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With the high cost of many designer and luxury goods, and the increasing demand for us all to look good and stay up to date with the latest trends, it can start to feel like living well and enjoying nice things can be forever out of reach. To satisfy my own desire to live well and enjoy a “luxurious” lifestyle on a budget, I have found it is necessary to seek out the best deals, and be creative in my attempts to affordably add a little bit of luxury to my life. To give you an idea of my aesthetic, and what you can expect in posts to come, here are a few of my purchases from the past year that are fun and fashionable, but also affordable! See below for tips on how I made a few of these purchases even more affordable than the items' listed prices.
With the high cost of many designer and luxury goods, and the increasing demand for us all to look good and stay up to date with the latest trends, it can start to feel like living well and enjoying nice things can be forever out of reach. To satisfy my own desire to live well and enjoy a “luxurious” lifestyle on a budget, I have found it is necessary to seek out the best deals, and be creative in my attempts to affordably add a little bit of luxury to my life. To give you an idea of my aesthetic, and what you can expect in posts to come, here are a few of my purchases from the past year that are fun and fashionable, but also affordable! See below for tips on how I made a few of these purchases even more affordable than the items' listed prices.
Women's Apparel: Silk solid braided top: sleeveless blouses & shirts |...
$70 - bananarepublic.gap.com
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$70 - bananarepublic.gap.com
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MICHAEL Michael Kors Round Goldtone Watch - Bracelet -...
$180 - bloomingdales.com
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$180 - bloomingdales.com
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Banana Republic Silk Braided Top and Espadrille Wedge: This top was originally $69.99 and the shoe was originally $59.99 (though I believe it has now been marked down to $39.99!) When I made this purchase I had a 30% off coupon, which Banana Republic seems to be sending out more and more lately! This made the total purchase for the top and shoe $90.75. If you are not signed up to receive emails from your favorite stores, you should add your name to their email list so that you can receive all of their coupons and promotions.
J.Crew White Denim Matchstick Jean: I bought these jeans at the outlet instead of at the regular store. The J.Crew Outlet has many similar items to the regular store, and in my opinion, these jeans were the same quality as the full price version. These jeans were $59.99 at the outlet, and all denim was 30% off the day that I bought the jeans, so they were reduced to $41.99. BUT, J.Crew also has an educator discount of 15% off which they will honor at the outlet, so the final cost of the jeans was $35.69. If you are a teacher or work in a school, you can get this discount by using your school ID at any J.Crew store.
Michael Kors Gold Tone Watch: This was admittedly a splurge for me. I had been wanting a nice watch for a long time, and while Cartier and Hermes are still on my wish list, this seemed like a nice affordable compromise. I also waited until I had a 20% off coupon for Bloomingdales, so the final cost of the watch was $144. This watch fits great and it has such a classic look. I have gotten so many compliments on this piece!
J. McLaughlin Rattan Clutch: Lucky for me, this was actually a gift from someone with great taste! I believe this clutch is priced at around $150, which also makes it a great deal compared to many other rattan clutches that were produced this spring and summer. I love J. McLaughlin, and I find that they have a great selection of chic and classic, yet reasonably priced clutch handbags. I have received many compliments on all of my J. McLaughlin handbags over the years because they have such a classic design, and they are all bags that I will carry for years to come.
I believe that the ring and necklace are both great deals, and they add a fun pop of color to the outfit. The ring is a great price for a piece of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, and you would never guess that the necklace was from Target.
BUT, if the price of this watch and bag are just too much for your budget, stayed tuned for later in the week when I will show you a few similar styles for less!
In the coming months I hope to share with you many ideas to spend less and live better. And if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or a “living luxe for less” item that you would like me to write about, please contact me. Enjoy!
J.Crew White Denim Matchstick Jean: I bought these jeans at the outlet instead of at the regular store. The J.Crew Outlet has many similar items to the regular store, and in my opinion, these jeans were the same quality as the full price version. These jeans were $59.99 at the outlet, and all denim was 30% off the day that I bought the jeans, so they were reduced to $41.99. BUT, J.Crew also has an educator discount of 15% off which they will honor at the outlet, so the final cost of the jeans was $35.69. If you are a teacher or work in a school, you can get this discount by using your school ID at any J.Crew store.
Michael Kors Gold Tone Watch: This was admittedly a splurge for me. I had been wanting a nice watch for a long time, and while Cartier and Hermes are still on my wish list, this seemed like a nice affordable compromise. I also waited until I had a 20% off coupon for Bloomingdales, so the final cost of the watch was $144. This watch fits great and it has such a classic look. I have gotten so many compliments on this piece!
J. McLaughlin Rattan Clutch: Lucky for me, this was actually a gift from someone with great taste! I believe this clutch is priced at around $150, which also makes it a great deal compared to many other rattan clutches that were produced this spring and summer. I love J. McLaughlin, and I find that they have a great selection of chic and classic, yet reasonably priced clutch handbags. I have received many compliments on all of my J. McLaughlin handbags over the years because they have such a classic design, and they are all bags that I will carry for years to come.
I believe that the ring and necklace are both great deals, and they add a fun pop of color to the outfit. The ring is a great price for a piece of Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry, and you would never guess that the necklace was from Target.
BUT, if the price of this watch and bag are just too much for your budget, stayed tuned for later in the week when I will show you a few similar styles for less!
In the coming months I hope to share with you many ideas to spend less and live better. And if you have any comments, questions, suggestions, or a “living luxe for less” item that you would like me to write about, please contact me. Enjoy!
