It's been a while since I've done one of these posts - but I'm always keeping a look out for super sneaky near knockoffs. Do you follow the street style of fashion week (New York, London, Milan and now Paris)? Well, this past fall, everyone was wearing Chloe's drew satchel:

It's gorgeous, right? It's impossibly fresh with a bit of a 70's vibe. Love it. I don't however, love the almost $1800 price tag that comes along with it.

Chloe Mini Drew Saddle Bag, $1750

Friends! Look what I found!

ASOS mini saddle, $30

Basically the same, yes? The same gold hardware, pretty clasp, and I love the color blocking this one has, just like some of the Chloe versions.

My rule of thumb for big time purchases is that they must be something you absolutely love, as well have high wearability. The Chloe bag is great, but for the average New Yorker like you and me, it's not super practical. I usually carry around two bags when commuting, and I know this bag wouldn't fit much - which is why I like the ASOS version better, for an inexpensive but stylish night out.

Hope to see you all tonight!!

xoxo,

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Sooo...it's Fashion Week! My friend asked me if I was doing anything for it and, embarrassingly, I'm not. I've never seen a show at Fashion Week, nor have I participated in any events as a blogger. Honestly, it intimidates me a lot. As you guys know, as a stylist my philosophy revolves around approachable, honest, wearable style. Fashion Week is ART. It's beautiful and I hope hope hope that someday I'm at the level that I can dress clients (or myself, let's be honest) in clothes that walk down the runway, but for now I'm content admiring from the sidelines. With that being said, are any of YOU going to Fashion Week?

If not, what are you doing this weekend? I'm attending the INSPIRING, AWESOME Monarch Workshop tomorrow, and I'm SO EXCITED. Then Sunday I'm actually going to San Francisco for work (I've never been!!) so it should be an exciting few days. Of course, here are my favorite links from the week:

A non-fashion person's guide to Fashion Week (teehee).

Man Repeller's Fashion Week prop kit.

A look at Joan Rivers' style (RIP, Joan).

Have you all tried the app Hyperlapse yet? I think it's so cool!

Have hair like an Olsen.

Raven and I lit a pumpkin candle last night! This one's my favorite.

Crop tops come with us into Fall (and I finally bit the bullet and purchased one!)

Is the iPhone 6 a week away??

In case you missed it, here's this week's FIVER.

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real deal // huge steal: chloe

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