splurge vs. save: modern nautical home decor

I've been noticing a trend among home decor, available everywhere from West Elm to Homegoods to Neiman Marcus, in glass knots.

Which one costs $230 and which is just $12?

splurge ($230) // save ($19.95) // save a little more ($12)

in order, as shown above: save a little more, save, splurge

splurge vs. save: capped toe heels

Who wants to talk about shoes? That's what I thought. 

These capped heels are a great way to add some interest to an outfit. They definitely follow the dual-fabric trend we've seen everywhere, from celebrities to bloggers and beyond. I'd wear the black ones with black skinny pants for work, and the jeweled tone version (in blue, my favorite color) from Target would be fun for a night out. For another splurge version, check out the Jean-Michel Cazabat ($275), which I am mildly obsessed with.

Splurge version: Anne Klein ($89)

Save version: Target ($23)

splurge vs. save: bubble statement necklace

Can you tell which one costs $150 and which one costs $20? Honestly, I wouldn't be able to.

The necklace on the left is J.Crew's Bubble Necklace for a hefty $150, and the version on the right is the Potpourri Bib Necklace from BaubleBar, normally $38 but on sale for $20 as one of their "buried baubles". 

The only difference? J.Crew's necklace is "18k gold electroplated brass", while BaubleBar's is listed as "plated base metal". But if you want the statement necklace for the style and don't care what it's made out of? Go for the save.

splurge vs. save: metallic cap toe flats

splurge version: $79 from Nine West // save version: $8.74 on clearance from Target

$79 for a pair of flats may not be a "splurge" for some people, but if you're as hard on your shoes as I am, replacing a $79 pair every couple of months can get to be expensive. While the Target version is clearly not as well-made as the Nine West version, you're still getting the metallic cap toe on a neutral base.

Or try this DIY, posted by Glamour last month. I tried my own version back in August (except heels rather than toes).

splurge vs. save: black stone necklaces

This Adia Kibur stone necklace (1) is available at ShopBop for $72, or you could head over to Forever21 for their rhinestone ribbon chain $8.80 version (2) or teardrop fringe version for $12.80 (3).