my top 5 net-a-porter picks and their affordable counterparts
I don't know about you, but Net-A-Porter's home page is one of the first places I stop on Monday morning. Cup of coffee in hand, it usually takes me about 5 seconds before I start getting a wave of inspiration. NAP's offerings are almost exclusively designer (read: they don't have much under $250), however, and more often than not I'm left with a sense of wanting after I click out of their site. Maybe you feel that way, too. Maybe you wish you their incredible edits were priced for us regular janes. Well, I love a challenge, so I've rounded up my 5 favorite pieces on their site, and searched the web high and low for inexpensive look-alikes. Without further ado:
Miu Miu's Fall '15 collection has to be my favorite; glitter, bright croc patent leather, fancy blouses, and plaid. Unfortunately, I don't wear skirts enough to justify taking out a loan for their kilt skirt, above. Isn't the Topshop mini skirt a dead ringer though? And you can't beat the price...
I've had my eyes on that Isabel Marant sweater for some time now. It's not hard to find a cable knit sweater, but it's hard to find one that fits properly. I love that it fits almost like a t-shirt; it's meant to be worn, not layered. Thank goodness for Topshop's incredible rendition, whose candy apple red color will add some cheer into any closet.
In New York, one has to be practical about outwear, but I still believe it's important to have a couple fancy options in one's arsenal. The above Elizabeth and James option is a Fall to Winter transitional coat, and can be worn dressed up or dressed down. I kind of like JOA's more affordable camel colored option, though. It feel particularly 70's inspired and would look adorable at a Fall wedding (Ahem) or over jeans.
I've been staring at these Stella McCartney platforms for months, scratching my head. In the end I decided, how nice of her! The height without the heel! But I'm not sure I'm ready to empty out my checking account, so I love this Mango version, which I'd pair with a flowy mini dress or some wool slacks.
Okay, so this one is not technically from NAP, however, it's the kind of bag that evolves with the wearer, and is special enough to pass down from generation to generation, like a quilted Chanel or Hermes Birkin. But, if you just need a bag to take with you for apple picking or a weekend in the mountains, Topshop's version is just for you.
xoxo,
