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Peplum dress: Stella McCartney vs Newlook

anna — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:24:09 +0000

In May, 2011 Liv Tayler appeared at the Saks Fifth Avenue boutique opening. She wore this elegant Stella McCartney dress. Liv opted for black simple heels and very natural make-up. I think that was a right decision, with such a dress I would’n have many accessories. You can have an affordable option by Newlook.

The Stella McCartney dress isn’t currently available anymore. But you can make a guess on the price, it’s not cheap, even with a discount! The peplum suit is available at Net-a-Porter:

You can buy this affordable version at Newlook:

How do you like the dress?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Newlook

Striped sweater: Malene Birger vs La Redoute

tony — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:33:20 +0000

If you search for some casual top, take a look at this Navy striped pullovers. What I like in such sweaters is that you can pair it with almost anything and get a relaxed casual look.

The first one by Malene Birger is available at STYLEBOP store:

Cheaper alternative is available at La Redoute US store and La Redoute UK store:

Source: STYLEBOP
Source: La Redoute

Reader’s Request: See by Chloé vs Forever21 vs Monki

tony — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:40:05 +0000

Hello!

Could you please tell me if you know any good alternative to a jumper by See by Chloé?

I put a picture.

Thanks!!

Astrid

Hi Astrid, look what I’ve found for you!

This lovely See by Chloé sweater with coloured print can refresh your winter look. Pair it with neutral warm skirt or velvet trousers. You can have it at Net-a-Porter:

Alternatively, if you are in Europe, there is a very nice Danish store Monki, where you can find cheap and interesting pieces. They deliver to many European countries, I love this brand and always buy something when I pass by their store!

Take a look at this Monki sweater, it’s available at a very friendly price!

You may also like this affordable coloured sweater available at Forever21:

What do you think? How do you like my findings?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Monki
Source: Forever21

Blake Lively on set: Topshop Ultimate Navy Pea Coat

tony — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:26:40 +0000

Blake Lively was spotted on set filming “Gossip Girl” and wearing this nice Topshop coat. I like very much this thigh length double breasted navy wool pea coat with contrast PU under collar and military buttons. This is quite basic item for cold times. Blake pairs it with shorts and nice hat and looks very fresh here. I would probably try another scarf. What do you think?

You can purchase it at Topshop store in UK for £75.00 and it’s also available in US for $150.00:

Do you like it?

Source: TOPSHOP

Jessica Alba with daughter Honor Marie shopping at Whole Foods in Beverly Hills

anna — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:42:59 +0000

I told you so many times how much I like casual style of Jessica Alba. I find it so relaxed and elegant and feminine the same time, so I always search for some nice alternatives. Some days ago pregnant mum of Honor Marie was shopping at Whole Foods. She opted for a comfortable dark blue tie dye maxi dress and paired it with a light blue jeans jacket. Adding a couple of pieces of jewellery, the nicest Valentino bag (I’m already searching for some affordable alternatives) and simple flat sandals completed this lovely sunny outfit.

The first two friendly options are available at Forever 21, but the top details are different. One has a tank top, while the other has a v-neckline and short sleeves. Both dresses are perfect for a summer stroll or a day at the beach. I would also add a wide-brimmed hat to get some romantic feeling.

Another alternative is a little bit more expensive. This tie-dye jersey maxi dress features a scoop neck and a 7-button closure. You can purchase it at Shopbop.

Finally, I found this lovely dress by Alice + Olivia at Net-a-Porter and a great bargain at Victoria’s Secret. Just look at these light blue maxi dresses, you definitely need to have such for your vacation!

Which dress you like most of all? How would you wear it?

Source: Jessica Alba
Source: Forever21
Source: Shopbop
Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Victoria’s Secret

Lace mini dress: J. Crew vs Lulus vs UrbanOutfitters

tony — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:40:47 +0000

Nice summer mini dress made from a lace fabric. You can add some details like some contrast belt or straw hat. I would also pair it with some flat sandals to complete summer casual look.

The most expensive version of chiffon lace dress here is by J. Crew, available at Net-a-Porter:

Another nice lace option is by Van Lear Rose, decorated with a sexy zip. You can purchase it at Lulu’s:

The less expensive lace mini dress is designed by UrbanOufitters and can be purchased there as well. They paired it with a contrast belt, which I find quite interesting.

Do you like these dresses?

Source: Net-A-Porter
Source: Lulu’s
Source: UrbanOutfitters

Draped cocktail dress: Giambattista Valli vs Lulu’s

tony — Sun, 29 May 2011 20:22:21 +0000

These dress perfectly fit to a romantic date. If you match this chic silhouette with matching high heels or flats and clutch, you’ll definitely hear many nice words about your look! You can bring more elegance to the dress adding some nice piece of jewellery.

Giambattista Valli’s draped champagne jersey dress is available at Net-a-Porter:

But I wouldn’t say it’s a very sensible to spend about a couple of thousands, when you can get not worse a tender outfit with this elegant pink dress available at Lulu’s:

Follow Kate Middleton’s example and don’t spend so much money when you can really save them!

By the way, Reese Witherspoon showed up in a similar Giambattista Valli dress on the red carpet performing her film “Water for Elephants” in Paris this april.

What do you think of the dresses? As I know from my previous posts, you guys, like nude colors very much!

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Lulu’s

Michael Kors vs Zara

anna — Wed, 18 May 2011 23:58:21 +0000

Classic ladylike style dress is a necessary item for every girl! You can add various accessories and get a different look.

This is a stretch-wool dress by Michael Kors, available in navy at Net-a-Porter:

Sure, there are much more of similar affordable alternatives across the stores, but here is a black version by Zara:

Do you like these dresses?

Source: Zara
Source: Net-a-Porter

Get a BOW!

anna — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:49:27 +0000

Well girls! This time here is a huge post about shorts decorated with a bow! I think this detail looks so feminine and goes so nice with any summer tank and heels. Great option for a casual city outfit as well as for a country style look, depending on accessories. Below there are plenty of various bow shorts of various colours, mostly neutral: beige, pink, grey and light green. I hope you like some of them!

We start with these nice silky pink shorts by Emma Cook, $275.00, available at Net-a-Porter:

At Forever21 you can find far less pricey shorts, $17.80, available in pink and olive:

Another neutral bow shorts by Lover can be found at Otteny store, the price is $276.00:

And Urban Outfitters as always can offer you some nice alternatives, $48.00, also in pretty neutral and navy:

If you prefer some other silky style, but in brighter colour, go for a Marc by Marc Jacobs light green bow shorts, $248.00, available at Nordstrom:

Or light grey, by William Rast, $98.00, available at Shopbop:

Now let’s turn to the denim!
This lovely pair of denim shorts by Marc by Marc Jacobs, detailed with aself-belt tie at the pleated paper-bag waist, $173.60, available at Shopbop:

But you can have a bargain with these Billy Blues shorts, $78.00, available in sergeant and black at Nordstrom:

Now let’s switch to these elegant shorts by Reed Krakoff, $480.00, available at Net-a-Porter:

In Topshop there are pairs of shorts of similar style, $75.00, in pink apricot and beige apricot:

And Forever21, $19.80, has also such a high-waist pair of shorts in camel and dark navy

Which are your favourite?

Source: Nordstrom
Source: Shopbop
Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Otteny
Source: Forever21
Source: Urban Outfitters
Source: Topshop US

Matthew Williamson vs Asos

anna — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:03:45 +0000

Nice accessory for summer outfit! Matthew Williamson leopard-print wool-blend scarf is available at Net-a-Porter. But you can have a more friendly priced version of such leopard scarf at Asos.

Make the right choice and have a nice Easter weekend!

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Asos

Celebrity’s style: Jessica Alba walking with husband Cash and daughter Honor

anna — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:53 +0000

With this post I open a new direction. I’ll take a picture of some celebrity and try to find some friendly priced items she wears. This time take a look at Jessica Alba, I love her casual style, it’s always so nicely simple and charming. I like how she adds accessories and combines colours and styles.

Here she is walking with her adorable daughter Honor and husband Cash Warren. She opted for simple skinny jeans and comfy t-shirt, added black jersey jacket and brought some nice details as scarf and necklace. Everything together looks so relaxed!

I searched for similar items and created this look just for $149.85!

Shoes — dsw-store, $39.95.      
Bag — LuLu’s, $39.00.
Jacket — threadsence, $28.50.      
Top — GAP, $8.50.      
Scarf — Forever21, $12.80.      
Jeans — Forever21, $10.50.    
Jewelry — Forever21 $4.80.
Glasses — Forever21, $5.80.  

What do you think? Do you like this outfit?

Source: Jessica Alba
Source: Forever21
Source: GAP
Source: threadsence
Source: LuLu’s
Source: dsw

Hervé Léger vs CELEBBoutique

tony — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:07:29 +0000

We all know that all the celebrities wear Hervé Léger dress probably more often than any other dress! This time you can have a very nice affordable gold option.

You can purchase this sequined bandage Hervé Léger dress at Net-a-Porter:

Or another trendy metallic ‘Alicia’ Gold Glitter Body Con Mini Dress is available at CELEBBoutique:

Which shoes would you pair with this dress: neutral or also some bright and metallic?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: CELEBBoutique

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James Perse vs Forever21 mini skirt

anna — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:21:22 +0000

Take a look at these nice mini skirts: both are draped with wrap details, but the prices differ a lot! I would pair it with buckle booties or heeled booties, like in the picture. The first one is by James Perse and can be purchased at Nordstrom, the other friendly version you can have at Forever21:

Do you like these skirts?

Source: Nordstrom
Source: Forever21

Levi’s vs Shopcuffs

anna — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:38:26 +0000

Denim shirt dress — one of the sexiest thing you can have. Pair it with leggings and heels, or boyfriend buckle boots, I think it’s irreplaceable in your wardrobe:

This nice Levi’s Made & Crafted linen blend shirt dress is available at Net-a-Porter:

If you want save some money and not to overpay, then take a look at this boyfriend-style dress available at Shopcuffs:

Do you like it?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Shopcuffs

Burberry vs Mango

tony — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:30:19 +0000

The creamy trench is always a good thing for a spring. If you don’t have one, think of getting it for some reasonable price.

Burberry is very famous for their coats and trenches. This one is contemporary classics and it is available at Net-a-porter :

The Mango version is also a classical one and is featured with buckle belt, epaulettes and twin pockets.

You can have it at Asos for the price ten times less than Burberry:

Do you like these trenches?

Source: asos
Source: Net-A-Porter

A.L.C. vs Asos

anna — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 12:32:25 +0000

Nice maxi dress is a good option for cold weather. Pair it with fur jacket and buckle heeled boots. Or add high heels, elegant accessories and get a stunning outfit for a Christmas dinner!

A cutout back detail gives A.L.C.‘s classic black jersey gown a contemporary twist. It is available at Net-a-Porter:

The affordable version is available in black and lovely dark green and can be purchased at Asos store:

Do you like these dresses?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Asos

Burberry vs Mango

anna — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:19:33 +0000

Simple black mini coat — very useful thing in the cold times:

The Burberry one is decorated with studded belt and can be found at Net-a-Porter:

The cheaper version by Mango is available at Asos:

What do you think?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Asos

Mini dress: Joseph vs eDressMe

tony — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:24:06 +0000

I’m again with LBD, I’m so fond of it!

Joseph dress is available at Net-a-Porter and you can have a friendly alternative at eDressMe private collection:

What shoes and accessories would you add to this dress?

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: eDressMe

Cocktail Dress: Carmen Marc Valvo vs Dillard’s

tony — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:38:01 +0000

These two dresses are decorated with similar neck details. I like how elegant it looks.

Carmen Marc Valvo is available at Carmen Marc Valvo, while the cheaper alternative can be found here at Dillard’s.

How do you like these dresses?

Source: eDressMe
Source: Dillard’s

Little Black Dress: Versus vs Elizabeth and James vs Topshop, and Kim Kardashian!

tony — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:14:45 +0000

Week ago Kim Kardashian wore this lovely versus dress at Beyonce Hosts The Lorraine Schwartz “2BHAPPY” Jewelry Collection Launch and looked so sexy! I was searching for some friendly alternatives and found couple of great options!

You can purchase this dress at Brownsfashion for approx. $2875.00:

If you’re not willing to pay so much, you can have a similar one of these little black dresses:

This Elizabeth and James lovely version is available at Elizabeth and James:

The Topshop dress looks even not better, but cost much less. Get it here Topshop:

Which accessories and heels would you pair with this dress?

Source: Zimbio
Source: Brownsfashion
Source: Style
Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Topshop

Oversized Coat: Hussein Chalayan vs Topshop vs Urban Outfitters! And Kristen Dunst

anna — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 23:16:26 +0000

The cold times are coming even in the sunny California! Just take a look at Kirsten Dunst out and about in Beverly Hills Novemeber 21st. I love her look here, it is so simply charming and cozy. The oversized grey coat is irreplaceable thing for this winter, I insist!

I can offer you some nice options with various prices:

This warm wool blend Hussein Chalayn coat is the most expensive among the others and is available at Farfetch:

More than three times cheaper version is available at Topshop Boutique:

And the best friendly price version is Silence & Noise Overcoat, super great deal for such a nice cotton item. You can purchase it at Urbanoutfitters:

What do you think? Do you like these coats or you prefer more classic style?

Source: Farfetch
Source: Topshop
Source: Urbanoutfitters
Source: Kirsten Dunst News

Lady in Red: Notte by Marchesa vs Hailey Logan vs Forever21 vs LuLu’s

tony — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:54:14 +0000

How do you find these red dresses? I like this asymmetric shoulder detail coupled with this ruffle. The colour is so radiant, so I would wear such a dress for some romantic date, and you? I think it’s nice to pair it with nude or bright pumps and not to overload the outfit with accessories.

The original one is of Notte by Marchess available at Net-a-Porter:

The first friendly budget option is of Hailey Logan one-shoulder stretch taffeta dress a figure-flattering silhouette. You can purchase it at Dillards:

The next option is available at Forever21:

And the last but not least is available at LuLu’s:

Shine without overpaying!

Source: Net-a-Porter
Source: Forever21
Source: Dillards
Source: LuLu's
Source: Neiman Marcus

Haute Hippie vs Piperlime

anna — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:11:06 +0000

It’s getting colder and colder outside and we start wearing coats and cosy cardigans. The latter are irreplaceable to go for a chilly promenade in the park. Or you can pair it with white blouse and leggings and get more “serious” outfit :)

This Haute Hippie merino wool cardigan looks very authentical. Nice color and print, you can purchase it at Shopbop:

The other option is more than five times cheaper! But it looks even better with this neck decoration. It’s available at Piperlime:

Do you like it?

Source: Shopbop
Source: Piperlime

“Boyfriend” dress: D&G vs Topshop

tony — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:20:20 +0000

When I first saw this sweater-dress, I was thinking to buy it immediately. But then I found an alternative…

If you can, you can spend almost $500 and buy this D&G dress at Net-a-Porter

Or you can save about $400 and get it at Topshop

I guess the last one looks pretty nice! Great option for winter time.

Source: Net-A-Porter
Source: Topshop

Burberry vs Newlook

anna — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:31:51 +0000

I guess everybody loves Burberry outerwear! Their trenches, coats and jackets are incredibly stylish, look so military and feminine the same time!

You can purchase this Shearling Aviator Jacket at US.Burberry online store:

How can you have an affordable alternative? You can easily get faux aviator jacket at NewLook shop just 50 times less price:

Do you like these jackets?

Source: US.Burberry
Source: NewLook

Crumpet vs Torn vs Wyatt

anna — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:13:19 +0000

Little dresses not only in black but also in some neutral/beige color always work. Simple style with shoulder decoration — and you have a party look! Don’t forget high heels.
Nude Alice dress is available at Crumpetengland, Beige Torn studded shoulder dress is available at Bluefly:

There is also a black option: you can have Alice dress at Crumpet, while Wyatt black jersey embellished shoulder dress is available at Bluefly:

Source: Crimpetengland
Source: Bluefly

Leopard print cardigan: Karen Millen vs Spicy Holic

tony — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:28:16 +0000

Leopard print is on the top of the prints now. All you guys follow fashion weeks and noticed how many dresses, drapes and details were had animal prints. I personally prefer to have only one leopard item on, otherwise it’s too much for me. What about you?

Rayon cardigan by Karen Millen is available at $ 175.00 price:

Alternative is Spicy Holic cardigan and you can purchase it at Yesstyle with four times cheaper price, $ 50.00!

I think I prefer Spicy Holic, it looks more fancy for me! What do you like?

Source: Karen Millen
Source: YESSTYLE

Ines Marechal vs Tinley Road

anna — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:12:13 +0000

Inspired by Shaggy Boots, I continue posting about fur items! This time there are fur vests: Ines Marechal and Tinley Road.

Ines Marechal black rabbit fur vest is available at Mytheresa

But why do we wear rabbit fur, if we can find a great affordable alternative without killing anyone? It is 13 times cheaper!!! You can purchase at Piperlime:

Good choice for coming chilly winter!

Source: Mytheresa
Source: Piperlime

Sequin tube dress: Reem Acra vs Alice + Olivia vs Arden B.

tony — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 17:24:16 +0000

UPD: Halle Berry wore this strapless gold sequin dress and pumps to shine at the Spike Scream awards in Los Angeles on October 16, 2010. The dress is by Reem Acra, pumps are Christian Louboutin. She looks stunning here!

You can have this look for much less efforts! Just check this Alice+Olivia and Arden B. dresses!

Sequin tube dress — what can be better option for a party? It looks so shining! Just need to make a right choice and not to overpay. Here are Alice+Olivia and Arden B. dresses:

Alice+Olivia tube dress is available at Net-a-Porter:

Another great affordable option is available at Arden B.

I’m curious which heels and accessories would you pair with this dress?

Source: Net-A-Porter
Source: Arden B.

Neiman Marcus vs Speigel

tony — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:05:56 +0000

When it’s raining outside, what can be better than a warm, cosy cardigan? It’s irreplaceable item in your winter wardrobe! Let’s check what we can afford here:

Neiman Marcus offers Long-Ruffle Cashmere Cardigan in white. The price is $ 425.00!

Good news: at Spiegel you can purchase it ten times cheaper (just $ 59!) and get cotton cardigan in grey, black and white!

Good bargain?

Source: Neiman Marcus
Source: Spiegel

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