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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

COPYCATS & STEALS

Here's the deal. 
Other than Friday's Fancies, I clearly don't do fashion focused posts. I leave that to the pros. I love clothes, don't get me, but I am pretty sure I would be the most awkward person alive posing for outfit posts. Who knows, maybe we'll get there someday. One thing I am good at is finding a good deal, which is clearly equally as glamorous. Here's some copycat great deal steals I've found lately:
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I'm sure you've seen the cashmere collection dot sweater from J.Crew. It's been on everyone's dang blog lately. They're all gorgeous, and also $268. Ouch. If you're looking for a [much] more affordable version, stick with these Old Navy dotted pretties. $25! No, they aren't cashmere, but if you're just feelin' like jumping on the polka dot trend for a short time, this is an affordable way to do it. 

In case you don't sense a theme here, I love just about everything J.Crew creates. Just ask Michael- I go in the store and grab just about everything squealing like a child about how pretty everything is. J.Crew nails their dresses, unfortunately most are $100+, so not all are within my budget. Dorothy Perkins is a great place to find dresses with a J.Crew vibe for a fraction of the price! Steal of the year? By far the Dororthy Perkins wide stripe dress for $12. $12!!!!!!!

Find these beauties here:

Have you found any great copycat steals lately?
Do share!

xo,lp

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27 comments:

  1. I saw that polka dot sweater this weekend and almost bought it. I think I need to go back and get it! Such a good deal.

    Xo,
    Angela
    PS: you should do outfit pics!!

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  2. I might have to go to Old Navy and get a polka dot sweater! I've been seeing a lot of people put a chambray shirt underneath. I think I need to jump on this trend ASAP!

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  3. I love Dorothy Perkins! However... I've had the WORST time trying to figure out my size with them! I've had to return the same dress twice. I'm usually a 2 but I couldn't even zip it up... So I tried a 4... I could zip it up, but I had a hard time breathing, so I ended up with a 6. Other than the sizing issues, their dresses are AMAZING and so affordable!

    PS. I was in JCrew over the weekend and literally wanted everything.

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  4. I never find deals! However, I might spring for ONE cashmere sweater because well, its heaven on earth.

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  5. I saw that sweater this weekend!! It is definitely on my radar...I was hoping they would have it on sale soon! I have a hard time buying sweaters when it's still 90 degrees outside, ha!

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  6. Ughhh the cream and black stripped one is sold out.. but you def just made me spend $$ I shouldn't have! lolll. (:

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  7. I have a very similar black and white polka dot dress from h&m. But I'm obsessing over those old navy sweaters. Can't beat that price.

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  8. Dear Laura,
    Thank you for simultaneously ruining my paycheck and making my day! Looks like I'll be stopping at Old Navy on the way home. :D

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  9. What a great post! And I'm sure you'd make darling outfit posts ;)

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  10. A blogger after my own blogger heart! Hahah I love affordable fashion posts! I do a Thrifty Tuesday post every week and this post is perfect! I love finding good deals...and I love those Old Navy sweaters!

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  11. How did I now know about this fabulous Dorothy Perkins!? I will definitely have to do some DP shopping to satisfy my J. Crew craving the fiscally friendly way...

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  12. Girl, we are def friends for a reason...polka dot posts and Old Navy today on both of our blogs??? Love it! I grabbed the tan and black polka dot sweater this weekend! I am in LOVE! It's so soft! And DP...I LOVE! Have you ever actually gotten anything from the site? I want so much, but nervous about buying from another country.

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  13. you're the best! i'm the same. love everything j. crew makes & how they style it. but def. a bit out of my budget! love your picks!!

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  14. loooved this, thank you so much! I need that Dorthy Perkins dress. $12 Bucks!?!

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  15. love this! those polka dot sweaters are absolutely adorable - need to pick them up soon!

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  16. Speaking of J Crew copycats, I got a bubble necklace on eBay! They claim to be actually J. Crew, but I don't know if that's actually true. They shipped from like Hong Kong or something so I kind of doubt it. The point is, they come in all kinds of colors and are $15 instead of $150. Just search "J crew bubble necklace" on eBay and you'll find it!

    And for a little shameless self-promotion: I've worn it a few times on my blog :) Sarah's Real Life

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  17. I bought 2 of the Old Navy sweaters and got 30% off with free shipping! SCORE!! And polka dots must be in the air this week since I'm posting about it also!

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  18. Great finds Laura! I especially like the third DP dress...I just found that site a couple of months ago and it's been a go-to!

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  19. Love this! Please, please keep sharing your copycat finds! I, too, LOVE J.Crew but it is NOT in the budget right now :) Seriously, keep sharing your finds!

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  20. I love the DP dresses - all three of them! But I have to agree with you - J. Crew is perfection. Love/hate that store! :)

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  21. I do this too! The sweaters are a total match, too! No one would know that you spent a fraction of the price on the same style.

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  22. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE JCrew!! I have a serious addiction to their online sales and buy something at least once a month. My closet is 1/3 full with JCrew....it's bad....Thanks so much for this post...i need to get over to Old Navy ASAP!!

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  23. Amazing, amazing finds! You rock my world.

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  24. Hope this isn't awkward, but I could give you a BIG ol' kiss for sharing these steals!!! So...**MWAAAAH*!! Now I just need to go buy some things. ;)

    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  25. I love those polka dot sweaters from jcrew, but they are so expensive! thanks for sharing the steals!!


    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

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