Ben Bernanke may have announced today that the recession is “Very likely over,” but I’m still not a huge fan of spending a lot of money on fleeting trends, so I’ve found my fall favorite (and most notable) trends for less… much less!
FALL WRAP
Splurge: DKNY’s “Cozy” Silk/Cashmere Cardigan for $195 at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales
Steal: Victoria’s Secret,”The Soft & Sexy Wrap” for $58 at www.victoriassecret.com
FALL FLATS
For the sake of my financial well-being, I won’t even go into all of the fabulous splurges on the flat shoe scene.
Steals: Payless (I know, I know), Lela Rose for Payless Newell Ballet for $29.99, Also Aldo, Rubal Flats for $45.
FUR LOOP
Splurge: Adrienne Landau’s Raccoon Fur Loop at Saks for $175.
Steal: Fur Collar at H&M for $14.95 (in store). The H&M store in Holyoke, Mass., had a manikin wearing the collar overlapping around her neck and fastened with a black silk flower. I haven’t decided yet if this is a style I love or hate for fall — what are your thoughts?!
HEAVY METAL
Splurge: Kenneth Jay Lane’s Chunky Chain Necklace in Gold for $340, exclusively at Saks. Or Michael Kors Chain Link Necklace for $700.
Steal: Forever 21, Chain Link bracelet for $4.80 (found in store) and Rebel Chain Necklace for $7.80.
GREY DENIM
Splurge: Rich & Skinny Studded Straight-Leg Jeans in Silverado wash at Bloomingdales for $202.
Steal: (Okay, so you have to forgo the fabulous studs) The Laguna Skinny Stretch jeans in Grey at Hollister for $49.50.
PLAID SHIRTDRESS
Splurge: Gemni Belted Plaid Shirtdress at Neiman Marcus for $244.
Steal: The Campy Gingham Check Shirt at Forever 21 for $17.80.
