When it comes to shopping for clothes and home goods, I'm a Maxxinista, but there's nothing like scoring a gorgeous pair of Louboutins or an ornate Alexis Bittar cocktail ring at sample sales. There's something to be said about luxury. We all want it, but have to be strategic in the ways we obtain it. Retailers are now finding ways to bring their luxe items to the masses and I, for one, couldn't be happier. Here are some covetable beauty buys that you may rethink purchasing.
Perfume
Deemed the most expensive perfume in the world, Clive Christian No. 1 will have you smelling close to a million dollars. The original retails for $865, but it's made with the rarest ingredients, of course. This fall, V Perfumes was launched for half the price at $405. Not bad considering. The scent contains notes of honey and sandalwood on top of jasmine, orange blossom, rose and chamomile.
Manicure
How much would you actually spend on your nails? When it comes to nail art some go to extremes. Take Kelly Osbourne for example. At this year's Emmy's she flaunted a $250K black diamond manicure by the jeweler, Azature. The most expensive nail polish in the world has 267 carats of diamonds in it. What happened to the diamonds when she took the polish off? Crazy! The company created a bottle of the sparkle for only $25 so you can DIY.
Gold Accents
This fall, ornate gold accents are in. Whether it be in head pieces, makeup or jewelry. A Dior cuff would run you about $500, but the brand just came out with these Golden Tattoos made out of 24K gold leafing. From charms and rings to cuffs, the delicate tattoo jewelry is a true form of luxe for less, but less meaning $120. Would you spend that much on a tattoo just to have something Dior?
