Luxury splurges to last.

Since the creation of my Real vs. Steal series, I’ve always been on the hunt for comparable products that perform just as well as their high end counterparts. But then I failed to realize that I’ve never talked about the big spends I actually HAVE saved for. As we all know, it can be hard to pull the trigger to spend on items with hefty price tags, but sometimes it has to be done. Some of my favorite closet staples have had astronomic prices, but I find myself reaching for them consistently. And if we’re talking CPW (cost-per-wear) I have DEFINITELY gotten the bang for my buck. As expensive as some of these choices are, they pair back perfectly with any outfit, and I can rely on them to complete any look.

Derby style.

When your friend asks you to participate in a Derby shoot and your only requirement is to find a fancy dress and a big floppy hat...you oblige. It gets better. You daintly sip Stella Artois Cidre with seven of your favorite pals over a delectable lunch at one of Chicago's hottest spots - Fig and Olive. The answer is yes! yes! yes!

The Golden Hour

This Kate Spade jacket tho? Right? Neutrals just got a facelift and I am A-OK with it. I scored it on thredUP?

Are you familiar with thredUP? They are THE best resource for women's and kids' high-quality secondhand (like-new) fashion (like a well curated online consignment store) – with a range of brands from Madewell to Zara to Joie, always up to 90% off the original retail price.

If you're a fickle fashionista like me...this could be your own personal shopping heaven!

Designer? Why yes!

Fact #1: McQueen has cornered the market when it comes to clutches. I've only been coveting them for the last...oh...say...10 years?!

Meet Trendlee - based out of NYC, and is the premier destination for pre-owned luxury handbags online. (Chanel, Hermes, Celine, Prada, etc)

101 Readers: Receive 5% off on Trendlee by using my code: "101THINGSILOVE". How's that for Monday shopping inspo?

Novel Navy.

If you're going to sport the basics...details are everything. Like this navy top I found at the most adorable shop: YM Boutique. From the front it appears to be a basic, navy blouse which has a ton of versatility in and of itself. It's the lace detail in the back that really packs the punch. Paired with my favorite white denim - it's one of my favorite looks for the work week!

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