Splurge vs STEAL!

I know it can be tempting seeing all of your favorite bloggers post beautiful photos with practically all brand-name clothing and accessories..if you're on a budget, it can be damn near depressing!

 That's why I wrote this post…specifically to you; a budget friendly fashion lover who has other bills & who knows the true value and putting her dollar to better use. Now I'm not saying that you can't splurge every once in a while because I sure do!..but what I am saying..is that you can still look CHIC, ON TREND, and CLASSY..while saving a TON!

I picked these 4 blogger favorites; the Elina Linardaki pom-pom sandals, the Chloe "Drew" cross-body bag, the Christian Dior "Dior So Real" sunnies, & the Kate Spade "Leather Tassel Keychain". I researched some great dupes & found their comparisons to be pretty darn close. My point ladies?..don't blow your whole paycheck on an item unless you've truly GOT TO HAVE IT..instead..take a second..research if theres a good dupe for it..and be happy you did:)

-XO Kate

*LINKS BELOW*

Travel shoes
$118 - etsy.com

Elina Linardaki blue sandals
$185 - avenue32.com

Shoulder handbag
shopjessicabuurman.com

Chloé leather shoulder bag
nordstrom.com

Key chain ring
gojane.com

Kate Spade accessory
katespade.com

Lulu*s gold trim glasses
lulus.com

Christian Dior sunglasses
$885 - bloomingdales.com

Back to Back..the hottest backpacks!

Backpacks are all the craze this season..and I think we can see why! The backpack is a practical addition to your look without sacrificing your "chic-ness" Offered in all sizes and colors, adorned with the cutest accessories..even non backpack loving people (like myself) will want to have one! Here are just a few that I'm swooning over at the moment!!

Fendi rucksack bag

$2,325 - farfetch.com

Michael Kors drawstring backpack bag

michaelkors.com

Rag bone blue drawstring backpack

nordstrom.com

Rebecca Minkoff real leather backpack

rebeccaminkoff.com

Henri Bendel day pack backpack

henribendel.com

Spring Essentials Wish List

I wanted to share my Spring {wish list} with you today. I'm so in love with blush tones (if you couldn't tell) as well as a good pop of color. You can look chic with just a few staple pieces & I think these are some great items to have at your reach for the warmer months to come. 

I've link all items below & P.S. this bag is currently 20% off! (HURRY!)

-XO Kate

Nude shoes
gojane.com

Steve Madden steve-madden shoes
stevemadden.com

Rebecca Minkoff pink purse
rebeccaminkoff.com

Kate Spade leather jewelry
katespade.com

BaubleBar bead necklace
baublebar.com

BaubleBar mint jewelry
baublebar.com

Quay sunglasses
$65 - nelly.com

Moon and Lola accessory
nordstrom.com

Smith Cult nail polish
neimanmarcus.com

Easter Greetings! {Home Decor Round-Up}

Happy Spring!

If you haven't already seen the obscene amount of photos of my place via Instagram then this post is for you! I'm clearly obsessed with home decor and knick knacks..(picking up more and more every chance I get!) I love how bright and fun spring and Easter decor is..it just makes me happy to be home with the birdies chirping and sun shining in. Here is a little round-up of the decor throughout my place..it's all from extremely affordable stores and they're all listed below :)

^ sign via from dollar tree!

^ napkins & glasses via Marshalls

^ decorative eggs via homegoods/ faux wild flower jar via Tuesday Morning

^ faux flowers via Tuesday Morning/ Bunny via Michaels

^ reed diffuser via West Elm {Linen Lin} / art, notebooks, & folders from Marshalls or Homegoods