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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Blair Waldorf in Hervé Léger

by Irina on April 5, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 05, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

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.

Blair Waldorf aka Leighton Meester wearing a navy Hervé Léger Fall 2008 strapless bandage dress with white criss cross inlays

Our Rating: ★★★★½

Who?Leighton Meester/Blair Waldorf
Where?Gossip Girl, “The Grandfather”
When?Season 2, Episode 19
What?Hervé Léger Fall 2008 navy strapless dress, Joie “Moore” cardigan, Tomassini nautical necklace

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 in black white (Hervé Léger knockoff)

Betsy & Adam Strapless Satin Sheath Dressls
($168, NORDSTROM)

Dave and Johnny Strapless Bandage Dress

UPDATE (09/27/2009): Here’s yet another Hervé Léger knockoff for you.

Dave Johnny Strapless Bandage Dress in black and white (Hervé Léger knockoff)

Dave and Johnny Strapless Bandage Dressls
($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 Insert Panel Tube Dress in black (Hervé Léger knockoff)

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 in black (Hervé Léger knockoff)

Atria Strapless Mini Dressls
($138, PromGirl)

P.S.: Also available at eDressMecj.

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 (Hervé Léger knockoff)

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($90, Dillard’s)

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Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Freja Open Toe Laced Zip Booties

by Celine on July 12, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on July 12, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

Peep-toe booties are a favorite of mine but I know it took a while for most people to fully embrace them. Intellectually I know they make no practical sense, but I can’t help it – I find them disarmingly sexy. Well, combine that peep-toe bootie with a zipper and you’ve got yourself what is possibly the trendiest shoe of the moment. Alexander Wang‘s Freja Open Toe Laced Zip Booties (say that three times fast) have been so incredibly popular that they sold out immediately on NET-A-PORTER. They are still available on Shopbop, but at such a high price I’m not surprised by the influx of mail we’ve received asking us to locate a suitable knockoff.

Alexander Wang Freja Lace-Up Boots in black

Alexander Wang Freja Open Toe Laced Zip Bootiesls
($709, Farfetch)

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Rihanna and Jessica Szohr wearing black Alexander Wang Freja Open Toe Laced Zip Booties

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Gianni Bini “Rocker” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (07/12/2010): Another fabulous Freja look-a-like for under $100 by Gianni Bini. Available in black or brown.

Gianni Bini "Rocker" Ankle Boots in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

Gianni Bini “Rocker” Ankle Bootsls
($99.99, Dillard’s)

Michael Antonio “Tazia” Platform Booties

UPDATE (07/12/2010): Michael Antonio‘s Freja version is more of the inspired-by kind since it has a few additional features like the added platform and the side cut-outs. Available in black, sand, grey & tan.

Michael Antonio "Tazia" Platform Booties in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

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($84, Endless)

N.Y.L.A. “Frissy” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (05/07/2010): Finally a decent Freja knockoff brought to you by N.Y.L.A.. Nice dupe, isn’t it? Available in black, brown & bone.

N.Y.L.A. "Frissy" Ankle Boots in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

N.Y.L.A. “Frissy” Ankle Bootsendless
($106.95, Endless)

Kelsi Dagger “Reece” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (04/29/2010): I am still waiting for the perfect “Freja” knockoff, but in the meantime if you’re not gifted with patience, check out these good Freja look-a-likes by Kelsi Dagger. Available in black or red leather.

Kelsi Dagger "Reece" Ankle Boots in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

Kelsi Dagger “Reece” Ankle Bootsendless
($179.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at REVOLVEClothingcj, Piperlimecj & DJPremium.

Qupid “Fidel” Peep-toe Lace-Up Zipper Booties

UPDATE (04/15/2010): Check out these great Freja knockoffs by Qupid.

Qupid "Fidel" Peep-toe Lace-Up Zipper Booties in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

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($45, Amazon)

ASOS “TURNER” Suede Lace-Up Peep-toe Shoes

Now readers, I know these aren’t an exact copy of the Alexander Wangs (I fear we’ll most likely have to wait a few months for those to start flooding the scene – but when they do, be sure we’ll feature them here!), but it’s quite clear to us where ASOS gleaned their inspiration from. With the flap, high heel and peep-toe you’ll be getting the same general sexy feel as the Alexander Wang booties but without the hefty price tag.

ASOS "TURNER" Suede Lace-Up Peep-toe Shoes in black (Alexander Wang Freja knockoffs)

ASOS “TURNER” Suede Lace-Up Peep-toe Shoesls
($84.23, ASOS)

Dorothy Perkins Zip Buckle Ankle Boots

Now if what you really loved about the originals was that amazing zipper detailing, then maybe these Dorothy Perkins‘ Zip Buckle Ankle boots are for you. The flap is still there with the aforementioned zippering, as is the peep-toe, but they’ve also added buckles, another huge trend for 2010. While these are a little bit of a stretch from Alexander Wang’s Frejas, these are definitely my favorite knockoff. I’m a sucker for hardware and I love how they cut the front peep-toe part of the shoe a little wider than normal – certainly vaguely reminiscent of the Wangs. If you can’t wait for an exact knockoff of the Freja booties to emerge, why not give these a try?

Dorothy Perkins Zip Buckle Ankle Boots in black suede

Dorothy Perkins Zip Buckle Ankle Boots
(£10, Dorothy Perkins)

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Sienna Miller in Twenty8Twelve

by Irina on September 15, 2009

I still remember how mesmerized I was by Sienna Miller‘s green sequined mini dress which she wore to the MTV Movie Awards this year. It’s one of my favorite red carpet dresses of this year and Sienna wearing it was pure perfection. The dress was backless and showed a lot of skin which gave Sienna’s look an irresistible, seductive vibe. Girl was on fire that night – a ten out of ten!

Sienna Miller wearing a green Twenty8Twelve Fall 2009 sequin mini dress

Our Rating: ★★★★★

Who?Sienna Miller
Where?2009 MTV Movie Awards, Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California
When?May 31, 2009
What?Twenty8Twelve Fall 2009 sequin dress, Nicholas Kirkwood sandals

Dorothy Perkins Jade Sequin Dress

HOT DEAL: Dorothy Perkins is having a 20% OFF everything sale right now. Use coupon code “DPVIPA” at checkout to claim the discount. Offer valid until September 20, 2009.

This sequin dress by Dorothy Perkins is a good alternative if you are lusting for Sienna’s dress, but don’t have the $$$. The dress does not exactly match the color of Sienna’s frock and it’s also not as backless, but it’s still a great budget-friendly option. And if you order until Sunday, you san save an additional £10 by using the exclusive coupon code above.

Dorothy Perkins Jade Sequined Longsleeve Dress (Twenty8Twelve Fall 2009 knockoff)

Dorothy Perkins Jade Sequin Dress
(£50, Dorothy Perkins)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Christian Louboutin Rolando Python Pumps

by Irina on September 5, 2009

I think it’s impossible I’ll ever grow tired of Christian Louboutin shoes. Seriously. Monsieur Louboutin always finds a way to excite me. I think I already mentioned that out of all the classic Louboutin styles, I love the “Rolando” pumps the most. Why? Because they are perfect in every way and make a woman’s legs look a mile long, that’s why.

Christian Louboutin Rolando Python Pumps in roccia grey

Christian Louboutin Rolando Python Pumps
($1.195, Barney’s)

P.S.: If you prefer a more classic color, I also found great Rolando knockoffs in black patent.

Dorothy Perkins Snakeskin Pumps

These faux snakeskin pumps by Dorothy Perkins instantly reminded me of the Louboutin pumps. I know the texture and coloring is not an identical match, but the shape and overall look resemble the Rolandos. All Louboutin aficionados from Europe and UK can now buy their own pair of Rolandos without having to shell out whopping $1.195.

By the way, you can save an additional 15% on shoes & boots if you order until midnight Tuesday 8th September. Hurry!

Dorothy Perkins Snakeskin Pumps in beige (Christian Louboutin Rolando knockoffs)

Dorothy Perkins Snakeskin Pumps
(£50, Dorothy Perkins)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-Out Peep-toe Booties

by Irina on September 3, 2009

Finding weather appropriate shoes for the transition phase between summer and fall can be quite tough sometimes. You can’t wear sandals because your feet would freeze at night, but wearing booties the all day long will cook your feet and make them a boiling torture as well. That’s why open-toe ankle booties are just perfect for this difficult time. They let your feet breathe during the day, but keep them warm at night. The Giuseppe Zanotti cut-out peep-toe booties below are a great example of such footwear.

Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-out Peep-toe Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-Out Peep-toe Booties
($605.99, Bluefly)

Type Z “Twilight” Cut-out Ankle Boots

These cut-out peep-toe booties by Type Z will give you an almost identical Giuseppe Zanotti look for about 1/6 of the original’s sale price. The heel is slightly thicker on these knockoffs, but apart from that they could be easily mistaken for the real deal, don’t you think?

Type Z "Twilight" Cut-out Peep-toe Booties (Giuseppe Zanotti knockoffs)

Type Z “Twilight” Cut-out Ankle Bootscj
($95, Zappos)

Dorothy Perkins Lace Up Strap Booties

UK/European fans of the above Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe booties can save some serious cash as well by opting for these Zanotti look-a-likes by Dorothy Perkins. They lack the contrast white stitching, but make up for this with the almost identical stiletto heel. Plus, they’re currently on sale for £25 (were £38).

Dorothy Perkins Lace-up Strap Shoes in black (Giuseppe Zanotti knockoffs)

Dorothy Perkins Lace Up Strap Booties
(£25, Dorothy Perkins)

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