In Their Closet » Coats & Jackets

Runway to Real Way – Alexander Wang S/S 2010

Vanessa — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:39 +0000

Runways are styled for pictures, people are styled for living. So, understandably, it sometimes takes a little tweaking to get one to live in the other’s world. This is a perfect example. Alexander Wang has proven that a little leopard goes with everything, but in our case the shorter and more structured jacket will create a look worthy of a few thumbed up Facebook photos.

Go Shopping:

SHOES: Promiscuous Trecey Leopard Booties, $67
TOP: Topshop Caged Corset Top, $65
JACKET: Topshop Cotton Jersey Bomber Jacket, $100
PANTS: Topshop Cross Front Extreme Hareems, $80

Obsession of the Day – BB Dakota Fall 2010 Collection

Irina — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:00:17 +0000

I know we’re in the middle of summer with most of us dressing in airy summer dresses, tank tops, denim cut-offs & flip flops. Or bikinis. So it naturally takes a lot to make me crave anything that’s non-sleeveless. But as soon as I laid my eyes on these items from BB Dakota‘s upcoming fall collection I was madly in love. Not only because these are all absolutely stylish pieces, but also because almost all of them are under $100 except for the leather jacket which is admittedly a little steep at $300. I’m not ready to part with my sundresses just yet, but I know I’ll be just as happy when fall rolls around.

Go Shopping:

JACKET: BB Dakota Hinsdale Jacket, $90
LEATHER JACKET: BB Dakota Manderson Leather Jacket, $300
BLAZER: BB Dakota Douglas Blazer, $95
GILET: BB Dakota Ashland Faux Fur Vest, $90

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Reese Witherspoon in Madewell

Celine — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:00:58 +0000

Reese Witherspoon is one of those celebrities who never looks like she’s trying that hard. She has an effortlessly chic style that I’m pretty sure many would love to emulate. Out and about in Brentwood, CA a couple of weeks ago, the petite star looked adorably incognito (fedora! sunglasses!) while managing to also shine ever so brightly in a red Madewell summer dress. Her army green jacket is a nod to the current military trend and her nude wedges made her legs look a mile long (OK, maybe several feet). It was easy to come up with our Look 4 Less pieces this go-around because Reese’s sweet Madewell dress is happily fairly reasonably priced!

Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Reese Witherspoon
Where?	Out in Brentwood, California
When?	June 14, 2010
What?	Madewell Floaty Floral Dress

Reese Witherspoon’s Madewell Dress Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

DRESS: Madewell Floaty Floral Dress, $158
HAT: Tilly’s Straw Womens Fedora, $12.99
SUNGLASSES: Sunglass Warehouse SW Retro Style #1689, $12.71
JACKET: Charlotte Russe Rolled Sleeve Cargo Pocket Jacket, $30
BAG: ALDO “Petigny” Satchel, $38
SHOES: AK by Anne Klein “Munchkin” Wedge Sandals, $69.95

Real vs. Steal – Tory Burch Magnus Striped Jacket

Vanessa — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:00:52 +0000

My personal style includes a mixture of classic designer pieces and inexpensive trendy items. When I saw this striped blazer by Tory Burch (RRP: $325), I knew there was a designer space for it in my closet. The simple shape is given a new look with nautical stripes. I’m already running imaginary outfits through my head!

Tory Burch Magnus Striped Jacket
($227.50, NET-A-PORTER)

Spiegel Ponté-Knit Striped Blazer

If you want to add a little stripes into your wardrobe, but don’t want to drop a whole load of your hard earned money, then this Spiegel blazer is an excellent option. The shape and stripes get the job done. If you still have your mind set on gold nautical buttons, only a few dollars and a needle and thread will do the trick.

Spiegel Ponté-Knit Striped Blazer
($79, Spiegel)

H&M Gets Inspired by Chloé and Burberry Prorsum for Fall 2010

Irina — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:00:51 +0000

H&M released a first preview for their Fall 2010 collection recently and while flicking through the images I instantly had two déjà-vu moments. What caught my eye first was a beautiful apricot-colored cape coat closely followed by a huge cozy-looking, wool-trimmed grey winter coat.

After having 2 years of Real vs. Steal expertise under my belt, I’ve become quite the pro at recognizing designer-inspired stuff. Of course it wasn’t too hard to see the inspiration behind H&M’s latest collection as Christopher Bailey garnered quite a big media following after presenting his phenomenal Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 collection. And Hannah MacGibbon’s Fall 2009 collection was considered to be Chloé’s big comeback to the high fashion world, so it is just as iconical.

I’m amazed at how quick H&M managed to pick up on the Burberry shearling-trim trend and I hope they’ll have a steal alternative for the uber-gorgeous aviator jackets as well. Also quite tempted by the Chloé look-a-like though I’m not sure how such a BIG blanket coat would look on me. Anyway, this collection preview has definitely put H&M back on my radar; I’m stoked to try all these fab pieces. What do you think about the H&M collection?

More looks from the collection after the jump… My other favorites are look #3, #6 and #8.

Real vs. Steal – Balmain Military-Style Denim Jacket

Irina — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:19 +0000

In case you wondered: Balmain is still going strong. I stumble upon Balmain knockoffs or Balmain inspired shoes & apparel on a daily basis and don’t know where to find the time needed to post all of these finds. So I have to cut back and just concentrate on the really good ones. The denim jacket below is a personal obsession of mine and even though I’d have a hard time finding an occasion where to sport this lovely thing to, I still want it in my closet so badly.

Balmain Military-Style Denim Jacket
($5.075, SOLD OUT)

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Your Eyes Lie Braided Military Denim Jacket

UPDATE (06/14/2010): If you’re still mesmerized by Balmainia, try this Balmain-esque denim jacket by Your Eyes Lie.

Your Eyes Lie Braided Military Denim Jacket
($152.18, ASOS)

Queen’s Look Button Detail Denim Jacket

If you love the denim jacket, but don’t have $5k to spare, take a look at this Balmain knockoff by Queen’s Look (an Asian brand). It’s not a 1:1 copy, but it’s still a great budget-friendly alternative which costs only $85.50. Also available in beige, grey & black. The sizing is Korean, so make sure to take a look at the size chart first before you order.

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Queen’s Look Button Detail Denim Jacket
($85.50, YesStyle)

In Vanessa Hudgens’ Closet – Madewell, Nudie, Joie & Made Her Think

Irina — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Hollywood’s PYTs (= Pretty Young Things) are looking really good lately. First we had Miley Cyrus donning French Chic with clogs and now we have a fabulous laid-back red carpet outfit of Vanessa Hudgens. The Disney star rocked a Madewell suede biker jacket with a white peasant top, her favorite Nudie skinny jeans, matching slingbacks by Joie and a knuckle ring by Made Her Think at the Premiere of Disney California Adventure Park’s “World of Color” in Anaheim last week. I’m also crushing on V’s loose fishtail braid.

Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Who?	Vanessa Hudgens
Where?	Premiere of Disney California Adventure Park’s “World of Color” Spectacular in Anaheim, California
When?	June 10, 2010
What?	Madewell suede jacket, Nudie skinny jeans, Joie slingbacks & Made Her Think Siren knuckle ring

Go Shopping:

JACKET: Madewell Suede Biker Jacket, $298
RING: Made Her Think Siren Knuckle Buster Ring, $66
SHOES: Joie “Get On Up” Slingback Booties, $335
JEANS: Nudie Jeans Tight Long John Skinny Jeans in Denim Stretch, $179

Vanessa Hudgens’ Look 4 Less

If you’re loving Vanessa’s rocker meets boho look as much as me, but don’t have the $$$ to opt for the real deals, check out our budget-friendly picks to recreate Vanessa’s look below:

Go Shopping:

JACKET: Dollhouse Distressed Faux Leather Bomber, $40.95
TOP: Vila Lace Trim Button Through Victoriana Cami Top, $42.27
JEANS: Banana Republic Ultimate skinny dark wash jean, $89.50
RING: ALDO “Pouge” Double Ring, $15
EARRINGS: Argento Vivo Triple Teardrop Earrings, $58
SHOES: Torrid Cognac Berlin Heels, $39

Runway to Real Way – Givenchy’s S/S 2010 Striped Look

Irina — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:00:11 +0000

Givenchy‘s S/S 2010 collection was one of those collections that had to grow on me. First I was like “Where’s the color? What is it with all those stripes?” – I really wasn’t impressed. I’m still hesitant about the dirty-ish head-to-toe tribal looks and the weird conehead hats, but the rest I learned to love. Especially the striped blazer looks. See my take on one of the Givenchy runway looks below. You like?

Go Shopping:

BLAZER: Anthropologie Hello Sunday Blazer, $98
TOP: Riller & Fount Charm V-Neck Drop Back Tank, $86
SHORTS: Lisa Jayne Dann Ruffle Shorts, $126.82
SHOES: Dollhouse “Shaunna” Open-toe Boots, $48.75
LIPSTICK: Fashion Fair Lipstick in Shimmer Copper, $15
EYE SHADOW: Clinique Colour Surge E/S Duo in Twice the Spice, $17.50

Splurge. Save. Steal – Striped Jackets

Vahni — Sat, 22 May 2010 16:00:37 +0000

Our lovely reader Marsha recently asked the following in a comment:

I really do love Kim K’s striped blazer with the exaggerated shoulders! Have any ideas where to get a good find on one?

Any ideas where to find one, she asks? Hey, we’re full of ideas—and sources. Here you go:

Go Shopping:

SPLURGE: Givenchy Ottoman Stitch Stripe Jacket, $1.350
SAVE: Tory Burch Magnus striped cotton-knit jacket, $325
STEAL #1: Warehouse Stripe Blazer, $126.82
STEAL #2: ASOS Shark Shoulder Longline Blazer, $101.45

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Victoria Beckham’s Casual Airport Chic

Vahni — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:00:25 +0000

It’s no secret that I just adore Mrs. Victoria Beckham—and this outfit, in particular, is one of my very favorite ensembles. She’s managed to rock three hot trends at once (the blazer, utilitarian/military, and nude pumps) and not look like a trend victim. And what’s the recipe for her success? Clean lines, solid neutrals. But don’t you worry about that. We’ve done all the legwork for you below.

Like most of us, it’s taken Victoria some time to find her style, but those years of experimental blond hair and overindulgence in the Mystic Tan booth were worth it, because the lady is now a masterpiece of her own making. There are some women who fall into the “classy” category, ones that fall into the “sexy” category, and ones that make the “cool” category. Rare is the woman—like VB—who can be described as all three.

Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Victoria Beckham
Where?	Heathrow Airport, London
When?	March 23, 2010
What?	Chloé blazer, Roberto Cavalli pants, Rolex watch, Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses, Brian Atwood Maniac platform pumps

Victoria Beckham’s Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

BLAZER: Halogen Boyfriend Blazer, $128
T-SHIRT: Old Navy Satin-Trim Pocket Tees, $4.99
RING: Maxine’s Princess Cut Diamond CZ Cocktail Ring, $22.95
WATCH: Manhattan City Lights Men’s Watch, $20.36
SUNGLASSES: SW Aviator Style #435, $13.56
PANTS: Whistles Cotton Harem Trousers, $109.91
SHOES: Steve Madden “CARYSSA” Platform Pumps, $129.95 (use coupon code “SF30” for 30% OFF! Minimum purchase of $125 necessary)