Must/Lust: Black Espadrilles

Nine West, $79

I'm always a fan of wedges because they're sky high but also comfortable. With spring in the air my mind is turning toward espadrilles which are always pretty with a sundress. While online shopping I came across this pair from Charlotte Olympia and instantly liked them. But nobody I know can afford $700 shoes so I found a similar pair from Jessica Simpson (love her shoes!). The pink pair above are also cute- my friend Laura featured them on her blog recently. What's your go-to spring shoe?

       Jessica Simpson, $75                         Charlotte Olympia, $710
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Must/Lust: Vintage-Looking Glasses

Today I bring you another example of how shopping around can save you some cash. The home section at Anthropologie is a big inspiration for me. I don't usually buy anything there because it's so pricey but once in a while you can find something good on sale. If you go to World Market you'll find a lot of similar pieces for a fraction of the price. Bonus: if you sign up for their online newsletter, World Market regularly sends out coupons.
Check out the green fleur-de-lys glasses below. I like the vintage feel & the color.

World Market: $11.96 for a set of four               Anthropologie: $8 per glass
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Who just wants one glass? Buying the set at World Market means you get more for your money than the one from Anthro. They look so similar!

Must/Lust: Workout Jackets

Have you ever heard of the store lululemon?  If you haven't you're missing out on some beautiful, well-made yoga & workout clothes.  They make super cute stuff but the problem is it's pricey! What makes lululemon's clothes special is the attention to details. Most of the jackets are tailored and have fun details like thumb holes to help keep your hands warm- love it!

High-five for thumb holes!

The good news is a friend recently turned me on to a much more budget-friendly way to get the same look- Forever 21 has a line of workout clothes that are a much more affordable alternative.  Let's compare these jackets!

Forever21 Version- $17.50
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Lululemon Version- $108.00
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Both of these are black & zippy with thumb holes but the Forever 21 jacket is less than a quarter of the price!  While the lululemon jacket is surely nicer quality, the Forever 21 version is much cheaper with a similar style.  What do you think- splurge or save?