Marie Claire's Luxe for (A LOT) Less: Isabel Marant for H&M

Have you ever stopped to read your favorite fashion magazine's bargain or look for less page?  If so, you're probably well aware that mag editors and yourself (and the majority of the rest of the world) have very different ideas of what a bargain is.  I mean, $400 for a clutch?  In what messed-up world is that considered a deal?  That's where I come in.  Every month, I'll be taking these so-called "looks for less" and making them truly affordable!

For November's Luxe for Less, Marie Claire looked to Isabel Marant's new collaboration with H&M.  The collection, which launches November 14th, boasts several tribal-inspired, graphic prints in black and white with touches of red.  The items featured in MC this month range from print sneakers ($49.95) to a gorgeous and very detailed jacket ($399, pictured below).

Although some of the prices this month are insanely better than September (I shared my dupes from September here), there is definitely still room for improvement.  Let's see how I did:

MC's pick: Isabel Marant for H&M Jacket ($399)

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My pick: H&M Fitted Jacket ($49.95)

MC's pick: Isabel Marant for H&M Top ($69.95)

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My pick: Daniel Rainn Gold Print Peplum ($49)

MC's pick: Isabel Marant for H&M Jeans ($99)

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My pick: Forever 21 Tribal Print Embroidered Skinny Jeans ($25)

MC's pick: Isabel Marant for H&M Shoes ($199)

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My pick: Truth or Dare by Madonna, Broas ($54.99)

MC's Luxe for Less:   $766.95

My Luxe for Less:      $178.94

Total Saved:             $588.01