Thursday, January 13, 2011

Dress for Less: Lusting Over

I decided to do another expensive Dress for Less post, ha ha...talk about an oxymoron.  The last time I did one everyone seemed to enjoy it, so I thought I'd try it out again.  This has no price limit and is an outfit from my dream wardrobe. All I have to do to get it is to marry a millionaire or win the lottery ;)
Sweater - J. Crew $70
Skirt - Preen Line $415
Boots - Burberry $995
Watch - Michael Kors $250
Black Tights: ASOS $6.90
TOTAL:  $1736.90
P.S. I wanted to pair it with this T by Alexander Wang sweater and oddly enough they had styled it with that skirt...HOW WEIRD! So I felt weird using it because it would look like I cheated and used their styling ;)

Once again I did a cheaper version, about 83% cheaper, oh yeaaaaa ;) (still a lot though)
Sweater - ASOS - $25.86
Skirt - ASOS $51.72
Boots - Mea Shadow $165
Watch - ASOS $51.72
Black Tights: ASOS $6.90
TOTAL:  $301.20

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45 comments:

  1. Laurel AnnJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Kohl's DID have a version of that watch for like 20-25 but it sold out really fast. I know because My BFF wanted it really badly and I couldn't get there fast enough for Christmas! It's in my Friday Fancies post that's going up tomorrow, in honor of Miss*B.

    I like the J.Crew sweater better with the Preen skirt than the Alexander Wang sweater, so good call in my book!

    http://one-girl-vs-world.blogspot.com

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  2. chingJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    the skirts are really beautiful.

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  3. katerinaJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    great post!!
    so beautiful outfit!

    kisses
    xoxo
    you're doing amazing job with the blog!
    http://katerinascloset.blogspot.com/

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  4. Just Another ShopaholicJanuary 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Great job on this post! I love the watched and the boots!

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  5. HelppounohtaaJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Those shoes<3
    I love!!! ;w; And i really like of those all
    items!

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  6. SammJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Yes it was really amazing!
    The city is so beautiful and it's great to meet new people from different countries!

    I love the Michael Kors watch!

    x

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  7. Collette OsunaJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love the watch....you are ROCKIN these doll:)

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    Enter my Lulus Giftcard Giveaway♥

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  8. Courtney ErinJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I love the watch and top in the first set!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  9. CeeJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    You truly are a girl after my own heart- as beautiful as the first look is, the second one is equally so and really, how on earth could anyone possibly justify the price difference? Those Burberry boughts should be made of gold, considering their price! Fabulous comparison :)
    xox,
    Cee

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  10. LyddieGalJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    i like the 'less' skirt a lot. but i dont need anymore black skirts, so i wont get it :)

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  11. KarenaJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    I love when you do this series, you can be a fashionista for less!!

    Do come and join in my giveaway from Blydesign!!

    Xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  12. DeppaJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love the "dress for less" is a really nice idea, and I think that is so realistic to a normal girl :)

    See you!

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  13. YajairaJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    great..
    you did good!

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  14. IsabelJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    ooh i love the boots!

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  15. ZarnaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    totally cool dress for less post!

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  16. Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be prettyJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    L O V I N G! Esp. with the Preen Line skirt! Killer!

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  17. Rebecca MaureenJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    so, so good!!! love these :)

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  18. The ChocolatJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Love this Watch
    *

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  19. gramercy boutiqueJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    So cool!! I have been lusting after that specific MK watch forever but now I may just have to turn my focus on the ASOS option--so pretty and so much friendlier to my wallet.
    xo
    gramercyboutique.blogspot.com

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  20. Marie a la ModeJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Great job!

    (Those Burberry Boots are gorgeous!)

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  21. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Mmmm, that skirt looks so bouncy and flouncy!

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  22. AnnebethJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    wow, very good look for less job! the skirt is beautiful :)

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  23. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the MK watch of course :)

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  24. TaniaJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Maybe it's the hint of a cute MiuMiu style top, and maybe it's the volume, but I prefer the second skirt! My weekly Sunday Times fashion magazine does this Skinted or Minted thing, and sadly most often the Minted wins for me, but sometimes there are some real treasures!

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  25. kristine [kristine. or polly.]January 13, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Such a great idea! I love that pink watch!


    Kristine. Or Polly.

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  26. SylwiaJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    first collage is really great! my favorites are skirt and top - simple, but gorgeous!

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  27. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I've been lusting over that MK watch myself!

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  28. The Red UmbrellaJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    I'm a big fan fan of getting more and paying less.
    Good stuff!!

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  29. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Great watch, LOVE that skirt. Really flirty and fun!:)SarahD

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  30. Julia modeJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    nice selection ;)

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    the skirt is really pretty... :)

    mitsie
    xx

    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  32. RachelJanuary 13, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    The skirt is fantastic! Love the belt on it, too. :D

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  33. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Skirt and watch in both sets are amazing!

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  34. simply h² January 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I'm obsessed with those watches! Michael Kors is my watch god!!

    http://www.hsquaredfashion.blogspot.com

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  35. SamanthaJanuary 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    The skirt and the watch in the dress for less are so great! Makes me want to go shopping, now! Haha.

    Also, I'm passing the Stylish Blogger Award on to you! There's a little web badge that goes with it and everything!

    You can pick it up here: http://museuminternmusings.blogspot.com/2011/01/stylish-museum-intern.html

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  36. UnknownJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Love the watch!!!

    I've followed your blog here and on bloglovin' If you get the chance please check out mine :)

    http://www.pinkbeautybliss.com

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  37. Lee OliveiraJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Great inspiration..
    Love the boots from Burberry and Mea Shadow
    Lee x

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Cute outfits. But both sadly still out of my budget. I am loving those Burberry boots!
    xo Sherrie

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  39. AngelaJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    J’adore Boots Burberry!!!
    ANGELA DONAVA
    http://www.lookbooks.fr

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  40. vdcoutureJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    how great is that <3

    vdcouture

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  41. TarynJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I totally love both versions of the look, especially the sweater from the cheaper version.

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  42. Wall of FashionJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    How awesome! I've got that very same asos skirt!

    xx Marije

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  43. Wall of FashionJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Thank you! It really is a great skirt with tule underneath.

    xx Marije

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  44. JanJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Awesome! I like the side by side comparison. Just goes to show you can be stylish on any budget :)

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  45. Sherrie ColaJanuary 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Love the watch!

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