My loves, on our left we have R13’s bad to the bone Moto Vest (LIKE); to our right we have bebe’s luscious Leatherette Moto Vest (TRY).(WHY?) While the bebe beauty is a sassy Strawberry Whip shade, as opposed to the Dirty White hue of the rugged R13 piece; for a mere $39.99, in comparison to the $978.00 asking price of R13’s Moto marvel, it is every bit as fabulous, and allows the frugal fashionista to indulge in all three colors – strawberry whip, black, and dark khaki!
Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for R13, or be thrifty and spring for bebe?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Barneys and bebe for the pictures.
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I like the choices of strawberry whip, black, and dark khaki...sounds good to me! I think this vest would look great in black! Thanks for opening our eyes to another amazing bargain and alternative for the higher priced! :) Happy Tuesday Erika. :)
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while r13's dirty white is touch chic at it's best, i must applaud bebe for their equally impressive design. i would opt for black and pair it with my favorite vintage white vneck tee and rollup denim shorts.
ReplyDeleteanother fabulous find, miss erika!
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I'd go for the bebe loook! I saw one on shopbop awhile back that I loved but it was wayy out of my price range - great find!!
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That's a no brainer...Bebe, of course! At $39.99, that's a steal!
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I would love the vest in black!
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To be honest, I usually don't pay attention to Bebe because they have been overpriced and cheap looking in the past... but your comparison has my attention now. I love the name of the color; strawberry whip. It sounds like something I want to drink =)
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ReplyDeleteI will definitely be thrifty on this one!
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I don't know why I like the R13 better, even do, I don't REALLY see the difference...
ReplyDeleteI actually prefer the bebe! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteOh I definitely like the attitude of the R13. I'm spending today!
ReplyDeleteI'll be thrifty and go with the bebe vest. At only $39.99, how could anyone resist? Plus it comes in other colors! Not to mention I think $978 is an insane price for a vest...
ReplyDeleteAs much as I fance R13 - at nearly $1000 it's a bit over my budget. xoxo
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the Bebe one. The R13 one seems a little more baggy than the Bebe one, and I love the color choices of the Bebe one.
ReplyDeleteThe vest from BeBe is just as adorable with a price to die for! :)
ReplyDeleteOh boy -- I think it's gotta be leather all the way.
ReplyDeleteThat R13 vest is gorgeous! Looks like it would hang so nicely.
It always amazes me that you're able to find such brilliant pairings.
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Oooh, they're both fabulous! I'd definitely go for the inexpensive one on this. Oh you have the Victorian wedges! Those are awesome too! Are they comfortable? I really hope I can "break mine in" because I love them and want to wear them all the time. Haha.
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Tightwad!
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I love them both! I guess that means I'm voting for the tightwad option!
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ReplyDeleteWow, when I first saw this post, I assumed the Bebe one was going to be more expensive, just based on the overall look. It's SO much cuter! I can't believe how cheap it is. That's freaking awesome!
ReplyDeleteWoow it's gorgeous! I've never been a fan of vests but this is definetely a good choice :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the bebe one so much. Only $40? Score! You always have the best finds.
ReplyDeleteI even love the strawberry one more!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great talent for spotting things almost the same but way lower in price!
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I lovee the R13 one, a little more taylored and smarter :) Bebe one <3 is okk, Love this post, thanks for the comments :D Sarah..0x
ReplyDeleteWow - $40 instead of almost $1,000! I'd have to go with the cheaper option. Imagine spending a grand on something and losing or damaging it - aaargh! xx
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Definitely the bargain one -- vests look ridiculous on me but this one is so cute that I'd probably cave!
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I'm definitely a big spender this time. I love the B13 one: it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeletehm, not really my style, so i think i'll save my money this time :P
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hi lovely. i love your spree-steal posts. i would go for bebe. might be because the jacket looks better when its more fitted to the body-
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thats amazing some one would actually pay that much for a vest..woooo..
ReplyDeleteyes..indulge in those 3 colors!
ReplyDeleteBebe for sure! I love it! That vest is really cute, I want one now! lol :)
ReplyDeleteI can never pull off white for some weird reason..but i love the BEBE vest!
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Bebe and get all the colors. Happy Tuesday Erika! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI think in black the bebe vest would be even better than the R13 one.
ReplyDeleteI like the Bebe one better I think..although I couldn't pull this off haha
ReplyDeleteUuuugh Erica!!! WHY must you tempt me so with your finds! I first need to hire you as my personal shopper. You may think I am joking, but it would literally be a dream come true to have your keen eye on my shopping trips.
ReplyDeleteHowever, this point brings me to point #2, I seriously need a promotion so I can afford these wonderful items!
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I'd be a tightwad on this one!
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Hmm, I wouldn't get either, but I don't like Bebe, so if I did, I'd go with that pricey R13 one.
ReplyDeleteid totally want this steal goodie !
ReplyDeleteit looks almost exactly the same !!
love love love this. i'm such a biker chick at heart. i like the white too-- a bit softer than tradiational black!
ReplyDeletegreat find, as always Erika!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great find that normally priced second vest is.
ReplyDeleteI hate it when magazine editors/writers chose to call normally priced cheap or "affordable", seemingly implying that most people spend thousands on a simple outfit.
I would wear this to pieces! I love moto vests! I'd get the bebe one. xx
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I like bebe's better! maybe because the model looks great in it haha
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The strawberry shade is adorable but i have to say I prefer the R13 version. =)
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Bebe, Bebe, Bebe!!! I love the slim fit and I think the day I spend $1,000 on a vest (as much as I love clothes), is the day I need to be shot in the face as I literally will have lost any understanding of how to manage my money.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the price difference, they seem so similar to me. Bebe for sure.
ReplyDeleteNeither are really my style, but I think the Bebe one is so much cuter. Very close comparison though.
ReplyDeleteone of my gfs actually got a really awesome hooded faux leather vest from bebe and i never would have guessed it was from there. she got it for a great price too, so this def reinforces the value of the alternative. you have such a great eye for great finds erika!
ReplyDeleteand thanks for your sweet comment. you should post up and outfit where you wear your romper with high-waisted pants!
Ahh actually I like the R13 better but it's so damn expensive ! So bebe it is haha .
ReplyDeleteWow the price difference is staggering! I really like the bebe one in fact, their imitation is just as lovely!
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tightwad here, too!
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I like the R13 one much more :)
ReplyDeleteI love all your little fun things to do like painting your toes in rainbow colors of putting mini umbrellas in your purse for drinks! :) So fun! I actually love the bright White BEBE vest more than the expensive one! :)
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