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Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Zoro Angular Acetate Sunglasses

Vahni — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:23 +0000

In case you didn’t get the memo, the 2010 designer darling is Alexander Wang. And why not? Aside from his clothing lines, his bags are legendary, his shoes the definition of urban cool, and—mark my words—his Zoro Angular Acetate Sunglasses are going to be iconic. In 20 years’ time, your girls are going to be scrambling for their very own vintage pair. They are the cat eye of the noughties.

Alexander Wang Zoro Angular Acetate Sunglasses
($325, NET-A-PORTER)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbop & Tobi.

Lady GaGa Loves Alexander Wang

Sunglass Warehouse Style #31202 Cat Eye Sunglasses

If you’re digging the Wang frame, but don’t have the cash (or the courage) to sport them, the #31202 Cat Eye Sunglasses by Sunglass Warehouse are a fantastic alternative. They have the same, delicious hard angles, just slightly less extreme. And for less than $14? That’s a pair you don’t have to be Beautiful Dirty Rich to rock. Available in red tortoise, brown striped & zebra print.

Sunglass Warehouse Style #31202 Cat Eye Sunglasses
($13.56, Sunglass Warehouse)

Real vs. Steal – Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges

Irina — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:30 +0000

Acne‘s Atacoma wedges have been lusted after and obsessed over countless times after Alexa Chung has sported a pair on her now cancelled MTV show. They sold out as soon as they hit the virtual shelves of several online shops, have been restocked again, then sold out again. If you are a EU size 37 you can still get them for a steep $620 (€430) at MyTheresa. Cheap, I know!

Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges
($620, MyTheresa)

Alexa Chung Loves Acne

ALDO “Sandidge” Platform Wedge Shoe Boots

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Ahhh, I wish I had posted these ALDO shoe boots earlier. Now they’re sold out in many sizes. Sorry guys, my bad!

Aldo Sandidge Platform Wedge Shoe Boots
($151.61, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon.co.uk for £90.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Here’s Jeffrey Campbell‘s 2nd generation version of the 99 zip wedge which is sold out everywhere by now.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties
($170, Singer22)

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties

UPDATE (04/14/2010): Jeffrey Campbell still comes up with variations of Acne’s Atacoma inspired platforms. The newest style is called “Raid”; a sister of their Alexa bootie with a pewter metallic platform. Available in black or white.

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties
($159.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloop.

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge Booties

UPDATE (03/07/2010): Jeffrey Campbell has another Acne Atacoma knockoff called “Alexa” which used to sell at LF, but is now available on eBay only.

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge Booties
($90-$335, eBay)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges

While these wedges by Jeffrey Campbell are not as high as the Atacomas and also don’t have the silver platform, overall they are still a good and affordable alternative.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges
($140, Singer22)

Real vs. Steal – Bill Blass Flamenco Backless Blouse

Irina — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:30:20 +0000

I remember falling in love with this Bill Blass ruffle blouse sometime last year. The soft silk, the flattering color and the perfectly shaped ruffles were simply to die for! Most things on my wish list are either shoes or dresses, but this blouse made me swoon and shooted straight up on no. 1. However, I quickly learned that everything comes at a price… and this one was as high as $1.990.

Bill Blass Flamenco Backless Blouse
($1.990, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Bill Blass

Leighton Meester wore the Bill Blass blouse (though I think hers was a modified version because it had more and smaller ruffles) in an episode of Gossip Girl while Rihanna wore it on the InStyle cover of the August 2008 issue.

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Blaque Label “Kali” Open Back Top

UPDATE (07/25/2010): Here’s another Bill Blass knockoff by Blaque Label.

Blaque Label “Kali” Open Back Top
($55, Chickdowntown)

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloop.

Bebe Ruffle & Rosette Bloom Halter Top

I think it’s beyond debate that Bebe’s interpretation of the Bill Blass blouse doesn’t even come close to the superb quality of the original, but if you are all about frills and ruffles this ruffled top might fit your bill as the overall look resembles the Bill Blass original. Also available in black, white and tea rose.

Bebe Ruffle & Rosette Bloom Halter Top
($79, Bebe)

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Hayden Panettiere in Elizabeth James & Giuseppe Zanotti

Vanessa — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:00:17 +0000

You know when you wear an outfit and someone tells you that you look great and “that’s totally your color“? Well, someone needs to tell Hayden Panettiere that. Pastel pink looks fantastic with her skin tone and hair color. The shoes and bag give the otherwise sweet dress an edgier look that is definitely not matchy matchy. Snaps to Hayden and her stylist!

Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Who?	Hayden Panettiere
Where?	Arriving at “It’s On With Alexa Chung” at the MTV Studios, New York
When?	July 07, 2009
What?	Elizabeth and James Luna dress, Giuseppe Zanotti Glitter ankle booties, Nancy Gonzalez clutch & Joan Hornig earrings

Hayden Panettiere’s Pink Bell Sleeve Dress Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

DRESS: ASOS Bell Sleeve Shift Dress, $47.17
EARRINGS: Janna Conner Designs Gold Triple Ring Drop Earrings, $58
RING: Forever 21 Glitz Rhinestone Ring, $5.80
CLUTCH: Apt. 9 Harbor Clutch, $32
SHOES: BCBGMAXAZRIA “Ola” Ankle Boots, $157.50

Real vs. Steal – Be & D Garbo Studded Tote

Vahni — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:00:09 +0000

This year seems to be the year of the stud. It’s like the whole world decided to get its Rebel Yell on and rock studs on everything from once-innocent flats, to jackets, to headbands, to bags—from high-street to your street. I offer you Exhibit A, the Garbo Studded Tote by Be & D. Mmm-hmmm. Nice, eh? Although the black version sold out, you can borrow it in black at AVELLE.

Be & D Garbo Studded Tote
($1.358, SOLD OUT)

P.S.: Available in denim blue at Shopbop & NORDSTROM & brown at Zappos.

Taylor Momsen Loves Be & D

Handbag Heaven Morgan Studded Rock Tote

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “SUMMER” to receive 15% OFF your entire order!

If you’re like me, and you can’t bear the thought of renting a bag, becoming attached, then having to send it back, I offer you Exhibit B, the Handbag Heaven Morgan Studded Rock Tote. All those shiny studs against a brown backdrop are sure to kick up even the tamest outfit. And the price! You don’t have to be Taylor to afford this one.

Handbag Heaven Morgan Studded Rock Tote
($41.95, Handbag Heaven)

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Audrina Patridge in Amanda Uprichard

Irina — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:00:47 +0000

I’ve been loving this floaty summer look by Audrina Patridge for weeeeeeeeks now. We broke down Audrina’s designer items in a previous post already and now we finally have found affordable Look 4 Less items to recreate Audrina’s outfit on a budget. Thoughts?

Our Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Audrina Patridge
Where?	Shopping in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles
When?	April 16, 2010
What?	Amanda Uprichard Joan Dress, Prada Knotted Platform Sandals, Chanel bag, Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

Audrina Patridge’s Coral Dress Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

DRESS: LuLu*s Rose Petal Place Dress, $38
EARRINGS: Nordstrom Thick Hoop Earrings, $32
NAIL POLISH: OPI Nail Polish in “MonSooner or Later”, $2.65
BAG: Handbag Heaven Classic Quilted Shoulder Bag, $54.95
SUNGLASSES: Forever 21 F9268 Aviators, $5.80
BANGLE: Nordstrom Domed Bangle, $17.90
SHOES: Via Spiga “Tustin” Espadrille Sandals, $99.90

In Salma Hayek’s Closet – Alexander McQueen Angular-Shouldered Crepe Dress

Irina — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:00:50 +0000

Salma Hayek made an appearance on Letterman this Monday to promote her newest film “Grown Ups“. And dare I say that Miss Hayek (I refuse to call her Mrs. Hayek-Pinault!) looked a-friggin’-mazing in an amethyst Alexander McQueen crepe dress paired with nude YSL Tribtoos (yup, they’re still going strong) and the obligatory “No paparazzi, please!” Ray-Ban aviator sunnies. I can’t even tell you just how much I adore this dress and how I love it on Salma. The vibrant color, the fact that it’s Alexander McQueen, how it hugs Salma’s delicious curves… a truly stunning look for the actress (♥)

Our Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Salma Hayek
Where?	The Late Show with David Letterman, New York
When?	June 21, 2010
What?	Alexander McQueen Angular-Shouldered Crepe Dress, Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo platform pumps, Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

Alexander McQueen Angular-Shouldered Crepe Dress

Alexander McQueen Angular-Shouldered Crepe Dress
($2.215, NET-A-PORTER)

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Heidi Klum in Gucci Spring 2010

Vahni — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:23 +0000

I confess: I. Love. Gucci. Especially the magnificent spring 2010 collection, with its ikat-meets-robot dresses and accessories. Who else could mix tribal, bondage, and mod—and do it so successfully? Apparently Heidi Klum is a fan as well. Let’s not all hate her cause she’s beautiful (even after popping out her own tribe of kids) and in Gucci, OK?

Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Who?	Heidi Klum
Where?	Project Runway Fall 2010 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York
When?	February 12, 2010
What?	Gucci Spring 2010 printed dress, Gucci Daryl T-Bar Sandals

Heidi Klum’s Gucci Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

DRESS: YOGO EGO Aztec Print Cotton Shift Dress, £35
EARRINGS: Sterling Silver Clear, Purple & Blue Stud Earring Set, $9.99
RING: The Almost Famous Sapphire Blue CZ Star Ring, $31.88
EYELINER: e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner (Black), $1
SHOES: Lipsy High T-Bar Peep Toe Sandals, $84.55

Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti I90263 Sandals

Vanessa — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:00:07 +0000

It was 2002 and I was a college student flipping through the pages of a fashion magazine. That’s when I first fell in love with Giuseppe Zanotti. The heels had a fairytale-esque butterfly perched on the ankle. It has been 8 years and I’ve doodled hearts next to many equally as beautiful shoes by the same designer. This stunning pair is less fairytale and more understated vixen in black with simple gold accents. Since every closet needs a bit of variety, these definitely work for me!

Giuseppe Zanotti I90263 Sandals
($357.50, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Farfetch.

Hilary Swank Loves Giuseppe Zanotti

Dollhouse “Esina” Sandals

If the vixen in you wants to come out, but she’s on a budget – tell her that Dollhouse is making it possible. The “Esina” sandals feature the same upper criss-cross straps and metallic gold detailing. They come in either black, blue or pink and at slightly less than $50 these will earn their cost very quickly.

Dollhouse “Esina” Sandals
($49.95, Endless)

Real vs. Steal – Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Corset Dress

Vanessa — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:00:07 +0000

I always say that the awesomeness of an article of clothing can be judged by how many talented stylists pull it for their clients to wear. If we go by my thought then the Dolce & Gabbana corset dress is something everyone should run out and buy. Was. Was something we should’ve bought. If you weren’t lucky enough to snag one last spring, it is unfortunately sold out, but read on…

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Corset Dress
(~$1.500, N/A)

Celebrities Love Dolce & Gabbana

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GUESS by Marciano Carmella Corset Dress

For those of you that are subscribing to my above style tip, or perhaps you just love the dress, GUESS by Marciano has created their own version of it. The Carmella dress is slightly more form-fitting, but still features the decorative vertical seams. This detailing is supposed to mimic boning and is extremely figure flattering. Carmella is a ton more affordable and conveniently available now in either white or gold.

GUESS by Marciano Carmella Corset Dress
($188, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at Marciano.