Confession: I love Rachel Zoe. I loved her reality show. She has great taste and great style — something that I think you are just born with. I can do without most of her jargon (because it’s BANANAS), but she’s an icon as much as she is a live cartoon character.
That said, she’s living on a different planet. Her idea of a small shopping spree is what some countries yearly GDP is. While I love her designer picks, I refuse to be the little old lady who lived in her shoes because she could no longer afford her mortgage (Sorry Carrie Bradshaw – I love you, but there’s not enough room in my Louboutins for my two kids and my 55 lb labradoodle, nor my husband – and I’m not going anywhere without these folks.)
When I opened her latest picks email, first I drooled, then I laughed at dollar figure on each of these pieces – especially when one of her editors claimed a $400 pair of Gucci sandals were “affordable.” Maybe for Gucci – but again, $400 for a pair of sandals is not really what most people on earth consider affordable.
I, however, found some great alternatives to some of her picks I thought I’d share:
1. Jumpsuit: Like the $900 Missoni jumpsuit?
Try this from Calypso, for $350.
2. Like the $400 Gucci Sandal?
Try Zara’s version, which incorporates the fringe trend ($99):
3. The Red Dress by Cedric Chalier ($ 1117 on sale) is gorgeous:
Get the look for less at Old Navy ($37):
4. The Eyelet Isabel Marant Ruffle Blouse ($575):
Get a similar look for a whole lot less without losing an ounce of style, femininity or flair with the Ruffles and Lace blouse ($110):
Happy shopping….and saving. You can thank me later. 🙂
xo Betina
