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My Shopbop Wishlist for August 2010

Irina — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:00:29 +0000

It’s been a while since I last did a post on my current Shopbop wish list (it was back in June to be exact), so I figured I’ll give you a small update on my current wantings from there. Shopbop is now getting all the brand new fall collections in and I’m super stoked to say the least. Look at all these pretty little things! Swoon! Too bad most of them are far out of my usual shopping budget. Let me know what you think of my picks.

Go Shopping:

Temperley London Honeycomb Cardigan, $750
Pelle Moda Open Toe Lace Up Booties: , $215
Rory Beca Berkley Ruffle Dress, $328
Marc by Marc Jacobs Buckled Suede Boots, $550
Alice + Olivia Francesca Feather Skirt, $330
Freelook Aquamarina Watch, $300

Obsession of the Day – Shopbop’s Layered Summer Look

Irina — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:00:48 +0000

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:

TOP: Alice + Olivia Sleeveless Drape Wrap Cardigan, $176
SHOES: L.A.M.B. Quest Platform Sandals, $295
BELT: Elegantly Waisted Twist Belt, $137
SHORTS: Alice + Olivia Butterfly Shorts, $188

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

TOP: ASOS Cowl Front Blouse, $42.27
SHORTS: Aqua Challis Slouchy Shorts, $68
BELT: Warehouse Leather Twist Front Belt, $42.27
SHOES: Steve Madden “Nusance” Platform Pumps, $99.95

In AnnaLynne McCord’s Closet – Alice + Olivia Roxanne Bustier Dress

Celine — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:01 +0000

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: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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.

Real vs. Steal – Alice + Olivia Chevron Dress

Irina — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:30:16 +0000

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)

Real vs. Steal – Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress

Irina — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:11 +0000

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)

Real vs. Steal – Alice + Olivia Draped Panel Dress

Irina — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:54 +0000

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)

Real vs. Steal – Balmain Spring 2009 Strapless Embellished Dress

Irina — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:52 +0000

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)

In Lauren Conrad’s Closet – Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back

Irina — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:00:02 +0000

A few weeks ago Lauren Conrad attended the VH1 Divas event looking absolutely adorable in a forest green Alice + Olivia sequin dress which she accessorized with a simple diamond bracelet and black satin Louboutin peep-toes. The gorgeous dress had a cute keyhole detail in the back and sparkled heavily under the flashing bulbs. Such a stunning dress!

Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Who?	Lauren Conrad
Where?	VH1 Divas
When?	September 19, 2009
What?	Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back & Christian Louboutin Hyper Privé Satin Peep-toe Pumps

Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back

Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back
($495, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available in sizes XS to L at Singer22, The Hip Chick and Pink Mascara.

In Leighton Meester’s Closet – Alice + Olivia Terry Halter Dress

Irina — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:53 +0000

Leighton Meester was photographed yesterday on the Gossip Girl set looking absolutely adorable in a floral Alice + Olivia halter dress which was quintessentially Blair Waldorf’s style. What a beautiful dress for a hot summer day!

Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Who?	Leighton Meester
Where?	Gossip Girl set, New York
When?	June 29, 2009
What?	Alice + Olivia Terry Halter Dress

Alice + Olivia Terry Halter Dress

Alice + Olivia Terry Halter Dress
($308, Shopbop)

P.S.: Bloomingdale’s and Chickdowntown have the same dress in a few limited sizes as well.

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Anne Hathaway in Gianfranco Ferré

Irina — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:00:07 +0000

Back in January at VH1′s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Anne Hathaway was a total knockout in a monochrome Gianfranco Ferré strapless dress. Anne channelled her inner Cruella de Vil and totally pulled it off being one of the best dressed celebrities at this event.

Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Anne Hathaway
Where?	VH1′s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Santa Monica
When?	January 8, 2009
What?	Gianfranco Ferré Spring 2009 two-tone dress

Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress

This dress by Alice + Olivia isn’t a blatant copy, but it’s certainly inspired by Gianfranco Ferré. Their interpretation of the dress has been mainstreamed and it’s rather suited for a night out in town than say for a red carpet event, but this is not automatically a bad thing since most of us mortals aren’t flaunting the red carpet too often anyway, right?

Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress
($367, Shopbop)

The dress is also available at Chickdowntown, Bloomingdale’s and The Hip Chick.