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Get The Look – Happily Grey’s White Chunky Knit & Green Wool Skirt

Mary Seng from Happily Grey is one of my absolute favorite personal style bloggers at the moment. I love scrolling through her Instagram feed; she has such a great taste in clothes and I adore her sense of style which is modern yet feminine and elegant yet also bold and fearless. To me it feels like Mary isn’t afraid of playing with fashion and taking risks while at the same time still maintaining her unique style and genuineness. One of her recent looks particularly caught my attention; Mary wore a white oversized chunky knit sweater with a beautiful forest green wool skirt which she then paired with a timeless black quilted Chanel bag. I loved this outfit so much that I just had to recreate it on a more accessible level with budget-friendly options. Let me know what you think of my white and green blogger winter look for less.

Get Happily Grey’s White & Green Winter Look

Get The Look - Happily Grey's White Chunky Knit & Green Wool Skirt

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Image source(s): Dillard’s, Amazon, Public Desire, Revolve

Real vs. Steal – Burberry Prorsum Check Wool and Cashmere-Blend Cape

Whatever you want to call this piece of clothing – a blanket, a jacket, a cape or a poncho, there’s no denying that Burberry Prorsum’s check wool and cashmere cape from the Fall 2014 show has been declared the latest must-have item for fall and winter. The popularity of this new cape trend is mostly owed to stylish celebs and It girls like Olivia Palermo, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Sarah Jessica Parker who have all been spotted being cosily wrapped in their monogrammed Burberry blanket capes out and about to fight off the chilly weather. If you love the blanket cape trend, but can’t casually drop $1,395 (not that you could anyway since the Burberry cape is already sold out everywhere), keep on reading to find a few budget-frienldy alternatives.

Burberry Prorsum Check Wool and Cashmere-Blend Cape

Burberry Prorsum Check Wool and Cashmere-Blend Cape
($1.395, Net-A-Porter)

Celebrities Love Burberry Prorsum

Celebs such as Olivia Palermo, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Sarah Jessica Parker and Cara Delevingne have all been spotted wearing a Burberry Prorsum Check Wool and Cashmere-Blend Cape.

Apt. 9 Woven Whip-Stitched Colorblock Ruana

Update (09/13/2016): Stumbled upon this Burberry inspired colorblock poncho by Apt. 9 at Kohl’s today. Currently on sale for $40.60!

Apt. 9 Woven Whip-Stitched Colorblock Ruana

Apt. 9 Woven Whip-Stitched Colorblock Ruana
($40.60, Kohl’s)

Mixit Colorblock Ruana Wrap

Update (12/11/2015): Found another fab Burberry cape alternative! This one’s by Mixit and it’s currently on sale for a very budget-friendly $30.

Mixit Colorblock Ruana Wrap (Burberry dupe)

Mixit Colorblock Ruana Wrap
($30, JCPenney)

Necessary Clothing Pumpkin Spice Poncho

Update (10/07/2015): Found this cute Burberry inspired colorblock poncho at Necessary Clothing today. Love the look and love the price!

Necessary Clothing Pumpkin Spice Poncho

Necessary Clothing Pumpkin Spice Poncho
($39.99, Nordstrom Rack)

Express Color Block Blanket Cover-Up

Update (10/07/2015): Spotted yet another Burberry inspired cape! This one’s by Express and it costs $35.94.

Express Color Block Blanket Cover-Up (Burberry inspired)

Express Color Block Blanket Cover-Up
($35.94, Express)

Forever 21 Square-Patterned Open-Front Poncho

Update (10/07/2015): And here’s yet another one from Forever 21. I really like the colors on this one!

Forever 21 Square-Patterned Open-Front Poncho

Forever 21 Square-Patterned Open-Front Poncho
($20.99, Forever 21)

RD Style Colorblock Poncho

Update (10/07/2015): Also discovered this colorblocked poncho by RD Style which instantly reminded me of the Burberry cape above.

RD Style Colorblock Poncho

RD Style Colorblock Poncho
($74.95, Nordstrom Rack)

Forever 21 Block-Patterned Shawl

Update (08/26/2015): Forever 21 might call this a shawl, but I call it a poncho. One that looks familiarly similar to the Burberry version above. On F21’s costs only $32.90.

Forever 21 Block-Patterned Shawl Poncho in camel multi

Forever 21 Block-Patterned Shawl
($32.90, Forever 21)

SheIn Asymmetric Wool Blend Cape

Let’s start with my favorite steal option which is this wool blend cape by SheIn. It’s the most similar to the Burberry original, plus it’s currently on sale for a very wallet-friendly $33.80!

SheInside Asymmetric Wool Blend Cape

SheInside Asymmetric Wool Blend Cape
($33.80, SheIn)

Choies Multicolor Poncho Cape Coat

Another noteworthy alternative is this cape coat from Choies. Similar design and a nice price tag! Steal deal alert!

Choies Multicolor Poncho Cape Coat

Choies Multicolor Poncho Cape Coat
($36.99, Choies)

Jessica Buurman DEIDRE Color Block Poncho Blanket Coat

Deal: Free worldwide shipping on all orders! Use promo code XOXOJESS get 10% off!

If you’re ready to invest a little into your new must-have cape, then this blanket coat from Jessica Buurman might be the right choice for you. It’s the most expensive option at $115, but it’s also very similar to the original Burberry Prorsum cape, plus Jessica Buurman is known for selling high-quality designer-inspired items, so the investment might pay off eventually.

Jessica Buurman "DEIDRE" Color Block Poncho Blanket Coat (Burberry Prorsum inspired)

Jessica Buurman “DEIDRE” Color Block Poncho Blanket Coat
($115, Jessica Buurman)

Real vs. Steal – Rag & Bone Talia Plunging V-Neck Ribbed Sweater

I remember Rag & Bone most notably for their amazing shoes, but after seeing this cool yet preppy yet sexy plunging v-neck sweater here, I think I might have to start taking a closer look at their clothing line as well. What I really like about this sweater is the juxtaposition of the preppy design against the super sexy deep v-neck. But would I be willing to spend $395 on this – admittedly very stylish – sweater? Probably not.

Rag & Bone Talia Plunging V-Neck Ribbed Sweater in white and black

Rag & Bone Talia Plunging V-Neck Ribbed Sweater, $395 || Nordstrom

Also available at Shopbop, Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys & Rag + Bone.

Celebrities Love Rag & Bone

Celebs such as Jaime King and Lindsay Lohan and personal style bloggers like Blair (Atlantic-Pacific) and Anouk Yve (Creators of Desire) have been spotted wearing Rag & Bone Talia Plunging V-Neck Ribbed Sweater.

Forever 21 Varsity Stripe V-Neck Sweater

Update (08/23/2015): And here we go: Forever 21‘s fifth Rag & Bone’s Talia sweater dupe! This one costs for $13.99 and comes in either black, cream or red. A similar variation of this sweater is also available here. Order one size up for an oversized fit.

Forever 21 Varsity Stripe V-Neck Sweater in cream and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupes)

Forever 21 Varsity Stripe V-Neck Sweater, $13.99 || Forever 21

Also available at Forever 21 (Canada), Forever 21 (UK) & Forever 21 (EU).

Vince Camuto Border Stripe V-Neck Sweater

Update (02/19/2015): And now Vince Camuto have their very own Rag & Bone Talia dupe sweater. Available for a very affordable $34.65 (sale price)!

Vince Camuto Border Stripe V-Neck Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Vince Camuto Border Stripe V-Neck Sweater, $34.65 || Vince Camuto

Also available at Dillard’s & Nordstromls.

Nasty Gal Club Kid Plunging Sweater Dress

Update (02/10/2015): Because of the popularity of the Boys Club Sweater, Nasty Gal have now released a longer sweater dress version of their Rag & Bone Talia inspired varsity sweater. Love this one!

Nasty Gal Club Kid Plunging Sweater Dress in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Nasty Gal Club Kid Plunging Sweater Dress, $31.20 || Nasty Gal

SheInside V Neck Long Sleeve Striped Knit Sweater

Update (02/10/2015): Discovered yet another Rag & Bone Talia sweater dupe! This time at SheInside. A very budget-friendly steal for under $25!

SheInside V Neck Long Sleeve Striped Knit Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia look-alikes)

SheInside V Neck Long Sleeve Striped Knit Sweater, $24.67 || SheIn

GoJane Hey Preppy Varsity Stripe Sweater

Update (01/24/2015): And another Rag & Bone Talia inspired v-neck oversized sweater. Found at GoJane and available for $17.95.

GoJane Hey Preppy Varsity Stripe Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia inspired)

GoJane Hey Preppy Varsity Stripe Sweater, $17.95 || GoJane

Chicwish Contrast Deep V-Neck Sweater

Update (01/04/2015): Found another Rag & Bone Talia sweater dupe! This time at Chicwish. Available in either black or white for under $50!

Chicwish Contrast Deep V-Neck Sweater in white (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Chicwish Contrast Deep V-Neck Sweater, $41.18 || Chicwish

Trouvé Cricket V-Neck Sweater

Update (12/22/2014): I think we have a new contender for “Best Rag & Bone Talia Sweater Dupe” in this v-neck sweater by Trouvé. So, so close to the original, but only $78 instead of $395!

Trouvé Cricket V-Neck Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia knockoff)

Trouvé Cricket V-Neck Sweater, $78 || Nordstrom

ASOS Cricket Sweater With V-Neck And Tipping

Update (12/22/2014): Also discovered these Rag & Bone inspired cricket sweaters at ASOS which are currently on sale for under $50.

ASOS Cricket Sweater With V-Neck And Tipping (Rag & Bone Talia dupes)

ASOS Cricket Sweater With V-Neck And Tipping, $45.48 || ASOS

Forever 21 Deep V-Neck Sweater

Update (10/03/2014): Forever 21 must really love Rag & Bone Talia sweater as this is their 4th dupe of this highly popular preppy sweater.

Forever 21 Deep V-Neck Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Forever 21 Deep V-Neck Sweater, $22.90 || Forever 21

French Connection Cricket Knits Jumper

Update (09/18/2014): Here’s another less extreme version which I found at French Connection today.

French Connection Cricket Knits Jumper in white and navy (Rag & Bone Talia inspired)

French Connection Cricket Knits Jumper, £30 || French Connection

Warehouse Cricket Jumper

Update (09/18/2014): Discovered this grey Rag & Bone Talia alternative at Warehouse as well.

Warehouse Cricket Jumper in grey (Rag + Bone Talia look-alike)

Warehouse Cricket Jumpericon, $45 || Warehouse

LuLu*s Varsity Charm Ivory Sweater Top

Update (09/04/2014): Spotted another Rag & Bone Talia dupe! What do you think of this low cut v-neck varsity sweater of LuLu*s? Hot or not?

LuLu*s Varsity Charm Ivory Sweater Top in black and white (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

LuLu*s Varsity Charm Ivory Sweater Top, $67 || LuLu*s

Forever 21 Varsity-Striped Sweater

Update (09/04/2014): I also found this more “decent”, high-necked Talia sweater look-a-like at Forever 21 for under $20. Also available in black.

Forever 21 Varsity-Striped Sweater in black and white (Rag & Bone Talia inspired)

Forever 21 Varsity-Striped Sweater, $19.99 || Forever 21

Nasty Gal Boys Club Sweater

Update (08/13/2014): So happy to have come across these super identical, fabulous Rag & Bone Talia sweater dupes at Nasty Gal. These sweaters are $24 (sale price!) and have sold out once already, so be sure to snap them up ASAP if you love the style.

Nasty Gal Boys Club Sweater (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Nasty Gal Boys Club Sweater, $24 || Nasty Gal

Forever 21 V-Neck Varsity Sweater

Update (05/27/2014): Forever 21 now have another fabulous Rag & Bone Talia sweater dupe available for under $30! Yay! Get it before it sells out like the other one below!

Forever 21 V-Neck Varsity Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Forever 21 V-Neck Varsity Sweater, $29.80 || Forever 21

Forever 21 Daring V-Neck Sweater

Update (04/30/2014): Discovered an amazing and super budget-friendly Rag & Bone Talia sweater dupe at Forever 21. Available in white/black and navy/white for under $25!

Forever 21 Daring V-Neck Sweater in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Forever 21 Daring V-Neck Sweater, $24.80 || Forever 21

Missguided Eleonora V Neck Stripes Jumper

Alright, so this Missguided jumper doesn’t have the same deep v-neck, I know, the overall design however is still very similar to the Rag & Bone Talia Sweater. Plus, it retails for a very wallet-friendly £15.99 and comes in either cream or a beautiful lavender color (my personal favorite!).

Missguided Eleonora V Neck Stripes Jumper in white and black (Rag & Bone Talia dupe)

Missguided Eleonora V Neck Stripes Jumper, $25 || Missguided

Also available at Missguided (UK) & Missguided (International).

Real vs. Steal – Oscar de la Renta Sequin Stripe Sweater

I’m quite excited about today’s Real vs. Steal feature. Maybe it’s because it’s not yet another shoe this time or maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for all things nautical and sparkling and Oscar de la Renta (who isn’t, right?). Maybe it’s a combination of all these things. Fact is: I’ve been hugely obsessed with this adorable striped sequin sweater by Oscar de la Renta from the very first moment I spotted it on Net-A-Porter. It was love at first sight! I mean, stripes and sequins, does it ever get better than these two? I highly doubt so. But even though I really, really loooove Oscar de la Renta, dropping almost 2k on a sweater is simply beyond my imagination.

Oscar de la Renta Sequined Knitted Striped Sweater in white and navy

Oscar de la Renta Sequined Knitted Striped Sweaterls
($1.990, Net-A-Porter)

Ann Taylor Sequin Striped Sweater

I’ve almost buried my dream of ever coming across another such gorgeous sequin stripe sweater as the Oscar de la Renta one, but today I accidentally stumbled upon this lovely striped sweater style by Ann Taylor and I knew this was the perfect steal for the OdlR real deal above. The colors vary slightly, but the rest of the design is pretty much spot-on. And did I mention this sweater is currently on sale for $39.88 (down from $89.50)? But the best part yet? Ann Taylor is currently having a promotion where customers get an extra 40% off sale items which means this Oscar de la Renta sweater dupe can be yours for a steal deal worthy $23.93! Let that price sink in for a moment. Now can we get a round of applause here, please?

Ann Taylor Sequin Striped Sweater in winter white and navy (Oscar de la Renta dupe)

Ann Taylor Sequin Striped Sweater
($39.88, Ann Taylor)

Image source(s): Net-A-Porter, Ann Taylor

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Kim Kardashian’s Body-Con White High Waist Pencil Skirt

You can love or hate Kim Kardashian all you want, but there’s no denying that some of her outfits are absolutely superb! I’m not quite sure if this is mainly due to Kim having a really good stylist, but whatever it is, it works, so please don’t stop, Kimmy! Case in point: Kim’s body-con getup at Teyana Taylor’s VII Listening Party which consisted of a creamy white high-waist pencil skirt, a matching tight turtleneck sweater, taupe heels, soft waves and understated makeup. Doesn’t she look just perfect here? The sex appeal of this outfit lies within the curvaceous silhouette while the high-necked top and midi-length skirt bring some much needed elegance and class to Kim’s look. The minute I spotted this gorgeous outfit of Kim, I knew I would have to do a look 4 less of it. Soooo, what do you think? Is my budget-friendly take on Kim’s look on point or not so much?

Kim Kardashian’s Body-Con White High Waist Pencil Skirt Look 4 Less

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Who?Kim Kardashian
Where?Teyana Taylor’s VII Listening Party in Hollywood, California
When?October 20, 2014
What?N/A