BINGE or BUDGET:

I was checking out some of Targets accessories for spring and I was stunned when I saw the Espadrilles. Not just because they're so cute and only $25, but take a look at their fancy older sister. Yup, Target is ripping off Chanel! And it's fine by me considering the Chanel are over $3,000! So if you're willing to live without the iconic C's, (at least for the moment) it's a good deal. And that wasn't all, I spy'd a Celine look-a-like and an attempt at a Rebecca Minkoff??? It's high style at a low price point. All the BUDGET items below are from Target and the tote bag works double duty, it's reversible and comes in several bright colors.

BINGE = $5,648 

Topshop black hat $75/ Rebecca Minkoff leather shoulder bag $195 / Eric Javits hat $250

bag $53 / Sole Society Daphnee Stripe Weekender $65 / Ampersand As Apostrophe leather purse $546 / Channel Espadrill $3,000 / Celine bag $2,000 / Steven by Steve Madden pointed toe flat $75

BUDGET = $317

Merona fedora hat $13 / Cross body bag $27 / Floppy hat with bow $15 / Woven Hobo Handbag with Tassels $60 /  Merona overnight bag $35 / Women's Reversible Tote $37 / Espadrills $28 / 3 Tone Handbag $27 / Sam & Libby flat shoes $75

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Get Your Bargain On!

FAB FINDS FRIDAY:

Happy Fab Finds Friday!  This find was at T.J.maxx, a great pair of Sam Edelman quilted flats.  So I'm building the outfit from the ground up. If there is just one thing you should add to your wardrobe this fall (if you don't have one) is the iconic white cotton button down blouse. No matter what your size, your style or your budget is, this one wardrobe piece will always have you looking pulled together and chic. So here I am in my Saturday 'uniform'. Shop the look below. Guaranteed to not break your budget, (except for the bag ;)

     LC Lauren Conrad jeans         Scarf

Apt. 9® Essential Shirt - Women's   Coach saffiano leather tote   Farrah Panama Hat

Winston Sunnies  Sam Edelman flats, Target has a similar pair

Binge or Budget ~ Summer Musts Haves

Due to my love of navy, white and stripes (with a pop of color) this binge or budget post accidentally became great outfit ideas for the 4th of July.  The most important thing about these pieces is that they all mix and match with ease, and ease is key for an easy breezy summer right!? And due to some sales a few of the Binge pieces are now border line budget too!

What are your plans for the 4th? I plan on family time, floating on my pool raft, grilling some creative healthy BBQ and watching fire works at our local park. A perfect celebration for America's (and my) Independence Day  ;)

BINGE

This Free People white T-shirt started a little bingy for a T at $48 then turned into a budget going on sale, now $24! ~ Stripe skirt  on sale as well for $34! The Blazer also on sale for $103 from $205, Rag & Bone white jeans $165, Alexander McQueen Sunnies $395, Kate Spade Seaside Stripe Tote also on sale for $208, Tory Burch Mini Messenger $235, Toms flats $54, Tory Burch Espadrill $195, Vince Stripped Maxi $200. Total BINGE = $1,613

BUDGET

Same T today for both, that never happens! Free People $24, Vince Camuto Maxi $74, JCrew Blazer $98, Stripe Pencil Skirt $20, White Jeans $24, Shore Thing Stripe Tote $18, Soludos $36, Michael Kors Wedge $99, Sunnies $5.80, Red Cross Body Bag $21. TOTAL BUDGET = $420

Happy 4th of July and have a fabulous long weekend!

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

Binge or Budget Fall Basics ~ There are things I splurge on and things that I can't bring myself to splurge on because I can get something so similar for so much less. I tend to get my bargain on with the trendy pieces and save the investment pieces for things that never go out of style, well kind of. Here's a basic color piece pallet in grays and black.  You may be a cream and brown kind of girl, or a lover of pastels or brights, the point is to have basic pieces that work together to dress up or down, add color to and accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! The BINGE below totals over $4,000, the Mullberry coat alone is $3,100! And the sweater's are Cashmere. The BUDGET pieces total $260. The sweaters are a Cashmere blend from Target, that's right Target and cashmere who'd a thunk it. Funny how a sweater at Target for $49 makes you stop and think "that's too much, this is Target" yet a cashmere blend sweater for $49 in an expensive store is "wow that's so cheap!"  It's all in our little bargain hunting heads. So on your next shopping trip if you like it and it looks good on you, that's great and if you're getting your bargain on too, well, that's just fabulous!

And it wouldn't be November on my blog if I didn't complain about wanting to wear sweaters and boots and it's still 80 degrees.  So when the mornings are cool and 'fall like' I ignore the weather report and dress for the crisp morning air.  Yes, I'm the girl you see at lunch time among the sandals and sundresses, looking stupid and sweating.    

   BINGE 

The Mullberry coat here is $3,100 making the total of these pieces over $4,000!

J.Crew cashmere sweater / Organic by John Patrick long sleeve cardigan / Mulberry /coat DKNY skirt / Yummie Tummie cami / Tory Burch leather boots / MAC Cosmetics lipstick / Black nail polish

   BUDGET

The total for these pieces is $260. Cashmere Blends make Cashmere affordable and pick up a few camis, incredibly inexpensive and great for under everything!

Grey Cashmere sweaters / cardi / Shawl collar coat / Mossimo quilted pencil skirt / Forever 21 lace trim camisole/ Charlotte Russe faux-leather boots / Revlon lipstick / Essie nails

TODAY IN THE CLOSET:

IT'S FAB FIND FRIDAY!   Happy Friday everyone, it's been such a busy week with some exciting things in the works! But never to busy to happen upon some fab find bargains in my travels.  Here's a few from the past month @fromdrabtofab on Instagram.

I'm so in love with this Michael Kors Jacket, I'm a sucker for the gold hardware. And the dress, also Michael Kors, I call it my power dress, to be worn in difficult situations when there is a need to look extra fabulous. Both from the Micheal Kors outlet, both 50% off making me love them even more. Since most of my closet falls under the black, white, navy and more black category wearing some of these happy Prabal Gurung for Target colors will be fun for spring. The gold clutch was a 50% off score from the Marc Jacobs limited addition for Target.

Having SO much fun with all the new Donavon Bentley handbags all $40 and under!

The rain boots were siting all by their lonesome on the shelf at Target with one of those lovely red stickers that makes my bargain hunting heart beat faster. $10 for these puddle splashers. The Franco Sarto Mary Janes were a find at T.J.Maxx and the bottom two are favs because they are so comfy.  The red loafers are  Aerosoles and the booties are Easy Spirit, both outlet buys.

If you have a Fab Find you'd like to share post it on the from drab to fab face book page!

There's also a new blog on the block!  Very excited to be co-posting with my daughter Dana at Attached at the Hip. Hope you will check it out.

Happy Hunting!