This One Is An Iffy

There have been plenty of times I've tried something on thinking that it was going to look great but turns out making me look like a whale. Come on, we've all done it. This is why I have such a hard time purchasing clothes and shoes online. You just NEVER know what it'll look like, unless you happen to be one of the fortunate ones with the perfect body that looks good even in a potato sack.

Take this Charlotte Russe dress for example. It's very romantic and soft with the detailing around the bust and neck area of the halter. The layers add an element of whispy-ness that makes the dress a bit flirty. However, just from looking at the dress, it looks like it could be super cute or make you prego, two very extremes. It's a bargain buy for $29.99, but I probably wouldn't purchase it online. Would you? What are your thoughts?

Savvy Copy Cat #1

When I flip through magazines, I'll occasionally come across an outfit I absolutely adore. That is, until I see the glaring price tag for the gorgeous pieces. $278 for a solid button down? Heavens! That's a fashion heartbreaker. Fortunately, you can put together an almost identical masterpiece for a small fraction of the cost.

I've put together two adorable light peach ensemble. One with designer pieces and another with brands that settles with my wallet. Take a look and see if you can guess which one is which at initial glance. No cheating!

Well? Which is the Fabulously Savvy outfit and which is the designer? Got your answer?
If you guessed the top as the Fabulously Savvy, you're correct! The bottom one is the designer.

Compare the two here:
Miss Peachy CC by Miss FS
Miss Peachy by Miss FS

They're slightly different, but the overall look and concept is very similar.

Let's do some quick math:
Designer vs. Copy Cat
Dress: Chickdowntown.com $440 vs. Forever21 $24.80
Shoes: Christian Louboutin $797.94 vs. Topshop.com $85.22
Purse: Roberto Cavalli $482.50 vs. ArdenB $38.00
Necklace: Marnie Rocks $175 vs. Rue La La $29.00
Ring: Beladora2.com $295 vs. Buckle $10

Total: $2190.44 vs. $187.02 That's a whopping difference of $2003.42 Yowzas!

How's that for being a bargain shopper? =)