The Look For Less: Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Tote

In another lifetime, I would hop in the town car and tell my driver to take me shopping on 5th Avenue. I would grab my fabulous Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Tote ($1,495) and set out to buy the latest and greatest fashions. Wouldn't that be nice? While shopping on 5th Avenue might be a far cry from reality, I can surely find a similar shopping companion, no?

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This Spiegel Oversized Tote Bag ($29) packs major bang for the buck. The patent sheen and rivet detailing give off the same decadent look without the heavy price tag. Done and done.