Doopity Dupe

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This week I had the honor and privilege of being a guest on my dear friends Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider’s podcast, Garbage World. I’ve styled them both at different times over the years and I absolutely love them - they are warm and so funny and they love clothes! I went on to discuss summer fashions and how we can refresh our summer wardrobes without spending a ton. Of course this lead us to the ‘dupe’ conversation, and then to Target talk…

Podcast ready! Top is Electric & Rose

If you follow my Instagram, you’ll know that I periodically peruse Target and call out the copies. This started because I am a stylist, and I shop A LOT. I make weekly trips to Saks and Nordstrom, and comb the pages of multi-label online retailers on the daily. Because I have constant exposure to high end fashion, when I am just a regular gal, shopping at Target, it’s easy for me to spot the influences. And boy are they INFLUENCED at Target. Once I started seeing the copies, I had to call out their origins.

I’ll share the whole podcast episode once it drops, but here are some highlights:

Target’s copy of the YSL Tribute Sandal

Target’s Black Slipdress - perfect for my summer look which I declared will be “Kate Moss ‘90s”

And what’s a conversation about ‘copies’ without Amazon?

Amazon copy of the Polene bag (link to the real thing here)

Amazon / Khaite Rhinestone Flats

Copy of the Foundrae necklace for $18 (Peruse the real ones here and add three “0”s to that number)

I made a collection of my Amazon picks here, my Target finds here, and of course listen to Garbage World here!

So, what else is worth clicking?

Zara’s copy of the Row flip flops

Zara’s copy of the Phoebe Philo “Bombe” sunglasses I deeply considered these when the Philo collection came out. Thrilled to have not made that purchase.

I’m not sure what I found more enchanting about the pic above - was it the glasses or the lip stain?

This tinted balm is a perfect swipe of color (I saw someone wearing this and made her take it out of her bag so I could see the color. The color we want is POPPY)

Citizens jeans in my current favorite color

If we add all these up I think you’ve saved at least $50K today. Congratulations on your new found wealth! In all seriousness though, dupe wisely and don’t overdo it. The best way to style a discount find is always to mix it with something quality or vintage.

Until next time, it’s a joy to have you on my style journey, and an even bigger joy to be part of yours ❤️

xo,

Abby