Fall Bargain Shopping. Looks for Less...All Under $100

As an admitted label snob, I am starting to feel the pressure to pinch pennies. Times are tough, but I still want to look good. So I'm thinking...Givenchy for Graham Crackers. Louboutins for Lasagna. YSL for Yoodles. Rodarte for Ramen. Hey, a girl has to make some sacrifices and sometimes it's food!

So I cruised some sites I admit I normally don't visit very often to see what I could find under $100 that I would actually (and truly) wear. The key to pulling off wearing um...'cheaper' clothes is to mix them with the expensive items you already own. By now we have all heard of the 'hi/lo concept' of mixing an matching. It seems this year we will be focusing on buying lo and mixing with already owned hi (from years of mass designer consumption).

One point I can not stress enough is not to buy cheap handbags. Seriously...if you are going to splurge on anything this year make it a leather or suede bag. No PVC. Trust me...everyone can tell the difference. You can find shoes that are stylish for under $100, but my recommendation is to look for suede or keep it black and simple. Also, black clothing looks better than a cheap print or pattern when you are shopping at a lower price-point. Make sure plaid seams match up.

Well the party isn't necessarily over...here are some great fall bargains that are on fashion point and under $100!

Gap Button-up Ruffle Capelet in Port Wine $78. This jacket is totally adorable and I would rock it with jeans for Saturday at a gallery (which is free).

                                                                         BDG Flannel Shirtdress $48. I am hoping this dress looks cute up-close. If so, wear it with a black cardi, black opaques and some black booties.

Steve Madden Karlitta $76.95

Tulle Tweed Tabard Sweater $58. I am actually really loving this sweater. Over a white blouse and with menswear trousers this is a fab look.

Metallic Lace Dress $69. Party anyone? Perfect for the holidays.

Hayden-Harnett Valentine Lace Suede Belt, Black or Red $65

Zinc Cable Cardigan $48. The cable-knit cardigan is everywhere this fall.

K. Amato - Chicago Necklace $68. We love K. Amato's affordable jewelry.

Baker's Bari Suede Bootie $79.95

Corduroy Boyfriend Blazer $29. Push the sleeves up!

                                                                           Crystal Plumage Hair Clip $24

Sleeveless Plaid Woven Top $19.90. With a little black jacket and skinny jeans you can't go wrong.

Steve Madden Rufles $99.95. If you are afraid of purple shoes, they also come in black suede.

Abstract Wool Cloche $12.80

                                                                           BDG Long Grandpa Cardigan $54

Skinny Leather Belt $20. This belt will get you everywhere this year! Wear over your cardis.

- Lauren Dimet Waters