Fall 2009 Trends From A Recessionista's Perspective

Fall is finally here! Luxurious furs, genuine leather, sky-high boots, statement jewelry. As we start to browse the glossy pages of our favorite fashion magazines, our hearts start to race faster with excitement. Then reality kicks in and we realize that owning everything we liked in those pages was nothing but a fantasy. Don't fret girlfriends! The good news is that you can still get those trendy statement looks with well-chosen seasonal staples (chosen by ME). I present to you the splurges versus the steals. Every one of these 6 staples are under $100 except for the pair of boots ($159.95).

Splurge $2,395

Golden Goose Fox Fur Vest BergdoffGoodman.com

Steal $64.99

Just Fur Fun Vest ModCloth.com

Splurge $3,490

Oscar de la Renta Moto Jacket NeimanMarcus.com

Steal $47.80

Studded Leatherette Jacket Forever21.com

Slight Splurge $265

ABS Stapless Brocade Dress from Bloomingdales.com

Steal $67.99
Etched in Stone Dress ModCloth.com

Spurge $1,995

Christian Louboutin OTK Boots BergdoffGoodman.com

Steal $159.95

Lila Over The Knee Boots BakersShoes.com

Slight Splurge $250

Kenneth Jay Lane Black Torsade Necklace Saks.com

Steal $9.80
Two toned beaded necklace Forever21.com

Slight Splurge $320
Vince Scrunch Cardigan Bloomingdales.com

Steal $60

A&F Ainsley Sweater abercrombie.com

There are obviously a lot more trends and outfits that I want to blog about, but that wouldn't be very "Recessionista-like" of me. I have been through the phase of searching for the next big thing, but I am now sick of the chase. It's really hard to keep up with the Jones of the world, but that doesn't mean I can't look as fabulous as them without spending a million bucks. I pride myself in doing that, and you should too!