Steal a Piece of Sunshine – or is it Worth the Splurge?

I often experience love-at-first-sight with Catherine Malandrino’s designs, and her sunshine-yellow top [below, right] was no different. It’s so very sweet and feminine without relying on pinks or florals, and the color is absolutely amazing (especially for dreary winter days). Unfortunately, at almost $350, it’s a bit out of my price range.

If you love this top as much as I do and you’re in the same predicament money-wise, you’re (or rather, we’re) in luck! It turns out that Forever 21 has a similar, much-less-expensive top in stock [below, left] for about $23. Granted, there are differences in color (but only slightly) and shape, but given Forever 21’s past copycat problems, I’d say that’s probably a good thing.

In any case, the two tops (and their prices) are displayed below. You decide – splurge or steal?

Kavi Sleeveless Tunic, $22.80 @ Forever 21
Catherine Malandrino Cut-Out Trim Top, $345.00 @ Net-A-Porter