I'm one of those people who celebrate my birthday *basically* all month long. What can I say? I love a sparkly dress, an excuse to order champagne at dinner, and free desserts from restaurants. Not to mention the real best part about birthdays, which is getting to splurge a little bit on a gift for myself. After all, I deserve it. This year, I wanted to get myself a little designer treat.
I have been itching for that "just left a designer store with a shopping bag in hand" feeling, and with it being my birthday season, I basically had no choice but to do so. I started looking for what designer item I wanted to get for myself, and I knew I wanted to keep the item around $500 or less. After doing some digging on Nordstrom and Net-a-Porter, I ended up with 30 designer goods that were so chic I couldn't keep them to myself. I found the most elevated Saint Laurent passport holder, a Burberry bear bag charm that's so adorable that it hurts, a pair of Miu Miu sunglasses I'm sure are about to sell out, and so many more small designer accessories you're going to love.
Keep scrolling to take a peek at my list of under-$500 designer goods.
But how chic would it be to have a Saint Laurent passport case?
Pretty for the holiday season.
These are on fire right now. I would buy them before they sell out.
Out of all the designer card holders out there, I think I'm going to end up buying this one.
I just bought this scarf in another color, but the oatmeal beige is so chic.
Would look so good with the matching scarf.
The Row for under $500? I'm snagging it.
I'm obsessed with the bag charm trend, and this Burberry teddy bear charm is just too good.
Add a touch of Givenchy to any look.
Sometimes, you need just a little bit of Chloé in your everyday life. This does that.
The iconic skull Alexander McQueen logo on this ring is so good.
Simple and classic.
A pretty Gucci necklace you won't feel guilty about buying.
Chic women everywhere are lining up to snag these Toteme wool cashmere gloves.
This would be great for a holiday gift as well.
Burberry's classic check print in a cute little card case.
Everyone's favorite scarf from ACNE Studios.
I'm actually obsessed with these.
I'm such a Dior person, so these are good.
Picturing myself wearing this bow barrette with a little black dress and sheer tights.
Such a cool bag charm.
These are so chic on. Trust me.
Gigi Burris hats are a fashion-person favorite. I need to get my hands on one.
A little Khaite purchase never hurt anyone.
I'll wear this scarf for years.
Style with the matching scarf.
You'll carry this in your purse for years.
My current favorite tortoiseshell sunglasses.
This pretty Loewe scarf is calling out to me.
I really want a new Burberry purse, but this card case will do for now.
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