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We are in the midst of creating a nursery for our first baby and I must say, Pottery Barn Kids is just nursery GOALS. Everything on their website is stunning, and can provide so much inspiration in planning our nursery style. That said, their pieces come with a hefty price tag. I've come across some great dupes for some of their popular styles and compiled them all into this list. I hope you love them and have a great time creating your dream nursery!

Campaign Style Nursery Dresser

Gemma Campaign Dresser, $999

Dupe: Little Seeds Monarch Hill 6-Drawer Dresser, $320 on Amazon

Mid-Century White Crib

Babyletto Hudson Convertible Crib, $379

Dupe: Storkcraft Beckett Convertible Crib, $220

ABC Round Rug

Lorena Canals Washable ABC Round Rug, $215

Dupe: ABC Kids Rug Educational Area Rug, $87 on Amazon

Wall Mounted Bookshelves

Collector's Mini Kids Book Shelves, $49
Dupe: Target Pillowfort White Bookshelf, $25

Wingback Rocking Chair with Wood Runners

Pottery Barn Wingback Convertible Rocking Chair, $1,349


Dupe: Baby Relax Wainwright Convertible Rocker, $251 on Amazon 

The Classic Kendall Crib

Kendall Convertible Crib, $599

Dupe: Eastern Shore Wyatt Convertible Crib, $149

Mid-Century 3 Drawer Dresser

West Elm x PBK Mid-Century 3 Drawer Dresser, $699

Dupe: Parocela 3 Drawer Chest, $335

Animal Shaped Storage Basket

Giraffe Shaped Wicker Basket, $119

Dupe: Opalhouse Llama Basket, $25

First Year Photo Frame

First Year Frame, $69
Dupe: Pearhead My First Year Frame, $16

And lastly, while this one is not a dupe for purchase, here is an amazing IKEA transformation of the Hemnes dresser by Made 2 Style. Looks incredible and cost less than a third of the Pottery Barn Ava Regency dresser. Her tutorial is linked here.


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I am so in love with the Prada Cahier bag! It's the perfect combination of unique and sophisticated and would make a great everyday bag since it's crossbody and versatile. I set out to find some look-a-like bags to avoid the $2,500 price tag and I've linked them below for you to see. I hope you enjoy these dupes!

Amazon: La'Festin Velvet Leather Shoulder Bag, $56.80
LA'FESTIN Vlevet Leather Shoulder Bag for Ladies Cross Body Handbag Black
Amazon: La'Festin Velvet Leather Shoulder Bag, $56.80

LA'FESTIN Vlevet Leather Shoulder Bag for Ladies Cross Body Handbag (Burgundy)


SheIn: Velvet Chain Flap Bag, $17.00



SheIn: Western Buckle Crossbody Bag, $21



AliExpress: Astrology Prada Cahier Dupe, $24





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Hi everyone! So I love trying new beauty products but I'm all about saving money whenever possible. This post will cover some of my favorite ways to save money on beauty products so you can looks great on a budget! I hope these tips help you, and please let me know if you have any tips that save you money so I can add them here!

Sign Up for Mailing Lists for Your Favorite Brands

A great way to keep track of deals and sales from your favorite brands, visit their website and sign up for marketing e-mails! They'll send you offers and sales that are happening now, so you can stock up on your favorite products and try new ones while they're still discounted!

Get the Most from Your Favorite Products

Remove sifters and from your favorite products to make sure you get every last bit of product out of the container. This works for concealers, foundations, lip glosses and more!

Coupons and Sales

When it's time to purchase or re-purchase new beauty products, wait for sales! Some great stores to look at are Dermstore, Ulta, and Sephora. Dermstore has an annual friends & family sale in the fall with all products at 20% off. They carry many high end brands and most of the products are focused on skin care- you can get Sunday Riley, Pixi, First Aid Beauty and more! Sephora also has 2 annual sales- one in the spring, and one in the fall. The fall sale has a higher discount than in the spring, but in both "VIB" sales, you can get a discount on the entire store. Ulta has occasional sales with daily deals on hair products, skin and makeup products, and more. Visit ulta.com and check out their weekly ad to see what sales are currently happening.

For drugstore items, you can use manufacturer coupons at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, Target, etc. For Target, make sure to check out the Cartwheel app where you can get Target coupons on tons of different products. Check weekly ads at Walgreens, CVS and other drugstores to find out what brands and products are on sale each week.

Free Samples

Ulta and Sephora will both give free samples upon request. If you want to try a new product before splurging, Sephora will fill a container with a few days worth of product for you to test at home. Ulta has samples of select products and you can ask for as many of each as you want, within reason.

Keep an eye on money-saving blogs like FreeStuffFinder.com as they occasionally post notifications when brands are doing samples by mail. I have used this method to receive free face masks, shampoo and conditioner amongst other products completely free by requesting them directly from the company.

DIY Your Own Products

A great way to save money on products is to make them yourself! This is also a great way to help eliminate toxic ingredients from your beauty routing. I'm personally trying to make the switch to non-toxic products wherever possible and these are some of my favorite DIY products that I've made so far!

Dry Shampoo

This one only takes 2 ingredients! To start, choose a base of either cornstarch or blended oatmeal (grind to a fine powder). Mix it with equal parts of a color ingredient. For brown hair, use cocoa powder. Black hair, use charcoal powder. Red hair, try cinnamon, and for blondes, use arrowroot powder. You can also try adding essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or lemongrass for a fresh scent! To use this dry shampoo, I recommend applying to roots with a fluffy powder brush or with your fingers. Allow it to soak up the oils in your hair and then work it in with your fingers. For optimal results, apply before the hair is very oily as it will work to prevent the oil in the first place.

Body Scrub

Sugar scrubs are great for your skin because they are so moisturizing and exfoliating! Mix together half a cup of granulated sugar, white or brown, with half a cup of olive oil or coconut oil, and whatever essential oil you prefer (vanilla extract works great too). Pour the mixture into a wide mouth mason jar and store it in your shower for up to 2 months!

Makeup Remover

Cleansing oils are very popular recently as makeup removers because they get everything off without being harsh on your skin. You can skip the pricey products though and try coconut oil! It is anti-bacterial, anti-yeast and will moisturize your skin at the same time. Simply rub the coconut oil in your hands so it turns into a liquid, gently rub onto your skin, and rinse away with warm water.


Ebates

Last but not least, on all online beauty purchase, make sure to check out Ebates! Simply search for the store you will be buying from, see the amount of cash back you will get, click 'Shop Now' and it will take you to the website and track your purchases. You will receive a check with your cash back amount once every quarter and can keep track of your progress on your profile. If you haven't signed up for Ebates yet, click here to use my referral code and get $10 cash back when you spend $25!
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Cartier Juste Un Clou Bracelet, $6,800

What a gorgeous bracelet! I love the Cartier Just Un Clou Bracelet (otherwise called the Nail or Nailhead Bangle) for its uniqueness and simplicity. It brings a fun yet elevated twist to any look and will go with many everyday outfits. At a price of around $6,800- more or less depending on which style you select- it is an extremely expensive bracelet which I couldn't justify purchasing! Below are some similar bracelets which will give you the look for less.


L&H Jewelry - Women's Stainless Steel Nail Love Bangle Bracelet - Rose Gold color - Free Gift Box included

Amazon: L&H Stainless Steel Cuff Jewelry, $17.69

BazaarE Stainless Steel Bracelet Silver/Rose/Yellow/ Women Jewelry Nail Screw Cuff Bangle

Amazon: Plain Nail Stainless Steel Nail Screw Cuff Bangle, $30

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Nordstrom Rack: Sterling Forever Nail Crystal Wrap Bangle Bracelet, $25

Stately Steel "Nailhead" Bangle Bracelet

HSN Stately Steel "Nailhead" Stainless Steel 6-1/2" Bangle Bracelet, $30

Image result for TJ&CO Stainless Steel Nail Style High Polish Bangle Bracelet , Silver, Gold, Rose , Black (ROSE GOLD)

Amazon: TJ&CO Stainless Steel Rose Gold Bangle Bracelet, $1 + $6 Shipping


Etsy: Gold Nail Head Cuff Bracelet, $48
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Hi everyone! So I have been loving the Valentino Rockstud look recently and have been searching for similar styles on a budget. I've found similar options for different Valentino styles and I hope it helps you find what you've been looking for! I've included all of the links to each shoe below the image and sorted it into pricing.

$50 and Under

Image result for Qilunn Womens Rivets Bowtie Flip Flops Jelly Thong Sandal Rubber Flat Summer Beach Rain Shoes
Qilunn Women's Rivet Flip Flops Jelly Sandals $14.99


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JJF Shoes Rivet Studded Ballet Flats $22.00


Image result for MERUMOTE Women's Open Toe Block Heels Ankle Strappy Buckle Summer Fashion Rivets Studded Sandals Shoes

Merumote Women's Studded Block Heels $43.99

Faux Patent Leather Studded Heels

Forever 21 Faux Patent Leather Studded Heels $35

$50 to $100


Jiu du Women's Sexy Ankle Strap Flats Shoes Pointed Toe Fashion Rivets Party Shoe $55.99


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Kaitlyn Pan Genuine Leather Women's Studded Flip-Flip $79.99


Kaitlyn Pan Studded Block Heel Open Toe Sandal

Kaitlyn Pan Studded Block Heel Open Toe Sandal $79.99

Image result for Lutalica Women Sexy Ankle Straps Sandals High Heel Pointed Toe Studded Stiletto Shoes Size 5.5-12 US

Lutalica Women's High Heel Pointed Toe Studded Stilleto Shoes, $55.99

$100+


Kaitlyn Pan Pointed Toe Studded Slingback Kitten Heel Leather Pumps $113-123.99


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Kaitlyn Pan Pointed Toe Studded Leather Ballerina Flats, $103.99

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