We’re obsessed with…

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…this Grande Crystal Drops necklace, from J. Crew (now $139.99).

Had Mathilde Loisel – heroine of Guy de Maupassant’s classic short story The Necklace – known such affordable luxury existed, it might have literally changed her life (if you are unfamiliar with the short story, enjoy the recorded version below).

If you have champagne taste on a seltzer budget (or if you simply like well-made, unique accessories at great prices), J. Crew offers unique pieces which add fabulous touches to the simplest of ensembles without breaking the bank, and this exquisite statement necklace is very special.

Image via J. Crew

It’s cuffing season…

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This luxe arm candy would make Diana Prince proud! Try wearing a pair of matching gold ones on each arm, Wonder Woman-style. (It should go without saying that this should be your main accessory statement so as not to overwhelm your look.)

Now all you need are an invisible plane and a lasso of truth!

Fringe cuff by BCBG, $118
Smooth Modern Armour cuff by ASOS, $26.70
Mirror studded cuff by Forever 21, $4.80
Jeweled cuff by J. Crew, $125
Matte black and gold triangle cuff by Blu Bijoux, $28

We’re obsessed with…

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…this leopard foldover clutch by Clare Vivier. *Sigh*

We live for all things leopard…and this calf hair clutch is the perfect way to inject a little fierce kitty chic into your wardrobe. Animal print can be considered a “new neutral”, and you can carry this with virtually ANY color and still be on point.

If animal print is not your thing, Vivier’s clutches come in a ton of other finishes and are a luxe addition to your handbag collection.

Image via Clare Vivier

Dress like you mean it.

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Don’t let this be you.

Are you ready for that upcoming interview, date, social occasion or vacation? Does your look desperately need a shot in the armoire? Contact Alexis for personal shopping, style advice and closet reorganization today!

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Congrats to our Shop Save & Share giveaway winners!

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*Drumroll, please!*

And the winners of the 2013 Shop Save & Share giveaway are:

J. Pearce
M. Harper
E. Prewitt
J. Coates
T. Beville

Please provide your mailing addresses as soon as possible so your prizes can be mailed to you. If you didn’t win, you still have time to purchase a card for use October 23rd through November 3rd (with all the great savings, it really does pay for itself, and the proceeds help worthy causes)!

Happy shopping!

Image via The Junior League of Birmingham

Friday fab: 5 things to try at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Holly Golightly may have had breakfast at Tiffany’s, but I recently enjoyed a much more delightful breakfast at our local Saks! Darlings, while you are out using your Shop Save & Share card , consider using it to scoop one (or all!) of these fab items:

1. Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Youth Renegerating Cream – My skin breathes a sigh of relief every time I dab a little of this moisturizer on under my makeup. It has a refreshing scent, a lush texture and includes a “Resurrection Flower” that makes my skin feel plumper and smoother with each use. I can particularly see a difference across my forehead (which I frequently “scrunch”). TRY IT. ($60)

2. Jo Malone London fragrances “Wild Bluebell” and “English Pear & Freesia” – I’ve talked about the personal nature of fragrance before, and RARELY do I share what I’m wearing. But what I absolutely love about Jo Malone’s line is that these are made to be worn separately, but can (and should!) also be layered together, which creates a totally new, totally delicious scent. ($60 for 1 ounce of each)

3. Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Creme Body Wash – If you enjoy a luxe bubble bath or shower, this body wash is for you. It cleanses the skin without drying it out and has a subtle yet pleasing fragrance that won’t irritate sensitive skin. ($36)

4. Guerlain Rouge G L’Extrait Lip Color in “M69/Orgueil” – When cosmetics consultant Kimberly Crawford handpicked this shade for me, I was a little…scared. I haven’t worn dark lipcolor since high school, and usually stick to a nude lip (or MAC’s Ruby Woo when I’m feeling a bit daring). But this fall, beauty is all about a bold, vampy lip and I am in LOVE with this shade. The product feels like silk when applied, dries to a matte velvet finish without that horribly dry feeling matte lip color sometimes has, and the color is amazing. ($49.50)

5. Last but not least, relax and shop in total ease by making an appointment at Saks’ recently re-launched Fifth Avenue Club, which offers a very special shopping experience for customers. Shopping is neither a chore nor a bore when you have knowledgeable, approachable style ambassadors at hand who understand your budget and aesthetic and can provide personalized attention and trustworthy advice. This is an elevated level of service – where you can preview sleected looks in a swanky private suite – which makes shopping a pleasure. I I encourage you to schedule a visit, whether you’re looking for items you can mix and match for daytime wear or shopping for a special event.

Ready to shop? A Friends and Family promotion is happening now through October 20, online and in stores (with some exclusions). Saks is located at 129 Summit Boulevard.

South Boutique now offers online shopping!

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Toss some sequins, y’all! You can now shop one of my favorite local boutiques online! Head on over to ShopSouthBoutique.com for on-trend accessories, contemporary fashion, and unique gifts and jewelry, including fantastic one-of-a-kind pieces incorporating antique Chanel buttons! And who couldn’t use a little Chanel in her life?

One of our favorite selections from South is this super chic black jumpsuit with lace insets ($58) – perfect for Magic City Classic parties!

And yes, you can shop South with your Shop, Save & Share discount card! Say what? You have purchased yours yet? You still have time to enter our giveaway and win one!

Images via South Boutique

Shop, save and share with SCDD!

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Who’s ready to shop on behalf of a fabulous cause? The Junior League of Birmingham presents its annual Shop Save & Share fundraiser October 23-November 3! This twelve day shopping event gives cardholders a 20% discount at some of the Birmingham area’s finest retailers including Saks and Gus Mayer, boutiques such as South and Shoefly, and restaurants such as Seasons 52 and Bottega! Proceeds from the purchase of this card benefit the League’s community projects, which improve the lives of women and children in Birmingham.

For details on purchasing your Shop, Save & Share card for a $40 donation or to review a complete list of participating merchants, please visit www.jlbonline.com. Please be sure to note the card’s policies before you shop (because who likes to be surprised at the register?).

Want a chance to win a Shop, Save and Share card? Same Chic Different Day is giving FIVE away to our readers! Here’s one way to enter: leave an “I want to Shop, Save & Share!” comment under this post!

And there are FOUR more fabulous ways get in on the good stuff:

Follow SCDD on Facebook;

Follow SCDD on Twitter @SameChicSouth;

Subscribe to SCDD (by scrolling to the end of this page, entering your email address and clicking “Sign me up!”); and/or

Share this giveaway post via your blog, Facebook or Twitter accounts with the hashtags #JLBShopSaveShare and #SCDD!

NOTE: For each additional entry, a separate comment should be left on this post (“I followed SCDD on Facebook”…etc). Five winners will be selected at random from all qualified entries. Please use a valid email address when posting comments, as that is how the winner will be contacted. Enter by Noon CDT on Friday, October 18. All decisions final.

Special thanks to Holly Lollar!

Images courtesy of The Junior League of Birmingham (Full Disclosure: I am a member of the JLB).

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