Spring Whites - The Look for Less

Recently, I was contacted by Credit Card Insider inviting me to participate in their "Splurge v. Save" campaign. 

Skirt:  Target (Available here)

Shirt:  Target (Available here)
Clutch:  New York & Company

As a shop-a-holic on a budget, I know the importance of finding bargains.  I'm continually inspired by designer fashion, but I lack the means or desire to shell out the cash for such big ticket items.  Since I like buying clothes often and having a lot of options, I'm always looking for ways to save money on items I love.

This spring, one of the looks that caught my eye was this design from Cynthia Rowley. 

Cynthia Rowley Spring 2014 look
Source:  Style.com

Shift blouses and white are both huge spring trends, and I love the clean, architectural lines of the look.  The quilting detail adds a luxe touch.  This look is fabulous, but way out of my price range, especially for an outfit so trendy.

Imagine my surprise to find a very similar look on Target.com.  This outfit is from the labworks, a fashion forward brand that is available in petites, misses, and plus sizes.

Not only did I find my designer-inspired outfit at a discount department store, I nabbed it on clearance while they had an additional promotional sale and used a coupon code to save even more cash.

Booties:  Target (Available here)

Bracelets:  Target and The Limited

This outfit is made from a substantial fabric and has great quilting detail just like the higher priced inspiration.

I preferred this look with a sturdier shoe than the designer inspiration, so I added beige booties.  A simple metallic necklace completed the look.

Necklace:  Torrid
Earrings:  The Limited

Are you inspired by designer fashion?  On what items do you like to save and on what items will you splurge?

Do you have a fashion budget, and how do you work to stick to it?

For this top in another look, see here.