Dream Big, Pay Less

It's still summer time, and as much as I love the sun, the ocean, blue skies and the warm days, there is no denying that Autumn/Fall is around the corner.  So, being a fashionista, I must prepare fast and furiously.  There's much to love about the Autumn/Fall 2011 season, most of all bright colors - LOVE!  However, not everything that is on my "FAV" list is actually affordable (for moi, at least).  So, I went on my Dream Big, Pay Less mission this week, and here's some of my favorite finds.  I am now a happy girl, ready for the upcoming season, with just a few pieces and lots of color!  Mixed with the items I already own (and there's plenty of those), I think I am fashionably falling for Fall!

1.  The Coat -  First Lady Michelle Obama definitely took J Crew to the runway.  A label not generally known outside of the U.S., is now a part of NY fashion week.   The style was perfect, the price not so much.  Dream big at $350, pay less at $172 - the ASOS alternative.  I believe we have a winner!  Take it from day to night with the Tilly&Pinch Astrid in Jade ($105).

J CREW 

ASOS

2.   See by Chloe Carmen ($495) vs YSL Muse Too ($1250) - both are definitely splurge pieces.  My eyes are definitely on the YSL but with a price tag of $1250 there's a lot more eye-ing to be done.  Carmen may just get the better of me!

See by Chloe Carmen

YSL Muse Too

3.  The knit/sweater jacket is going to be huge this Autumn/Fall.  Off the runway, the See by Chloe is gorgeous but at $495 vs $69 for the Tinley Road knit cardigan (which is equally fab) - I just put $426 towards the Carmen!

 Look through your closet before you buy!  If yours is anything like mine, there are plenty pieces you will find that will fit right in to what's hip and in this next season!  Next week - some Deliciousshoes to go with the Autumn/Fall upgrade!

Keep smiling, enjoy the sunshine and stay safe and fabulous.

Until the next time,

Lil' Shoelina

xoxo