In the realm of beauty and fashion, staying on trend without breaking the bank is the ultimate struggle. Fortunately, we’ve come up with five “dupes” to use this fall to stay stylish while saving your hard-earned money!
1. Full Brows
Boyish, full brows are still as in as ever, but channeling your inner Cara Delevigne doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny. Brow Wiz is a cult classic, but Maybelline’s mechanical pencil is a comparable product for a fraction of the price.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz: $21 at Sephora.com
Vs. Maybelline Define-A-Brow: $4.29 at Target
2. Button-Front Skirts
A favorite of celebs and off-duty models, this trend is everywhere! With this sleek and sophisticated revamp of Forever 21, the brand’s clothing line has reached a new level of chic, and it stands up against the most lux of labels.
Stella McCartney Stretch-Denim Mini Skirt: $565 on net-a-porter.com
Vs. Forever21 Button Down Denim Skirt: $12.90 on forever21.com
3. Makeup Setting Spray
When rushing from class to work, makeup staying power is key. The L’Oreal setting spray keeps your makeup in place just as well as the Urban Decay version, but at less than half the cost. (Bonus: it smells like roses!)
Urban Decay All-Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray: $30 at Sephora.com
Vs. Spray & Set Makeup Extender Setting Spray: $13.79 at target.com
4. Fuzzy Key Chains
If you’ve ever seen a picture of a street-style blogger, or even a Jenner, you’ve probably seen a charm on their stylish bag. Accessorize similarly without spending more than a textbook.
Fendi: $650 at ssense.com
Vs. Viva Bonita Couture: $15.00 on etsy.com
5. Sneakers
This shoe style has made a huge transition in the past year. Previously worn as strictly casual footwear, sneakers are now worn with everything from a lady-like dress to boyfriend jeans and a leather jacket. Forever 21 comes in again with a killer dupe for this popular trend!
Adidas Original Classic Stan Smith Sneaker: $75 at urbanoutfitters.com
Vs. Forever 21 Faux Leather Zippered Sneakers: $29.90 at forever21.com