AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE: LISA TAUBES LINK CHAIN NECKLACE

Happy, Happy Friday, Lovelies!!!

Many of you have commented how much you like my Lisa Taubes Gold Link Chain Necklace worn as a bracelet by simply wrapping it around my wrist multiple times, which I last sported here, and was made popular by Lorraine on YouTube, I have also gotten a number of compliments when wearing it out, but realize it is not super affordable, which is what my blog is all about!

Recently, while shopping the new dress arrivals at Shabby Apple online, I came across one of their new Gold Long Circle Necklaces that resembles the Lisa Taubes one I currently own, which was given to me as a Christmas gift from my unexpected love and faincé.

Anywho, I immediately thought of all of you who like it, and wanted to share it with you because it makes for a more affordable alternative at half the price...oh and it comes in silver too! So, I decided to start a new feature on this blog titled "Affordable Alternatives," which will feature popular designer items at a more reasonable price!

Please feel free to send me things you like, but wish weren't so expensive, and I'll try to find a similar alternative for you! This blog is about bringing you, my fashionable friends, useful, affordable ideas and options while also getting your creative juices flowing with inspiration from time to time.

OK, here we go...

38" Long Gold Circle Necklace

Price: $40.00

Buy: Shabby Apple

38" Long Silver Circle Necklace

Price: $40.00

Buy: Shabby Apple

Ultimately, I know money is tight for many people, especially in this economy, and like I always say, it is how you put a look together, not the price tag attached to it, which I truly believe! I also always try to show how you can mix a bunch of affordable pieces with a designer piece in order to still make a complete look not break the bank!

That said, I don't want to take away from the design, quality and beauty of the Lisa Taubes Link Chain Necklace because it is quite a piece and 14kt gold fill, plus I love mine dearly! However, this offers an affordable alternative and allows you to create a similar look with another lovely piece of jewelry...I might just have to get one in silver!

I'm off to see the new Ryan Gosling movie "Ides of March" tonight with my friends for our usual Friday girl's movie night and dinner! Check back on Monday for more affordable online fashions for Fall, and have a fun-filled, exciting weekend ahead!

LOOK OF THE DAY: FEATURING GIFT AND GIVEAWAY WIN ATTIRE FOR A BBQ

Happy October, Blogland!!!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend so far! Last week, I said I would be posting a Look of the Day from the Ladies Night BBQ I went to and I'm here with just that!

This Look of the Day post is a little different because it doesn't contain a price breakdown, and this is because the majority of it consists of gifts and blog giveaway wins, which doesn't really make the price accurate, but I still did list each item.

For my birthday, my fiancé gave me a dress that he thought I would like, "looked like me" and was in a color and length I tend to wear, and kiddies, he hit it out of the park! It fits perfectly, comes to just above the knee, which is one of my favorite lengths for everyday dresses, but a little longer in the back, which is FAB, and is in one of my favorite coral colors that I love to wear in the summer...I feel like this color makes you glow and look a little tanner! :)

I have worn it a few times since he gave it to me, and gotten compliments too! It is so comfortable and can really be dressed up or down, but the bonus is that it has a shelf bra, something he knows I love...and just keeps things, especially a strapless bra if you wear it without a mini tank underneath, in place! You ladies know what I mean! LOL!

Oh and to the BBQ we each brought different sides to go with the burgers, turkey burgers and hot dogs that the hostess was making on the grill. So, I made a pesto, feta and spinach pasta salad with tomatoes that I thought would be fresh and a tasty compliment to the other goodies! :)

Coral Floral Trim Dress

Patagonia - Gift from fiancé

White Mini Tank Bralette

Forever 21 - $3.80

Beige Tote Bag

Forever 21 - $32.80

Gold Snakeskin Olivia Miller Flip Flops

Burlington Coat Factory - $7.99

14 kt. Gold Fill Crescent Necklace

Etsy GreenTeaJewels - Blog Giveaway Win

Pure Museum Gold Chunky Ring

Manhattan Beach Boutique - Gift from my parents

Lisa Taubes 42" Gold Fill Chain Link Necklace As A Bracelet

Exit Art via Lorraine - Gift from fiancé

I hope you all have a Super Sunday ahead! I've had a busy weekend so far and am off to a friend's Farewell to LA gathering tonight near downtown to help send her off on her NYC adventure...what a lucky girl she is!

I'll be back next week with some more affordable fashion finds and a new online shopping site I came across this week, but keep the request coming and I'll be sure to put something together to meet them!