The Look for Less

Did you ever watch that show called "The Look for Less"? I always liked that show. For those of you that never saw it the premise was "here is a fancy (aka expensive) look that I love - now my personal shoppers will buy items in my budget and I get the look...for less." And for those of you that never tuned in around 2002-2003, the View's Elisabeth Hasselbeck was the host. Yup. That was when she was all post-Survivor skinny, with no kids, and she didn't know Rosie O'Donnell from Roseanne Barr. My how times have changed...not the skinny part. Hasselbeck still has a six pack dang her.

So out of my love for cheap quality goods, I decided to host a Bower Power version of "The Look for Less" for the first time. It was for fun. It was a challenge of my internet surfing skills. So now here is the phat look I was looking to copy.



Pottery Barn

Queen Georgetown Tufted Headboard $799 + $75 surcharge
Morgan 400tc Duvet cover and shams $199 + $39 + $39 + $39
Olivia Silk Quilt and shams $299 + $49 +$49 + $49
Pleated Button Bed Skirt $99
Parker Bedside Table $449
Bradley Table Lamp $149
Thomas Print Drape $119 +$119
Marcel Ottoman $449

TOTAL = $3020

and the look for less....


El Cheapo

1. Greenwich Tufted Headboard $199.99
2. Hotel Collection 3 pc Down Comforter set $99.99
3. Fieldcrest Luxury Coverlet Set $99.99
4. Solid Color pleated bedskirt $17.99
5. Georgetown Nightstand $209.99
6. Canopy Brushed Steel table lamp $39.88
7. Varen Curtain 2 pack $19.99
8. Hartford Storage Ottoman $95.99

TOTAL = $783.81

So there you have it - a Pottery Barn inspired bedroom for a fraction of the price. It's like ordering a double cheeseburger and they bring out Flo's Filet. And who doesn't like Flo?! I mean, as long as it ain't Aunt Flo - I am all for it :)

So what do you think? Do you think that this is something that you would like to see more of? Like a regular little Look for Less feature here at BP? Or could you do without? Maybe we could fancify this puppy and you guys could send in your fav 'looks' and I could rummage up the 'less' parts. hmm? opinions please...and if we disagree, I promise that we won't fight like cats and dogs (err...elisabeth's and rosie's).