Steep to Cheap - Coats & Jackets!

Now that it actually FEELS like Fall, I'm sure everyone is pulling out their coats & jackets! I know they can get a bit pricey, but I would suggest everyone have at least two (a fancier one for dressing up, and a more casual one for everyday). As always, I've provided you with designer examples along with more affordable ones.

There are a TON of styles out there, but these are just a few of the trends I noticed on the runways this year:). 

Steep: Izzy Lane for Topshop Tweed Fur Collar Coat - $495 - Topshop

          Burberry Black Double-Breasted Coat - $1,810 - Burberry

Cheap: Boucle Faux Fur Stole Coat - $190 - Topshop

            Twill Double-Breasted Coat - $49.50 - Delia*s

Steep: Preen Pink Tapered Coat - $1,939 - My-Wardrobe

          Vivienne Westwood Anglomania - Swing Peacoat - $778 - American Rag

Cheap: Saucy Saffron Coat - $65 - Modcloth

            Green Grosgrain Tie Coat - $150 - Topshop

Steep: Alexander McQueen Laced Leather Jacket - $4,970 - My Theresa

          Balenciaga Motercycle Jacket - $2,865 - Barneys

Cheap: Sparkle & Fade Faux Leatherette Bomber Jacket - $69 - Urban Outfitters

            Snap Collar Pleather Jacket - $44.99 - Charlotte Russe

Steep: MOSCHINO C&C Black Jersey Jacket - $980 - STYLEBOP

          Rachel Zoe Lauren Military Jacket - $649 - My Theresa

Cheap: Military Belted Coat - $178 - Top Shop

           Double-Breasted Military Coat - $37.80 - Forever21

Steep: Rag & Bone Varsity Wool-Blend Jacket - $348 - Net-A-Porter

          See by Chloé Wool-Blend Felt Varsity-Style Jacket - $298 - Net-A-Porter

Cheap: Wool Varsity Jacket - $59.50 - Delia*s

            Wool-Blend Varsity Jacket - $37.80 - Forever21

Steep: Milly Belted Marissa Maxi Coat - $745 - Shopbop

          Sb Belted Maxi - $325 - DKNY

Cheap: Miss Sixty Black Wool Double Breasted Belted Maxi - $142 - Bluefly

            Black Wool Maxi Coat - $149 - Debenhams

Steep: SANDRO Black Duffle Coat - $570 - Stylebop

           Burberry Brit Hooded Wool Coat - $895 - Bloomingdale's

Cheap: Emma Hooded Toggle Coat - $69.50 - Delia*s

            Fleece Toggle Jacket - $42.50 - Forever21

Add a cable knit headband, a scarf, and a pair of gloves to bundle up in style:)

Cable Knit Headband - $5.80 - Forever21

Steep to Cheap

Like most girls, I love designer items. But being young with student loans to pay doesn't leave me much money to spend on my wardrobe. Finding trendy, cheap, designer-like items may take a little more time, but it is not impossible.

Some of the trends for Fall this year include wide-legged flare denim, neutral colored flowing tops, and suede booties. I've put together a look of designer items that come with a hefty price tag, and another look with similar items that are affordable yet still stylish and trendy.

Blouse: Reiss Oversize T-Shirt $150 / Pant: Harvey Nichols Wide Leg Jean $323

Shoe: Betsey Johnson Black Bootie $140 / Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim Bucket Tote Bag $1,274

Necklace: Adam Lippes Chain Rosette Necklace $452

Rings: Eddie Borgo Hinge Ring $495 Lucite Logo Ring $38

Total: $2,872

 

Blouse: Contrast Pleated Top $24.80 Forever 21 / Pant: Mossimo Supply Co. $15 Target

Shoe: Saville Platform Boots $93 Top Shop / Bag: Merona Black Tote $35 Target

Necklace: Bow Embellished Ribbon Bib Necklace $13 Talullah Tu

Rings: Shield Movement Ring $12.50 Wet Seal - Square Pyramid Ring $13 Top Shop

Total: $206.30

I hope this post makes you all realize you can look just as fashionable as celebrities and models, but without the outrageous price tags! :)