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Real vs. Steal – Funktional Cage Dress

by Irina on August 25, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 25, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Ever since Rihanna wore this caged mini dress by Funktional it quickly became a topseller and soon sold out everywhere because the dress wasn’t only stylish, but also quite a steal at $85! If you’re desperately trying to get your hands on the original, you may still order it at StyleQ, BUT (and there’s always a but…) the dress won’t ship before July 15th, 2010. Can’t wait that long? Read on then…

Funktional Cage Dress in black

Funktional Cage Dress
($85, StyleQ)

Rihanna Loves Funktional

Rihanna wearing a black Funktional Cage Dress

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dress

UPDATE (08/25/2011): Found another fab Fuktional cage dress look-a-like available at GoJane. Best thing is you can save a further 20% on this dress if you enter promo code “GJANE20R” at checkout. But hurry, deal expires today!

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dress in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

GoJane Strappy Shoulder Sleeve Dresscj
($29.90, GoJane)

Blaque Label “Marty” Dress

UPDATE (07/25/2010): Check out this cage dress look-a-like by Blaque Label which is actually more expensive than the original.

Blaque Label "Marty" Dress in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

Blaque Label “Marty” Dressls
($97, Karmaloop)

Rare Cage Shoulder Dress

UPDATE (06/12/2010): Here’s another almost identical knockoff Funktional cage dress look-a-like by Rare.

Rare Cage Shoulder Dress in black (Funktional knockoff)

Rare Cage Shoulder Dressls
($37.20, ASOS)

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Top

ASOS knows you love Rihanna’s style and/or the caged look, so they went on to create their own caged dress whereas they shortened their version and simply made a top out of it. It’s not that much cheaper than the original, but since that one wasn’t overly pricey in the first place I still think we have a bargain buy here.

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Top in black (Funktional Cage Dress knockoff)

ASOS Cage Shoulder Zip Back Topls
($59.18, ASOS)

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Real vs. Steal – Bill Blass Flamenco Backless Blouse

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 Ruffle Blouse in ivory

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.

Leighton Meester and Rihanna wearing an ivory Bill Blass Flamenco Backless Ruffled Blouse

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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 in royal blue (Bill Blass knockoff)

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

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloopls.

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 in ivory (Bill Blass knockoff)

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

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Nicole Richie in D&G

by Vahni on January 24, 2010

White lace is not an easy thing to wear if you’re past age 12 and not a bride, but in this demure but tarty dress by D&G, Nicole Richie proves that it can be done. And her black heels and clutch keep the look modern and not-too-sweet.

Nicole Richie wearing a white D&G Spring 2006 lace mini dress

Our Rating: ★★★★½

Who?Nicole Richie
Where?2006 Los Angeles Film Festival Opening Night
When?Jun 22, 2006
What?D&G Spring 2006 lace dress

Blaque Label “Sloan” Lace Dress

Replicate Nicole’s look this spring with an ultra-girlie lace dress by Blaque Label. This dress—a bargain at $148—is more versatile than you might think. Of course, it can be worn on its own in warmer months with any accent color you’d like. But you can also throw a blazer or trench over it, add some black tights and booties, and wear it well before the Easter candy starts showing up in your local store.

Blaque Label "Sloan" Lace Dress in white (D&G Spring 2006 knockoff)

Blaque Label “Sloan” Lace Dressls
($148, Karmaloop)

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