Deal vs. Steal: YSL Tribute Platforms for $25!

I've always adored YSL's platforms. I always see Kourtney Kardashian sporting them and they look absolutely fabulous on her. Btw how much do you love her outfit below! I'm definitely stealing this look because it's the perfect winter to spring transition look.

Photo Credit: Fab Sugar

The Steal: Yves Saint Laurent "Tribute" Platforms $795

The Steal: Forever21 Strappy Platform Clogs $25!

The shoes are definitely strikingly similar, right down to their logo placement! I actually just purchased these Forever21 shoes and I love them. After my Vegas weekend, I swore to take a 4-5" heel hiatus and when these platforms were perfect for easing me back into wearing heels. I can't even tell they're 4.5"!

What's your pick? Deal or Steal?

Deal vs. Steal: Jennifer Aniston's Coveted Wedges

I've been coveting these Stuart Weitzman Alex Espadrille Sandals since I first saw Jennifer Aniston rocking them. You know when you see something you absolutely fall in love with and you obsess over them? Yes I always keep tabs on my favorite items and hope they go on sale. Oh how I wish I had Jennifer Aniston's income! But I saw these Chinese Laundry imitations while shopping at the Beverly Center and literally ran in.

What's great about Chinese Laundry is that there are always promo codes that you can use to get free shipping and typically at least 20% off! I went home and bought these immediately - too good of a find for me to pass up!

 I love how Jennifer Aniston always looks so effortlessly put together. 

The Steal: Stuart Weitzman "Alex" Espadrille Sandal $365

The Deal: Chinese Laundry Dippity Do in Khaki $69.95 

Use promo code DIVASQUARE for 20% off your purchase! Bringing this to a cool $61.42 with tax!

I must admit, that even though I've satisfied my Espadrille wedge craving and chose The Deal. Those Stuart Weitzman still hold a place in my heart. One day!

Deal vs. Steal: Hervé Léger for $200? How about $80 instead?

Everyone's heard of Hervé Léger. Celebs love them because once on, they seem to fit like a glove and magically accentuate all the right places. Too bad they come at such steep prices. But here's a way to get your hands on one of these for a fraction of the price!

Hervé Léger Golden Girl One Shoulder Dress $1690

How about that same dress for $200? RentTheRunway (RTR) is a fashionista's dream: imagine Netflix for dresses. I've used RTR countless of times and I have nothing but good things to say. It's a chance for everyday girls to wear celebrity red carpet fashions at a price that we can afford! Dresses go as low as $50, and believe me for $50 you can still get an amazing dress thats worth at least 5x as much. It's simple: Pick your dress, pick the date you want your dress to arrive (you can pick to rent for 4 or 8 days),and when you're done just put it back in its prepaid envelope and send it on its way. They even take care of the cleaning! What's great is that with a 4 day rental period (8 days cost extra) you can definitely get your monys worth. Thursday night out with your girls and then a hot date on the weekend? No one will ever know! Just delay posting pictures onto Facebook ; )

This invite-only site is similar to Gilt. If you need an invite just feel free to shoot me an email at myembellishedlife@gmail.com and I'll be more than happy to assist you in your shopping endeavors! Want to hear more good news? How about getting this dress for $80 instead.

Express Metallic One Shoulder Banded Dress in gold $80

Yes, so I cheated a bit. It's not Hervé Léger but for $80 I think I can make an exception. It looks awfully similar and I bought a red bandage dress from Express during their Black Friday sale last year and it's socomfortable. And honestly, with the compliments I got wearing my LRD (Little Red Dress) combined with its bargain price tag - I am a big fan of its twin.

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Deal vs. Steal?

I first saw these Pelle Moda "Issa" Platform Sandals at Nordstroms. I loved the nude suede option, no longer available online but definitely still in stores, but was still debating over the $155 price tag. 

The Steal: Pelle Moda "Issa" Sandals in Black Suede $155

Then while browsing later on that week I found an almost identical pair at Bakers! Baker Shoes has some great mimics of some really popular shoe brands. Great for your wallet without compromising your style!

The Deal: Debbi Peep Toe Dress in Ice $80

Which ones would you guys pick? The Steal or The Deal?