by Irina on April 5, 2011
UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 05, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
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In one of the Gossip Girl episodes called “The Grandfather”, Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) wore an unusually sexy, figure-hugging Hervé Léger bandage mini dress with white criss cross inlays. However, Blair’s risqué dress was tamed with a cute beige embellished Joie cardigan and a cute nautical Tomassini necklace.
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| Who? | Leighton Meester/Blair Waldorf |
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| Where? | Gossip Girl, “The Grandfather” |
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| When? | Season 2, Episode 19 |
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| What? | Hervé Léger Fall 2008 navy strapless dress, Joie “Moore” cardigan, Tomassini nautical necklace |
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Betsy & Adam Strapless Satin Sheath Dress
UPDATE (04/05/2011): Almost 2 years later a new Hervé Léger look-a-like popped up today. Yay!
Betsy & Adam Strapless Satin Sheath Dress
($168, NORDSTROM)
Dave and Johnny Strapless Bandage Dress
UPDATE (09/27/2009): Here’s yet another Hervé Léger knockoff for you.
Dave and Johnny Strapless Bandage Dress
($130, PromGirl)
Dorothy Perkins Black Insert Panel Tube Dress
UPDATE (08/17/2009): Found yet another Hervé Léger knockoff for all my European readers.
Dorothy Perkins Black Insert Panel Tube Dress
(£15, Dorothy Perkins)
Atria Strapless Mini Dress
UPDATE (08/17/2009): Found another Hervé Léger knockoff by Atria.
Atria Strapless Mini Dress
($138, PromGirl)
P.S.: Also available at eDressMe
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Jessica McClintock Strapless Taffeta Dress
Covet the body-con dress, but don’t have a $2.000/dress budget? You’re in luck because this strapless taffeta dress by Jessica McClintock is a great budget-friendly Hervé Léger alternative. The dress may be black instead of navy, but otherwise it has the same length, cut and detailing. It’s also currently on sale being marked down from $150 to $90. Who else smells a great deal here?
Jessica McClintock Strapless Taffeta Dress
($90, Dillard’s)
by Irina on August 24, 2010
by Irina on July 25, 2010
UPDATE: This post has been updated on July 25, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.
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
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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)
by Irina on August 17, 2009
UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 17, 2009. Scroll down to see the news.
I’m a sucker for white dresses. They are just perfect for summer and you’ll get an instant mood lift just from looking at them. When I first discovered this Marc by Marc Jacobs tiered halterneck dress I was madly in love.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped Dress
($458, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Marc by Marc Jacobs
We all first saw this dress on Blair Waldorf (aka Leighton Meester) in an episode of Gossip Girl called “Summer Kind Of Wonderful“. Leighton looked absolutely amazing and until today this look belongs in my top 3 of all her Gossip Girl outfits. Paris Hilton came second and British soap star Emma Rigby has worn this beautiful dress as well.
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BB Dakota “The Sassy Dress”
I’v been looking for ages to find a knockoff dress of the Joelle dress and finally found it then on The Look 4 Less, but at the time I tried to place my order, it was already sold out. However, weeks later I now found the same dress on Karmaloop for $75. The BB Dakota knockoff dress might be missing the cute front-bow, but otherwise both dresses are practically identical.
To save even further, enter promo code TWIZZLER at checkout and you’ll get 15% OFF your order of $75 or more AND free shipping. Talk about a great deal!
BB Dakota "The Sassy Dress"
($75, SOLD OUT)
UPDATE: Lulu’s still has the BB Dakota dress in size 4.
Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dress
UPDATE (08/17/2009): Lipsy has finally restocked their Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle dress knockoff. You can now order it on their website again. The dress comes also in black now.
If you’re an UK- or European-based reader, you might want to go for this Marc by Marc Jacobs knockoff dress by Lipsy. It’s a great alternative and it even has the cute front-bow. The LWD retails for £65/~€75/~$106 and is also available in blue and pink. YAY! Hurry and place your order before it’s too late!
Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dress
(£65, Lipsy)
by Irina on June 30, 2009
