by Irina on September 20, 2009
UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 20, 2009. Scroll down to see the new adds.
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When I was younger I used to have a phase when I would refuse to wear anything else than jeans and a graphic tee. I remember how I thought I was so fab back then. Now that I’m older I fortunately am over that phase, but every once in a while I see my past obsession for graphic t-shirts rekindle. But who wouldn’t want to own the cute Lanvin bow tank below anyway?
Lanvin Spring 2008 Face and Bow Tank
(~$300, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Lanvin
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Alice + Olivia Painted Face and Bow Tee
Alice + Olivia is usually not a brand associated with knockoffs, but the printed t-shirt below with the big black bow is obviously the original brainchild of Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz. I don’t know how I feel about upscale knockoffs to be honest. Take this tee for example: it’s not exactly a steal at $198. And it ain’t the real Lanvin either. If you’re willing to shell out almost $200 of your hard-earned money, do you want to run around in what’s just an expensive copy in the end? Knowing that for an additional $100 you could’ve owned the original? I don’t think so. However, if you’re not able to track the Lanvin down, you may be excused to go for this look-a-like.
Alice + Olivia Painted Face and Bow T-Shirt
($198, Singer22)
Macy’s Pastry Top, “Sweetie” Print Tunic
UPDATE (09/20/2009): Here’s another affordable alternative to the Lanvin tank (via FabSugar).
Macy’s Pastry Top, “Sweetie” Print Tunic
($26, Macy’s)
by Irina on September 17, 2009
As much as I love extravagant dresses and sky high stiletto heels, sometimes it’s all about the basics. Having an array of crisp white shirts and tank tops in your closet is a must. Whenever I go shopping for basics however, I still end up always looking for fancy details to satisfy my obsession with everything studded, embellished, embroidered, sequined or torn, so it’s no wonder I have instantly fallen in love with Sonia Rykiel’s silk chiffon tank below. It may look like your regular striped tank with sequins at first sight, but upon closer inspection you will see that the sequins aren’t actually sequins but intricately beaded pearls and crystals. What an attention to detail, I adore it!
Sonia Rykiel Silk Chiffon Tank
($2.305, SOLD OUT)
Bebe Studded Silk Striped Tank
If you can’t afford spending more than 2k on a tank top (albeit a very beautiful one), this Bebe studded tank might fit your bill. Like the Sonia Rykiel original this one also has beaded, crystal and studded details running across the bodice and is also made of silk. The tank top retails for $49 and is available in either white, black, blue or dove grey.
Bebe Studded Silk Striped Tank
($49, Bebe)
by Irina on August 15, 2009
UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 15, 2009. Scroll down to see the new knockoff.
If I had to make a fashion-related Things I want to Do Before I Die list, “wearing a Balmain dress” would be definitely somewhere in my top 3. After all, can you imagine NOT feeling like an ultimate goddess in the exquisite lace LBD below?
I like to think that the reason why Balmain dresses cost thousands of dollars is because they have sewn confidence into each piece, so whenever a woman wears Balmain she will be automatically oozing grace and feel sexy & fabulous. Yes, I’m fanboying again.
Balmain Fall 2008
Celebrities Love Balmain
Victoria’s Secret angel Selita Ebanks was the first to wear this racy number back in March when she attended the New York Premiere of “Valentino: The Last Emperor“. She sure turned some heads in this mini LBD. Ex-Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett tried to pull off the same look at this year’s BET Awards, but failed miserably not least because of her clunky Alejandro Ingelmo platform heels.
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Bebe Unzipped Lace Beaded Dress
UPDATE (08/15/2009): Apparently Bebe liked this dress so much, they knocked it off twice.
Bebe Unzipped Lace Beaded Dress
($119, Bebe)
Bebe Sequin Beaded Ruched Lace Top
I know. You must be tired of reading all my Balmain vs. Bebe knockoff finds, but I will not stop and continue posting every Balmain knockoff under the sun because every woman deserves a little Balmain in her life, no? Even if it’s faux-Balmain.
Bebe seems now to be copying backwards from older seasons. In order to not be a too obvious copycat they made a top out of their Balmain knockoff version (considering the length of the original, the change does seem logical), but even that won’t hide all the other similarities. There’s no way their knockoff is going too look or feel remotely like the real deal, but for $89 Bebe has done quite a good job I think. Call me crazy, but I actually kinda like it.
Bebe Sequin Beaded Ruched Lace Top
($89, Bebe)
by Irina on August 4, 2009
Sometimes a simple oversized tee can be as stylish as any fancy dress. You can dress it up by wearing it tucked in with a pair of cigarette pants as seen on Sienna Miller or go casual and wear it with your favorite distressed jeans like Audrina Partridge.
KAiN Label Gathered Sleeve T-Shirt
($92, REVOLVEClothing)
Gentle Manner Oversized Top
If you refuse to spend more than $90 on a simple t-shirt, but still want the style, the oversized top below is a great KAiN alternative which retails for affordable $19.
Gentle Manner Oversized Top
($19, LuLu’s)
We haven’t featured Vanessa Hudgens on this site for quite some time. Not because we didn’t want to, but basically because she managed to keep herself out of paparazzi’s reach in the last few weeks. But finally we have some new candids of her from July 4, where she was caught with boyfriend Zac Efron on their way to dinner. Vanessa kept her outfit low-key by wearing a Lauren Moshi swing tank, Siwy denim shorts, a Cole Haan crossbody bag and metallic Miu Miu gladiator flats.
Our Rating: 
| Who? | Vanessa Hudgens |
| Where? | Panera Bread restaurant in Studio City, California |
| When? | July 4, 2009 |
| What? | Lauren Moshi tank, Siwy denim shorts, Cole Haan bag, Miu Miu gladiator flats |
Lauren Moshi EXCLUSIVE Swing Tank
Lauren Moshi EXCLUSIVE Swing Tank
($96, REVOLVEClothing)
Siwy Camilla Cut Off Shorts
Siwy Camilla Cut Off Shorts in Snowstorm
($158, Singer22)
The shorts can also be purchased at: Shopbop
, Free People, Chickdowntown
and REVOLVEClothing
.
