Embellished Boots & Designer Dupes

You know I have a sick obsession with boots, booties, etc.....and now I'm crazy for all the metallic accented and embellished boots that I'm seeing everywhere.  Whether metallic heels or toes....or sparkly embellishments......I love them all!!!!!

Target recently came out with their Raine Western Boot which is a Dupe of the popular Catherine Malandrino Driscoll Boot.  The Target version is a fraction of the cost and nearly identical!  If you prefer the Catherine Malandrino ones they were originally $240 and now on sale for $119.99 at Nordstrom Rack and they are available in several colors!  Jeffrey Campbell even has a version of this popular boot found HERE.

If you like a little sparkle you can find several options ranging in price from super affordable to luxury designer prices.  If money is no option check out the Fauna Bootie by Aquazzura, however if you are looking for a less expensive option check out the Diamond by FarylRobin Fawcett version at Target!

For those of you ladies that are really bold check out one these lovely options.  The Roger Vivier Sequin-Embellished Bootie available on My Theresa is a super sparkly luxurious bootie but at $2350 may not be budget friendly.  Target has another gorgous option in a floral Velvet print found HERE! For a mid-grade price point check out THIS PAIR by River Island!

I hope you enjoyed my favorite picks for sparkly embellished booties .....I've also added a few more options to the widget below :) Have a lovely weekend!

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Fall Neutrals featuring Zaful!

Felt Floppy Hat (Similar Here) // Black Skinny Jeans // Over the Knee Boots // Button Down Top
Gray Tote Bag

How many of you are super obsessed with floppy hats? I know I am! This hat is one of my faves right now and it's from ZAFUL.  If you've never heard of ZAFUL you need to check them out because they offer tons of designer dupes and looks for a lot less! This Floppy Hat is nearly identical to the Leith one from Nordstrom but a fraction of the cost......how can you pass up such a great deal! It even comes in several colors so I had to snag the tan one too!

I also wanted to share one of my favorite tops right now is this button down from Buckle! I'm so obsessed with it.  It's something I never would have picked but of of the employees suggested it and I fell in love with it.  The back is so fun and flirty when you walk and can be worn open or tied!

Hope you all have a Happy Halloween tonight with lots of candy and If you like this look stay tuned for more featuring some of the other new pieces I got from ZAFUL!

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Thank you to ZAFUL for sponsoring this post

Kate Spade Suprise Sale - Ends 9/30

Kate Spade Evening Belles Initial Clutch

Attention fashion lovers! You know when you see something so amazing and you just have to have it? It's that feeling when you see something and you just have to have it or you feel like you might be sick? I know I'm not the only one! That's how I felt when I saw this lovely initial glitter clutch.

The first thing I thought was: Holiday Parties! I know we are no where near close to Christmas or New Years but this lovely little bag would make the perfect statement piece to go with your Holiday Outfits! I also have a thing for chain link straps and I love that this one has a snake chain strap so it's quite different than some of the other bags I have! Plus, what girls doesn't love glitter?

Oh....and what is the best part???  THE PRICE! This bag retails for $398 and is part of the Kate Spade Surprise Flash Sale going on right now.  The sale price is $139! Say what?  Count me in!  

Be sure to check out the other amazing items in the sale as it only lasts until tommorrow and some items are up to 75% off! You can't beat that for designer pieces and there is NO COUPON CODE needed!

Happy Shopping Lovelies!

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Drop Waist LOFT Dress & Chloe Hudson Bag Dupe

Hey ladies Happy Tuesday! I hope you are all enjoying all the NYFW posts all over social media. For now I'm living vicariously through all of you bloggers that have flocked to NYC. It's so crazy how I lived 10 minutes from Manhattan and never really appreciated NYC until I moved to Georgia 4 years ago. If we still lived up North, New York Fashion Week would be an easy day trip......but alas.....I have to watch all the events from afar. For now.

In the meantime I have another super easy fall look that is perfect for this transitional weather period.  For us here in Georgia the weather has dropped into the upper 80's instead of upper 90's and I cannot be happier.  I know 80 degree temps for most of you is your entire summer but it's a much needed cool down for us.

I was almost tempted to throw on a cardigan over this look.......ALMOST.  It's still a bit warm for layers but THIS DRESS is sleeveless and lightweight which is why I love it so much.  I bought it a few months ago in LOFT and it was actually part of their summer collection.  I'm not really sure why because for me it doesn't have much of a summery feel to it, in my opinion.  The burnt orange color totally screams fall.....but I'm sure some of you could style it to work during summer.  

I paired this dress with my favorite black leggings and these gorgeous cognac suede booties from Target.  The booties also come in black and you can purchase them HERE.

This look also works for any occasion.....work, church, a day of shopping or a night out with your guy! I love everything about this look...but my favorite part is the silhouette.  

This dress has a drop-waist and I would say it's somewhat of a shift dress.  Shift dresses are perfect for any body type because they do not have a defined shape.  If you have curves and wish to tone them down or if you have no curves at all, this type of dress is a great option for you and its short length still gives a bit of sexiness too!  I also had to pair it with that Chloe Hudson Bag dupe I posted about HERE.  It's seriously perfect!

Dandelion Drop-Waist Dress // Julianna Booties // Tortoise Shell Sunglasses //  Black Leggings

Gold Cuff Bracelet (Similar) //  Madison West Camel Fringe Saddle Bag

Stay tuned because later this week I have another great "Splurge vs. Steal" for you as well as one of my favorite hair tools I've been using lately!

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Photo Credit:  J Nelly Photography

Chloé Hudson Fringe Bag Dupes

All of you fashionistas out there have most likely seen and lusted after one of these Chloe Hudson Fringe bags.  There are several versions and sizes of this bag but with price tags over 2K I've been on the hunt for the perfect dupe version and I think I found two for you!

The first is the ring fringe bag above.  I actually found this dupe by accident.  Last week I posted about the Chloé multi-color fringe one on Twitter and this week I went to Marshall's before a photo shoot and there it was ......the nearly identical bag by Madison West!  With the $29.99 price tag you know I couldn't pass this bag up! So far it's the only dupe I've been able to find even online that also has the gold rings like the original Chloé design.  It's also more of a suede than the Chloé which is a smooth leather but still just as cute!  I'm seriously so obsessed with this bag I used it in the photoshoot which you will see in an upcoming post! You can also find this bag online at TJ Maxx but hurry because this one will probably sell out fast!

The second bag is also the Chloé tassel saddle bag but just a slightly different version. This bag is just as fantastic but the tassels are knotted instead of attached to rings and you can find the dupe version on TJ Maxx for $19.99. I actually like the dupe version better on this one because I love anything Taupe. Taupe is the most perfect neutral color because it can work for any season!



Which bag would you choose??? The Splurge or Steal???

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 Splurge Items:  Multicolor Fringe Bag // Black Ring Fringe Bag // Black Knotted Fringe Bag // Camel Knotted Fringe Bag

Steal Items:  Madison West Camel Fringe Saddle Bag // Rimen & Co. Taupe Fringe Saddle Bag

Casual Fall Look + Kate Spade Dupes

Fall casual look / Kate Spade Dupe by ericavalentin featuring suede boots

Everything is this look is super affordable .....except maybe the Versace Wrap Bracelet but I loved it so much that I had to throw it in.  Leggings and flannels are one of my favorite fall looks because they are super easy, comfy and yes still feminine!

 

I also do love a good designer item but if I can find a similar item for less I'm usually all for it. A few days ago I just found this adorable fringe ankle boots in Target that are literally identical to the Kate Spade Betsie Bootie! I ended up buying 3 pairs of shoes that day at target but these were my fave for the simple fact that I had seen the Kate Spade version before but at almost $300 they were out of my price range since we are still recovering from spending tons of money on vacation last month!

The ones from target are called the Tatyana Moccasin by Mossimo and they can also be purchased online HERE if you cannot find  them in your local store.  Steve Madden also has a version with a little bit more of a heel on them if you dont want to go totally flat. Check out the Steve Madden ones HERE! These adorable ankle boots are perfect for fall and can go with jeans, leggings or even shorts if you are bold enough! The only bad things is that I will be waiting a couple of months before wearing these because it's still hot as heck here in Atlanta! Fall please come soon!

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AE White Tee // Burton Long Sleeve Plaid Shirt // American Eagle Utility Vest - Similar Here 

Black Backpack // Black Legging // Nixon Leather Watch // Versace Wrap Bracelet

Kate Spade Betsie Boots // Mossimo Tatyana Sude Boots

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