by Irina on November 21, 2009
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Everyone who follows this blog for a while should be aware of my everlasting love for everything Alexander McQueen – especially my love affair with his shoes. His creations are always so stunning and unique. Take these gorgeous white satin peep-toes for example. If I was to marry anytime soon, I would definitely choose these as my bridal shoes and feel like Cinderella in a fairy tale.
Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Satin Peep-toe Pumps
($547, Zappos)
RSVP “Lovely” Satin Peep-toe Pumps
If the real McQueen crystal heels don’t fit within your wedding/shopping budget, go for these budget-friendly satin peep-toes by RSVP instead. They’re called “Lovely” and that’s exactly what they are. Absolutely lovely! I’m so, so, so in love. Now I know they do miss the front crystals, but everything else looks almost identical. And they come in an array of adorable colors such as baby blue and fuchsia, too. I cannot make up my mind which one is my favorite!
RSVP “Lovely” Satin Peep-toe Pumps
($109, Zappos)
by Irina on October 16, 2009
Today we have yet another Balmain find. I know you’re probably totally bored by all the Balmain knockoffs, but I just had to post this dress as I’m absolutely mesmerized by it. The crystal embellishments and the woven mesh effect of the dress are just to-die-for. I already picture myself wearing this LBD with a cropped leather jacket to toughen up the cuteness of the dress.
Balmain Spring 2009 Strapless Embellished Dress
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
Alice + Olivia isn’t exactly a budget-friendly brand, but if you consider that the original Balmain dress would set you back about 8k-10k, spending $550 on a close high quality knockoff seems like a pretty good move, don’t you agree? This dress is not an exact rip-off because it misses the bottom embellishment on the skirt, but overall it’s still a great option if you are looking for a cheaper Balmain alternative.
Alice + Olivia Strapless Mesh Party Dress
($550, Shopbop)
by Irina on September 18, 2009
Judging by all the Balmain look-a-likes coming from the high street, Balmain is still the hottest brand in town. I seriously lost count on how many Balmain knockoffs I’ve already seen this year. While most designers moved on to “interpret” the Fall 2009 collection, you can still find an occasional homage to the rock’n'roll chick collection aka Fall 2008. The majority of this collection consisted of ultra-sexy mini dresses and I adored ALL of them, especially the LWD below.
Balmain Fall 2008 Embellished One-Shoulder Mini Dress
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Allen Schwartz White Draped Cocktail Dress
Thanks to Allen Schwartz you don’t have to spend a fortune to get the same sexy look à la Balmain. This white draped cocktail dress below which was exclusively designed by Allen Schwartz for Chickdowntown.com looks downright identical compared to the Balmain LWD and it can be yours for $290. If you prefer a different color, the dress comes also in black
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Allen Schwartz White Draped Cocktail Dress
($290, Chickdowntown)
by Irina on September 17, 2009
As much as I love extravagant dresses and sky high stiletto heels, sometimes it’s all about the basics. Having an array of crisp white shirts and tank tops in your closet is a must. Whenever I go shopping for basics however, I still end up always looking for fancy details to satisfy my obsession with everything studded, embellished, embroidered, sequined or torn, so it’s no wonder I have instantly fallen in love with Sonia Rykiel’s silk chiffon tank below. It may look like your regular striped tank with sequins at first sight, but upon closer inspection you will see that the sequins aren’t actually sequins but intricately beaded pearls and crystals. What an attention to detail, I adore it!
Sonia Rykiel Silk Chiffon Tank
($2.305, SOLD OUT)
Bebe Studded Silk Striped Tank
If you can’t afford spending more than 2k on a tank top (albeit a very beautiful one), this Bebe studded tank might fit your bill. Like the Sonia Rykiel original this one also has beaded, crystal and studded details running across the bodice and is also made of silk. The tank top retails for $49 and is available in either white, black, blue or dove grey.
Bebe Studded Silk Striped Tank
($49, Bebe)
by Irina on March 15, 2009
