Writing for a fashion blog is probably the best excuse for hours and hours of cyberstalking Shopbop
. God, I LOVE Shopbop! Their huge selection, the various price points from super cheap to super steep, the easy navigation and site design, the editorial section, their stylists, models and did I mention international shipping is free with orders of $100+? See, there are tons of reasons to love Shopbop. And when I checked their latest arrivals today I found yet one more to add to the list which is the styled look below. I adore the color combo, the layers, the easiness of the whole look; well, basically EVERYTHING about it! Absolute perfection! – ♥ ♥ ♥
Go Shopping:
D’uh! Of course, how could I forget the prices?! All of these gorgeous items cost more than what I’d normally spend on tops, belts, shoes and shorts. So what’s a girl with a limited budget to do? Easy, I put my look-4-less skills at test and tried to recreate Shopbop’s lovely look on a more budget-friendly basis. I’m quite happy with the outcome; it’s not a 100% match and not as charming as Shopbop’s version, but the overall look & feel is almost the same and price-wise it’s totally doable.
Shopbop’s Layered Summer Look 4 Less
by Celine on May 27, 2010
I remember hearing a few months back that neon colors were THE “It” thing for summer and I also recall being totally unenthused by said statement. I mean, who looks good in neon green? A trendy color scheme I can totally get on board with, however, is the nude/blush tone trend. I have yet to see someone look bad in soft pinks, warm nudes and creamy beiges. AnnaLynne McCord demonstrated this fad perfectly at a recent red carpet event. I love the girly blush tones with the crisp white oversized blazer. Personally I would have donned nude heels – either patent or open-toe… or both… but she still looks great.
Our Rating: 
| Who? |
AnnaLynne McCord |
| Where? |
Express Celebrates 3 Decades Of Fashion With Vogue, New York |
| When? |
May 21, 2010 |
| What? |
Alice + Olivia Roxanne Bustier Dress in pink combo, Rock & Republic Nika Studded Pumps in black |
Alice + Olivia Roxanne Bustier Dress
Alice + Olivia Roxanne Bustier Dress
($495, Shopbop)
P.S.: Also available at Singer22.
by Irina on April 3, 2010
I’ve come to know Alice + Olivia as an upper class knockoff brand. Each season the designer duo gets inspired by ultra high-end labels such as Balmain, Lanvin & Nina Ricci for example. Then mass retailers get inspired by Alice + Olivia designs and knock them off as well. The circle of (fashion) life I guess. This dress however appears to be an original design. It’s a super flirty frock with a bit of a nautical edge to it. Love the dress, hate the price!
Alice + Olivia Chevron Dress
($368, The Hip Chick)
LuLu*s Summer at the Hamptons Dress
HOT DEAL: Use our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET to get 15% OFF!
Seriously, can LuLu*s get any better? God, I just adore their dupe of the Alice + Olivia dress. It’s almost identical! And the $55 price tag is absolutely fantastic (use our coupon code above for an even nice price)! I’ve seen this dress sell out once already, so if you like it, make sure to buy it soon. It’s available in either black/rose (pictured) or taupe/white.
LuLu*s Summer at the Hamptons Dress
($55, LuLu*s)
by Irina on February 9, 2010
UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 09, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.
You might remember I already wrote about this particular Alice + Olivia strapless dress in the past which I then listed as a budget-friendly alternative because it looked very similar to the Gianfranco Ferré dress Anne Hathaway wore at VH1′s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards back in January.
Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress
($365, NET-A-PORTER)
Celebrities Love Alice + Olivia
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Ruby Rox Strapless Origami-Detail Dress
UPDATE (02/09/2010): Here’s another great and affordable Alice + Olivia knockoff by Ruby Rox.
Ruby Rox Strapless Origami-Detail Dress
($52.93, Dillard’s)
LuLu*s Squared Off Strapless Dress
HOT DEAL: Get 15% OFF your entire order with our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET.
Look at this two-tone strapless dress by LuLu*s and you’ll instantly see the inspiration behind this dress. The right panel may be grey instead of white, but everything else looks almost identical. If you want a dress like the Alice + Olivia one above, this budget-friendly alternative is a great option which will cost you only $46.75 if you use the special coupon code I mentioned.
LuLu*s Squared Off Strapless Dress
($55, LuLu*s)
by Irina on October 31, 2009
This berry-colored tulip dress by Alice + Olivia received a lot of celebrity love in the last few months and while I agree that it’s a nice dress, I really don’t think it justifies the heavy price tag (even not the 30% OFF sale price) if you consider how much of a simple dress it is.
Alice + Olivia Draped Panel Dress
($192.50, Shopbop)
Celebrities Love Alice + Olivia
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Alloy Chiffon Tulip Dress
If you covet the dress above, but don’t want to spend that much as well, Alloy has a great alternative for a lot less. The downside? It’s available in black only.
Alloy Chiffon Tulip Dress
($44.90, Alloy)
by Irina on October 16, 2009
Today we have yet another Balmain find. I know you’re probably totally bored by all the Balmain knockoffs, but I just had to post this dress as I’m absolutely mesmerized by it. The crystal embellishments and the woven mesh effect of the dress are just to-die-for. I already picture myself wearing this LBD with a cropped leather jacket to toughen up the cuteness of the dress.
Balmain Spring 2009 Strapless Embellished Dress
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
Alice + Olivia isn’t exactly a budget-friendly brand, but if you consider that the original Balmain dress would set you back about 8k-10k, spending $550 on a close high quality knockoff seems like a pretty good move, don’t you agree? This dress is not an exact rip-off because it misses the bottom embellishment on the skirt, but overall it’s still a great option if you are looking for a cheaper Balmain alternative.
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
($550, Shopbop)
by Irina on October 9, 2009
by Irina on June 30, 2009
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