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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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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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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.

Diane Kruger wearing a black strapless Balmain Fall 2009 suede dress and black studded Christian Louboutin pumps

Our Rating: ★★★★½

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 in black (Balmain Fall 2009 knockoff)

Lipsy Chain Belt Velvet Cocktail Dressls
($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.

endlessLovely People "Aziza" Studded Pumps in black (Christian Louboutin Very Privé knockoffs)

Lovely People “Aziza” Studded Pumpsendless
($81.55, Endless)

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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.

Megan Fox wearing a black low-cut Hervé L. Leroux Summer 2008 sexy bandage dress

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 in black (Hervé L. Leroux bandage dress knockoff)

Lipsy Plunge Mesh Body Con Dressls
(£45, Lipsy)

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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 silver sculpted strapless dress

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 in silver (Balmain Fall 2009 knockoff)

Lipsy Futuristic Metallic Mini Dressls
(£90, Lipsy)

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