The Proenza Schouler PS1 set

I have to say out of all the designer bags I have drooled over the Proenza Schouler PS1 has given me more drool worthy moments than most. Sadly because of how much I adore this set I don't think my mind can actually cling to the idea of finding an alternative since I want it... but who in the normal 9 to 5 working world want to spend all that hard earned money, (that should cover two months worth of rent) afford this! Well that's what dreaming is for I suppose, it seems a bit masochistic if you ask me.

Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Leather Neon Coral

Available at Barney's for $1,595.00 

Proenza Schouler Small Zip Case Neon Coral 

Available at Ssense.com $345.00 

 

Proenza Schouler PS1 Small Keep All Linen Canvas

Available at Proenza Schouler $1,250.00

 

 Proenza Schouler Printed Python

Available at Proenza Schouler $165.00 

Another day in the world of window shopping.

'til the next shopping trip!

The Alternative Measures 

Images via Proenza Schouler, Google, Barney's, Ssense.com

The Rodin Fix

Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Body Oil

Price: $95 

 Aveda Beautifying Composistion

Price: $21

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil

Price: $11.95

So if you haven't heard of Rodin Olio Lusso it's a pretty awesome body oil that uses natural oils, such as jojoba oil,  jasmine, and calendula (just to name a few) to moisturize the body and give it a luxurious glow. I must say it does live up to my expectations and works especially well putting it on right after showering. Give it about 15 minutes  and you'll have the softest skin you can imagine! Although since it is so amazing the price is not so amazing so I've been hunting out similar items that leave me with similar results...what I found was these two products:

Aveda Beautifying Composition also uses natural ingredients as well and I find it as close to Rodin leaving you with similar glowing skin and a subtle softness with the help of jojoba and other essential oils.  Also the light aroma does leave you with a calming effect which I love! Aroma therapy, Moisturizing, and beauty  all in a bottle.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil, with the help of vitamin E and other "key ingredients" it aids in scar reduction, hydrating the skin and I find softens as well.  Less is definitely more with this product and could leave you super greasy but with just the right amount will leave you ecstatic!

Final say, I still love the Rodin best and although the Aveda Beautifying Composition came close it only lasted me a month where the Rodin lasted me 3 and if you calculate the prices it pretty much evens out.  The  Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil is an okay alternative price wise but wouldn't be my first, it works well enough and is easily accessible in any drugstore but the sometimes greasy residue overrules the softness it leaves behind. I think its safe to say this one is still a Work in Progress.

'til the next shopping trip!

The Alternative Measures

images via google, Aveda, Palmers 

Channeling Spring

 

As you can see I am so ready for Spring and already on the hunt for some fun items.

1. Rag and Bone (Ash Bromley Blazer $495)

2. Vivienne Westwood (Anglomania Ankle Boots in Sky Blue studded) Org. $150 

Currently on sale for $75

3. Acne Lia Cable Knit Sweater on Sale for $329 (via Lyst)

4. Tory Burch Robinson Double Zip Tote $575

5. J Brand Bright Corduroy Pencil Leg Pant Org. $181

Currently on sale for $91 (via shopbob.com)

6. Cambridge Satchel Company 14" Yellow Satchel $170.10 (via asos)

7.  Catbird First Knuckle Ring $64 (gold, rose gold, silver ($28))

8. Juicy Couture Striped Contrast Dress Org. $138 

Currently on sale for $64

'til the next shopping trip!

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images via lyst, shopbob, catbird, asos, tory burch, google

The Gucci Platform Sandal

Gucci Platform Sandal

Currently on Sale at Farfetch for $545

The Alternative

Aldo Prowell

Currently on Sale at Aldo for $59.98 

about a $485.02 difference

Sophisticated, yet simple.

As you can see there are definitely some differences between the two: the piping on the bottom part of the shoes as well as the open toe and the heel height and width and can we say the PRICE! The shoe is so close it can easily be mistaken. Just slip on some black opaque tights, a fib here and a fib there, it'll be our little secret!

'til the next shopping trip!

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images via lyst and aldo

The Balenciaga Cutout boot

My Current Obsession

Balenciaga Cutout Boot  

Barney's Price: $1,275 (and currently sold out)

The Alternative

Jeffrey Campbell Coltrane

Price: $185

Also comes in tan!

About a $1,090 difference! Can we say AWESOME!

'til the next shopping trip!
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via front row view and polyvore

The Beginning of Something Great

Hi Everyone,

My name is Janine and I am a shopaholic. They say the first step to facing your problem is to admit to having it... although to tell you the truth I don't really consider it a problem. I love anything to do with shopping and finding the item of my dreams! Sadly there are always items of my dreams in circulation and since graduating and having responsibilities nipping at my heels, the items are always way and I mean way out of my budget range. So I have created this blog to show you all how I maneuver to find my dream item through alternative measures hoping to help others also achieve their dream items.

'til the next shopping trip!
The Alternative Measures