Splurge vs Steal: Rebecca Minkoff

I don’t know if it’s the pollen going to my head or the fact that festival season is upon us, but lately I’ve been allllll about finding a fringe crossbody bag.

I’ve been eyeing the Finn crossbody from Rebecca Minkoff for a while now and while it’s gorgeous, I can’t quite bring myself to drop the cash on such a trendy item.

As I was cruising Target’s website looking for a fringey alternative, I stumbled across a great dupe of my coveted bag.

Available in black and cognac, the Target version is strikingly similar to the more expensive Minkoff. While the strap isn’t removable and, okay, maybe the fringe isn’t as awesomely fringey as the Finn, I think it’s a great alternative for those of us wanting to experiment a little bit.

Which one do you prefer?

November Favorites!

Happy Decemeber! My favorite month is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited. In case you were wondering, December is my favorite month because all of my favorite holidays (my birthday, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve) are in it–I’m looking forward to celebrating all month long!

Now that the best month ever is officially underway, it’s time to talk about some of my favorite things from last month:

Tory Burch Kiernan Riding Boots: If you saw this post, you know I recently splurged on a gorgeous pair of riding boots. I’ve been searching for the perfect pair of tall boots for a couple of years, and I stumbled upon these a couple months ago. After they went on major sale (and after I found a coupon, of course), I purchased them and I don’t regret it one bit! If you’re looking for a high quality pair of boots, give these a try. They are definitely worth the money!

Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 Zip Bag in Tawny: Like my Tory Burch boots, I picked this little bag up on sale and with a coupon. It’s a great everyday bag with tons of pockets inside so I always know where my things are. I’m officially obsessed with Rebecca Minkoff bags now and I highly recommend this one. If you want to see it in action, check out the YouTube video I made about it!

up & up Dual Treatment Moisturizer: I picked this up at Target because I wanted something to help with a few breakouts. I’ve been using it during the day and I really like it! I feel like it helps control the oil and breakouts on my face, and it doesn’t dry out my skin.

Sonia Kashuk Eye Shadow Quad in Bronzed Beauty: I first saw this on Pinterest, but the cost kind of turned me off. However, I couldn’t stop thinking about the gorgeous colors so I broke down and purchased it. I’m so glad I did! I’ve used these eye shadows almost every day and they are great for creating so many looks. The top two colors work well as base and crease colors, the darkest shade makes a great liner, and the gold glitter is so fun for a night out!

Benefit’s Sun Beam: I love Benefit products and I received this one in a Benefit gift set at Sephora–which you know I had a coupon for! It’s a great golden-toned highlighter and I especially love the brush applicator. I use it on the tops of my cheekbones, my brow bones, and even on my Cupid’s bow from time to time. It really adds a little something special to my look!

What products have you been loving lately? Tell me in the Comments section below so I can try them out too!

 

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