Fashionista VS. Recessionista: Balmain is the Inspiration

Bebe don't be playing!!! Bebe is the recessionista's Mecca to high fahsion on a dollar buck.  Some times they don't quite get it, but this Balmain inspired jacket is actually pretty cute.

what do you think?

xoxo
Chee

Fashionista VS. Recessionista: Balmain

Hey readers-

Another edition of Recessionista VS. Fashionista- but this week I flipped it- it's Fashionista VS. Recessionista.

In the left I have the celeb FAV denim Balmain Jacket.  Rihanna stunned on-lookers as she strutted the streets being snapped in the Denim power shoulder jacket.

In the Right we have a very cute look alike from YesStyle.com

I swoon over Balmain and I pray some nights one day I would be able to be fortunate enough to cop one of these babies- but the recessionista option is not half bad, it's actually kind of cute!  At a smashing $85.00- why the hell not!

Head over to YesStyle to see other colorways.

which one is your pick?

xoxo
Chee

Recessionista VS Fashionista: Thigh High Boots

Stylisyas!!!!

This week of Recessionista VS. Fashionista it's the battle of the Thigh High Boots!!!

In the Left corner we have Jeffrey Campbell "Issue" over the knee boot battling height weight champ Stella McCartney Perforated thigh high boot.

This is going to be a tough one... both are actually very cute!!!

If you are any kind of shoe junkie- you and many other fashion heads were swooning over RihRih when she flaunted these beautiful Stella stems.

For a fraction of the price you can get your Rihanna on and strut with the Jeffrey Campbell inspired boots.

Which do you prefer? *I'm for the Stella- only because I love leather and the metal detail in the heel... but I would NEVER drop $1,600 for them*

Until Next Time

xoxo

Chee

Recessionista VS. Fashionista: Camilla Peep Toe bootie

Hey Stylistas...

On this edition of Recessionista VS. Fashionista.....

In the left corner we have recession friendly brand Steve Madden serving up "Liviore" - peep toe bootie, trying to win the hearts of shoes addicts everywhere.

Going strong in the right corner is celebrity favorite Camilla Skovgaard "Zaha" open toe peep booties.

Which one are you rooting for??

Excuse my boxing theme post- Mayweather fight was this pass weekend- I'm still in boxing mode!! hahah

Until Next Time

Same place

xoxo

Style Reporter

Recessionista VS. Fashionista: Scalloped Bow Dress

Hey sexy readers,

On this Third edition of Recessionista Vs Fashionista:

I bring you Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dress going up against Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped Dress.

I love this section of Search. Style. Snap. It's a time to look at our favorite designer pieces in a recession friendly version. Let's be real, you do not have to spend a whole lot of money to get high end fashion.

In these times people are not spending large wads of doe on clothes!... Just not happening!

What do you guys think? Which version gets your vote?

Until Next Time

same place tomorrow

xoxo

Style Reporter

Recessionista VS. Fashionista: Croc Bootie Face off

Hey Stylistas,

This edition of Recessionista VS. Fashionista: BeBe's Tyra Croc ankle bootie going up against YSL's tribute Croc Bootie.

The YSL pair is undeniably beautiful- Real Crocodile, slim heel, platform.... Dopeness.

Every girl's dream!!

Are you sold on the recession friendly look alike from Bebe's?

Who won this battle?

Until Next time

Same place tomorrow

xoxo

Style Reporter

Recessionista VS. Fashionista: Leather Bootie Face off!

Hey Stylistas-

On this edition of Recessionista vs. Fashionista

We have....

The Alexander McQueen skull leather bootie VS. Steve Madden's Seryna leather bootie

So I got the word from a friend of mine, who knows I've been obsessing over the Alexander McQueen beauty, that you can pre-order the recession version at Steve Madden.

What do you guys think?

Those of you who are like me and LOVE these McQueens' down to the stem... will you go for the Steve Madden version?

Until Next Time

Same place tomorrow

xoxo

Style Reporter

Recessionista VS. Fashionista: Balmain Inspiration

Hey Stylistas,

As my newly style blog begins to evolve, I am still brainstorming great sections for you guys.

Today I am introducing a new section of Search.Style.Snap that I call:

Recessionista Vs. Fashionista

Let's be real folks, there are people in this fashion world who can afford the high designer labels; like celebrities, trust fund babies, and royalty. Then you have REAL people who can not afford the higher end fashion; like Jane, Joe, working class, and myself... lol I find nothing wrong with the recession friendly price of a design inspired piece. I am not suggesting purchasing Fakes, but inspiration pieces, I'm sooo for. If you do not have $1,900 for your Balmain studded stems, why not opt for the Steve Madden version.


What do you guys think?

Recessionista Vs. Fashionista by SwagGirlChee featuring Balmain shoes

If you can afford the Balmain shoes, and I mean AFFORD, like you can pay your rent, car note, insurance, groceries, cell phone bill and you have enough to purchase these beautiful shoes and still have cash left over to play with, knock yourself out and pleasure your feet with the highly raved about stems.

If you are a girl into fashion and love this trend, but can't really afford the $1900 shoes, opt for the Steve madden version. Zara and BeBe also have their versions of the Balmain Studded sandals.

Bebe Marianna Studded Sandals

Zara Studded Sandals

What do you guys think?

Until Next time

same place tomorrow

xoxo

Style Reporter