for reals

I have a friend, a fellow school mom, who captivates me with her rich knowledge of foreign policy--along with her intimate and up-to-date familiarity with The Real Real's latest offerings. I've casually suggested a few times that she share her painstakingly-selected favorites with me, but I know they're a guarded, (sacred) time-invested secret. As are mine. But today, I will share a few of them with you, because, (and this is kind of just sinking in) the reality is I can't buy them all for myself! Sad, but true. Let's start with the woven Bottega Veneta tote bag, above, and the beaded $35 Tory Burch cardigan, below. Also a steal (I know, because I managed to buy one before myself!) the sequin-trimmed cashmere Chanel cardigan, below, for $287! There's also the striking Chanel turtleneck, below, which is more expensive, but a good investment and easily re-sellable; the $168 embellished Marc Jacobs jacket, below; and the Dior slingbacks, also below. In the last pic is a Missoni woven tote, with its braided handle and forever-chic woven print, for $145. Also amazing: this statement Proenza Schouler jacket and these $55 Miu Miu sandals. For more, rifle through The Real Real's Editor Picks for yourself.