VIVA NORADA: Neiman Marcus

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Double Take: Handbags- Tom Ford V H&M

There is one I always enjoy finding when browsing stores is something whether it be clothing, shoes or accessories that is a complete look-alike of something by a high end designer, because lets face it we all love a bargain. Now I do come across quite a lot of look-alike items and it's because of this I decided to start sharing these finds with you which brings me to introduce a new feature on VN called: Double Take, which will be all about showing you more affordable versions of high-end designer pieces. So for my first Double Take feature it's of a handbag by Tom Ford I came across on Neiman Marcus recently and then not long after that I saw another handbag on H&M's website and I thought hmm, that looks familiar and for two bags that look so similar the price tag most definitely is not! I won't go into details about prices with different currencies its difficult to predict an exact price difference but lets just say you would be saving thousands...

Tom Ford - Medium Kidskin Natalia Bag, Black £2564.81 €3011.53 $3690
at Neiman Marcus

H&M - Shoulder Bag £14.99 €19.95 $24.95

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus, H&M, Tom Ford

Monday, 25 March 2013

Shopping: Shoes- The Best In Stores For Spring Summer 2013

As Spring is technically upon us (even though the weather is saying different) and Summer is around the corner, I become more curious as to what shoes are in stores and online at the moment for the season ahead. So I decided to do a feature of my picks of the best shoes out there at the moment for Spring/Summer and I kept everyone in mind and have done a mix of some designer and some more affordable. I always love when a new season falls upon us when we have seen all the designer collections months in advance that when the season finally begins- what elements and styles the high street stores have taken from those collections and how they have been modified to suit more affordable prices. Sometimes it is nice to find a lookalike product when you might not be able to afford the real thing at that moment in time and there are a few of my choices in this feature that I can see which designers the design have been influenced by. So for now I shall leave you to browse my selections, get your wish list at the ready (just in case!) and happy shopping!

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