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Real vs. Steal – Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag

by Celine on February 20, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 20, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

A good friend of mine recently bought a Mulberry Bayswater (a gift to herself on her birthday) and for a week straight everyone oohed and ahhed over it at the office. It is a spectacular bag, to be sure, but I think this new Mulberry takes the cake: the Alexa – a slouchier, more casual version of the Bayswater named after British style export Alexa Chung who is a true devotee of the Mulberry brand. If you haven’t heard tell of this bag yet, you will. Speculated to be the “It” bag of the moment, the Alexa sold out instantaneously on NET-A-PORTER after being added last week. Restocks are supposed to follow soon, but even still, this beautiful creation is way out of my sad little budget.

Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag
($1.450, NET-A-PORTER)

P.S.: Also available at S|SENSE, MyTheresa, Farfetch, LUISAVIAROMA, Harrods, Stylebop & Matches Fashion.

Alexa Chung Loves Mulberry

Alexa Chung carrying Mulberry Oversized Alexa Leather Bag

Melrose Glam “So Soho” Satchel

UPDATE (02/20/2012): Alright, it’s official! This Mulberry Alexa bag look-a-like by Melrose Glam (a brand exclusively available to BagInc as far as I know) is THE look-a-like who eats all the other look-a-likes for breakfast! How do I know? I already own a bag by Melrose Glam (the Alexander Wang Rocco inspired one, review coming in March) and the quality of this bag is ridiculously amazing. Definitely worth the investment. You can already see by looking at this picture that this is a high quality bag (seriously, how gorgeous is the textured leather here?). Oh, and did I mention we have an exclusive promo code that gives you 10% OFF your order? Simply enter “INTHEIRCLOSET” at checkout. Plus, free international shipping for all orders of $99+! SCORE!

Melrose Glam “So Soho” Satchel
($139, BagInc)

Melie Bianco “Ariana” Top Handle Messenger

UPDATE (07/16/2011): And here’s another one from Melie Bianco. Only I like this version even more than the other one. So fab! And available in a multitude of gorgeous colors like black, nude, taupe, brown and red (♥)!

Melie Bianco “Ariana” Top Handle Messenger
($89.50, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at eBags.

BagInc “So Soho” Reissue Leather Satchel

UPDATE (05/03/2011): Again, a super close Mulberry Alexa look-a-like coming from BagInc. Getting a real leather bag for under $70 that looks so much like the Alexa is quite the deal for me. Also available in black or taupe. Oh, and did I mention we have an exclusive promo code that gives you 10% OFF your order? Simply enter “INTHEIRCLOSET” at checkout.

BagInc “So Soho” Reissue Leather Satchel
($69, BagInc)

Melie Bianco “Maurissa” Carry All Messenger Bag

UPDATE (02/06/2011): Another great Alexa knockoff coming from Melie Bianco. Available in brown, bone and olive.

Melie Bianco “Maurissa” Carry All Messenger Bag
($108, Baghaus)

GoJane Buckled Strap Tote

UPDATE (11/08/2010): Yet another Mulberry Alexa knockoff and what a fab one that is, right? I just love this budget-friendly alternative by GoJane. The bag comes also in black or ivory, but the pewter version is my personal favorite.

GoJane Buckled Strap Tote
($46.80, GoJane)

Vieta “Lucille” Buckle Satchel

UPDATE (10/12/2010): Woot woot! Check out this AH-MAZING Alexa look-a-like by Vieta. I think it’s my favorite look 4 less version of all (among the Oasis one).

Vieta “Lucille” Buckle Satchel
($59.16, Handbag Heaven)

Oasis Sasha Satchel

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Feast your eyes on the most awesome Mulberry Alexa knockoff to date. OK, the color of this Alexa steal version by Oasis isn’t spot-on, but the rest: Wowzers! And believe it or not: the bag is under $60. How great is that?

Oasis Sasha Satchel
($58.96, ASOS)

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Real vs. Steal – Charles Anastase Spring 2009 Wooden Platforms

by Celine on February 12, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 12, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

These amazing platforms are from Charles Anastase‘s S/S 2009 show but I guess I’m a little behind the curve because I only just discovered them. While I can’t imagine anyone actually wearing them (how did the models not break their necks strutting down the runway?) I do find them aesthetically pleasing. If only that heel was just a little shorter and I think we would have ourselves a winner.

Charles Anastase Spring 2009 Wooden T-Strap Platforms in tan

Charles Anastase Spring 2009 Wooden Platforms
(Price Unknown, N/A)

See by Chloé T-Strap Platform Sandals

UPDATE (02/12/2012): I never considered See by Chloé to be a brand that would copy someone else’s work, but the inspiration behind these platform sandals is quite obvious, isn’t it? Available in blush and black.

See by Chloé T-Strap Platform Sandals
($355, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbop & NET-A-PORTER.

Dollhouse “Curia” T-Strap Platform Sandals

UPDATE (01/29/2012): Here’s a super identical looking and very affordable Charles Anastase look-a-like by Dollhouse. Available in black, tan and snakeskin faux leather.

Dollhouse “Curia” T-Strap Platform Sandals
($31.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Dollhouse (tan, black, snakeskin) & Piperlime.

Jeffrey Campbell “Foxy” Platform Sandals

UPDATE (09/09/2010): If you missed out on the Dany platforms, here’s your second chance to get almost identical knockoffs by Jeffrey Campbell.

Jeffrey Campbell “Foxy” Platform Sandals
($119.95, Solestruck)

Jessica Simpson “Dany” Platform Sandals

I was SO happy to find these Jessica Simpson “Dany” platform sandals. They are everything the originals are but in a much more digestible form. A slightly lower heel makes them more wearable and a $98 price tag means you don’t have to think twice about bringing these bad-boys home.

Jessica Simpson “Dany” Platform Sandals
($98, Endless)

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Real vs. Steal – Stuart Weitzman Alex Espadrille Wedges

by Celine on February 12, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 12, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

I am a huge fan of Jennifer Aniston‘s style. She delicately walks the edges of trends while always maintaining a classic style that I’m pretty sure we’ll never look back on, thinking “God, WHAT was she wearing?” Last summer Jen started rocking a pair of Stuart Weitzman espadrilles that had me drooling. Clearly I wasn’t the only fan though; the Alex Espadrille Wedges flew off the shelves and were forever more impossible to find. They’re back now and available on several e-retailer sites and I would probably kill to own a pair. Seriously, I recommend you not being around me right now. Sadly these are just out of my price range.

Stuart Weitzman Alex Espadrille Wedges
($365, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Jildor, Piperlime, Footnotes.

Celebrities Love Stuart Weitzman

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Bamboo Leanne-34 Woven Wedge Espadrilles

UPDATE (02/12/2012): Came across yet another great Alex look-a-like by Bamboo. Yay!

Bamboo Leanne-34 Woven Wedge Espadrilles
($32, LuLu*s)

Sacred Heart “Arven” Espadrilles

UPDATE (05/22/2011): The “Alex” knockoff wave just won’t stop! I keep finding new Alex look-a-likes day in, day out. But these here by Sacred Heart are actually really, really amazing. They are soooo spot-on and, OMG!, look at the price. $49.99 – this deserves an award or something (still can’t loose the feeling these are just rebranded, look at N.Y.L.A.’s Colby, Black Rooster’s Colb & Bakers’ “Midtown”, they all look completely identical).

Sacred Heart “Arven” Espadrilles
($49.99, Kohl’s)

Bakers “Midtown” Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (05/22/2011): Here we go again, yet another Stuart Weitzman “Alex” knockoff. This time it’s Bakers‘ turn. Love these here, they’re spot-on & super affordable.

Bakers “Midtown” Wedge Sandals
($29.99, Amazon)

N.Y.L.A. “Colby” / “Colbie” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (05/10/2011): OMG! This is the 15th “Alex” knockoff we have discovered. And an amazing one it is! N.Y.L.A.s “Colby” wedges are super close to the real SW Alex espadrilles and kind of remind me of the Black Rooster version (might be just a rebranded version). Available in taupe (shown), ivory or black.

N.Y.L.A. “Colby” Espadrille Wedges
($24.50, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Endless #2 & Heels.com.

Black Rooster “Colb” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (04/27/2011): Found yet another fantastic Alex look-a-like by Black Rooster. And it’s pretty light on the wallet, too! Available in khaki, ivory or black.

Black Rooster “Colb” Espadrille Wedges
($27.60, 6pm)

Kensie Girl “Kenwood” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (02/20/2011): Another great and budget-friendly “Alex” knockoff coming from Kensie Girl. Available in khaki, black and ivory.

Kensie Girl “Kenwood” Espadrille Wedges
($29.99, Famous Footwear)

Steve Madden “FANTASIK” Espadrilles

UPDATE (01/08/2011): OMG! Look at these fab-u-lous Alex knockoffs coming from Steve Madden. They are now also available in khaki and black and what’s freaking awesome is the budget-friendly price of $55.97 (sale price!). Can’t beat that! ♥

Steve Madden “FANTASIK” Espadrilles
($55.97, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pm, Heels.com, Shoes.com, ShoeMall & Buy.com.

Matisse “Lovee” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (02/11/2011): Stumbled upon yet another Alex knockoff by Matisse.

Matisse “Lovee” Espadrille Wedges
($70.67, Endless)

Dune “Nola” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (05/13/2011): Finally, Alex fans in the UK & Europe have a decent knockoff as well. This one by Dune is quite nice on the eyes. I’m actually thinking of ordering this shoe for myself. Do you approve? Available in khaki and black.

Dune “Nola” Espadrille Wedges
(£60, Dune)

Lucky Brand “Tabitha” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (03/11/2011): Just came across yet another fab & budget-friendly “Alex” alternative coming from Lucky Brand. Available in navy/white or natural.

Lucky Brand “Tabitha” Espadrille Wedges
($54.95, Shoebuy)

Chinese Laundry “Dippity Do” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (02/11/2011): And here we go again with yet another Alex-inspired wedge. This time coming from Chinese Laundry. Available in taupe or khaki.

Chinese Laundry “Dippity Do” Espadrille Wedges
($39.99, Chinese Laundry)

Dana Buchman “Jacinda” Espadrilles

UPDATE (05/13/2011): And here’s another great Alex look-a-like coming from Dana Buchman. Really love this one!

Dana Buchman “Jacinda” Espadrilles
($28.99, Kohl’s)

Bucco Espadrilles

UPDATE (05/13/2011): The Alex knockoffs just won’t stop popping up! Found 3 more today. #1 – these fab and budget-friendly espadrilles by Bucco.

Bucco Espadrilles
($49.99, Kohl’s)

Qupid Konya-40 Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (01/03/2011): These Alex knockoffs by Qupid might not be quite as polished as the orignal, but for under $30 what more could you possibly want? Also available in black or camel. Be fast, these will sell out fast.

Qupid Konya-40 Espadrille Wedges
($29, GoJane)

City Classified “JoJo” Braided Wedge Espadrilles

UPDATE (04/09/2011): A big thank you to our reader Jie Wei who told us about these super affordable & great looking “Alex” knockoffs by City Classified. When on the website, enter item # “177340422” in the search field to find these wedges on the Tilly’s website. Available in stone or black (hurry, the stone color is almost sold out!).

City Classified “JoJo” Braided Wedge Espadrilles
($26.99, Tilly’s)

ALDO “Connally” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (03/11/2011): Found another great inspired espadrille alternative by ALDO. Available in taupe or khaki.

ALDO “Connally” Espadrille Wedges
($50, Amazon)

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Real vs. Steal – Burberry Double Breasted Trench Coat

by Celine on January 30, 2012

UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 30, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

Alright, let’s just get right down to it, shall we? Everybody needs a trench in their closet. Everyone. That means you. I wasn’t a believer until I started wearing one myself, but I am here to tell you that they go with everything. They look simple and chic over jeans and classic and sexy over dresses. They can be worn over sweaters in the cooler months and worn over tanks in the warmer months. They are versatile and timeless, sophisticated and demure. Need I say more? Of course, there are tons of trenches out there and like pizza, despite what some people say, not every slice (or trench) is made equal. This Burberry Double Breasted Trench is probably about as good as it gets. Exquisitely cut with just enough detailing, I’m going to out on a limb here and say this could be the trench to end all trenches. But excuse me while I wipe away a tear… this coat retails for over $1.000.

Burberry Double Breasted Trench Coat
($1.095, Burberry)

Wallis Belted Trench

UPDATE (01/30/2011): Happened to find another great Burberry trench alternative. This one’s by Wallis and it’s currently on sale for very affordable $88. Use promo code “WAL15” for 15% OFF + free delivery.

Wallis Belted Trench
($88, Wallis)

ASOS Double Breasted Mac

Folks, just so you know, we rushed to get this post up because we are that certain that this trench will sell out. Another thing you should probably be aware of, is that I actually placed my own order for this coat before sitting down to write this entry. Yes, I was scared you all would buy out all the stock. We’ve got the same great detailing, the slant pockets and great cut. This coat is also available in red, but I’m all about the stone color.

ASOS Double Breasted Mac
($84.55, ASOS)

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals

by Celine on December 23, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on December 23rd, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

We’ve featured quite a number of Christian Louboutin shoes here on InTheirCloset and I think that’s because, other than being extremely popular with our readers, they are also what I would classify as “classic”. Louboutin pumps range from demure to over the top but almost all of them feel timeless. CL’s “Claudia” ankle-strap sandals are no exception. They are simply a new take on a tried and true shoe. Look how beloved these are by hollywood starlets and Playboy bunnies alike. You’d probably have to be either or both to swing that price tag though.

Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals in black patent

Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals
($985, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Megan Fox, Jennifer Morrison & Holly Madison wearing Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals

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Nine West “Freespirit” Ankle Strap Pumps

UPDATE (12/23/2011): And here’s a gold glitter version of the CL Claudia heel by Nine West. A very fitting shoe for NYE, don’t you agree?

Nine West “Freespirit” Ankle Strap Pumps
(119, Nine West)

Rockport “Sasha” Ankle Strap Pumps

UPDATE (05/16/2011): Just came across another Louboutin Claudia look-a-like by Rockport. Available in black or white patent.

Rockport “Sasha” Ankle Strap Pumps
(86.31, Endless)

Also available at Zappos.

Ivanka Trump “Bulbli” Ankle Strap Sandals

UPDATE (12/14/2010): Well, well. Seems like Ivanka Trump can add shoe designer to her resume now?! Or maybe not because her “Bulbli” sandals look like spot-on clones of Louboutin’s Claudias though I must admit they have the much nicer price tag. Available in black, red or graphite patent.

Ivanka Trump “Bulbli” Ankle Strap Sandals
(91.69, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com, Zappos, Piperlime, NORDSTROM, Lord & Taylor & Macy’s.

ALDO “Brodigan” Ankle Strap Sandals

Thank you, ALDO, for bringing us a shoe both lovely and affordable. No, my friends, you will not be able to show off that red sole, but if it’s class you’re looking for, look no further. ALDO’s “Brodigan” pump is the versatile, cocktail pump you’ve been looking for minus the hefty price tag. *Ding Ding*. We have a winner! Also available in a great nude (“bone patent”) color.

ALDO “Brodigan” Ankle Strap Sandals
($34.98, Amazon)

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