5.17.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Echo Painted Layers Cover-Up on the Cheap

My loves, to the left you will find Echo’s precious Painted Layers Cover-Up – an Anthropologie Online Exclusive; to the right you will spot Echo’s Striped Cover-Up.

While the two pieces were created by the same label, and have nearly identical designs, one thing sets the Anthropologie piece apart from the one available at Victoria’s Secret – the materials. Unlike the Victoria’s Secret piece, which is made of imported polyester, the Anthropologie offering is constructed out of silk; but for $88.00, as opposed to the $138.00 required to take the Painted pretty home, it is the perfect compromise for the cheap chica looking to keep her beach cover-up budget in the double-digits!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Anthropologie and Victoria’s Secret for the pictures.


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  1. JoanneMay 17, 2011 5:23 AM

    These are so pretty for the beach. So many of the cover-ups are sleeveless, and I really like this look with the light sleeves. I'll take one of the Echo please :)

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  2. kMay 17, 2011 5:35 AM

    that is an amazing coverup!

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  3. Anna GrayMay 17, 2011 5:53 AM

    Ooooh, love, love, love! Great find Erika! ^_^

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMay 17, 2011 5:54 AM

    They are SO similar, I'd get the cheaper one.

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  5. lucy and sarahMay 17, 2011 6:02 AM

    So sweet. I'd get the cheaper one..just because...

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  6. ivy's closetMay 17, 2011 6:03 AM

    Oh so cool. I'd be on the cheap. Naturally.

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  7. Secondhand StellaMay 17, 2011 6:07 AM

    So pretty! I love the colors. Silk is a great material, but it wrinkles easily. I would go w/ the VS version.

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  8. ellieMay 17, 2011 6:10 AM

    So happy to see this. Love the Victoria Secret one.

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  9. Twenty.SomethingMay 17, 2011 6:20 AM

    Gorgeous! This would totally stand out on the beach.

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  10. Audrey AllureMay 17, 2011 6:23 AM

    Love the print, so pretty!

    Thanks for birthday wish! :)

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  11. Couture CarrieMay 17, 2011 6:30 AM

    Hmmmm.... I am a sucker for silk, so I'm going to have to splurge on this one!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  12. Jaime @ laviejaimeMay 17, 2011 6:51 AM

    Def save...it's such a gorgeous cover up!!

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  13. Cindy WhiteheadMay 17, 2011 7:12 AM

    They look so similar - its uncanny. I guess I'd need to feel the silk on to decide (-:

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  14. StyleIDnetMay 17, 2011 7:13 AM

    Love the colors!! both are beautiful .... the good thing: they are identical so this time I can go thrifty.
    Cute cover up.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://www.filomenascloset.com/

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  15. UnknownMay 17, 2011 7:56 AM

    This is hard, because while I love the price of the cheaper one, nothing feels like silk. And silk has gone through the roof--printed silk can be $13 a yard these days (wholesale) so the anthro price is actually much better than what it would be if it were by a name designer...it is just the cutest design no matter which one you pick!

    Great find Erika!
    xo Mary Jo

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  16. little luxury listMay 17, 2011 8:04 AM

    The Victoria's Secret one works and is totally more functional if you get it wet!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  17. carolina @ patagonia giftsMay 17, 2011 8:13 AM

    beautiful colors! and for the beach? I'll just take the cheap one! xo

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  18. ilene @ muchloveillyMay 17, 2011 8:34 AM

    those are gorgeous! i love anthro but i'd be just as happy with the echo one :)

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  19. CARRIEMay 17, 2011 8:51 AM

    Wow. Good find! I'd get the cheaper one. I'd be too sad if my fancy silk cover-up got ruined at the beach.

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  20. The Blonde DuckMay 17, 2011 9:18 AM

    A little secret--I'm actually trying to get some part time teaching jobs at elementary/ middle grade level1

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  21. JosieMay 17, 2011 9:37 AM

    So sneaky! Echo for sure.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  22. Melanie's RandomnessMay 17, 2011 9:49 AM

    Oh how pretty!! I'll save on this one!!

    Melanie's Randomness

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  23. Tights LoverMay 17, 2011 9:55 AM

    I absolutely love that cover up!

    I love it even more when I can use my VS card to pay for it (and save)!

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  24. A Fine BalanceMay 17, 2011 10:32 AM

    its gorgeous!

    YOu post such beautiful things I covet!

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  25. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 10:42 AM

    it's gorgeous! i'd definitely save and go for echo!

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  26. Gracey WilliamsMay 17, 2011 10:45 AM

    Amazing! I absolutely adore those colors :)

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  27. NatashaMay 17, 2011 10:50 AM

    I would go for the VS one, since I'm such a VS addict anyway. I hope you're having a good Tuesday. :)

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  28. UnknownMay 17, 2011 12:27 PM

    SOOoooo pretty!!

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  29. Midnight CowgirlMay 17, 2011 12:59 PM

    They are both pretty, but I'd probably save and go with VS :)

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  30. FashionistableMay 17, 2011 1:04 PM

    They both look equally good, So it would be a save for the beach cover up for me, this time. Xxxx

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  31. Angelica NgMay 17, 2011 1:37 PM

    For the beach, I'd go with the cheapy. Although the Anthro sounds luxurious.

    http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  32. Tiffany KadaniMay 17, 2011 2:38 PM

    I love the Echo one and am totally craving the beach like none else!

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  33. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONMay 17, 2011 4:06 PM

    definitely would save on this one!! I love this and it would be perfect for my trip...thanks for the tip Erika!! xo

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  34. GraceMay 17, 2011 4:07 PM

    For the same brand and look, I'd definitely go cheaper!

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  35. stylenuggetsMay 17, 2011 4:51 PM

    Almost too pretty for the beach. Great for cocktails at a barbie as well

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  36. My Heart BloggedMay 17, 2011 4:58 PM

    Definitely the VS one! I love the look. I would belt it, pair it with capri's, and lots of bangles.

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  37. MimiMay 17, 2011 5:16 PM

    i like the colors of the cheaper version better! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  38. EmilyMay 17, 2011 5:39 PM

    VS for sure!!

    xoxo

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  39. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieMay 17, 2011 6:44 PM

    great find!!! I'd splurge and go for silk!

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  40. SadaMay 17, 2011 7:10 PM

    Erika...you nailed it!! Wow, what a great find. I love a bargain but I'm a sucker for silk....so I would wait to see who has the better sale?! Ha! Thanks for the post! Another GREAT one!
    xo
    Sada
    dressologyhq.blogspot.com

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  41. FASHION TALESMay 17, 2011 7:32 PM

    I love when you do these comparisons, I love the colours in these. I'm such an Anthropologie fan! -xo
    Ladyofashion of FASHION TALES

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  42. OneCraftyFoxMay 17, 2011 7:42 PM

    To hang pool or beach side, totally going to thrift!!

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  43. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 7:56 PM

    It seems quite sexy from Victoria Secrets!!

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  44. That Chelsea Girl™May 17, 2011 8:48 PM

    Since I don't like either--too many colorful stripes--I guess I'll be saving! Take care.

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  45. SchnappyMay 18, 2011 12:38 AM

    Cool dresses! I like all!:)

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  46. ManiMay 18, 2011 12:52 AM

    Soooo sexy....beautiful fabric and beautiful print.....love it!

    hugs and kisses by Mani.

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  47. FashionmateMay 18, 2011 2:05 AM

    Cool colourfull stuff.. loved it..

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  48. SherinMay 18, 2011 2:24 AM

    Such a pretty top! Perfect for warm summerse on the beach, and I love the colours. I'm defintiely going for the cheaper option. They're so similar.

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  49. AnonymousMay 18, 2011 3:12 AM

    Oh they're really beautiful for summer!
    Since I love both, I'm getting confused about which item should I choose :D
    You're really creative..


    ♥ sugarpuff ♥
    Pinkie Anggia ☺
    http://pinkieanggia.tumblr.com

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  50. LexiMay 23, 2011 7:24 PM

    oooh, I love this .. perfect for summer!

    xox Lexi
    Glitter & Pearls

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