Last year, I discovered the glorious versatility of the oversized grey tank. Throw it on with skinnies and it’s perfect for a summer weekend, or belt it over a skinny mini, add a blazer and strappy sandals or booties, and it’s a sexy-but-not-too date night ensemble. I can see why celebs love the KAiN Side Drape Pocket Tank. You can wear it with almost everything, to almost anywhere.

KAiN Side Drape Pocket Tank
($94, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbop, Boutique To You & National Jean Company.

Celebrities Love KAiN

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NYC Boutique “The Shark Bite Tank”

The KAiN Side Drape Pocket Tank is a wonderful wardrobe staple, but $94 for a tank top? Come on. That’s a bit much. Luckily, we’ve found an alternative that is not only cheaper, but better. “The Shark Bite Tank” by NYC Boutique has the same flowing sides and pocket, but it is less transparent. That’s good for two reasons: a dark legging or bottom doesn’t show through the shirt, and the material holds up longer. See? I told you it was a better choice.

NYC Boutique “The Shark Bite Tank”
($34, Karmaloop)

I never wrote that much about Gucci clothes or shoes before because basically I never cared about their line nor did it ever appeal to me. This season however their women’s footwear range is just mindblowing and I’m beyond obsessed with their sky-high platform high heels. So dangerous! It doesn’t come as a surprise that the name of these platform peep-toe booties is “Kills” because whoa! they’re definitely KILLER! You know what kills me besides? Their price tag. $990 aren’t exactly pocket change.

Gucci Kills Peep-toe Platform Booties
($990, Bergdorf Goodman)

Celebrities Love Gucci

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Bebe “Trista” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

UPDATE (01/15/2010): Our new team member Vahni discovered these fabulous Gucci look-a-likes by Bebe. Available in black and grey snakeskin (on sale!).

Bebe “Trista” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($149, Bebe)

Charlotte Russe Peep-toe Booties

UPDATE (01/15/2010): And here’s another budget-friendly Gucci alternative by Charlotte Russe.

Charlotte Russe Peep-toe Booties
($39.99, Charlotte Russe)

Steve Madden “BELINA” Platform Booties

Thank God for Steve Madden who once more proves with these Gucci knockoffs that he’s still on top of the copycat game. If you crave these booties as much as I do, make sure to take advantage of the sale and these booties will cost you $59.98 only instead of the regular $120. Most sizes are still available!

Steve Madden “BELINA” Platform Booties
($59.98, Steve Madden)

So, did you catch the zippers & buckles trend for this season? This is majorly thanks to Balmain & Giuseppe Zanotti who presented this trend in their wonderful Fall 2009 collection. Take these suede zipper boots here for example. They are absolutely gorgeous and I would LOVE to rock them, but at $1.975 a pair this isn’t going to happen… sad, but true.

Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain Zipper Boots
($1.975, Shopbop)

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

Celebrities Love Balmain

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Hypnotic “Wilder” Zipper Boots

UPDATE (01/03/2010): Here’s yet another great and budget-friendly Balmain zipper boot look-a-like version by Hypnotic. Available in black, grey and rust suede.

Hypnotic “Wilder” Zipper Boots
($45.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon and FlyJane.

Dollhouse “Lupo” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (11/05/2009): Found another budget-friendly Balmain zipper boot knockoff by Dollhouse. Available in black or blue.

Dollhouse “Lupo” Zipper Booties
($66.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at LoveMyShoes and Dollhouse.

Anne Michelle “Just Zip It” Boots

HOT DEAL: Get 15% OFF your order at LuLu*s with our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET Offer valid until January 15th, 2010.

I nearly fell off my chair when I saw these hot babies by Anne Michelle popping up on LuLu*s “What’s New“-section. They look so close to the originals and are sooooo affordable at the same time. Major excitement! Yes, they are faux-suede, but it’s almost impossible to get real suede at such a cheap price, so don’t complain.

Oh, and if you’re a smart fashionista and use our above mentioned coupon code, you’ll save another $7.95 on these and will only have to shell out $45.05 for these sexy Balmain knockoffs. Don’t say we don’t care about your fashion needs… or your wallet for that matter

Anne Michelle Addiction 53 Just Zip It Boots
($53, LuLu*s)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon and FlyJane.

N.Y.L.A. “Zipit” Ankle Boots

We all have different kinds of budgets and since I know a lot of you aren’t into faux suede, I wanted to provide an additional great Balmain alternative to lust after. These zippered boots by N.Y.L.A. are significantly pricier than the Anne Michelle boots, but the quality you’ll get will be accordingly better. Available in black, brown, natural or red suede.

N.Y.L.A. “Zipit” Ankle Boots
($144.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROM and REVOLVEClothing & Heels.com.

I wonder if – one fine day – I will be the happy owner of a pair of Alexander McQueen heels. I would LOVE to, but thinking that his shoes go for more than 1k per pair, I somehow doubt this is ever going to happen. Not with that kind of budget at least. Anyone out there bothering to tell me the secret of getting rich quick? My shoe addiction refuses to wait any longer to be satisfied.

Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($1159, Zappos)

Celebrities Love Alexander McQueen

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Charlotte Russe Peep Toe Zipper Booties

UPDATE (12/21/2009): Here’s yet another Alexander McQueen knockoff by Charlotte Russe which seems to be just a rebranded version of the Pink Duchess booties below. Use coupon code SHIP50 on orders of $50+ to receive free standard shipping.

Charlotte Russe Peep Toe Zipper Booties
($34.99, Charlotte Russe)

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Stumbled upon yet another Faithful bootie knockoff version by Wet Seal. Available in either black or taupe.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41642955” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired zipper booties on the website. Wet Seal is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15+ (offer ends December 18, 2009).

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties
Style #: 41642955
($19.50, Wet Seal)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/02/2009): Found yet another great alternative to the McQueen booties by Aldo. They are not a complete rip-off, but the inspiration behind these is more than obvious.

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots
($120, Amazon)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (11/19/2009): Woohoo! I didn’t expect to find a knockoff just as good as the Steve Maddens, but then I stumbled upon these zipper booties by Michael Antonio. They look just as good AND are way cheaper, too. Yay! Also available in brown, berry, grey and red.

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Ankle Booties
($63.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shiekh Shoes.

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots

UPDATE: These booties by Pink Duchess are also a good and super affordable alternative to the real McQueen booties. And you san save even more cash! Get 15% OFF your entire order at LuLu*s with our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET Offer valid until November 23rd, 2009.

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots
($37, LuLu*s)

P.S.: Also available at LoveMyShoes in black, red and brown.

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

I love and hate Steve Madden. Hate because his collection is mostly based on other people’s creativity and LOVE because it makes being fashionable on a budget SO much easier without having to compromise the designer look of a shoe.

These Alexander McQueen knockoffs are almost identical, the only thing that’s different is that the zipper isn’t a skull shape, but everything else could pass as the original. The ankle boots are currently on pre-order and will be ready to ship in approx. 4 weeks. However I wouldn’t wait too long to order as this style is probably one of the first to sell out.

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($129.95, Steve Madden)

I’ve been in love with these studded Balmain gladiator sandals ever since I first spotted them on NET-A-PORTER half a year ago and dreamed of owning them, happily strutting the streets in them with liquid leggings or ripped jeans, but as always the whopping price tag of $1.195 kept that dream fom ever coming true. I never gave up dreaming though even when I had to make a compromise by waiting for a cheaper high street alternative instead of getting the real thing.

Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandals
($886.50, Chickdowntown)

P.S.: Also available on sale for $812.52 at MyTheresa.

Celebrities Love Balmain

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Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Found another budget-friendly alternative by Wet Seal.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41500712” in the search field to find the Balmain inspired gladiator heels on the website. Wet Seal is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15+ (offer ends December 18, 2009).

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties
Style #: 41500712
($32.50, Wet Seal)

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Sandals

UPDATE (10/31/2009): Just randomly stumbled upon another Balmain knockoff by ZiGiny.

Good thing: They look more like the original Balmain heels (except for the platform) and are also much cheaper than the GUESS version. Hooray!

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Gladiator Sandals
($99.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at KarmaLoop

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Gladiator Sandals

I’ve been waiting so long for knockoffs like these to come out and finally GUESS by Marciano answered my prayers by giving us frugal fashionistas a budget-friendly Balmain alternative. The studs on these are slightly bigger, but the shape and the elastic cage straps look almost identical. Not quite a steal at $167.95, but certainly much less than the original’s price (or even the sale price of the originals…).

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Stappy Gladiator Sandals
($167.95, Endless)

With shoes, it’s like that: the more the merrier and the higher the better. Almost every outfit can be stepped up a notch if worn with a pair of high heels. Don’t believe me? Try it & you’ll see I’m right. Your legs will look leaner and longer and your whole posture will improve. Anyway… while I’ve never been a fan of Gucci (so overrated most of the time), I must admit I’ve been quite pleased (OK, obsessed) with their footwear range for Fall 2009. Especially with these triple platform stilettos. SO dangerous & sure super hard to walk in.

Gucci Division Triple Platform Pumps
($750, Saks)

Celebrities Love Gucci

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ALDO “Fogler” Platform Pumps

I first read about these Gucci inspired pumps by ALDO on Rachel Zoe’s website, so all credit for finding goes out to her. They might not be quite as delicate as the Gucci heels, but at $125 they’re a great alternative if buying the real deal is out of question. Also available in grey and purple.

ALDO “Fogler” Platform Pumps
($125, Amazon)

I know summer is almost over when I find myself starting to look for shoes to wear in the fall. These studded ankle booties called “Otway” by Isabel Marant have been on my wish list for months now, but as with most of the things on my wish list, they are way out of my budget let alone the fact that they aren’t even out yet.

Isabel Marant Fall 2009 “Otway” Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown)

Celebrities Love Isabel Marant

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ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties

UPDATE (11/07/2009): Stumbled upon yet another great Isabel Marant knockoff by ALDO.

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties
($150, Amazon)

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2009): Found another Isabel Marant studded boots knockoff by Rosegold.

Look at this knockoff version by Rosegold and try to spot the difference between this one and the Isabel Marant boots. These booties are as close as you can get to the original. They look so similar they even managed to fool the guys at Singer22 who claim Sienna Miller wore the Rosegold knockoffs and not the Isabel Marant booties. Funny, huh? However, a knockoff this great comes at a price: $285. Yup, that’s pretty expensive, but probably still at least a few hundred dollars cheaper than the original. If you have the cash, why not spend it on these awesome knockoffs?

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots
($285, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available at Boutique To You, Shoebox, REVOLVEClothing and Bloomingdale’s.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots

Kudos to Jeffrey Campbell for always finding the right shoes to knock-off. Someone over there is doing his/her homework. Their “Us” studded booties are obviously a tribute to Isabel Marant’s booties. I just wish the heel would look more like the original. Available in black suede or black leather.

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots
($164.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Free People and Singer22.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots

Steve Madden seems to have sniffed a trend here as well and decided to make their own interpretation of the ankle booties. The heel of their booties is higher and brown instead of black, but everything else is pretty much identical. Comes also in brown suede.

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots
($189.95, Steve Madden)

The colorblock tube dress below was one of my favorite pieces from Alexander Wang’s Spring 2009 collection, but at one point the dress became so popular that I was sick of seeing it every second day on the red carpet. Now that the overexposure has stopped, my love returned, but unfortunately the dress has sold out since. Not that I could’ve afforded it when it was still available.

Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

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Atria Color Block Tube Dress

UPDATE (09/29/2009): Here’s another Alexander Wang tube dress knockoff for you. Like it?

Atria Color Block Homecoming Dress
($98, Atria)

P.S.: Also available at PromGirl.

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress

All the European Alexander Wang fans rejoice! Lipsy has a great knockoff dress retailing for £65. The material is different and the colorblocking isn’t in the exact same order, but it’s still a great look 4 less alternative.

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress
(£65, Lipsy)

Jeans will never go out of style. EVER. There might be small changes made each season, but you will always find a fashion mag declaring the return of the fashionable jeans. Destroyed skinny jeans seem to be le dernier cri right now. And even though I am a little hesitant towards white jeans, I must confess I quite like this one below.

Siwy Hannah Slim Crop Jean
($198, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at Singer22, Free People, CoutureCandy, Boutique To You & REVOLVEClothing.

Celebrities Love Siwy

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Bebe Carmen Super Destroyed Skinny Jean

If you don’t want to spend quite that much on one jeans, Bebe’s version might be just what you were looking for. The cut and look of both jeans is pretty much the same, but you’ll save $79 by opting for the Bebe jeans instead. Also available in black if you prefer a more subtle color.

Bebe Carmen Super Destroyed Skinny Jean
($119, Bebe)

Lindsay Lohan is a dedicated fan of Alexander Wang and has worn his designs several times. She was recently papped with Lily Allen at Chateau Marmont in LA wearing another Alexander Wang number from his awesome Spring 20009 collection. LiLo paired the colorblock dress with black tights, black patent booties and a black jacket.

Diane Kruger however is more of a Valentino and Valli girl, so imagine my surprise when I saw her wearing the same dress as Lindsay when she attended The Glamour Project Art Exhibit last month. Diane also opted for opaque tights and matching black heels to go with the strapless dress.

Although I do love, love Diane Kruger and her style, I can’t lose the feeling that the dress suits Lindsay better. Diane is and will always be a couture girl for me. She can work couture any time, but for some reason Diane seems to struggle when it comes to short and sexy dresses.

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Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress

Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, NET-A-PORTER)

If the dress should be sold out by the time you read this, try your luck at Shopbop where you can get the Alexander Wang dress for the same price. Be fast, I’m sure this dress will go like hot cakes.