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Real vs. Steal – Nanette Lepore Charlotte Shirtdress

by Vahni on April 1, 2010

Love this Nanette Lepore shirt—erm—dress?—uh—shirtdress. Actually, I take that back. I have issues with this dress. It’s cute and light and lovely for a casual summer evening, yes—but they forgot the “dress” part. And $248 for a long-ish cotton shirt (or half a dress)? Kinda steep. Don’t know about y’all, but I think only Lady Gaga could rock this and not get arrested for indecent exposure.

Nanette Lepore Charlotte Shirtdress in chambray

Nanette Lepore Charlotte Shirtdresscj
($248, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at REVOLVEClothingcj & Bloomingdale’sls.

Alloy “Ella” Shirt Dress

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code A15CPN to get 15% OFF your order! Or use promo code A25FS for free shipping on orders over $25.

A better choice, for modesty and practicality, is the “Ella” Shirt Dress by Alloy. This is a shirtdress with serious potential. Belt it and add some cognac colored sandals, and it’s an absolute winner. Add leggings and a gladiator heel and go for urban preppy. You could even throw it over a swimsuit when running to/from the pool or beach and look totally pulled together. And for under 50 bucks, plus another 15% off? Ka-ching, baby.

Alloy "Ella" Shirt Dress in light blue denim (Nanette Lepore Charlotte Shirtdress knockoff)

Alloy “Ella” Shirt Dressls
($39.90-$41.90, Alloy)

Alloy 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dress

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code A15CPN to get 15% OFF your order! Or use promo code A25FS for free shipping on orders over $25.

Another option is this sweet little Alloy 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dress. With its gathered empire waist and puff-sleeves, there’s no mistaking it for a classic menswear-inspired shirtdress. And like the “Ella” above, it is also extremely affordable, even before the special discount.

Alloy 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dress in blue (Nanette Lepore Charlotte Shirtdress knockoff)

Alloy 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Dressls
($39.90-$41.90, Alloy)

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Real vs. Steal – Balmain Padded Knee Denim Jeans

by Irina on January 27, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 27, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

I love Balmain and their jeans sure look amazing, but let’s be serious: who would want to spend more than $2000 on a pair of jeans (celebrities and oil sheikh family members excluded)? I know I wouldn’t.

Balmain Spring 2009 Padded Knee Skinny Jean

Balmain Padded Knee Denim Jeans
(Price Unkown)

Alloy Indigo Saints Motorcross Stretch Skinny Jean

UPDATE (01/27/2010): Reader Slim_Goodie informed us of this Balmain look-a-like by Alloy. Thx!

Alloy Indigo Saints Motorcross Stretch Skinny Jean (Balmain knockoff)

Alloy Indigo Saints Motorcross Stretch Skinny Jeanls
($45.90-$50.90, Alloy)

LuLu*s Mad Max Boot Cut Machine Jean

UPDATE (01/27/2010): Found these black Balmain inspired jeans while surfing LuLu*s new arrivals section. And they cost only $37. Receive 15% OFF your order with our exclusive coupon code “INTHEIRCLOSET” (offer good until March 15th, 2010).

LuLu*s Mad Max Boot Cut Machine Jean in black (Balmain knockoff)

LuLu*s Mad Max Boot Cut Machine Jean
($37, LuLu*s)

Topshop Bleach Bike Skinny Jeans

UPDATE (01/18/2010): Stumbled upon this great Balmain jeans knockoff by Topshop today.

Topshop Bleach Bike Skinny Jeans (Balmain knockoff)

Topshop Bleach Bike Skinny Jeansls
($100, Topshop)

Blank Denim Motorcycle Skinny Jeans

UPDATE (09/19/2009): Here’s another Balmain jeans knockoff by Blank Denim. (Thanks Bunnae!)

Blank Denim Motorcycle Skinny Jeans in acid wash (Balmain knockoff)

Blank Denim Motorcycle Skinny Jeansls
($82, Karmaloop)

P.S.: Also available in black at Shopbopcj and Tobicj.

Vintage1 Serena Motorcycle Zipper Skinny Jean

If you can’t or don’t want to spend so much $$$ on denim, but still crave the Balmain rock chick jeans, you can buy this Balmain inspired version by Vintage1 which will save you more than 90% of the original’s price (and still they’re around $200 which is not that cheap for most of us). Celebrities like Rihanna and Cameron Diaz have been spotted wearing these Balmain look-a-like jeans.

Vintage1 Serena Motorcycle Zipper Skinny Jean (Balmain Spring 2009 knockoff)

Vintage1 Motorcycle Zipper Skinny Jean
($198, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available at The Trend Boutiquepj, Free People, Black Label Boutiquecj & Bunny Hug.

Rockstar Denim Ripped Biker Zip Bottom Jean

If you’re willing to spend a bit more to get a closer Balmain look, you might consider these jeans by Rockstar Denim to be a good alternative. As you can see, the stitching detail on the knees is almost identical though this version has a distressed, ripped look which the Balmain jeans don’t have.

Rockstar Denim Ripped Biker Zip Bottom Jean (Balmain Spring 2009 knockoff)

Rockstar Denim Ripped Biker Zip Bottom Jean
($229, Singer22)

P.S.: Also available in grey at LUISAVIAROMAcj.

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Real vs. Steal – Alice + Olivia Draped Panel Dress

by Irina on October 31, 2009

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 in currant

Alice + Olivia Draped Panel Dresscj
($192.50, Shopbop)

Celebrities Love Alice + Olivia

Nikki Reed, Malin Akerman and Kourtney Kardashian wearing a purple Alice + Olivia Draped Panel Dress

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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 (Alice + Olivia knockoff)

Alloy Chiffon Tulip Dressls
($44.90, Alloy)

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Vanessa Hudgens’ White Shirt Dress Look

by Irina on August 7, 2009

A few days ago Vanessa Hudgens visited the MTV Studios in New York to make an appearance at the It’s On With Alexa Chung show. The actress was papped while leaving the studios in a white shirt dress which she accessorized with a skinny belt, a Givenchy “Melancholia” bag and a pair of Pour La Victoire’s “Pascale” beige sandals.

Vanessa Hudgens wearing beige Pour La Victoire "Pascale" Sandals and a white shirt dress

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who?Vanessa Hudgens
Where?MTV Studios, New York
When?August 4, 2009
What?Pour La Victoire “Pascale” Sandals, Givenchy bag

Vanessa Hudgens’ Look 4 Less

Like Vanessa’s boho look and want to recreate it without breaking the bank? Below you can find some inspiration on how to stay on budget without having to compromise the chic factor. What do you think of our budget-friendly approach to Vanessa’s style?

Vanessa Hudgens White Shirt Dress Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps

by Irina on June 2, 2009

A few days ago, I received a reader request from Sarah who asked me if I ever came across Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs:

I just stumbled upon your site and LOVE IT! I was wondering if in your research you ever came across a knockoff version of the Christian Louboutin Striped Satin d’Orsay sandal in blue. I would love to have this shoe to wear for my wedding but since I am paying for said wedding I can’t afford to drop a grand on shoes alone.
Thank you!

Dear Sarah,
I am sorry to say that I failed to find a knockoff in the desired color (see UPDATE #1 below), but I certainly DID stumble upon a few Armadillo knockoffs which you can find listed below. You could go for one of these, blow your budget and buy the originals or opt for a total different wedding shoe (some Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby knockoffs perhaps?)

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D'Orsay Pump in black leather

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps
($865, SOLD OUT)

J Loren D'Orsay Pumps

I accidentally found these Louboutin knockoffs a few weeks ago when I wrote about other knockoffs. These pumps by J. Loren are probably your best bet. They are almost identical with the Louboutins and their price ($65.98 down from $109) is not so bad either.

So you’re probably not going to pick a black wedding shoe (btw, the pumps also come in black satin, $62.98). But these knockoffs are also available in silver and gold (both $46.99). Yay!

J Loren black pleated d'orsay pumps (Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs)

J Loren D'Orsay Pumps
($65.98, LoveMyShoes.com)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe D’Orsay Pumps

UPDATE #1: Look what I found today! Another Louboutin “Armadillo” knockoff coming from Charlotte Russe! Don’t they look exactly like the Louboutins (well, except for the luscious red sole, of course)? They retail for $26.99 only and if you enter AFF15PCT at checkout, you’ll get 15% OFF your order (promo code valid until June 13, 2009. YAY!

Whoa! They also have a blue version of the knocked off Louboutin pumps which also retail for $26.99 and come in either black/grey, blue, brown or fuchsia. Another yay!

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe Platform Pumps in black (Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe Platform Pumps
($26.99, CharlotteRusse.com)

Jessica Simpson Staria D’Orsay Pumps

These pumps by Jessica Simpson are also pretty good Louboutin knockoffs. They retail for approx. $90 and come either in pewter or dark bronze.

Jessica Simpson Staria pleated d'orsay pump pewterendless

Jessica Simpson Staria D’Orsay Pumpsendless
($88.95, Endless)

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