Frugal and Fab

This post is about one dress and one purse, both frugal and fab.

I noticed after purchasing my work tote at a Korean boutique that it was a replica of a Balenciaga tote that Olivia Palermo carries.  The Balenciaga bag looks like this.

I love Olivia Palermo’s style so it’s not surprising I was drawn to a similar bag.  Below are my outfit posts with a replica bag that I didn’t even realize was a replica.

In the above picture I’m wearing:

  • dress and blazer – H&M (about $50)
  • belt – vintage ($20)
  • shoes – Aldo ($60)
  • purse – from a Korean boutique (about $80)
  • necklace – from a Korean boutique (about $20)

  • dress – H&M ($50?)
  • hat ($30)
  • belt ($20)
  • shoes – Aldo ($30)
  • tote – bought from a Korean boutique

I loved how this polka dotted dress had such a vintage feel.  I saw it on a mannequin at H&M, immediately did a bee-line towards the dress and charged the $50 faster than you could say “frugal and fab.”  I was so excited to start styling it that I styled the two outfits pictured above as soon as I returned home.  I can imagine also wearing it with brown boots and belt.  It’s a great transition dress that works at the workplace as well as outside of it.  What do you think?

Cute Derby Fashions

Like my last post about mad-hatters, this post is all about fabulous hats but instead of Easter, this time the occasion is the Kentucky derby.  Think dramatic hats, summer dresses and sophisticated style.  Here are some pictures from both the actual derby and also from the many derby parties that happened around the States!  If you have some pics to share that you’d like considered for the roundup, you can email them to me at [email protected].

photo from runway daily

Is anyone else inspired to wear their big hats?

hat by Seala, 15 year old polka dot dress by Breakin Loose with white eyelet trim that I added, shoes by Vivayou, purse - Chanel

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