I think anything can look amazing if it is paired with the right pieces. For example, I rely on my Balmain blazer to smarten up a pair of Topshop jeans or a Chanel bag to improve a ZARA dress.
It’s no secret I’m a luxury-a-holic! I’m a firm believer in investing in ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories which offer great quality and eternal style. The majority of my luxury splurges tend to be my holy grail pieces which I rely on time and time again to elevate my look from regular to fabulous!
As I don’t have the fashion budget of a zillionaire, I have to mix and match high street with luxury. I think anything can look amazing if it is paired with the right pieces. For example, I rely on my Balmain blazer to smarten up a pair of Topshop jeans or a Chanel bag to improve a ZARA dress.
I definitely think it’s fair to say my luxury items have become my safety crutch when it comes to dressing. So, I decided to push myself out of my comfort zone and away from my failsafe items by setting myself the challenge of pulling an entire outfit together for less than £100.
At first I really thought I’d struggle but I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. It turns out the likes of Matalan and Primark are really excelling in affordable fashion. This is what I spent:
Chunky knit – £40 | Shirt – £18 | Skirt – £8 | Boots – £16 | Backpack £16 = Total £98
You’ve already seen my orange chunky knit which I’m still OBSESSED with! You can read more about it HERE. This is the most expensive piece in the look but it makes a perfect statement and is definitely worth every penny!
The orange has sadly sold out but the pink version is still available HERE (although it’s selling like hotcakes so be quick!).
Other than the knit, my hands down favourite is this star shirt which was an absolute bargain. It was £18 and the quality blew me away. It’s 100% cotton. I love the fit and style as much as some of my more expensive shirts. This really was a great find!
Sadly it’s sold out online but check in-store at Matalan or see some great alternatives HERE and HERE.
I was uber impressed with Primark which is where my vinyl skirt and Gucci inspired boots came from. I’ve always relied on Primark for my basics such as tights and socks but never considered their clothing as I thought the quality was a miss. How wrong I was!
This quality of this skirt is as good as the likes of Topshop or Warehouse. I adore how these boots look and they get a solid 10/10 for design.
Unfortunately, they’re not super comfy. Where they’ve narrowed the square toe box, my toes get a little too squished. I wouldn’t advise wearing them anywhere which requires a full day of walking.
When I first set myself this challenge, I thought I’d have to compromise on style but in the end, I didn’t have to once. I know I will wear every single piece in this look again and again. In fact, I’ve already worn the shirt and oversized knit excessively.
I’ve definitely learned not to dismiss a full high street look in the future. Just because it’s affordable, it doesn’t mean it looks cheap and you don’t always have to rely on designer pieces to improve it.
Outfit details: Knit – River Island (find HERE in pink but selling out uber fast!) | Shirt – Matalan (very similar HERE & HERE) | Skirt – Primark (similar HERE & HERE) | Shoes – Primark (similar HERE and gorgeous(!) & HERE) | Backpack – Matalan (find HERE)
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You are the prefect example on how looking stylish for under £100! I love this pop of color and the skirt!
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I love that sweater!
Xx
Kali
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I’m in love with this outfit! It looks really stunning. And red is my favorite fall color this year so I basically love every outfit with red in it. :p
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You are so gorgeous babe!!! I am absolutely loving this outfit! That red cardigan looks so warm and cosy!
xx Rubi
Yes you can…you selection some great items. I’m loving the outfit. The color of the sweater is beautiful.
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This Outfit looks so fantastic. I love the red cardigan.
Have a great week.
Love, Esther
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fabulous look my dear, love so much that skirt
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have an happy day
kisses
yes you can!! I’m a big believer that you don’t have to spend tons of money to look good!
x,abril
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Vinyl skirt for the win!
Angie
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LOVE your whole outfit!
Lesley-Kim
This is perfect fall out 🙂 I love the orange sweater x
Laura
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You look so classy! the sweater is a pure dream!!
xx
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Currently on the hunt for some pretty knits and this one is to die! Beautiful outfit x
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Great outfit, I certainly think you can look chic without paying a lot. The chunky knit is perfect and I cant believe those boots were only 16 pounds! Great job.
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That sweater looks so comfy and I love the color too.
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I love your knit cardigan! It looks so cozy!
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Quite sad that the Bohoo star shirt has those stars so lined up. I would have loved if they were in a messy placement like in that shirt. Looks really good! And that chunky knit, what a find!
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cool look!
xoxox
Patinka
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LOVE this outfit, especially your stars shirt 🙂
Have a good evening,
Olivia <3
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As usual very interesting! Have a nice day)
You are rocking this high street look, babe! I love that sweater so much.
-Ashley
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Adorable sweater I love the colour and texture
xo
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Such a cute look! Hard to believe it’s under a 100!
Adi xx
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I love everything about this look! Between the red sweater and that skirt, I would feel so stylish and trendy!
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That orange cardigan is a must for Autumn, you still look a million dollar babe. It’s the mixing of different trendy pieces and good quality material that won this look.
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Looks like an overall cozy outfit. I love the blouse and skirt together.
Yey! I enjoy my luxury pieces here and there but I’m definitely a budget-friendly kinda girl. Glad you enjoyed this challenge!
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Great outfit! The cardigan is amazing
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I love a bit of luxury too, haha! I’m totally obsessed with this chunky knit like you, the colour is absolutely perfect. And I can’t believe those boots are only £16, they’re beaut! xo
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Wow! Under 100 pounds?! I love EVERYTHING about this outfit. So well put together Dominique.
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You definitely win! I love so much this look and this cardigan too! I need it!
Btw you are so beautiful 🙂
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Love this look! The star shirt is so gorgeous! Have a lovely weekend.
Gemma x
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SUCH a cute look. I am obsessed with star-printed pieces. That’s the thing about high street shoes though, I don’t feel like they’re ever very comfortable! I prefer to buy higher quality shoes and just buy less of them. But for the sake of the exercise, you really put together a great outfit!
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You look great <3
and i don't see it that the Prices are low.
Have a great day
kiss
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Oh you defintiely proved that it works! This look is so cool – and the knit jacket looks super cozy!
Have a great weekend babe <3
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You look beautiful and very expensive, love watching You.
xxAshon
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I’ve never seen shoes like that before! Primark are upping their game!
Best,
The Heba xx
I really like this look!!
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Buying clothes is a wonderful investment. I agree we do not always have a solid budget to get all the stuff we want. But learning to mix and match would help.
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I love your orange chunky knit jumper so much – it’s such a fun colour! Love the inspiration of an outfit for under £100 – it’s great to see it can be done and still look stunning!
Heather xx
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I believe that you don’t need to spend much so you can look luxurious.
Great combo.
xx
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Sooo cool look!!!
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I love your shirt!
Totally agree with you! I also love mixing luxury pieces with more affordable options – they tend to elevate a look, particularly when in the form of an accessory! You look amazing (particularly love the last photo!) in this outfit, such a great colour of chunky knit.
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Love your cardigan and your top with the stars is also super cute!! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Dear Dominique, you always look fabolous! You are so stylish and in fact I often take inspiration from your post, your ideas and your way of doing fashion. Today you look amazing in that beautiful white shirt and taht gorgeous knit.
Wish you a beautiful evening!
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Great outfit! I really like the combination of bright color and leather
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You look marvelous!! Love the chunky knit sweater! It looks so cozy! Simply love the outfit combination! 🙂 Happy Sunday!
xx
Shivangi
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You sure can look stylish!!!! 😉
Have a great Sunday
kisses
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I LOve the whole look, especially the shirt and the bag! You certainly look a million dollars, great choices!
xx
Ingrid
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Yes, you can! This beautiful outfit is the proof!
xo Corina
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I think you nailed it! I’m like you, I rely on my designer accessories to make the outfit and I go high street for most my pieces, however with shoes I can always tell the difference. I always think shoes are worth investing in (as you know) as when they’re cheap they often can look cheap, but the rest of the outfit is really cool! Love that chunky knit!
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That River Island knit i s so cozy! I love how it adds to the overall look!
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Thank you sweets xx
I’m all about red too this season xx
Thank you so much hunny, it’s super cosy xx
Thank you so much! Orange isn’t my usual colour but I’m loving this knit xx
Thank you so much lovely xx
Thanks darling xx
You’re so right! xx
You’re the sweetest, thank you xx
Thank you so much, it’s very cosy xx
Thank you darling xx
And it’s a total bargain! xx
I knowww, the boots were a mega bargain! xx
Thank you xx
It’s super warm and cosy xx
Awww that’s a shame! I do love this shirt and understand what you mean about the stars being jumbled up xx
Thank you darling xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
Thanks hun, I’m all about layering different textures xx
I know, such a bargain! xx
Yay, that makes me so happy, thank you hun xx
Can’t beat treating yourself to a bit of luxury! Haha xx
Thank you doll xx
I think it’s best to have a bit of both xx
Thank you so much xx
Thank you so much hun, I’m amazed I stayed on budget xx
Oh you are the sweetest darling xx
Thanks hun! The shirt was a total bargain too xx
I totally agree! Although saying that, some highend shoes are not comfy too! xx
It’s super warm and cosy, I love it! xx
You’re so lovely, thank you hun xx
Thank you so much Mercy! xx
Thank you lovely xx
Aren’t they just?! I was seriously impressed! xx
Thank you Enrica xx
I love to mix high street with luxury! xx
You’re such a darling, thank you so much Heather xx
You’re so right hun xx
Thank you! xx
Thanks doll xx
You are the sweetest! I definitely think luxury with higstreet is always a good mix, you don’t need to be totally designered out to look great! xx
Thank you so much Susanne xx
This comment has made my day! I’m so glad you get inpsired reading my posts, THANK YOU! xx
Aww that’s great to hear, thank you xx
You’re such a doll, thank you hun xx
Thank you so much sweetie xx
Thank you hunny! Paying £100 but looking like a million dollars is exactly how I wanted this look to be! xx
Awww you’re a doll, thank you hun xx
You are so right! Shoes are the ones think I always invest in. I’m all about comfort first and you tend to get that more with luxury shoes xx
It’s so cosy and super affordable too! xx
I’m a sucker for stars! xx
Haha yassss! xx
Thank you xx
Thank you so much hunny xx