How is your week shaping up? It’s hard to believe it’s already Thursday. Where does the time go? Excited to be back with another installment of “Pay This, Not That” with pieces that give you an option should you want to keep more money in your wallet. Let’s get to it.
COZY PULLOVERS
Both of these are darling. I have the one on the right and can speak to it’s warmth and quality. The one on the left is far less and so cute. You can grab it for $26. Talk about an almost exact copy. I wear these quilted pullovers all the time.
CHIC LIGHTING
Nothing like great lighting. I am a sucker for a beautiful sconce. We have a couple in our kitchen and we are about to hang two in our master bedroom. This type of sconce is one of my favorites. This one is really beautiful but $489. You can spend far less ($131) and get a very similar look with this sconce.
STYLISH HEELS
I love a great heel just as much as the next girl. But the cost of some of these designer shoes is nuts. Thank goodness for the brands that offer a fun alternative for far less. The designer shoe will set you back over $1000. But the one on the left (just as cute) will only cost you $70!
BATHROOM REMODEL
We are about to embark on a bathroom overhaul for my daughter. Well, after we finish our other ten unfinished projects. A bathroom vanity can change the entire look of a space. I have always loved this Restoration Hardware vanity but not the price. For $2000 less you can get such a similar look. It also receives great reviews.
THE “IT” COAT
Lastly, have you all seen this coat? It’s all the rage. Every blogger and talk show seems to be chatting it up. Do any of you have it? Apparently it gets rave reviews, is extremely warm and all the cool kids are wearing it. Plus it’s much less expensive than other parkas out there. I wondered if any of you have scooped it up lately and can weigh in. A sweet reader let me know the original is $2000. Gasp. I’d say this is a definite win for Pay This, NOT That.
PREVIOUS PTNT FIND
Just a heads up that a previous Pay This Not That (PTNT) find is now even less. This beautiful bag can be yours for a very nice price. Thought you should know.
MISSED THE OTHER INSTALLMENTS?
- Volume One
- Volume Two
- Volume Three
- Volume Four
- Volume Five
- Volume Six
- Volume Seven
- Volume Eight
- Volume Nine
Have a great day, friends. Off to meet with a friend and talk shop. Always love getting together with like-minded friends for a good brainstorming session.
Eek. The coat looks like a sleeping bag! I’m sure it’s super warm.
LOL. I did hear someone else say the same thing. I’ve heard nothing but great things. I know when I am at the ice rink I’ll I care about is warmth. But totally agree. . .it’s not exactly curve hugging.
You have the wrong coat. The “it” coat, which became incredibly popular in New York and then spread everywhere is by Orolay. After reading the rave reviews on The Strategist Column in NY Mag I bought one. It’s warm, has a million pockets and looks great. It’s a Chinese knock off of a $2000 Canada Goose coat so fits right in your high and low piece. Definitely not a California coat but if you want to come visit me in the Midwest you’ll be glad you own it!
You are totally right. Thank you. I fixed it. They look almost exactly alike. Yes! I’ve seen them all over the magazines. I love that you have it. We are always traveling for hockey so maybe I should consider it. What color did you get?
I love the look of this coat (different in a cool way), but have been telling myself to fight the urge as lawd knows I don’t need another coat. A grandma at school pick up had it on (hehe), and she looked adorable. 🙂 You go Gram!
Agree. It’s chic in a different, cool way. I LOVE that gram had one on. That just made my day.
I love that coat! It’s a tiny bit rad but that is what makes it stand out. Unfortunately, our weather is not cold enough on the west coast to wear it and I don’t have rink time anymore.
I’m tempted to buy the purse but I really don’t need a tan one, as I have a caramel one. They look pretty close in Color. I like the design of this one better though. Hmmmm
Just saw this coat reviewed on Good Morning America today, and….although we don’t really need warm coats in So Cal, I ordered the black one! Your kitchen post makes me want to do a remodel- I love love love your style all the way around- from home, to clothing!
I just ordered the bag. . . I have wanted one of her bags forever. Thank you!
I must be living under a rock. I have not heard about this coat. I can’t believe the original is $2000! Yikes! I love the handbag! I actually bought those heels (the ones on the left) and wore them to an event recently. They are very pretty shoes and super flattering on. I love this Pay this not that Courtney! Hope you had a good day. xo