Spend or Save: Beach Edition

Kimono : spend, save // Swimsuit : spend, save // Gladiators : spend, save

The second I booked our tickets to Costa Rica, I immediately had to put the breaks on wanting to buy everrrything! And especially anything beach related until this month I gave myself the green light. Now, I started to find some amazing pieces, but what made sense to spend on or save on? The good news is that there are so many options at both prices. So what do you think I spent and saved on?

Splurge or Save: Gold Sandals

During the Summer, I practically live in sandals and I'm always on the hunt for a great looking sandal that can work with everything. After coming across this gold pair on Pinterest, I just couldn't help from thinking about them. They definitely make a statement and could easily be dressed up or down. While I didn't take the plunge yet, I did manage to find a very similar looking pair here at a fraction of the cost. Plus, it comes in a few other amazing colors. The only problem is how many colors to get?

 

Link up on Jenna Marie Spotlight Weekly

Splurge or Steal: White Eyelet Dress

There really isn't anything more perfect than a little white dress that screams summer to me! Lately, I've been crushing hard on white eyelet dresses especially off the shoulder white dresses. Since my birthday is coming up and we are going to be in Santa Barbara, I feel like now might be the time to snatch up the perfect eyelet dress to celebrate. The second I saw the Saylor white dress, it certainly was love at first sight! But after doing a little searching I found this Re:named white dress that's more budget friendly and still gives that wow factor. But I also found this and this which are so cute too! The question is which to get?

 

Link up with Tara Christie

Splurge or Steal: Printed Romper

Jetset Diaries romper // SheInside romper

When I think of summer (and it's summer in my book, kay), I think it's really just ice cream and romper season. It's something that I really need to control both obsessions because I will eat ice cream everyday and buy all the rompers I can all summer long. While my mind knows that rompers are great to just toss and go, it also knows that they are hard to remix and can just be a fun trendy item. So when I saw that Jetset Diaries printed romper, my heart knew it was love at first sight, but my mind said hold up you cannot spend that much on a romper. A couple of days later, my dreams came true-there was another look a like romper for under $35! Say what? No questions asked, this one was mine! Clearly, I was rewarded for my rational reasoning to hold off and I will not say no to that. So would you steal or save?

P.s. I'm sure you can see things look a little different around here. Thanks to Whitney she spruced it up for me and it just feels more me!

xo Adri

Splurge or Steal

You can put a scallop edge on just about anything and you bet I will be the first one drooling about it. So when I came across these amazing scalloped heels I just couldn't stop thinking about them except they are out of my budget. But then I came across these very similar budget scalloped heels for a fraction of the price! Oh and they have two other colors. Basically, you can get all three if you're like me and cannot resist scallops. Totally normal, riiight?

So would you splurge or steal?

xo Adri

Splurge or Save

dolce vita top / threadsence top / mara hoffman skirt / forever 21 skirt

Believe me I'm an avid online shopper or browser (let's be real) and I've come across some amazing pieces for Summer. From that research, I'm keeping my eyes peeled for look-a-likes that are good on the wallet. These are a couple that I found and the save versions are seriously too good to pass up! Would you pick up the save version?

Happy almost Friday!

P.s. Thank you for all the sweet and encouraging comments to yesterday's post! It's the best!

Spend // Save: Track Skirt

sanctuary skirt // forever 21 skirt

A few weeks back I spotted that Sanctuary track skirt and had to try it on. It's unique cut and detailing that gives it a sporty chic look is what caught my eye. But that print is pretty darn fabulous too. I resisted, which took will power, and I think it paid off. Of course, I would find a great alternative to it at Forever 21. Both are reasonably priced, but for under $20 it's hard to say no to the save. 

So would you pick the spend or the save?

Hope you're having a great week! xo

Spend//Save: Black Peep-Toe Booties

spend, save

So some of you might be thinking the spend is pretty reasonable and I get that it is (umm bonus!). I looove Steven Madden! But I have to say that after seeing and buying the Forever 21 pair, I really can't complain about saving a little money. The save is a great option that will be worn plenty this Spring. 

What pair would you pick up?