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?
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
Go Shopping:
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 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
($128.21, ASOS)
by Vahni on February 5, 2010
Diane Kruger always looks amazing. She is one of my very favorite celebs-with-style, because she takes risks, but never takes a look to far. She knows how to push the sartorial envelope and still look sensational instead of like the clothes are wearing her. And the photo below is a fine example. Her LBD is no simple shift, but see how her spiked Louboutins cut the sweetness of that sweetheart neckline and ruffles? That is fashion brilliance.
Our Rating: 
| Who? |
Diane Kruger |
| Where? |
Inglourious Basterds UK premiere, London |
| When? |
July 23, 2009 |
| What? |
Balmain Fall 2009 suede peplum dress, Christian Louboutin Very Privé Peep-Toe Pumps |
Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress
You can recreate Diane’s look with the Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress—for less than $100, mind you. The Lipsy dress has all the details of the Balmain frock…sweetheart neckline, ruffles, chain belt…and at that price, why not give it a go?
Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dress
($59.49, ASOS)
Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps
OK, we all die for those spiky Lous. They are almost unrivaled in their creativity and wow-factor. But since a pair of Louboutins is about the cost of a mortgage payment, maybe consider these Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps instead. There are no spikes, but the hardware ensures this pair has the same maybe-I’m-a-good-girl-maybe-I’m-not feeling.
Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumps
($81.55, Endless)
by Irina on January 12, 2010
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 Paillette Mini Dress
($13.395, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Balmain
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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
($118.98, ASOS)
P.S.: Also available for UK fans at Lipsy
for £40 (on sale).
by Irina on November 13, 2009
Megan Fox. Who hasn’t heard of her by now? While her acting skills can be questioned one thing that speaks for this pretty young thing is her incredible beauty. Guys want her and girls want to look like her. Back in June Megan made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman looking stunning in a black plunge Hervé L. Leroux bandage dress. Old Hollywood curls, flawless makeup and matching black Courtney Crawford slingbacks completed Megan’s sexy look. Wowza! This girl certainly knows how to work the media.
Our Rating:
| Who? |
Megan Fox |
| Where? |
Late Show with David Letterman, New York |
| When? |
June 26, 2009 |
| What? |
Hervé L. Leroux Summer 2008 RTW bandage dress, Courtney Crawford sandals |
Lipsy Plunge Mesh Body Con Dress
If you want to replicate Megan’s sultry look, this body con LBD by Lipsy will give you the same vixen effect without the hefty price tag.
Lipsy Plunge Mesh Body Con Dress
(£45, Lipsy)
by Irina on September 29, 2009
UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 29, 2009. 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’ve afforded it when it was still available.
Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Alexander Wang
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Atria Color Block Tube Dress
UPDATE (09/29/2009): Here’s another Alexander Wang tube dress knockoff for you. Like it?
Atria Color Block Homecoming Dress
($98, Atria)
P.S.: Also available at PromGirl
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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
(£65, Lipsy)
by Irina on September 15, 2009
Back to Balmain, huh? It’s almost unbelievable to see how much Balmain gets copied these days when just 2 years ago almost no one knew this brand and now they’re selling $10k dresses like crazy. That’s how the fashion world spins sometimes.
Balmain Fall 2009 Futuristic Sculpted Mini Dress
(Price Unknown, N/A)
Lipsy Futuristic Metallic Mini Dress
Balmain fans in the UK/Europe, you are lucky because Lipsy have a nearly identical knockoff of the silver Balmain strapless dress. It does not even come close to the delicate quality of an authentic Balmain dress, but it also doesn’t cost you like $7.000 but only £90 instead! The cut and look are a 100% match, so if you covet the Balmain dress, this is your chance to grab a budget-friendly alternative.
Lipsy Futuristic Metallic Mini Dress
(£90, Lipsy)
by Irina on August 17, 2009
UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 17, 2009. Scroll down to see the news.
I’m a sucker for white dresses. They are just perfect for summer and you’ll get an instant mood lift just from looking at them. When I first discovered this Marc by Marc Jacobs tiered halterneck dress I was madly in love.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped Dress
($458, SOLD OUT)
Celebrities Love Marc by Marc Jacobs
We all first saw this dress on Blair Waldorf (aka Leighton Meester) in an episode of Gossip Girl called “Summer Kind Of Wonderful“. Leighton looked absolutely amazing and until today this look belongs in my top 3 of all her Gossip Girl outfits. Paris Hilton came second and British soap star Emma Rigby has worn this beautiful dress as well.
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BB Dakota “The Sassy Dress”
I’v been looking for ages to find a knockoff dress of the Joelle dress and finally found it then on The Look 4 Less, but at the time I tried to place my order, it was already sold out. However, weeks later I now found the same dress on Karmaloop for $75. The BB Dakota knockoff dress might be missing the cute front-bow, but otherwise both dresses are practically identical.
To save even further, enter promo code TWIZZLER at checkout and you’ll get 15% OFF your order of $75 or more AND free shipping. Talk about a great deal!
BB Dakota "The Sassy Dress"
($75, SOLD OUT)
UPDATE: Lulu’s still has the BB Dakota dress in size 4.
Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dress
UPDATE (08/17/2009): Lipsy has finally restocked their Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle dress knockoff. You can now order it on their website again. The dress comes also in black now.
If you’re an UK- or European-based reader, you might want to go for this Marc by Marc Jacobs knockoff dress by Lipsy. It’s a great alternative and it even has the cute front-bow. The LWD retails for £65/~€75/~$106 and is also available in blue and pink. YAY! Hurry and place your order before it’s too late!
Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dress
(£65, Lipsy)
by Irina on June 23, 2009
I remember the time when I first discovered the Hervé Léger brand. That was back in 2007 when the bandage dresses weren’t so overexposed on the red carpet. I was so smitten with the whole Spring 2008 collection, I used to browse the Hervé Léger website for hours just staring at all the beautiful dresses which looked like they’ve been sprayed on the model’s impeccable body.
The white dress below used to be my absolute favorite. The crisp white color and the hourglass shape made it simply irresistible.
Hervé Léger Spring 2008 White Bandage Dress
($1500-$2000, SOLD OUT)
BB Dakota "The Rebel Dress"
This knockoff dress by BB Dakota may be only available in black and pistachio, but the straps as well as the bandage detailing are the same as on the original Hervé Léger dress. The “Rebel” dress retails for $65 and if you enter coupon code TASH09 at the checkout, you’ll receive 15% OFF your entire order.
BB Dakota "The Rebel Dress"
($65, Karmaloop)
Lipsy Strap Detail Body-Con Dress
European Hervé Léger aficionados can also grab their own bandage dress 4 less. Lipsy has a very similar to the one above which retails for £65 (~$107) and comes in either lavender (pictured) or coral.
Lipsy Strap Detail Body-Con Dress
(£65, Lipsy)
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, $84.55