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Real vs. Steal – Burberry Prorsum Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket

by Vahni on November 14, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 14, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Is there anyone out there who wasn’t crazy about some aspect of the Burberry Prorsum fall/winter 2010 collection? From the draped, ruched mini dresses, to the over-the-knee boots, to the completely delicious cropped shearling jackets—it was a sensation at the minimum, iconic at the max. And you can see why. The Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket looks like a cloud in the form of a clothing. If I could justify $3.5k for it, I so would.

Burberry Prorsum Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket in brown

Burberry Prorsum Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket
($3.595, Burberry)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket

UPDATE (11/14/2011): And here’s another great Burberry alternative coming from MICHAEL Michael Kors. Not a steal but possibly worth the investment if you fancy the look of the Burberry jacket.

MICHAEL Michael Kors Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacket in brown (Burberry Prorsum Aviator knockoff)

MICHAEL Michael Kors Shearling Funnel Neck Aviator Jacketcj
($295, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Lord & Taylor, NORDSTROMls & Macy’sls.

ASOS REVIVE Sheepskin Aviator Jacket

UPDATE (11/10/2010): Excuse me? Please meet the love of your life! OMG, ASOS has done it! The perfect Burberry Prorsum aviator jacket knockoff. Isn’t it beautiful? I just wish it would be a little cheaper, but even at $600 this buy might be worth the investment. Either way, if you want this jacket, get it NOW. It will fly off the shelves.

ASOS REVIVE Sheepskin Aviator Jacket

ASOS REVIVE Sheepskin Aviator Jacketls
($603.40, ASOS)

Barney’s Leather Aviator Jacket

UPDATE (11/12/2010): Another great Burberry Prorsum alternative by Barney’s Orignals. A real leather jacket for under $150? Sold! Available in brown or blackls.

Barney's Leather Aviator Jacket in brown (Burberry Prorsum knockoff)

Barney’s Leather Aviator Jacketls
($146.54, ASOS)

Lipsy Faux Sheepskin Aviator Jacket

If you, like me, are really hanging to recreate the Burberry fall 2010 aesthetic at a lower price point, you know it can be achieved pretty easily until you get to the outerwear. Well now, even that is no obstacle. Behold the Lipsy Faux Sheepskin Aviator Jacket, ladies. This brown faux shearling is cut beautifully, and is the perfect topper for a skinny ruched mini, or even jeans and a tank. And at a mere £85, you’ll be looking like Burberry Barbie in no time.

Lipsy Faux Sheepskin Aviator Jacket in brown (Burberry Prorsum knockoff)

Lipsy Faux Sheepskin Aviator Jacketls
(£85, Lipsy)

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Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Colorblock Tube Dress

by Irina on May 22, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 22, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

The colorblock tube dress below was one of my favorite pieces from Alexander Wang‘s Spring 2009 collection, but at one point the dress became so popular that I was sick of seeing it every second day on the red carpet. Now that the overexposure has stopped, my love returned, but unfortunately the dress has sold out since. Not that I could afford it were it still available.

Alexander Wang Spring 2009 asymmetrical strapless colorblock blue tube dress

Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

Lindsay Lohan, Diane Kruger, Sophia Bush, Missy Peregrym, Arlenis Sosa and Alexandra Richards wearing the same Alexander Wang Spring 2009 asymmetrical colorblock blue strapless blue tube dress

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Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress

UPDATE (05/22/2011): Almost 2 years later I found another Alexander Wang dress lool-a-like by Wet Seal. It has a white top panel instead of a black one, but the rest is spot-on. And the dress is $22.50 only. What a deal! Click on the link below and navigate to the dresses section or enter style number “45241109” in the search field to find the Alexander Wang inspired dress on the website.

Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress in white, turquoise and blue (Alexander Wang knockoff)

Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress
Style #: 45241109
($22.50, Wet Seal)

Atria Color Block Tube Dress

UPDATE (09/29/2009): Here’s another Alexander Wang tube dress knockoff for you. This one’s by Atria and it comes in many different other color combos as well.

Atria Strapless Color Block Tube Dress (Alexander Wang Spring 2009 knockoff)

Atria Color Block Homecoming Dresscj
($98, Atria)

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress

All the European Alexander Wang fans rejoice! Lipsy has a great knockoff dress retailing for £65. The material is different and the colorblocking isn’t in the exact same order, but it’s still a great look 4 less alternative.

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-con Dress (Alexander Wang Spring 2009 knockoff)

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dressicon
(£65, Lipsy)

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Real vs. Steal – Balmain Paillette Mini Dress

by Irina on September 8, 2010

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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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Heidi Klum in Gucci Spring 2010

by Vahni on June 15, 2010

I confess: I. Love. Gucci. Especially the magnificent spring 2010 collection, with its ikat-meets-robot dresses and accessories. Who else could mix tribal, bondage, and mod—and do it so successfully? Apparently Heidi Klum is a fan as well. Let’s not all hate her cause she’s beautiful (even after popping out her own tribe of kids) and in Gucci, OK?

Heidi Klum wearing a blue printed Gucci Spring 2010 mini dress

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Heidi Klum
Where?Project Runway Fall 2010 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, New York
When?February 12, 2010
What?Gucci Spring 2010 printed dress, Gucci Daryl T-Bar Sandals

Heidi Klum’s Gucci Look 4 Less

Heidi Klum's Gucci Look 4 Less

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Real vs. Steal – Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 Knotted Epaulette Trench Coat

by Celine on February 26, 2010

A trench coat is one of those items of clothing that every woman should have in her closet. Various permutations appear on the fashion scene each season and it just never seems to go out of style. I think Burberry Prorsum put out one of the best trenches of the season in their Spring 2010 show. The coat is undeniably sweet with those draped/knotted shoulders and girly color (they call it “Frosted Pink”), but the black lacquered buttons keep it a little bit edgy. Sadly, at $2,595, I think we can safely say I’ll never own this coat.

Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 Knotted Epaulette Trench Coat in frosted pink

Burberry Prorsum Knotted Epaulette Trench Coat
($2.595, Burberry)

Lipsy Ruched Shoulder Mac

I have to tell you, I’m sort-of OK with not owning the Burberry trench above if it means that I can nab this Lipsy knock-off which is available at ASOS. Literally thousands of dollars cheaper but with that same lovely charm, this coat is sure to win you tons of compliments. Lipsy really nailed those knotted shoulders and I think I may actually like their pinkish/peach color just a smidge more than Burberry’s cupcake-pink. I picture this being worn with a fluttery, chiffon mini skirt and black leather rocker heels.

Lipsy Ruched Shoulder Mac in sugar pink (Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 knockoff)

Lipsy Ruched Shoulder Macls
($128.21, ASOS)

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