Stella McCartney

The eco-conscious Stella McCartney has designed yet another great Chamois Falabella bag made from 100% Polyester, and still exceptionally fabulous. You can carry this roomy shoulder bag to work along with your laptop bag and it will still look great when you meet up with friends or a hot date afterwards. It will even transition nicely into the weekend. And who doesn’t love the hardware detail? That little bit of edge gives off the perfect amount of playfulness on an otherwise classic shape. The original does have a pretty high price tag considering the materials used, but the construction is flawless. Loving the look but can’t afford the real thing quite yet? We’ve got a pretty sweet tentative option below.

Stella McCartney Shaggy Deer Falabella Flap Shoulder Bag in black

Stella McCartney Shaggy Deer Falabella Flap Shoulder Bagls
($1.045, Saks)

Urban Expressions “City Lights” Chain-Trimmed Bag

Urban Expressions is another fantastic vegan handbag brand that carries lots of well-priced styles that look just like high-end designer originals. I would wear this particular bag with a modern silhouette to enhance its urban feel, keeping my outfit tailored and accessories minimal. Some faux-leather leggings and a tunic or some wide-leg jeans and a fitted knit top would work perfectly; especially since the detailed chain embellishment will draw in all the attention you need! Excited yet? Besides black, you can also get it in other colors, too.

Urban Expressions "City Lights" Chain-Trimmed Bag in black (Stella McCartney Shaggy Deer Falabella knockoff)

Urban Expressions “City Lights” Chain-Trimmed Bagamazon
($79.95, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at Baghaus.

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 18, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

I’m a big fan of Stella McCartney! Very much like with Prada and Miu Miu I might not approve of EVERYTHING that is shown on the runways, but when I find myself liking something from these designers chances are high I really, really LOVE it. Case in point: Stella’s “Maia” cork wedge from last year. Despite the remote resemblance of Birkenstock shoes I am still highly attracted to this wedge. Also, how genius is the pink lining? It’s small details like these that can turn a good shoe into a truly great one. What’s not so great about it? Oh yeah, I forgot… the steep price of $735. Also the fact that it’s sold out.

Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges in natural

Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges
($735, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Stella McCartney

Michelle Williams and Emily Deschanel wearing Stella McCartney Maia Cork Platform Wedges

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ASOS “Hitch” Cork Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (04/18/2012): Just stumbled upon another great Stella McCartney look-a-like by ASOS.

ASOS "Hitch" Cork Wedge Sandals (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

ASOS “Hitch” Cork Wedge Sandalsls
($118.16, ASOS)

Dune “Nina D” Cork Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (05/20/2011): And here’s another fabulous Stella McCartney look-a-like by Dune for all the UK/European Maia fans. Bonus: everything on their site is on sale right now! These cork wedges here would normally cost £75, but are currently down to £60. Not sure when this promo ends though, so you better order fast if you want to take advantage of this sweet deal.

Dune "Nina D" Cork Wedge Sandals in taupe (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

Dune “Nina D” Cork Wedge Sandalsls
(£60, Dune)

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrilles

UPDATE (04/07/2011): Found a second though pretty steep Stella McCartney alternative by Jean-Michel Cazabat.

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrilles in brown (Stella McCartney knockoffs)

Jean-Michel Cazabat Paloma Wedge Espadrillescj
($240, Endless)

BCBgeneration “Crespo” Wedge Sandals

Thanks to BCBGeneration, we can now rock our own Stella McCartney wedges for a fraction of the price. Their “Crespo” wedge sandal is an almost identical copy of the “Maia” even though I wish it had the same hot pink lining as the original. But at $71.99 I am not one to complain. Available in gold, stone, black/white and light peach (shown below).

BCBgeneration "Crespo" Wedge Sandals in light peach (Stella McCartney Maia knockoffs)

BCBgeneration “Crespo” Wedge Sandalsendless
($71.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com.

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I am completely smitten by Liv Tyler‘s Stella McCartney Polka Dot cocktail dress. It is so chic and you don’t need that much to accessorize it, just a sparkly pair of drop earrings, a cute clutch and some classic black pumps. This dress is sexy, but it also leaves a little bit to the imagination with its black sheer sleeves and flirty details around the waist. Can’t wait to wear the look to your next cocktail party? Check out our look for less below!

Liv Tyler wearing a black Stella McCartney Polka Dot Mesh Peplum Dress

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Liv Tyler
Where?Stella McCartney Boutique Opening at Saks, New York City
When?May 4, 2011
What?Stella McCartney peplum dress, Givenchy high-heel sandals

Liv Tyler’s Polka Dot Mesh Dress Look 4 Less

Liv Tyler's Polka Dot Mesh Dress Look 4 Less

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So who would’ve thought polka dots could be that sexy? Apparently, Stella McCartney did, that’s why she gave us plenty of beautiful fitted dresses with sheer polka dot sleeves for Fall 2011. I love the risqué character of the sheer inlays combined with the playfulness of the polka dots. How friggin’ hot does Kate Winslet look in that dress? But whoah, more than $2k for that bit of dress? Sorry hun, I’m afraid that ain’t quite my price league.

Stella McCartney Lucia Polka-Dot Sheer Knit Dress in black

Stella McCartney Lucia Polka-Dot Sheer Knit Dress
($2.155, Neiman Marcus)

Celebrities Love Stella McCartney

Kate Winslet, Gisele Bundchen, Jane Fonda & Susason Sarandon wearing a black Stella McCartney Lucia Polka-Dot Sheer Knit Dress in black

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Rare Spot Mesh Bodycon Dress

I would’ve have loved if this Stella McCartney look-a-like by Rare would be a bit longer, but at $80 I won’t complain. Same look but huge price difference!

Rare Spot Mesh Bodycon Dress in black (Stella McCartney Lucia knockoff)

Rare Spot Mesh Bodycon Dressls
($80.86, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available at Rarels.

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This dress is why I love Stella McCartney because it totally screams my name. This burgundy fitted peplum dress is 100% and I’d so buy it if my budget would allow such a hefty purchase. Which it does not, unfortunately. Sad,sad me!

Stella McCartney Cotton-blend Peplum Dress in burgundy

Stella McCartney Cotton-blend Peplum Dressls
($965, NET-A-PORTER)

Closet Peplum Dress

The sadness doesn’t last too long though as there are great Stella McCartney look-a-likes by Closet available and just waiting to save my budget! I’m absolutely in love with the blue version of this dress and now I’m debating whether there’s enough room in my wardrobe for yet another blue dress (I have so many now that it’s getting slightly ridiculous!).

Closet Peplum Dress in brick and blue (Stella McCartney knockoff)

Closet Peplum Dress
(£45, Dorothy Perkins)

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