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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Carrie Underwood in Marchesa

by Irina on August 27, 2009

This one’s an oldie but goodie. Back in February 2008 Carrie Underwood attended the Clive Davis’ annual Pre-Grammy Party looking adorable in a monochrome tiered strapless chiffon dress by Marchesa. The black bodice had a cute black bow attached and Carrie perfectly accessorized her glamourous ensemble with matching bling and black satin YSL sandals.

Carrie Underwood wearing a black and white Marchesa Spring 2007 strapless tiered two-tone bow dress

Our Rating: ★★★★½

Who?Carrie Underwood
Where?2008 Clive Davis Pre-GRAMMY Party, Los Angeles
When?February 9, 2008
What?Marchesa Spring 2007 Strapless Tiered Bow Dress

ABS by Allen Schwartz Bow-Front Tiered Dress

When I saw this prom-like dress by Allen Schwartz I was instantly reminded of Carrie’s red carpet look above. While Carrie’s frock goes in the thousands you can have this Marchesa inspired look-a-like for just under $400 (or around $200 if you order at Bloomie’s). If you have a formal event to attend, this dress would certainly make you stand out.

ABS by Allen Schwartz bow front tiered dress (Marchesa Spring 2007 knockoff)

ABS by Allen Schwartz Bow-Front Tiered Dress
($395, Saks)

P.S.: The same dress is on sale for $197.50 at Bloomingdale’sls.

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle Scalloped Dress

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 Spring 2008 Scalloped White Dress (LWD)

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.

Blair Waldorf, Paris Hilton and Emma Rigby wearing a white Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle tiered dress (Spring 2008 LWD)

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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 Sassy tiered white dress (Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle dress knockoff)

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 White Dress (Marc by Marc Jacobs Joelle knockoff dress)

Lipsy Ric Rac Bow Dressls
(£65, Lipsy)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Christian Louboutin Armadillo Striped Satin D’Orsay Pumps

by Irina on June 6, 2009

I just stumbled upon your site and LOVE IT! I was wondering if in your research you ever came across a knockoff version of the Christian Louboutin Striped Satin d’Orsay sandal in blue. I would love to have this shoe to wear for my wedding but since I am paying for said wedding I can’t afford to drop a grand on shoes alone.
Thank you!

You might remember this reader request I got from Sarah. Back then I wasn’t able to find a knockoff in the desired blue color, so I featured the black and gold/silver ones I found. That was until today when I accidentally found a neat knockoff pair by Charlotte Russe.

Christian Louboutin Armadillo Striped Satin D'Orsay Pumps in blue satin

Christian Louboutin Armadillo Striped Satin D’Orsay Sandal
($865, SOLD OUT)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Colorblock Platforms

Charlotte Russe’s Louboutin knockoffs may not be of any competition to the real Louboutins, but since they retail for $26.99 you sure can’t beat them in terms of the price! And if you enter AFF15PCT at checkout, you will get them even cheaper (15% OFF your order, offer valid until June 13, 2009)! Other available color options are black/grey, brown and fuchsia. HAPPY WEDDING, Sarah! :)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Colorblock D'Orsay Platform Pumps in blue (Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Colorblock Platforms
($26.99, CharlotteRusse.com)

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps

by Irina on June 2, 2009

A few days ago, I received a reader request from Sarah who asked me if I ever came across Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs:

I just stumbled upon your site and LOVE IT! I was wondering if in your research you ever came across a knockoff version of the Christian Louboutin Striped Satin d’Orsay sandal in blue. I would love to have this shoe to wear for my wedding but since I am paying for said wedding I can’t afford to drop a grand on shoes alone.
Thank you!

Dear Sarah,
I am sorry to say that I failed to find a knockoff in the desired color (see UPDATE #1 below), but I certainly DID stumble upon a few Armadillo knockoffs which you can find listed below. You could go for one of these, blow your budget and buy the originals or opt for a total different wedding shoe (some Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby knockoffs perhaps?)

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D'Orsay Pump in black leather

Christian Louboutin Armadillo D’Orsay Pumps
($865, SOLD OUT)

J Loren D'Orsay Pumps

I accidentally found these Louboutin knockoffs a few weeks ago when I wrote about other knockoffs. These pumps by J. Loren are probably your best bet. They are almost identical with the Louboutins and their price ($65.98 down from $109) is not so bad either.

So you’re probably not going to pick a black wedding shoe (btw, the pumps also come in black satin, $62.98). But these knockoffs are also available in silver and gold (both $46.99). Yay!

J Loren black pleated d'orsay pumps (Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs)

J Loren D'Orsay Pumps
($65.98, LoveMyShoes.com)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe D’Orsay Pumps

UPDATE #1: Look what I found today! Another Louboutin “Armadillo” knockoff coming from Charlotte Russe! Don’t they look exactly like the Louboutins (well, except for the luscious red sole, of course)? They retail for $26.99 only and if you enter AFF15PCT at checkout, you’ll get 15% OFF your order (promo code valid until June 13, 2009. YAY!

Whoa! They also have a blue version of the knocked off Louboutin pumps which also retail for $26.99 and come in either black/grey, blue, brown or fuchsia. Another yay!

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe Platform Pumps in black (Christian Louboutin Armadillo knockoffs)

Charlotte Russe Tiered Peep-toe Platform Pumps
($26.99, CharlotteRusse.com)

Jessica Simpson Staria D’Orsay Pumps

These pumps by Jessica Simpson are also pretty good Louboutin knockoffs. They retail for approx. $90 and come either in pewter or dark bronze.

Jessica Simpson Staria pleated d'orsay pump pewterendless

Jessica Simpson Staria D’Orsay Pumpsendless
($88.95, Endless)

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