I Spy: The Look for Less!

I absolutely love finding articles of clothing that look very similar to designer duds for a fraction of the price. No one should have to have a ton of money to look good and dress in style. Here's my fav find of the week:

Chanel - Black and White Fantasy Tweed Jacket (on the left)- "discounted" price on Rue La La $2,199.00

Express - Metallic Sweater Jacket (on the right) - $69.90

Loooooves it. I love Chanel's classic style, and this Express sweater jacket screams Chanel. I actually tried it on myself at Express and it's well made. There's a lot of detail on it, which makes the $69.90 price tag seem like a steal. I may have to buy it... :)

While I'm Chanel loving, I'd also like to show these amazing boots of theirs I also saw on Rue La La for $699. They are already sold out, which doesn't surprise me considering how cute they are!

Ooh, la la, Chanel on Rue La La

Rue La La, an online site featuring select daily designer limited sale items, had Chanel clothing and accessories for available today.

Although I would love to own anything Chanel, there were two things in particular that caught my eye. First was the Chanel Black Platform Sandal with Jade O-Ring for $899. I think they are unique, and I really like that the ring on the shoe is green because it makes more of a bold statement.

The second thing I really liked was the Chanel Vintage Quilted Lambskin Mini Flap Bag for $1,299. The reason I fancied this purse more so than the others is because of the blue color, and as I mentioned in a previous blog, the across-the-body shoulder bag purses are really in style right now.

What I was most surprised about was the fact that almost all of the Chanel items listed were sold out. How can people afford that kind of stuff right now? I'd like to think that someday I will be able to...but I still think I'd feel a little guilty even if I could afford it. Obviously Chanel is one of the top designers in the world--Chanel is well-known for its classy, timeless pieces, and the quality of every fabric is excellent. I still don't know how I feel about paying that much for something that I may only wear a few times though. I suppose if money wasn't an issue I would probably buy a few expensive designer things, but I can't imagine owning a whole wardrobe full of Chanel. Some things are left to be desired; just looking at the Chanel items on Rue La La was good enough for me this time around.