Expensive To Affordable

If you are a high schooler like me or someone who likes to save money yet loves shopping, designer items are major splurges and consider a lot of thought. However, don't fret, we still can get those designer looking items for less while still saving money for Starbucks or the movies later!

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This Stella McCartney dress from net-a-porter.com is beautiful with its lace overlay and adorable black bow. Its perfect for those special occasions like date night, homecoming, prom, dinner with the parents, etc. However, are you that prepared to put down $5,295 for it? Instead here is a similar looking version from Forever 21 that has the same lace overlay and black bow, and is $5,267.20 cheaper!!! 

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*Note: you can even make your own cap toe shoes!!! Click here for the DIY link

Ballet flats are an essential for every wardrobe, but paying $545 for a pair by Lanvin  from net-a-porter is a too much money. These Cap Toe Ballet Flats from Forever 21  the same design as the Lanvin flats for $525.20 cheaper! However, the Lanvin ballet flats are made out of real leather and the Forever 21 pair are made out of faux leather, so it depends if you really want quality shoes. For a high schooler like me, I would go for the Forever 21 pair because I do so many things that I would destroy the $545 pair or be so afraid to wear them that they would just sit in my closet like a shrine. Also, the Forever 21 flats can be worn casually and formally while the Lanvin one despite the leather material can be worn casually most of the time.

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Clutches are perfect for going on the go without lugging around a huge purse and can really make a statement for an outfit. Alexander McQueen clutches are known for their skull knuckle duster closure, but looking at the prices it is a bit out there. However, Love Culture just came out with this clutch with a replica of the skull knuckle duster closure in a golden yellow. Even the price is a tad high for a clutch, it does beat the $2455 for the Alexander McQueen one by $2,422.10. 

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*Note: Both boots come in different colors

With school starting soon fringe boots has made its way to becoming a staple for the boho trend. These Minnetonka boots are adorable and the company is well known for their fringe footwear, but these adorable boots are too much for me to afford on a $20 allowance a month basis. So these Mudd fringe boots for $29.99 on sale at Kohls are a good deal for the same style boots for the fall. Plus there is some hardware on top with the studded details and are $69.51 cheaper.