by Irina on January 7, 2010
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Back in 2007 Mary-Kate Olsen stepped out on the red carpet to see Antony Micallef’s “Impure Idols” LA show debut and I was madly in love with her head-to-toe getup: the quilted leather jacket, the tousled out-of-bed hair and of course her black Balenciaga gladiator wedges. This is rocker meets uptown chic at its best. See my budget-friendly take on MK’s outfit below.
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| Who? | Mary-Kate Olsen |
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| Where? | Antony Micallef’s “Impure Idols” |
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| When? | September 18, 2007 |
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| What? | Balenciaga gladiator wedges |
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Marc New York Quilted Jacket
Marc New York Quilted Jacket
($237.60, Bloomingdale’s)
Dana Buchman Vala Wedge Sandals
Dana Buchman Vala Wedge Sandals
($51.99, Kohl’s)
by Irina on March 21, 2009
If you loved Balenciaga’s Fall 2008 collection, you should check out my look 4 less alternatives on the shiny silver booties. Today, I stumbled upon another look 4 less from the very same collection, but this one’s featuring an LBD.
Bebe Shoulder Cutaway Sexy Slit Dress
If you want Balenciaga 4 less, try this LBD from Bebe. The material is different and it misses the folds on the hip, but otherwise it’s a great alternative and also available in blue. Plus, the dress is currently on sale for $90.99 down from $159. Yay!
Bebe Shoulder Cutaway Sexy Slit Dress
($90.99, bebe.com)
by Irina on March 8, 2009
When we’re talking about popular shoes of 2008, the ones from Balenciaga’s Fall 2008 collection certainly fall into this category. Designed by Pierre Hardy for Balenciaga, the futuristic pointy heels have fast become a fashion staple in various celebrity closets.
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker wore her Balenciaga booties to various events with everything from a classic Chanel tweedsuit to an edgy rock-chick Balmain ripped minidress. Singer Ciara couldn’t resist as well.
Other celebrities such as Victoria Beckham and Heidi Klum have incorporated the stiletto counterpart of the Balenciaga bootie into their red carpet ensembles.
If you can’t afford the $360 (sale price) for the real deal, you might want to give Luichiny’s Lorelei ankle bootie a chance to wow you.
Luichiny Lorelei Ankle Bootie
The Lorelei ankle bootie is almost identical with the Balenciaga bootie and also comes in bronze, but I prefer it much more in silver/black.
Luichiny Lorelei Ankle Bootie
($57.33, Endless.com)
by Irina on February 6, 2009
Nicole Richie looked absolutely fabulous when she was out and about in Beverly Hills a few weeks ago. Nicole was wearing a red double breasted coat from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, black skinny jeans & matching Louboutins with white trimmed Chanel sunglasses, a slouchy Rick Owens beanie and her much loved Balenciaga motorcycle bag.
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| Who? | Nicole Richie |
| Where? | Out and About, Beverly Hills |
| When? | January 6th, 2009 |
| What? | Sonia by Sonia Rykiel coat (see below), Chanel 5120 sunglasses, Rick Owens beanie, Balenciaga bag & Christian Louboutin pumps (probably Decollete or Pigalle) |
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Coat
Double Breasted Short Coat from Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
($532, eDressMe.com)
Chanel 5120 Sunglasses
Chanel 5120 Sunglasses
($274.95, sunglassesavenue.com or here)
Love Nicole’s chic outfit, but can’t afford the real deal? Take a look at my take on Nicole’s style for much less moolah.
Nicole Richie’s Style 4 Less
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