Splurge vs. Steal From Head to Toe
Beauty & Life on a Budget, by Rachel Harris
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Gucci gets you with a $320 dollar price tag for this celebrity-loved style. Except for the GC on the side, I just don’t see a big difference between this pair and one of my favorite finds, the StyleScience shades, right next to them. |
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Steal! StyleScience Berlin Designer Collection looks almost identical to the Gucci and sells for only $16.99. I actually like this pair better than the overpriced Gucci shade. The StyleScience is 100%UVA and UVB protected and I purchased this pair from a CVS drug store. To find a retail store nearest you that sells the StyleScience line visit stylescience.com. |
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Vince Chunky Knit in Chocolate Brown is very popular this fall season. Chunky knits are cozy, comfortable and cute and this one sells for $295 at saks.com however I was able to find an almost carbon copy at good ol’ Target. |
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Target’s Brown Mossimo Sweater Jacket sells for only $29.99 and how cute is this – they have a mini me size, too! They call it a Girls’ Mossimo Long-Sleeve Swing Sweater and this adorable piece sells for a low $14.99. |
photo courtesy: In Style magazine |
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The cropped jacket is all the rage in Tinseltown and this one sells for $748 at shopbop.com. Cropped jackets are especially popular this season. This sharp coat is just enough style without too much material, but that price gives my bank account the chills so the hotter deal can be found at an Ahwatukee boutique called The Purple Skirt. |
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A much better deal by LA Made this cropped leather jacket sells at The Purple Skirt for only $218 and it is just as nice. This cool boutique is located at Chandler Blvd. and 48th Street in Ahwatukee |
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Or shop online from the comfort of your own home. Shop manager Kathy Drehobl says that if you don’t live close to her shop, then you can also call her directly and order over the phone at 480-785-1811. |
My last Steal!
 is a shoe that is seen on just about every celebrity foot these days. The metallic peep toe pump is a great set of heels and you can have a pair like these $785 Christian Louboutins for under $25 at Target. The Mossimo shoe sells for $22.49 and comes in a variety of different colors that range in price, but all under $30.
… And Target also has this cool Xhilaration Metallic silver clutch that is perfectly matched with the pumps. I have seen similar versions of this handbag on various celebrities at the awards shows. This one sells for only $12.99!
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If you liked the deals and steals listed in my column, be sure to check out my next segment on Channel 3’s Your Life A to Z airing on Tuesday, November 13th at 9 a.m. I’ve got more steals in store for you that I didn’t get to in this article so be sure to watch. Happy shopping and happy saving!
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