Topshop leather shorts and Valentino Rockstud flats

 Top and leather shorts: Topshop (last seen here) | Shoes: Valentino (similar here) | Clutch: Gap | Bracelets: Alexis Bittar and Chanel | Watch: Michael Kors

As much as I'd hate to admit it, I'm a bit of a sheep when it comes to must-have fashion accessories.
The 'It' Celine Mini Luggage Tote? I bought one.
The jagged wrap skort from Zara? Yep, that too.
Relaxed leather pants? Don't even go there ...
So when I started seeing the Valentino Rockstud heels on almost every big-name blogger on the block -- I knew my wallet was going to take another big hit.
But if there's one thing I hate more than admitting my copycat tendencies, it's paying full price for things.
So, once I decided I wanted to switch things up a little bit and buy the Rockstud flats instead of the heeled version (See, Ma? I can be different!), I set out on a North America-wide manhunt to find them for less than retail price.
And find them I did.
I picked up these beauties via phone order from the Valentino outlet store at the Woodbury Premium Outlets in Central Valley, NY. (Shout out to the fabulous team who helped me there!) -- at well below retail price.
Mission accomplished.