SPLURGE vs. STEAL

SPLURGE

From Work to Drinks by krashyman1 featuring Marc by Marc Jacobs bags

Items in this set:
Bustier top, $195
Band Leader jacket, $195
3.1 Phillip Lim Leather Ra-Ra Skirt, 610 GBP
L.A.M.B. Verdu Sandal - Orange, $325
Marc by Marc Jacobs - Classic Q Huge Hillier Hobo (Raw Sugar) - Bags..., $500

STEAL

From Work to Date by krashyman1 featuring Nine West shoes

Items in this set:
Ella Moss Alix Dress - Black and soy, $100
7 For All Mankind Shrunken Blazer - Gravel, $275
Nine West Bonfire, $89
Steven by Steve Madden Sun Kiss, $250
Tuleste Market Segmented Earrings, $98

Here's a little splurge vs. steal story.



I entered a contest on Piperlime and one of the ensembles I had to create was a "high-powered exec" has important work meeting and then goes straight from work to first date with attractive and interesting guy. The pieces from this look could only come from Piperlime's site which has great stuff and is generally very affordable. But I got inspired to create a "splurge" look as a comparison. I like them both but I do have my favorite... do you?

P.S.

I was out doing "market research" today, and I came across the skirt in the splurge look in person. It is phenomenal. Makes me like this outfit even more.