Hey gals! Its Jillian again from the Jillian Rosado Blog! This month, I wanted to put together a Splurge vs. Steal post of Mom Essentials for you! This way, if you wanted to spend a bit more, there’s an option OR if you’re a gal on a budget like me, there’s almost identical picks on the cheap! I love stuff like this so I figured why not give it a whirl!
I’m defining “Mom Essentials” as those pieces you’re always reaching for that you can wear over and over again! Like on those Saturday mornings when you’re running to My Gym or baseball practice, this is a foolproof look that’s easy to throw on and you’ll still look stylish!
Easy fashion is my JAM and it can be yours too!
I started off with a jean jacket. Why? Because its a universal topper! Throw it over a tee, a dress, anything! The splurge version HERE is from Madewell and if you’ve never tried their denim, you need to! Its so soft, the best quality and doesn’t lose its shape! Their denim jacket is a great wash of denim and the sleeves fold up so easily! The affordable option HERE is from Old Navy. I love Old Navy for affordable basics and this denim jacket is the perfect choice! In regards to either jacket, I love sizing up in mine and draping it over my shoulders as well – its such a chic look!
The simple white pocket tee – its an essential and I actually have a whole drawer full of them so I feel qualified to pick the best splurge and steal options of the basic white tee. The splurge option HERE is by Z Supply and if you own any of their tees, you are nodding your head right now like YAAAAASSSS! They are soft, drapey and wash up so well! I love knotting mine too! The steal option HERE is by Universal Thread and its a TOTAL STEAL for under ten bucks! Seriously, grab these in ALL the colors!
Leather Leggings are a thing and they’re not going anywhere so just dive on in, k? You can dress them up for date night or dress them down in this look for weekend errands! The splurge option HERE are of course by Spanx and they’re worth every single penny! (You can get up to 25% off these with code GOBIG19 right now HERE!) They fit like a glove, suck in all of your unflaterring areas and they’re high-waisted! Also, they are lightweight so you’re not sweating your behind off in them – be sure to size up one size bc these run small! The steal option HERE is from Amazon! A friend of mine shared these with me and they’re such a great dupe of the splurge option! These run true to size and with prime shipping, its a no brainer to dip your toes into the leather leggings trend!
Athleisure is still a thing and I’m actually really getting into it with looks like this so a cute pair of sneakers is a must! The splurge option HERE are these Golden Goose sneakers and they’re ALL the rage right now! Move over distressed jeans bc distressed sneakers are a THING! However, your gal cannot be spending $300+ for a pair of sneakers so the steal option HERE from Steve Madden is here to help! These are almost identical and hundreds of dollars less – can I get an Amen?!!
When we’re talking weekends on the go, a good tote bag is a must! Add in a crossbody strap and I’ll be doing my happiest mom dance ever! You can barely tell the difference between these two, but the splurge option HERE is from Madewell – one of my favorite places to shop for bags! Their quality is SO good and I love that you can monogram their bags! This tote comes in a few different colors, but I love olive green as it pairs great with everything! The steal option HERE is from Old Navy and gals, its the splurge’s twin – am I right?!!!
Lastly, just bc you’re on the go doesn’t mean you shouldn’t throw a little necklace on to jazz the whole look up! Initial pendants are very on trend right now! Whether you use your initial (first or last), your hubs’ initial, the kids inititals, etc – its a style that anyone can wear! The splurge option HERE is from Stella & Dot (duh!) and its 14k white or yellow gold with real, conflict-free diamonds! I gifted one of these to my sister Chelsea when my nephew Jackson was born and I don’t think she’s taken it off since she got it! Its definitely a keepsake piece, but since its diamonds, the price tag is a little higher. The steal option HERE can give you the same look in silver or gold AND you can layer these onto one chain! So you can do your first and last initials, you and your hubs initials or both kids initials with a heart in the middle – the options are endless!
So that’s my Splurge vs. Steal: Mom Edition for the Essentials we all need! I hope you loved this look and if you grab any of these pieces, be sure to show them off on Instagram for a chance to be featured in our Instastories – just tag @jillianrosado and @ur_basic_mom!
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