Silver

Real vs. Steal – Céline Knot Open Bracelet

April 10, 2019

It’s been a while since we last featured a jewelry piece by Céline on this blog, so here you go: Céline’s knot bracelet which is available in various colors and sizes has made quite the round in the fashion blogosphere lately. The design strongly reminds me of Tiffany’s Love Knot Bangle with the biggest difference being that Céline’s version is left open in the back. I’m not sure what the retail price is for this bracelet, but pre-owned pieces start at approximately $400 which I think is quite the hefty price for a gold-plated brass bangle.

Céline Knot Open Bracelet, $400+ || Vestiaire Collective

Also available at The RealReal and Fashionphile.

Kate Spade Loves Me Knot Cuff

Update (04/10/2019): Found another Cèline inspired knot cuff bangle by Kate Spade today! This time in heart shape. Price: $98. Available in silver or gold tone.

Kate Spade Loves Me Knot Cuff, $98 || Saks Fifth Avenue

Also available at Amazon, Lord & Taylor, Shopbop, Zappos & Kate Spade.

Accessory Concierge Gold Knot Cuff

Update (09/07/2018): Check out this gold knot cuff I discovered at Accessory Concierge. Spot-on dupe for the pricey Céline real deal. Get your designer look for less for $30!

Accessory Concierge Gold Knot Cuff, $30 || Accessory Concierge

Banana Republic Everyday Luxuries 14k Gold-Plated Knot Cuff

Update (09/07/2018): Also found this lovely Céline dupe at Banana Republic which would be a high quality look for less alternative since it’s made of sterling silver with 14k gold plating. Plus, this cuff is currently on sale for $41 (was $68).

Banana Republic Everyday Luxuries 14k Gold-Plated Knot Cuff, $41 || Banana Republic

Stella & Dot Knot Cuff

Update (09/18/2017): Found these knot cuffs at Stella & Dot in gold and silver which would be an awesome, affordable alternative to the pricey Céline designer version above. Price: $34.

Stella & Dot Knot Cuff, $34 || Stella & Dot

Sophie by Sophie Knot Cuff

Update (06/06/2017): Stumbled upon these fab, high-quality Céline cuff dupes by Sophie by Sophie which come in either gold- or rhodium plated silver and are currently on sale for a little over $80 at Na-kd (were $270). Love these!

Sophie by Sophie Knot Cuff, $82.14 || NA-KD

Also available at Boozt & Amazon.co.uk.

Sweet Deluxe Sadira Knot Bracelet

Update (01/09/2017): Spotted another Céline inspired knot bracelet today. It’s by Sweet Deluxe and costs £18.15.

Sweet Deluxe Sadira Knot Bracelet, £18.15 || Amazon.co.uk

Pilgrim Knot Open Bracelet

Update (06/27/2016): Just stumbled upon this Céline knot look-alike bracelet by Pilgrim which looks very similar to the real deal and which is currently on sale for 50% off! Steal deal alert!

Pilgrim Knot Open Bracelet, $15.95 || ASOS

BP. Love Knot Open Cuff Bracelet

Update (03/10/2016): Found this amazing and spot-on Céline alternative by BP. for $12 which comes in gold or silver tone. Steal deal alert, yay!

BP. Love Knot Open Cuff Bracelet, $12 || Nordstrom

Sole Society Knot Open Cuff Bracelet

Update (11/15/2015): Discovered this knot bracelet at Sole Society and thought it’d be a great alternative to the Céline bracelet above.

Sole Society Knot Open Cuff Bracelet, $24.95 || Sole Society

Armitage Avenue Knot Bangle

Update (11/15/2015): Another lovely knot bangle comes from Armitage Avenue and it’s available in gold for $14.95.

Armitage Avenue Knot Bangle, $14.95 || Nordstrom Rack

Banana Republic Knot Bracelet

Update (07/30/2015): Spotted this great Céline Knot Bracelet alternative for $35 at Banana Republic today.

Banana Republic Knot Bracelet, $35 || Banana Republic

Forever 21 Twisted Design Cuff

If you love Céline’s knot design and need a quick fashion fix for your arm party, then make sure to take a look at this twisted knot cuff by Forever 21. It’s very similar to Céline’s real deal, but costs a super budget-friendly $4.90 only!

Forever 21 Twisted Design Cuff, $4.90 || Forever 21

Kate Spade New York Sailor’s Knot Bangle Bracelet

If you’re willing to invest a little in your jewelry, check out Kate Spade‘s lovely Sailor’s Knot Bangle Bracelet which retails for $78 and comes in either gold, silver or rosegold tone. This one’s my personal favorite!

Kate Spade New York Sailor’s Knot Bangle Bracelet, $78 || Nordstrom

Also available at Amazon, Lord & Taylor, Dillard’s, Zappos, Macy’s, Kate Spade, Hudson’s Bay & John Lewis.

Henju Dainty Knot Bracelets

And lastly, if you love handmade yet affordable jewelry, check out these dainty knot bracelets I discovered at Etsy. Similar design and a very wallet-friendly price tag ($8.99!).

Henju Dainty Knot Bracelets, $8.99 || Etsy

Image source(s): Céline, Kate Spade, Accessory Concierge, Stella & Dot, Boozt, Zalando, Nordstrom, Sole Society, Lori’s, Banana Republic, Forever 21, Shopbop, Etsy

Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Decollete 554 Strass Embellished Pumps

April 8, 2019

Let’s kick off this week with some glitz and sparkle, shall we? And who else would be more perfect for your dose of luxurious sparkle than Christian Louboutin? I’ve always been a huge fan of Louboutin’s strass collection where adorns his most iconic shoe styles with a huge amount of shiny rhinestones. These silver embellished pointed-toe pumps below would make an excellent choice of bridal shoes for example, but you’d have to spend almost 3k on them! I think most of us might have other things we’d rather spend that kind of money on, don’t we?

Christian Louboutin Decollete 554 Strass Embellished Pumps, $2.995 || Christian Louboutin

Also available at Vestiaire Collective, The RealReal & Fashionphile.

Pedder Red Reese Strass Embellished Suede Pumps

If you’ve fallen in love with the sparkling Louboutins above, but you can’t or don’t want to spend a fortune, check out these fabulous Pedder Red embellished heels which cost less than 10% of the real deal and would make a great look for less alternative for the Louboutin pumps above.

Pedder Red Reese Strass Embellished Suede Pumps, $205 || Lane Crawford

Image source(s): Browns Fashion, Lane Crawford

Save or Splurge – High Fashion Home Big Bang Entertainment Console

April 7, 2019

OK guys, I’m a little nervous and anxious right now because this blog post is a bit of a premiere. For the first time in the ten years that this blog has now been online, we are doing a dupe hunt outside the realms of fashion. If you’re a long-term reader, you might remember that we’ve briefly flirted with the idea of covering beauty dupes; which we did here and there, but unfortunately it never became a regular thing because the beauty world just isn’t my main field of expertise and there are people and sites out there doing a far better job than I ever could. However, lately I’ve been finding myself more and more interested in interior design and home decor and naturally my dupe-vetted eyes would soon start seeing interior dupes as well. So while I still want fashion to be the main focus on this blog, I thought it’d be a nice change to introduce a weekly feature where I will share my interior dupe finds with you. I must admit I’m pretty new to this, so please bear with me while I’m still learning the ropes of interior design brands and being able to distinguish who’s the real deal and who’s the copycat. Let’s start with this gorgeous entertainment console by High Fashion Home. It’s a bold and beautiful statement piece of furniture with its shiny metal sunburst design and I’d more than love to have it in my living room. But have you seen the price tag? 1.739! I guess at this price this beauty has to stay a fantasy in my head or on my Pinterest inspo board.

High Fashion Home Big Bang Entertainment Console, $1.739 || High Fashion Home

Swoon Ziggy TV Stand

I’ve been following Swoon on social media for a while now because their pics seriously give me life as well as some *major* interior inspo. So when they recently shared yet another one of their droolworthy living room inspo shots, my dupe antennas immediately went up high in the air, because that golden dresser in the background looked so darn familiar! At first, I couldn’t quite wrap my head around it, but after a good night’s sleep, I finally remembered where I’ve seen that design before: at High Fashion Home! Now I won’t say £429 is a steal deal, but it is a lot cheaper than the High Fashion Home version, that can’t be argued. Plus, I love that Swoon’s design comes in multiple colors which makes it easier to match it with your existing decor style at home. But enough with MY opinion, what do you think? Which one do you prefer? Expensive or not *THAT* expensive? Let us know in the comments.

Swoon Ziggy TV Stand, £429 || Swoon

Image source(s): High Fashion Home, Swoon

Real vs. Steal – Jimmy Choo Lance Strappy Sandals

April 3, 2019

Why is it that so many people imagine themselves to be Cleopatra reincarnated? I’m thinking it’s because of the stylish clothes, hip make-up and the unmatched beauty and brains, of course. So for all you modern day, wanna be Roman-Egyptian empresses, these lovely gold sandals by Jimmy Choo clearly capture the mood of 50 B.C. perfectly! And for $895, they’ll give your wallet something to “chew” on. Well… more like taking a huge bite out of your wallet – ouch!

Jimmy Choo Lance Strappy Sandals, $895 || Neiman Marcus

Also available at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Jimmy Choo, Net-A-Porter, Bergdorf Goodman, Matches Fashion, MyTheresa, Selfridges, Harrods, Vestiaire Collective & The Real Real.

Charles by Charles David Rylan Crisscross High Heel Sandals

Update (04/03/2019): When I first saw these silver Charles by Charles David high heel sandals, they instantly reminded me of the Jimmy Choos above. Plus, they’re on sale for less than $60 and also come in black faux leather.

Charles by Charles David Rylan Crisscross High Heel Sandals, $59.98 || Nordstrom

Also available at DSW, Amazon, Macy’s, 6pm & Nordstrom Rack.

Jessica Buurman LARRY Ankle Strap Stiletto High Heel Sandals

Update (01/09/2017): One of our readers pointed us to these fab Jimmy Choo look-alike high heels at Jessica Buurman. Same design, very different price tag ($895 vs. $102, sale price). Make sure to use promo code XOXOJESS at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

Jessica Buurman LARRY Ankle Strap Stiletto High Heel Sandals, $102 || Jessica Buurman

Schutz Cadyna Metallic Strappy Sandals

Update (07/28/2015): Spotted this lovely strappy heel by Schutz today and thought they’d be a great look for less alternative for the Jimmy Choos above.

Schutz Cadyna Metallic Strappy Sandals, $99 || Last Call by Neiman Marcus

Pleaser Amuse-15 Strappy High Heel Sandals

Update (06/05/2015): So impressed with Pleaser shoes lately! Just look at these fabulous and spot-on Jimmy Choo Lance dupes. Aren’t they lovely? And very light on the wallet, too. LOVE!

Pleaser Amuse-15 Strappy High Heel Sandals, $45.95-$52.95 || Shoes.com

Also available at Amazon, Shiekh, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca, Amazon.de & Amazon.fr.

Choies Strappy High Heel Sandals

Update (06/05/2015): Also discovered these super similar strappy heels at Choies which are available in fab 3 colors for under $40. Steal deal alert!

Choies Strappy High Heel Sandals, $37.99 || Choies

Forever 21 Metallic Strappy Cutout Pumps

Update (01/23/2015): Stumbled upon these spot-on Jimmy Choo Lance dupes at Forever 21 today. So close to the real deal and only $32.90! Available in either silver, rosegold or black patent faux leather.

Forever 21 Metallic Strappy Cutout Pumps, $32.90 || Forever 21

Butter Consuelo Sandals

But for half the price, this creamy & smooth imposter is like Butter! The heel height is lower and yet, so is the price tag. Available in gold or silver.

Butter Consuelo Sandals, $304 || Amazon

Topshop RONNIE Twist Sandals

For a real twist on the original, try Topshop‘s version. Not available in gold or silver (only black and wine patent), but at least your gold credit card will be less harmed in the shoe buying process.

Topshop RONNIE Twist Sandals, $160 || Topshop

Designer Shoe Twins – Aquazzura & Giuseppe Zanotti

March 26, 2019

It’s been a minute since we last spotted a pair of designer shoe twins, but when I saw Aquazzura’s So Nude sandals they immediately looked familiar to me. It was as if I’ve already seen a shoe design like that before, but for some time I just couldn’t figure out where. Until I stumbled upon Giuseppe Zanotti’s Sophie sandals today! Both slingback sandals look incredibly similar and they also cost almost the same with Aquazzura coming in at $695 while Giuseppe Zanotti is a tad cheaper at $650. There are a few small differences like Aquazzura’s So Nude slingback having an elastic in the back strap while Zanotti’s sandals are fastened with a small buckle on the side. Zanotti’s Sophie also has a slightly higher heel (120mm/4.7″) and a small 10mm platform (0.4″) while Aquazzura’s sandals aren’t quite as high with their 105mm/4.1″ heel. Now it’s up to you to decide which designer silver slingback sandal is more fabulous? Aquazzura or Giuseppe Zanotti? Let us know by taking our poll below.

Go Shopping:

LEFT: Aquazzura 105 So Nude Slingback High Heel Sandals, $695
RIGHT: Giuseppe Zanotti Sophie Metallic Leather Slingback Sandals, $650

Which silver slingback sandal do you prefer?

R: Giuseppe Zanotti Sophie Sandals, $650 (100%, 1 Votes)
L: Aquazzura So Nude Sandals, $695 (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 1

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Image source(s): Farfetch, Luisaviaroma