Save vs Splurge: Scarves

I always love a search for great deals so I'm back with another Save vs Splurge post today! And I am featuring one of the fall essential items to incorporate into your wardrobe - scarf! Finding scarves at higher price points might be a good investment for the long run, but there are also strikingly similar scarves you can find online for a fraction of that price. Check them out below:

Rose Pashmina Scarf [SAVE] / White + Warren Cashmere Travel Scarf [SPLURGE]

Bently Scarf [SAVE] / Plush Ultra Soft Plaid Scarf [SPLURGE]

Beige Chunky Knit Scarf [SAVE] / Club Monaco Adamaris Cable Scarf [SPLURGE]

Plaid Frayed Scarf [SAVE] / Franco Ferrari Plaid Scarf [SPLURGE]

Grey Fringe Stripe Scarf [SAVE] / Hat Attack Striped Scarf [SPLURGE]

Are you more of a Save or Splurge kind of shopper?

Save or Splurge: Bell Sleeves

It's official: everyone is rocking the statement bell sleeves today! From the blogs to the fashion magazines, it is clearly one of the hottest trends right now. And anyone who likes to make a style statement should get on it. I myself had been wanting to try them too because the exaggerated and dramatic sleeves can add an ethereal but somewhat flirtatious flair to any outfit! If you have been contemplating on trying out the bell sleeves trend, too, you have come to the right place. I am back with another edition of my Save vs Splurge posts and (you guessed it!), I am talking about this trend:

Save

I have compiled some of my coveted bell sleeve dresses online and these are all under $100 (some even less than $50):

Inspire Me Black Floral Print Dress
Blue and Ivory Embroidered Dress
Forest Green Lace Dress

Black Bell Sleeve Dress
Black Gingham Bell Sleeve Dress
Red Bell Sleeve Dress

Splurge

If you want to invest in more quality, designer pieces, you can find my picks below (all over $100):

Free People Back to Black Mini Dress
Rachel Zoe Bell Sleeve Dress
Cinq a Sept Cosette Lace Dress

Ministry of Style Marrakesh Dress
Keepsake Lighthouse Dress
Alexis Ellena Dress

Which of these bell sleeve dresses do you prefer: the Save or Splurge option? 

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links; however, the products picked and opinion expressed are my own.

Save vs Splurge

Holiday shopping is fun but not when you have a limited budget. With a good round of sales here and there, it is too tempting not to give in. But is it REALLY worth splurging on every item you see? Before you decide to jump into buying an item you have an eye for, try looking around for cheaper alternatives. While I do think that designer pieces are also worth investing in for quality, if you need trendy pieces to add to your closet, it is completely OKAY to go on the 'save' route. Let me emphasize that there is nothing wrong with being a cheapskate at all. However, there are some pieces that I would like to get more wear of and therefore opt for the higher end versions. Meanwhile, there are some trendy items that I always put a budget limit on. 

Below are some of the pieces I've scoured online with cheaper and higher end options, depending on your budget range:

Black Tassel PU Leather Boots / Oscar de la Renta Jeraline Booties

Red High Heel Pumps / Sergio Rossi Godiva Pumps

Manchester Plaid Scarf / Kate Spade Woodland Plaid Scarf

Leopard Fur Pony Clutch from Lulu's / Clare V Leopard Fold Over Clutch

Black PU Leather Bucket Bag / Michael Kors Miranda Bucket Bag

When it comes to buying cheap items versus more expensive designer items, the debate between quality vs cost always comes up. It is up to you to decide which of these two you prefer. What kind of shopper are you?