Cheap Cheats: Polka Dot Shorts

I've been searching for a cute, simple pair of high-waisted polka dot black and white shorts. I could shell out the $69.50 for the Madewell pair...or I could just buy the Forever 21 pair. Especially since they're both imported, most likely from China.

Madewell Artdot Shorts-$69.50

Forever 21 Essential High-Waisted Polka Dot Shorts -$19.80

Happy shopping! ^__^

Cheap Cheats: Half-Sheer Buttondown

I actually first saw the cheaper version of this shirt at Nordstrom BP., then noticed that Free People made one exactly like it, but more expensive.

Free People Sheer Buttondown Tunic-$118

Lush Sheer Panel High Low Shirt-originally $48, on sale for $23.90

Be right back, time to convince my parents to buy me the Nordstrom BP. one. ;)

Cheap Cheats: Varsity Jackets

When we visited Fashion Island a few weeks ago, we went into True Religion on a whim. I saw this awesome varsity jacket (shown below) and surreptitiously checked the price tag. I then let it drop, nodding casually lest the shopkeeper see the shock plastered across my face. $500?! I mean, I knew it would be expensive (let's be real, it's True Religion), but I didn't expect something that exorbitant. Even if it was a wool-polyamide blend with real leather trim.

True Religion Richie Varsity Jacket-$497

I vowed to find a more reasonably priced varsity jacket, but preferably one that looked decent and somewhat similar. Then, when I was surfing the online boutiques, I came across one much more suited for my budget.

Oasap Contrast Color Loose Baseball Jacket-$30

In fact, for almost $450 less, I'm willing to look past the lack of real leather and wool.

Cheap Cheats: Polka Dot Blazer

I've been wanting a polka dot blazer recently, so I researched my options. I first saw this adorable Madewell blazer in store:

Madewell's Artdot Blazer-$138

However, seeing as my parents would kill me if I spent that much on a blazer (they might be more willing for a pair of AG Stevies--but that's a story for another time ;)) I searched and found this cheaper alternative:

Forever 21's Polka Dot Blazer-$24.80

Nice way to save over a hundred bucks. :D

Cheap Cheats: Striped Blanket Shorts

Hey, all! Cheap Cheats is going to be an ongoing series by me (Sarah) or Nay. We'll be finding things that we like and posting cheaper alternatives. Enjoy! :)

If you love the El Cortez shorts, but can't afford them, try...

The Mimi Chica Stripe Shorts. 

Okay, okay, they're not exactly alike, but c'mon--from $78 to $15.90? You can't beat that kind of mark down.