Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and no one wants to break the bank with an outfit they might only wear a handful of times. In my latest Austin Woman Magazine column I focused on 2 identical looks, one expensive and one affordable for those who like a real steal! These Splurge or Steals have been my favorite out of all of the Ask Ashley’s I have written for this magazine over the past 4 years. I literally take so much pride in finding completely identical looks; one being on the higher end and one lower. I want readers to look at the side-by-sides and not even be able to tell the difference!
If you have missed some of my other Splurge or Steal articles over the past few years here are a few of my all time favorites –
Little Black Dress (this is THE BEST!)
Ok, back to Valentine’s outfits! I recently did a Valentine’s What to Wear post if you’re still in the market for something to wear for date night or Galentine’s with the girls. Even if you’re not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, like me, or aren’t planning anything big you can still dress up for a night in!
My favorite, affordable LBDs –
Splurge Outfit Details: $5506 (without tax)
Dress – Carolina Herrera // Pumps – Stuart Weitzman
Clutch – Jimmy Choo // Earrings – Kate Spade
Leather Jacket – IRO
Steal Outfit Details: $410 (without tax)
Clutch – Glint // Earrings – Cristabelle (Similar HERE)
Jacket – BlackNYC
Photos by Annie Ray // Hair and Make-up by Erica Miles
I love this comparison look! It’s always nice to know you can recreate a look without breaking the bank.
Alicia | http://www.betweenthepearls.com
These are my favorite kind of posts!! I am all about finding a great dupe for designer items, so this post made my day!! xo
Love this idea for a post! Great budget find!
XX, Amy | Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins
wow love this idea! I like the hemline in the first dress but other than that they are both so gorgeous!
-Stefanie
http://www.thestylesafari.com
Love the steal versus splurge post! You look great in both!
xo
Christie
http://www.christielovesflora.com
Love this post idea!! They look almost identical. Love those dresses!
Wow – you look gorgeous in both! And what a cool feature.
Carrie
http://www.wearwherewell.com
I can barely tell the difference!!!
Wow, I cannot even tell the difference. You are seriously next level and GOALS! Love this magazine/edit post. so creative!! XO
Both looks are gorgeous! Love it!
http://chicglamstyle.com
I love these posts! You look so pretty in both looks! Caroline Herrera is one of my favorite designers I love her!
Love this post! For me though I can tell the difference in the earrings! Love the Kate Spade ones!
xo, Laura B.
http://laurawears.com
I love both looks, but I more of a budget type of girl! These posts are some of my favorite!
I love this post! Both looks are fabulous, but might as well save and look just as chic!
Maggie
http://www.polishedclosets.com
I loooove splurge vs save posts,, and you hit the nail on the head -the look are SO similar, but the price difference is crazy!!
Coming Up Roses
Love this editorial look! Looking gorgeous as usual!
I just love your blog, Ashley! You always have the best content. It inspires me to do more than just boring old outfit posts! This post is right up my alley because I love a bargain. I’m all about the look for less! Hope your recovery is going well!
– Mary
http://www.MissMaryPowers.com
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Awww, thank you so much! You seriously made my day!! 🙂
Omg! This post is amazing! The splurge price is unbelievable…love the steal, so glamorous…that jacket though!
Girl, I LOVE when you do these posts! I love seeing the comparison of the splurge/steal. So fun!
xo Ashley
WOW – you did a great job finding dupe pieces! I love the splurge dress but would totally use all the save accessories.
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
You can barely tell they are even different. I don’t think I could ever get myself to spend that much.
xx,
Amanda || http://www.fortheloveofglitter.com
This post is amazing! I like the “dupe” even more!
xo Amanda John
You’re drop dead gorgeous!!
Your save or splurge posts are by far my favorite out of any blogger’s I’ve ever seen! Seriously….so good!!
Love this!!! Such a cute way to show it– and I love how it’s side by side so you can see the subtle differences!