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UPDATE: This post has been updated on March 12, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

Alexander Wang presented his Pre-Fall 2010 collection a few days ago and I have to admit I’m not impressed. Ever since his glorious Spring and Pre-Fall 2009 collections he just couldn’t live up to my expectations. Maybe Fall 2010 will reignite my love for his designs. Until then I’ll have to keep on drooling over his past creations, one of which is this beautifully draped asymmetrical jersey dress from his Pre-Fall 2009 collection. So simple yet so stylish.

Alexander Wang One Shouldered Goddess Little Black Dress (LBD)

Alexander Wang One Shoulder Goddess Dress
($595, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

Rihanna and Nicky Hilton wearing a black draped Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 One Shoulder Goddess Dress

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American Apparel Interlock Asymmetrical Dress

UPDATE (03/12/2012): Another fab alternative which is available in an array of colors. By American Apparel.

American Apparel Interlock Asymmetrical Dress in black (Alexander Wang Goddess knockoff)

American Apparel Interlock Asymmetrical Dressamazon
($42, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available in black at ASOSls.

LuLu*s Pandrosia Dress

UPDATE (06/25/2010): Here’s a second Alexander Wang Goddess dress look-a-like by LuLu*s.

LuLu*s Pandrosia Dress in black (Alexander Wang Goddess dress knockoff)

LuLu*s Pandrosia Dress
($34, LuLu*s)

Riller & Fount Keel One Shoulder Dress

UPDATE (06/14/2010): Riller & Fount‘s “Keel” one shoulder mini looks a lot like Alexander Wang’s Goddess dress, doesn’t it?

Riller & Fount Keel One Shoulder Dress in black (Alexander Wang Goddess knockoff)

Riller & Fount Keel One Shoulder Dresscj
($137, Shopbop)

ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress

UPDATE (04/15/2010): ASOS has a dress which is quite reminiscent of the Alexander Wang LBD. It’s more body-con and drapes to the other side, but overall is still a good match I think. Available in 7 different colors.

ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dress in black (Alexander Wang Goddess knockoff)

ASOS Twisted Slinky One Shoulder Dressls
($64.25, ASOS)

LuLu*s Good Gossip Dress

If you want a similar style without having to blow a month’s budget, this draped one shoulder LBD by LuLu*s is a great alternative if you want Alexander Wang 4 less.

LuLu*s Good Gossip One Shoulder Dress in black (Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2009 Goddess dress knockoff)

LuLu*s Good Gossip Dress
($56, LuLu*s)

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So who hasn’t decided yet what to wear on New Year’s Eve? I know I’m still in the decision-making process. A sequin dress like the one below by Alice + Olivia is somewhat of an obvious choice, but has there ever been a better time than NYE to go all out and rock everything out of a sequin mini dress? I don’t think so. So give sequins a chance to ring in the new year with you. Granted, not everyone can or will shell out almost $500 for a sparkling cocktail dress. And besides, this particular dress is already a couple seasons old, hence completely sold out and therefore almost impossible to get hold of.

Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back in forest green

Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back
($495, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alice + Olivia

Lauren Conrad wearing a forest green Alice + Olivia Sequin Dress with Keyhole Back

LuLu*s Glitter-Chatter Sequin Dress

If you’re considering going for a sparkly LBD and want one in the style of the Alice + Olivia number, take a look at this sweet mini dress available at LuLu*s which is stunningly similar to the A + O original but costs only $83.

LuLu*s Glitter-Chatter Sequin Dress in black (Alice + Olivia knockoff)

LuLu*s Glitter-Chatter Sequin Dress
($83, LuLu*s)

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I’m usually not Nicole Richie‘s biggest fan in regards to her personal style, but on this occasion she looked lovely wearing a simple LBD by Helmut Lang which she paired with a matching black clutch and lustworthy leopard booties from her line, House of Harlow 1960. A great look for Nicole, it’s so refreshing to see her in nothing too boho!

Nicole Richie wearing a black Helmut Lang dress, House of Harlow 1960 Olivia black clutch and Natalia leopard booties

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who?Nicole Richie
Where?18th Annual QVC “FFANY Shoes On Sale”, New York
When?October 13, 2011
What?Helmut Lang Slack Jersey Dress

Helmut Lang Slack Jersey Dress

Helmut Lang Slack Jersey Dress in black

Helmut Lang Slack Jersey Dress
($240, Saks)

House of Harlow 1960 “Olivia” Croco Frame Clutch

House of Harlow 1960 "Olivia" Croco Frame Clutch in black

House of Harlow 1960 “Olivia” Croco Frame Clutch
($195, Lord & Taylor)

House of Harlow 1960 “Natalia” Leopard Haircalf Platform Booties

House of Harlow 1960 Natalia Leopard Haircalf Platform Booties

House of Harlow 1960 “Natalia” Leopard Haircalf Platform Bootiesls
($295, Karmaloop)

P.S.: Also available at DJPremium, Shopbopcj & Bloomingdale’sls.

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I’m so glad the Hervé Léger overexposure has stopped. There was a time when I was just sick and tired of seeing all those bodycon bandage dresses on every red carpet. The HL revival wave started somewhen in 2007 and while my taste in fashion has changed a lot since then, I’m still smitten with the more classic designs from this fashion house.

Hervé Léger Strap-Yoke Mini Dress in black

Hervé Léger Strap-Yoke Mini Dress
($1.150, Bergdorf Goodman)

P.S.: Also available in turquoise at NORDSTROMls.

Dannii Minogue Loves Hervé Léger

Dannii Minogue wearing a turquoise Hervé Léger Cutout Bandage Minidress

bebe Double Strap Bodycon Bandage Dress

Now this really puzzled me at first. Because normally bebe sexes up all of their knockoffs whereas here they rather toned this naturally very sexy dress down which I so prefer over the original. bebe’s dress is considerably longer and the cleavage looks a lot more demure, too. Good job on this one, bebe! A sexy yet classy LBD. And quite affordable if I might add.

bebe Double Strap Bodycon Bandage Dress in black (Hervé Léger knockoff)

bebe Double Strap Bodycon Bandage Dress
($109, bebe)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 08, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

I know Balmain is supposed to be a super exclusive, high-end, ultra-luxe fashion label and even though I am used to see outraging prices for the most basic clothing I’m still apalled whenever I see the price tag of anything Balmain. I mean, come on, $13.000 for a sequin mini dress? Are you serious? As much as I adore Balmain and all of Christophe’s wonderful work for the French fashion house, there’s no way I would EVER buy it even if I had a few thousands to spare.

Balmain Fall 2009 Sequin Paillette Mini Dress in black

Balmain Paillette Mini Dress
($13.395, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Balmain

Blake Lively and Daria Werbowy wearing a black sequin Balmain Paillette Mini Dress

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French Connection Sequin Wrap Front Dress

UPDATE (09/08/2010): This Balmain knockoff by French Connection is certainly not a steal, but considering the original retails for 13k, $269.60 doesn’t seem that expensive in comparison, right? Available in black or navy.

French Connection Sequin Wrap Front Dress in navy (Balmain knockoff)

French Connection Sequin Wrap Front Dressls
($269.60, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available in black or navy at French Connection UKls or French Connection USAls.

Lipsy Jewel Shoulder Pad Sequin Dress

Luckily, you don’t need to sell your soul in order to achieve the same glam sexy vixen look à la Balmain. Lipsy has come up with a great and 100x more affordable alternative. I wish they wouldn’t have dampened all the outstanding features that made this sequin LBD stand out (e.g. shoulder pads, plunge neck and length of the dress), but all in all it’s still a super sexy dress which goes to show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to look like a million dollars.

Lipsy Jewel Shoulder Pad Sequin Dress in black (Balmain knockoff)

Lipsy Jewel Shoulder Pad Sequin Dressls
($118.98, ASOS)

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