HALF OFF HOTTIE: Not quite Hermès, but close enough!

It was a sad day when I was informed that Hermès would not accept my soul as form of payment. (My soul is worth less than the hefty $5,300 to $50,000 price tag for a Birkin? Apparently so.)

But the sadness didn’t last long. Even though I’m not a fan of fakes because, well, it’s just not cool to steal (or lie for that matter), I am a fan of the designer-inspired. If you can’t afford the real thing, but you really like the style of it, maybe you can find a more affordable alternative that resembles it, but doesn’t try to be it, right? Right.

Although I have to say, there is something about nonchalantly carrying a Hermès bag on your arm that screams awesome. And classy rich.




















But for the rest of us...

Don't despair! I found the PERFECT alternative. It's gorgeous, and so close to the above, that I literally saw it through the store window, ran in, grabbed it, held it in my arms for a few moments, and immediately walked towards the cash register to ask if they had more in the back.
And they did. IN TWO COLORS! Clearly, I died for a moment.



















Did I mention it was $45.00? Forty five dollars!!!!!

Aldo handbag, $45.00, aldoshoes.com for stores
(Available also in Orange.)