Boujee on a Budget

on a budget

Written by Shannon McDavitt Designed by Kayla Annakie

After Christmas it is always handy to know where to get expensive items cheaper. Designer bags have been all the rage with Gucci , Burberry, YSL and Guess but sometimes the student budget won’t allow such purchases.

1Starting the year off with the £940 Burberry small monogram motif leather crossbody bag. A classic small black bag is a staple in everybody’s wardrobe but the River Island black foldover crossbody bag is similar in design but costs a fraction of the price at £32.

2Gucci has been known for its cardholders, from monogram to Disney and leather, but sometimes the price gets in the way of buying these luxury products. The Gucci crocodile card case is £625 but almost identical to the Next personalised mock croc leather card holder by Koko blossom. This product is very similar in design but very different in price at just £18 – and Next even offer personalisation of this particular card holder.

3Next on the list is for those that love the Gucci monogram. The Ophidia GG medium tote is a larger bag for more practical day-to-day wear but with the investment of £795. River Island is hitting back with the similar monogram design but with their own twist for the low price of £32 which goes to show you can have designer style bags for a price anyone can afford!

4Saint Laurent never fails to impress with some of their clothing and accessories including the city backpack in crocodile-embossed leather. The unisex design is an easy everyday option and is the total price of £1140. This time there are two dupes for this bag: one from New Look and one from ASOS. The New Look design is similar with the rounded top from £19.99 and the ASOS a littler larger in size for £28.

5A more suitable bag for those needing to pack for a weekend is the Guess, Dan all-over 46 logo weekender for £125. For a designer bag, this isn’t that costly, but there is always a high street item to match the high-end prices. River Island has a similar overnight bag, the £45 Black RIR monogram holdall, saving £80. Perfect for anyone on a budget!

6Last but not least is the Dior saddle calfskin bag – this item is known for its lopsided design but it will set you back £2450. However, there is a similar bag which will be the biggest saving of them all! The mini noir ride bag by Skinny Dip will only leave you £14 out of pocket. The obvious difference is the change in material, but the Skinny Dip bag continues the lopsided feature, giving this bag a completely unique look. N