Weekend Finds: Dupe for Designer?

Like always I'm always perusing my Favorites stores looking for great buys and deals.  Many times I walk out with nothing, but I know that usually I'll see a good deal that is worth sharing with others or keep in mind for a later time.

Who doesn't like Designer items? I sure do but many times I can't afford them, so I look for affordable items that could pass for a designer item just not with the designer label. So again at Marshalls I happen to notice a few pairs of shoes with crazy designs and made me think twice about.

Dupe for Designer?

Madden Girl of Steve Madden

Reminds me of 

Missoni

At just around $30, you can get a designer pair of shoes from Steve Madden that could pass for an even more expensive designer brand Missoni.  The similar patterns and designs are pretty similiar with their own styles.  The shoes I found are definitely an awesome deal for those who are looking for Designer Dupes.

Any good Dupes to share?

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IS IT A DUPE?

Are you always looking for an alternative to various brands, possibly a cheaper brand to make up for that other expensive item?

There are so many cosmetics brands that dupes are bound to be found across the various brands whether high end or low end.  As I continue to blog, I hope to bring a variety of brands to the blog and hopefully help out in finding cheaper alternatives to higher end brands or discontinued items.

DUPEABLE?

 Cover Girl Shimmering Onyx vs. MAC Black Tied

Cover Girl Shimmering Onyx - $3-4

(black with silver/blue sparkle)

 MAC Black Tied Eyeshadow -$14.50

(black with silver sparkle)

Are they close enough to be dupes of each other?  See the swatches below and compare?

(Left: Shimmering Onyx; Right: Black Tied)

no flash

(Left: Shimmering Onyx; Right: Black Tied)

with flash

Having both colors in my makeup kit, I do find that I actually use both colors instead of one or the other more.  I also find that both colors are fairly close as both are black eyeshadows and in the same dark shade.  Both shadows have sparkles, with MAC Black Tied with more silver sparkles and Cover Girl Shimmering Onyx with more silver blueish sparkles.  Though they may have a slight difference in sparkle, I find that it does not matter once applied to the eye lid and blended with other colors.  The eyeshadows do have similar textures and applies fairly well, but like most, MAC is tended to be a little bit more pigmented than the Cover Girl one.

Overall as a dupe, I would highly recommend the Cover Girl Shimmering Onyx to the MAC Black Tied as they are both very similar.  For a cheaper alternative, the Cover Girl shadow does the job just as good as the MAC one and saves you more money for your pocket at about $4 each compared to MAC's $14.50.  Whether you get MAC or CG shadow, they are closely dupable, you may not need both.

CoverGirl Shimmering Onyx can be found at most Drugstores: Walgreens, CVS, Walmart
MAC Black Tied can be found online:  maccosmetics.com

Any other color suggestions feel free to let me know!

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(Products purchased by myself.  I have no affiliation with said companies)
(photo credits: CoverGirl.com, maccosmetics.com)

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