Cash or Credit - Black & Tan

I don't know about you but black and tan must be one of my all time favorite color combinations. Not only is it found in my favorite pattern but it's perfect year round. Especially come fall when I crave some my clothing items to be a bit more neutral and in warmer hues. I started this little series "cash or credit" to show that great style doesn't always have to mean spending more money. I was a serious fool in my twenties with shopping and since then have cut up and closed every single credit card I have ever had. My new shopping motto is if I can't pay cash, I can't get it. So I hope you enjoy the title as a way of determining what is worth splurging on and where to save. I 100% do not promote using a credit card :) 

Tinley Road Tote // Givenchy Tote

Tinley Road Striped Blazer // Max Mara Weekend Striped Blazer 

River Island Cap Toe Pumps // J.Crew Cap Toe Sloane Pumps

Spiegal Color block Shell // Victoria Beckham Color block Top

Thanks for reading!

Splurge Vs. Steal

Let's face it, trends change everyday and while we may love it right now, will we adore it as much down for years to come to justify the splurge??? Well now you don't have to decide, with these dead ringers for the more expensive version you can get the look of the high end designs for much less. Can you tell the difference between the steal or the splurge??? If you can't, go ahead and treat yourself by picking up some new Spring fashions without the guilt or the depletion of your checking account!

Celine Trapeze bag $2,800       or         Z Spoke by Zac Posen $495

splurge                                                steal

Tibi Leather Shell               or          Tinley Road Vegan Shell $59

                                                                                      {avail in two colors}

splurge                                                steal       

Haute Hippie Draped Blouse $275       or         ASOS Draped Blouse $50

                                                                                           {avail in multiple colors}

splurge                                                steal

Winter Kate Jacket $595            or          Mango Draped Suede Jacket $189

splurge                                                steal

         

        Tibi Lace Sweatshirt $425               or         Forever 21 Lace Sweatshirt $18

splurge                                              steal

      Halston Heritage Pleated Gown $495            or         Victoria's Secret Knife Pleat Maxi Dress

                                                                                                         {avail in multiple colors & lengths}

splurge                                                steal