 (Nastygal)

Gotta love it when you find a savings to things you really like.

Especially a savings of, oh about  $1,107.00

'til the next shopping trip!

The Alternative measures

Images via google, Nastygal

Minty Alternative

Acne Lia Cable Knit Sweater

Retail: $329.00

Forever 21 Sheer Back Sweater

$22.80

Two similar options the only major differences: the sheer back and the price.

I had listed the Acne sweater on a previous post for my spring wants so when I encountered this Sheer Back Forever 21 sweater I nearly did a double take. Also don't let the sheer back sweater images fool you it's much more vibrant in person and can easily imitate the Acne sweater.  
Honestly its a pretty awesome buy and hey can't complain when I got it for $306.20  cheaper.
 Can we say win.

'til the next shopping trip

The Alternative Measures

Images via forever21 & Google

Alternative Statement

 

Lanvin Strass Necklace

$935.00

 Vera Wang Sequin & Crystal Necklace

$495.00

My Unnamed necklace

$6.00

Even random shops give some amazing surprises. 

Gotta admit it does resemble a combination of these two designer pieces.

'til the next shopping trip!

The Alternative Measures

Images via Google & Myself

The Wu has Sprung!

 

Jason Wu for Target Sleeveless Pleated Shift Dress in Blush Stripes

Price: $39.99

BCBGeneration Nude Suede heel 

(When I purchased these I got them at a good price on sale of course!)

 

 Swarovski Angelic Earrings

Swarovski Angelic Necklace

This nice day over on the east cost definitely prompted me to dress for spring and finally allowed me to make my Wu dress work, so I wanted to share! Since its a sheer dress a slip was needed, which are pretty much a rare find (luckily for me the bridal section of Macy's had some simple slips to my liking, for those of you hunting one out yourself). One of my most comfortable pair of heels at a great buy and my effects (not so great buy...hey you win some, you lose some). A great combination outfit if I say so myself and very airy, definitely worthy of a repeat! <3

'til the next shopping trip!

The Alternative Measures

Images via google, target

Saving for that Rainy Day

So over here in New York its been a pretty gloomy day and having to run errands in this steady downpour has reinstated my need for fashionable rain footwear! Now I don't know if its just me but I've had the most difficulty hunting out a good rain boot. I find most rain boots are too heavy and in the city I constantly see the same three boots, Burberry, Hunter, and thickly soled generics. Since marching down the streets is not a good look here are a few lightweight choices I definitely wouldn't mind owning.

 

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Melissa Ankle boot

As shown in one of my previous post (in light blue), as you can see I'm somewhat in love with these. 

Sadly they're getting more and more difficult to find, your best bet is ebay.

 

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Ankle boot

Available at 6pm $82.00

Alternative

 

Dizzy Picabow Ankle rainboot

Available at DNA footwear $30.00

A nice alternative of the Vivienne Westwood Melissa for a great price.

 

Dizzy Rain Shoe

Available at Fanaberienyc.com $39.00

Also a Vivienne Westwood feel 

 

Trentorn Skerry Rubber Rain Boots

Avaialble at Zappos for $65.00

Classic yellow always hits me as a fun spring shower boot.

Images via google, zappos, fanaberie