I have been obsessed with RED Valentino. Like, really obsessed. Do I have a private Pinterest board with my favorite looks that I just lust over? Maybe. Everything is just so flirty and girly… and beautiful. It would be amazing to be able to fill my closet from left to right with every piece. But, of course, that is simply just not possible.
One of the things that I really loved was this butterfly blouse and matching skirt. So dainty! (And I love butterflies!) I come back and just admire the clothes online from time to time. Basically window shopping, but kind of weirder.
While in Dallas, I saw another blogger wearing my dream RED Valentino outfit. The blouse, the skirt. The everything. And it was so cute. Oh, I was jealous.
The other night, I was answering questions on my Tumblr to queue up and I stumbled on this dress while looking for an option for someone. Well, I couldn’t believe my eyes! A flirty, pink and dainty dress that looks a lot like the Valentino blouse and skirt, but quite literally a fraction of the cost. I even kind of like it better because it’s a dress. (Keeping shirts tucked in is the bane of my existence.)
Super cute, right?! Thank you BB Dakota for making the cutest little dress that ever was.
Does anyone else have a dream outfit that’s just way out of the budget? Have you found a cheaper alternative? (Slash… I love a good challenge! Let me know and I’ll go on the hunt for you!)
xoxo
the Charlotte Olympia Cat Flats! Im in love with them but they are so unreasonable!!
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This white and blue outfit from Paris Fashion Week! I'm pretty sure it might be RED Valentino also!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/126663808244348300/
xoxo,
Emily Reyna
I did this one before!! http://www.carlytheprepster.com/2014/03/blue-and-white-floral.html
Awesome! Thanks Carly! (:
Love this dress- would be cute for graduation!
Amy
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I've wanted the J. Crew Lady Day Coat in Retro Jade (aqua) for years, but could never justify the price…now that they didn't offer that color last season I'm bummed! I've never found a good alternative either! 🙁
xoxo,
Andrea
http://www.andreaeveryday.com
Cute dress! I like it better than the pricey alternative! (I can't keep a shirt tucked into my skirt to save my life!)
-Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
The Stella McCartney lip dress! It's sooo not my style but for some reason I've been obsessed with it for what seems like forever.
I feel like this dress has "louisa" written all over it… Just add chambray and a side braid 😉 http://bit.ly/1u5RAGr
Love this post! So nice to know you can get the same look at a lower price!
xox,
Angelina
http://www.cablecarchic.com
Love the dress! I would like anything that's Kate Spade for cheaper!
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Basically everything from Tory Burch… It's such a pain to have good taste as a college student 😉
daughterofasonofasailor.com
This Tory Burch Dress. It's adorable, but so out of my price range. http://www.toryburch.com/calita-dress/11144184.html?start=15&cgid=clothing-swim-coverups&dwvar_11144184_color=470
That dress for less is so pretty! Perfect for spring with the pastel colors are just lovely.
Please check out my blog when you have a chance.
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What a cute dress! Love how inexpensive it is!
Constance || Prep Northwest
I love REDValentino, I wish I could buy all of the dresses and coats, they are always so beautiful! I actually like the dress better than the skirt and top as well. Great find!
Lauren,
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The Zimmermann white dress Kate Middleton wore in Australia (or, the white 3/4 length sleeve dress on the girl in your sisters grad pics, hehe).
-Katherine
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
Yes!! I love RED Valentino too. I often dream about that brand and moschino cheap and chic which has a similar style. The other brands I dreams about mostly are Dior and my holy grail brand Lanvin. Lanvin = The most beautiful clothes ever. I also looooove Miu Miu and Oscar De La Renta however they are also way out of my price range.
You should also check out this butterfly dress! Super cute.
http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/white-and-pink-butterfly-print-tie-back-skater-dress-_304641319?extcam=AFF_AFW_Communities+&+UGC_Polyvore&awc=1946_1398966352_157c8bd8e770b2181247ef8a58856ff6
Carly! Could you please help me find white espadrille wedges at a reasonable price?
Umm… How cute are these?! http://bit.ly/R8IHMF
Perfect! Thank you!
I'm obsessed with this dress! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/251146116695026220/
Would love to wear something similar for graduation
I thought you might want to check out the red valentino sale on gilt right now!!
Love it!
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