Chic 'n Cheap Living: {Guest Post} Savvy vs. Splurge finds from Couture Carrie

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

{Guest Post} Savvy vs. Splurge finds from Couture Carrie

Shopping is a constant balancing act as one contemplates "Is this item worth the closet space and/or funds?!" While there are some items for which one may find worthy savvy selections (e.g. Cetaphil cleanser is always one of my savvy beauty finds), there are others that are worth the splurge (Chanel reissue 2.55 purse anyone?)
The ever fabulous Couture Carrie has come up with her own fashionable Savvy vs. Splurge shopping list. Shop along and think - what is on your Savvy vs. Splurge list?

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Hello darlings, CC here! Couture Carrie is so excited to be guest posting on Chic 'n Cheap Living's lovely blog while she is away!

Here are CC's savvy and splurge selections:

Savvy: House of Harlow 1960 Drop Earrings, $25 at shopbop.com

Splurge: Oscar de la Renta chandelier earrings, $495 at net-a-porter.com

Savvy: Schutz suede pumps, $214 at shopbop.com

Splurge: Alaia laser-cut calf hair platform pumps, $2,375 at net-a-porter.com

Savvy: Satin invitation clutch, $35 at jcrew.com

Splurge: Judith Leiber sequin-embroidered clutch, $1,995 at net-a-porter.com

Savvy: Kill City leather pants, $264 at shopbop.com

Splurge: Gucci skinny leather pants, $1,995 at net-a-porter.com

.Savvy: Silk chiffon Whitney gown, $425 at jcrew.com

Splurge: Lanvin strapless silk-gazar beaded gown, $15,440 at net-a-porter.com

Savvy Total: $963

Splurge Total: $22,300

Hope you've enjoyed this shopping comparison!

xoxo,

Labels: Guest post from blogger buddies, Savvy vs. Splurge, shopping

27 Comments:

At February 23, 2011 at 3:05 AM , this free bird said...

CC your savvy options are fantastic - but with your blog I would expect no less. I am basically in love w/both pairs of shoes!!

xo,
C
At February 23, 2011 at 3:35 AM , Anonymous said...

I love those House of Harlow earrings!
At February 23, 2011 at 3:55 AM , Lisa said...

omg i think about this everyday!!!

i wear target clothes on an almost daily basis.. but i wear them with my chanel bags and louboutins bahahaha.. i've actually been approached by ppl to ask if my dress/shirt are from chanel.. and i giggle and say they're from target/forever21/h&m/zara

i really love your blog.. i'm a new follower and would love for you to visit and follow me too!
At February 23, 2011 at 6:18 AM , Jenni Austria Germany said...

i wish i liked the saavy choices better than the splurge. but alas, that is not the case. i guess tihs is why the moment i walk into zara, mango, etc. i naturally gravitate to the most expensive item in the store. it is not good.
At February 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM , Twenty.Something said...

Love all the picks! I especially love those House of Harlow earrings. I have honestly been eyeing them on Shopbop for months now! They're gorgeous.
At February 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM , Kim said...

Great round-up! I love those House of Harlow earrings, even though the Oscar de la Renta's are to-die-for gorgeous!
At February 23, 2011 at 9:59 AM , Salt said...

Great post! It made me want to run out and buy a pair of leather pants. :)
At February 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM , Renee said...

I love the white gown, very pretty.
At February 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM , Lila said...

I like the Jcrew white dress better. Great finds and lovely guest post.

Side note: Cheap and Chic Mexico? My goodness girl I can not keep up with you....
At February 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM , livingwithstyle said...

Love the Judith Leiber sequin-embroidered clutch!
At February 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM , Rhiannon Bosse said...

That Lanvin dress is pure perfection. The price tag?! I almost fainted. SO much MONEY!! For one gown!!!
At February 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM , Couture Carrie said...

Oh it looks fantastic, darling!
Thanks for letting me guest post!

xoxox,
CC
At February 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM , quintessence said...

I actually prefer many of the savvy choices to the splurges - great job!!
At February 23, 2011 at 2:13 PM , Morgan said...

These are great! I actually like some of the savvy items even more than the splurge ones!
At February 23, 2011 at 2:15 PM , THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

Great guest post! Hope you're having fun in Mexico, dear. I'm so envious. I'm freezing my toes off here! LOL xoxo
At February 23, 2011 at 2:18 PM , Alma ♡ said...

This post is so good! I always tend to find a cheaper lookalike for stuff I really want :)

xoxo
At February 23, 2011 at 5:49 PM , drollgirl said...

i pretty much like the savvy items better than the splurge items, and that always helps! :)
At February 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM , abigail said...

I LOVE that Lanvin dress so much I want to divorce my husband and remarry him. (and win the lottery so I can afford the dress.)
At February 23, 2011 at 11:14 PM , LyddieGal said...

I'll take the savvy shoes over the splurge any day - they are gorgeous!

Chic on the Cheap
At February 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM , augustalolita said...

love the picks on the shoes and gown :)
At February 23, 2011 at 11:40 PM , danielle said...

house of harlow 100%. does any one own the kill city leather skinnies? i almost bought them but couldn't make the plunge.
please check out my blog:
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i do a lot of similar deal vs. steal type stories. also a lot on music and fashion trends. would love to get feedback from any of you ladies (or boys) if you're reading! keep up the awesome and enjoyable posts!
At February 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM , jenna ♥ a little blue said...

hmmm so basically i love all the splurges too much to consider being savvy!!

but totally loved the post :)
At February 24, 2011 at 12:27 AM , Shop N' Chomp said...

I love comparison posts!
At February 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM , Isabel said...

that white j.crew dress is amazing!

Isabel
At February 24, 2011 at 7:03 AM , k said...

oo this was fun!
At February 24, 2011 at 9:37 AM , very married said...

heart you, CC! what a great guest post!
At February 26, 2011 at 5:08 PM , WendyB said...

Dying over the Alaia shoes. So gorgeous.

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