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Real vs. Steal – Issa Plunge Front Dress

by Vahni on February 19, 2010

If you’re not familiar with silk jersey dresses by Issa, I’ll let you in on a little secret: they are not only super stylish, they are super comfy. I know, because I have one. So I’m sure Kelly Rowland’s beauteous bright blue Issa is no exception. Issa is ready-to-wear that is easy-to-wear.

Issa Plunge Front Silk Jersey Dress in blue

Issa Plunge Front Dress
($405, SOLD OUT)

P.S.: A black version of the dress is available at NET-A-PORTERls

Kelly Rowland Loves Issa

Kelly Rowland wearing a cobalt blue Issa Plunge Front Silk Dress

Mango Slinky Ruched Front Dress

While $405 for an original Issa is not crazy expensive, even if you have the cash, Kelly Rowland’s blue dress is currently sold out. Luckily, this Mango version can still be had, and for less than a hundred bucks. I told you a secret about the Issa version, and here’s some scoop on Mango’s Slinky Ruched Front Dress: you will wear the hell out of this dress. In winter with tights or boots and a cardi, in summer with a wedge, to a cocktail party with OTT jewelry and a strappy sandal, and even to the office with a hip-length jacket and closed-toe pumps. It is the perfect year-round, dress-of-all-trades. Grab one before they sell out too.

Mango Slinky Ruched Front Dress in blue (Issa knockoff)

Mango Slinky Ruched Front Dressls
($88.58, ASOS)

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Angelina Jolie in Michael Kors

by Celine on February 16, 2010

I think we can all agree, whether you like her or not, that Angelina Jolie is one of the sexiest women on the planet. Because she wears a lot of streamlined silhouettes and a lot of black, however, she manages to almost always look both current and classic. Now that she’s a mom she seems to gravitate towards longer, more covered dresses but not so for her hubby Brad’s premiere of Inglourious Basterds. This Michael Kors dress has a classic cut but the leather gives it the perfect “Angelina” edge. It also has pockets, which automatically wins it points in my book. Fortunately the look is simple enough that it can be easily duped.

Angelina Jolie wearing a black Michael Kors Fall 2009 strapless leather dress

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who? Angelina Jolie
Where? “Inglourious Basterds” LA Premiere, California
When? August 10, 2009
What? Michael Kors Fall 2009 strapless leather dress, Dior sandals

Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress

This Mango dress is missing some of the sweet details of the original but the basic look is there. The strapless neckline and of course the (faux) leather make this dress sexy but the suggestiveness is offset by the knee-length hemline, just like in the Michael Kors original. There’s no seam-definition at the waist but the material clearly hugs your curves in all the right places. For well under $100, this dress deserves a go.

Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress in black (Michael Kors Fall 2009 knockoff)

Mango Strapless Leather Look Dressls
($69.23, ASOS)

Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress

Now this version by Sele is probably least like the original, but it’s also my favorite. The matte faux leather might lack the “specialness” that the original has but the hint of a sweetheart neckline adds interest to the top half of the dress. I’m also a fan of the subtle darts, vertical seams and defined waist. All in all this is a well-tailored, pretty dress, and at less than $100 (again?! Man, we’re good) why not give it a whirl?

Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress in black (Michael Kors Fall 2009 knockoff)

Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dressls
($89, Dillard’s)

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