by Irina on April 11, 2010
Miroslava Duma might not be your standard Hollywood celebrity. However, among fashion connoisseurs she’s been known for her impeccable style for quite some time now. The Russian “It” girl has been working as an editor for Harper’s Bazaar Russia and is a common face on street style blogs such as The Sartiorialist and Jak&Jil during Fashion Week. She’s also cute as a button, so that might be weighing in as well. The picture below, taken by Mr. Sartorialist himself, is one of the most popular of Miroslava. I remember people flooding several style forums in hopes of finding someone who can id her outfit. Miroslava’s nerdy glasses have been subject to great interest in particular. As far as I know, no one has been able to identify the brand or come up with a proper alternative for her geeky frames… well, that was until today.
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LuLu*s “Nerd Alert” Frames
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Did we already mention just how muuuuuuch we love LuLu*s? Check out their “Nerd Alert” frames which cost only $9 and compare them to Miroslava’s. They look quite identical to me. Hers might have cost a bit more, but we certainly don’t mind a cheap thrill, do we? Make sure to use our exclusive coupon code above to save another $1.35! Yay!
LuLu*s “Nerd Alert” Frames
($9, LuLu*s)
by Celine on March 29, 2010
Azzedine Alaïa is an inspired clothes designer, but I think he’s an even better shoe designer. Devotees seem to hoard his footwear like each pair is the last. Alaïa counts many celebrities as fans but our favorite starlets seem to favor one pair of his shoes in particular: the Ankle Strap Platform Sandals. They have delightful lattice-like cut-away detailing and a 70s retro vibe. The black color is divine, of course, but the cerise has my heart (just look how great they look paired with black stockings on Miroslava Duma, below). You’ll be paying for that style, however: these sandals retail for about $660 and are sold out anyway.
Azzedine Alaïa Ankle Strap Platform Sandals
(£490, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Azzedine Alaïa
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GUESS “Tank” Platform Sandals
If you love the look of the Alaïas but, like me, can’t afford them, GUESS has come out with their version of the Ankle Strap Platform Sandal. Their red color appears to be more on the side of burnt orange but the lattice cut-away is dead-on, as is the adorable peep-toe. GUESS has added a T-strap to their copy, which some women might find is actually more flattering to their legs than just having an ankle-strap. These GUESS “Tank” sandals are also available in medium and dark brown as well as black and come with a reasonable price tag of $98.95.
GUESS “Tank” Platform Sandals
($98.95, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Heels.com.
Vince Camuto “Paula” Peep-toe Sandals
If the GUESS sandals aren’t quite doing it for you (I don’t know, maybe you hate T-straps!), we thought these Vince Camuto “Paula” sandals were also a great alternative to the Alaïas. They have the same great cut-aways (minus the perforated edges), a platform front (with triangle detailing, just like the originals) and a retro-inspired chunky heel. These will run you only slightly more than the GUESS sandals, which is to say a helluva lot less than the Azzedine Alaïas.
Vince Camuto “Paula” Peep-toe Sandals
($114.95, Endless)
P.S.: Also available in black & brown at Dillard’s
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