The Look For Less - Kim Kardashian's Givenchy Shark Lock Knee Boots and Sheer Shirt Dress

I know, I know...this look is going way back, however whether you like it or not, it would seem that Shark Lock knee boots are here to stay in Givenchy's collections.  When I first saw these boots I yelled at the top of my lungs "U-G-L-Y, you 'aint got no alibi, you ugly!" and then rolled around the floor in a fit of laughter at the enjoyment that someone would have a good enough sense of humour to spend over $2000 for a pair.  Then, when I collected my self together and wiped the tears of laughter away, I took another look for good measure....and then, something peculiar happened; I thought to myself...

"I ACTUALLY QUITE LIKE THEM!"

and of course, the ludicrous price tag made the urge to own a pair even greater. Back to reality and on the hunt for a similar pair I came across an almost identical pair from Persun at a cool $1800 less than the Givenchy boots! Below are pieces put together to recreate Kim Kardashian's look, albeit a lot friendlier on your bank balance.

Weekday "Mystery Coat" shirt dress $132

Mango quilted tote bag $79.99

Leather wedge knee boots $174.99

PARD' MY PARISIAN - ISABEL MARANT LOOK FOR LESS

ISABEL MARANT's Fall Winter 2014/15 collection offers an effortless Parisian-chic look that provides equal measures of french flair and nonchalance for every day through to special occasion.  Marant's iconic statement ankle boots,  shearling jackets and plaid paired together with ultra-glam sequins and embellishment are keys notes for this look.

Add a little "je ne sais quoi" to your wardrobe next season with Marant-esque key pieces at à bon marché!

Lace bodysuit: H&M $24.95

Draped wrap skirt: Mango $39.99

"Trinity" booties : JustFab.com $39.95

Faux shearling vest : Topshop $39.99

Left : Isabel Marant Nappa leather skirt $1535

Right : Mango folded waist skirt $49.99

Left : Zara fringed skirt $59.90

Top Right : fringed mini skirt $59.90

Bottom Right : Mango sequin skirt with leather trim $ 99.99

Left : Isabel Marant shearling vest $3055

Right: Zara TRF fur vest $99.90

Real vs. Steal - Classic Saint Laurent East-West Shopping Bag

Tote-ally lust worthy, right? The Saint Laurent Classic East-West is the perfectly understated and voluminous shopping bag to lose all your belongings inside.  The simple yet chic design features a reversible, multi-textured leather / suede composition, with flat handles and a slight-winged structure.  However at a mere(!) $1,190.00 we doubt there will be too much loose change jingling around in the bottom!  Due to this bag being practically perfect in every way, there's no surprise in saying that it is on the verge of being sold out. 

Saint Laurent East-West Shopping Bag $1,190

Don't want to break the bank (or even rob one), but still got your eyes on the swag? Luckily Mango.com can help keep you on the straight and narrow with their version, which I think is pretty much on the money when substituting this arm candy. At $49.99, not only does the pebbled, faux-leather shopper bag from Mango feature similar flat top handles, it also offers almost the exact dimensions of the Saint Laurent.

Mango pebbled-texture faux leather shoulder tote $49.99