Next Best Is Better: Coral Beaded Multi-Strand Necklaces

Multi-strand beaded statement necklaces are a dead simple way to add a punch of color and style to even the most basic of outfits - plain shift dresses, tee + jeans, button-down blouse + trousers - but you shouldn't blow your entire fall wardrobe budget on one! We fell in love at first sight with this Lee Angel Multi-Strand Dégradé Necklace (#1 in picture), but even on sale, it's $240. Ow. But... Could we do better? After all, those lovely pinkish-red hues are a great way to add warmth to winter-pale skin...

A way, way, WAY more economical solution? This adorable Coral Two Strand Beaded Multiplier Necklace (#2 in picture) from Target, ringing in at just $39.99. On closer inspection, we decided we actually prefer the variegated orange, pink, and clear stones and chunkier gold chains - more in line with our "funky chic" design sensibilities! And good thing, too, since we're saving $200 with this little beauty of a necklace!

In our label-crazy-but-budget-conscious world, it's all about the fakeouts. Got your eye on a fabulous designer leather purse, but your budget is more pleather than leather? Need a luxurious set of towels for your guest bathroom to impress your mother in law, but can't find a deal? Send us a request, and we might do the shopping work for you in a future Next Best Is Better feature!