Gap vs. Tory Burch - Get A Jump On Fall!

Loved all the beetle/scarab motifs in Tory Burch's Fall 2013 collection (see my Fall 2013 Pinterest board with all my picks).  Imagine how delighted was I when I stumbled upon this lady bug print shirt from the Gap available right now!

Gap boyfriend printed shirt - $45

What do you think, are you on board with the beetle trend?

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Runway image via Style.com

Target vs Burberry Owls

I popped into my local Target yesterday with the intention of picking up my girl's Pre-K school supplies.  Well that was a huge bust since they were wiped out of every crayon, pencil and eraser ever made.  Seriously it looked like a bomb went off.  Luckily she doesn't "officially" need these supplies until next Monday.  Feeling deflated I wandered over to the clothing section to see what they had.  Research, if you will (I will!).  Remember Burberry's Fall 2012 collection?  Remember all those adorable shirts and sweaters with the critters on them (the standout critter being the owl)?  Let me refresh your memory:

Cute, right?  But these are all just a bit pricey (the sweater is like $1200 and the tees are around $275).  Eeek!

I really hoped that a less expensive alternative would be available.  Well, leave it up to Target to help a girl out!  I was browsing the racks and came upon this cutie:

and to top it off it was on sale for $17 (originally it's $22.99)!  I think it's a nice substitute, so I snapped it up.  I also found this tee (but didn't buy):

It's $12 and would be super cute with some jeans and a black blazer!

What do you think?  Are you into the critter trend?

Images top via Shopstyle.com, middle and bottom via Target

This or That - Skull Bracelets

Alexander McQueen Twin Skull Bracelet

or

Jules Smith Skull Cuff

Alexander McQueen Enamel Skull Bangle

or

Metal Skull Stretch Bracelet (top)

Tarina Tarantino Horus Bracelet (middle)

Tarina Tarantino Momento Mori Skull Bead Bracelet (bottom)

This or That - Summertime Clutch

Since I first spotted this super cool Jimmy Choo clutch, I've been in love.  I'm attracted to accessories with some personality.  Of course with a $795 price tag it's a bit out of my reach.  This Kate Spade clutch is still pricey, but is just as fun and totally gives off that Summertime vibe.  What do you think?

Jimmy Choo Candy Clutch - $795

Kate Spade Pool Party Clutch - $278 

Hey, don't forget that the next season of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles premiers Wednesday June 6th at 9pm/8pm central on Bravo!   Why do I care, you ask?  'Cause my little bro works on the show (in fact in the preview below you can spot him in the background out of focus in a plaid shirt about midway through).  Check out what's on deck this season!