by Erica on August 15, 2011
UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 15, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
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I know summer may be close to being over, but I can’t oppose diving into this summery blue Haute Hippie dress! I love the ruffles as it makes the look ultra feminine. Plus a plunging neckline and a high split really add up the sex appeal! Yet I know not all of us are going to spend $475 on a dress (yes, it is gorgeous but not that gorgeous!), so we’ve got a good steal for you!

Haute Hippie Take Me Now Ruffled Silk Dress
($475, NET-A-PORTER)
bebe T-Back Hood Maxi Dress
UPDATE (08/15/2011): Here’s another great Haute Hippie alternative by bebe though I must say I’m not too keen on the back hood.

bebe T-Back Hood Maxi Dress
($98, bebe)
Oasis Ruffle Halter Midi Dress
Love Oasis for this one! I love the color and I actually like that it’s longer, too! Plus, the belt is a very nice accent to the ultra feminine nature of the dress. And the best part is it’s only $112.05 at ASOS.

Oasis Ruffle Halter Midi Dress
($112.05, ASOS)
by Irina on October 1, 2010
Everyone should own a perfectly tailored leather jacket. I think it’s a staple and will NEVER go out of style. So it’s worth making a small investment to make sure it will last you for several years, maybe even decades. I’m sure this Balmain quilted leather jacket would be still in style 10 years from now, but oh boy, 13k for a jacket? I know leather always comes at a price, but this is blatant usury.

Balmain Peak-Shouldered Quilted Leather Jacket
($13.395, SOLD OUT)
Rihanna Loves Balmain

Haute Hippie Quilted Leather Jacket
HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “CELEB10” to receive 10% OFF your entire order!
This quilted leather jacket by Haute Hippie isn’t necessarily a Balmain twin, but the influences are clearly visible, don’t you agree? The jacket is quite pricey at almost $1000 retail price, but it’s still 13x cheaper than the original.

Haute Hippie Quilted Leather Jacket
($995, The Hip Chick)
P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROM
& SSENSE
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Bebe Quilted Leather Moto Jacket
HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “50OFF250” to get $50 OFF your 250+ order!
Another great alternative though not quite as close as the HH version is this quilted leather jacket by Bebe. I’m so digging this jacket, it’s ridiculous. And $259 for a real leather jacket isn’t a bad price. I even managed to find this $50 OFF coupon code for you which will take a significant chunk off the price. Yay!

Bebe Quilted Leather Moto Jacket
($259, Bebe)
by Irina on August 29, 2009