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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

Reader’s Request: Balmain vs Pour la Victoire vs Report Kechi

anna — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:54:20 +0000

Cassy wrote:

Hi! I was wondering if you could find these Pour La Victoire Adriane Zipper Suede Booties for less for me?
Here’s the link:
http://www.intermixonline.com/product/accessories/boots/adriane+zipper+suede+booties.do?sortby=ourPicks

Thanks!

Cassy

Meanwhile, Jenny also sent a similar pick to me:

Hi Anna,

did you see those?
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/48203?cm_mmc=LinkshareUK-_-Custom-_-Link-_-Builder&siteID=s8kXwEH_dao-C4tkIW42MGE9TSTozl5kcg

best regards
Jenny

Actually, these nice Balmain booties were offered for this Fall/Winter season in suede (Mytheresa) and leather (Shopbop):

As always for Giuseppe Zanotti, his shoes are season hit, so you can find some cheaper alternatives here.

You can find Pour la Victoire version at Intermix and Bloomingdales:

OAK has a very good suede option for a very friendly price:

Report Kechi Booties look also as very nice option for this Fall:

Which one do you prefer?

Source: Mytheresa
Source: Shopbop
Source: Intermix
Source: Bloomingdales
Source: OAK
Source: Boutiquetoyou

Reader’s Request: Hayden Panettiere and Stuart Weitzman Sandals!

anna — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:43:41 +0000

Bre wrote:

Anna -

Hello. I saw this picture of Hayden P. and I was wondering if you could tell me where she got them from and maybe find some cheaper alternatives. I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks,
Bre

Well, first of all, I’m back from long vacations and start posting now :) hope you have a good summer time :)

Hayden appeared in this Caroline Seikaly dress and Stuart Weitzman sandals at Letterman Show at the beginning of July. The sandals look simple but sexy the same time.

You can still find them at discount at Endless.com:

However, you can find a cheaper alternatives at GoJane and Bakers:

Keep on summering!

Source: Hayden
Source: Hayden
Source: Endless
Source: Bakersshoes

Reader’s Request: Givenchy booties! Get ready for Fall 2009!

anna — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:18:29 +0000

Denise wrote:

i am in love with these boots that hanne gaby has in in these pictures. especially the two in the middle look like the same boots to me.
i have no idea which boots these are, and would love to know. Someone in the fashion spot forum thought that they were these Givenchy boots but i am not sure that they are.. and they are sold out everywhere. i checked with barneys today. I would love love love an alternative!

thanks so much!!!!

denise

Denise also send me the picture of model Hanne Gaby wearing these desirable boots:

Well, these lovely booties are by Givenchy Couture Fall 2009, you can now find them at LuisaViaRoma:

However, you can also might love some affordable alternatives! Let’s have a look at them: Topshop have really similar version in matte and lace as well as Asos offers really nice pair:

Steve Madden Rytz booties are available at Zappos with a nice discount as well as pair of Guess heeled booties available at Zappos and Endless:

Steve Madden also offers two similar alternatives, but they are not very cheap actually: RACEYY and TOWWER

Even now is a middle of Summer, it’s time to think about Fall :) Enjoy your booties!

UPD: I’ve just found some nice similar babies! Have a look!

At FreePeople you can find these amazing Corset Heels — not cheap, but so lovely :)

There you can also like these Carmen Wedges:

And finally look at these cool booties, they are at a discount now, available at Nordstrom:

UPD: Forever21 has very nice version for a less money!

Jeffrey Campbell also has some alternative, but not very cheap, however very cute:

Source: Hanne Gaby
Source: Style
Source: LuisaViaRoma
Source: Asos
Source: Topshop
Source: Endless
Source: Zappos
Source: Steve Madden
Source: Free People
Source: Nordstrom
Source: Forever21
Source: Solestruck

Readers Request: Red Valentino boatneck dress and Lauren Conrad

anna — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:54:16 +0000

Sarah asked:

Anna-Thanks to Twitter, I am now a new fan of your website. I wish I would have discovered it sooner, it is so helpful, I love it! Here are my requests for you to find these celebrity/luxury brand clothing for less money, when you have the time!
Robert Rodriguez Embellished Chiffon Dress worn by Lo Bosworth on the MTV’s “The Hills”.
Red Valentino Boatneck Dress worn by Lauren Conrad (in blue) on MTV’s “The Hills”.
Thanks!
Sarah

I’m glad to receive such a nice message and happy to help :) Well, this dress in brown and in blue you can find at Saks and Farfetch.:

Some alternatives I could find are not very cheap, however they look very elegant. You can Nygard Collection teal dress at Dillards as well as Calvin Klein in Kelly and Brown:

I’ve also found some summer alternative dresses by Alex Marie and Lulus:

Hope, you like some of these summer pieces! I personally love their kind of 50s style — it looks so romantic :)

Source: Saks
Source: Farfetch
Source: Dillards
Source: Lulus
Source: Lauren Conrad

Reader’s Request: Vanessa Hudgens and Michelle Rodriguez love Report Signature heels!

anna — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:11:01 +0000

Lorraine asked: “Hi Anna! Was wondering if you could help, I LOVE the shoes Michelle is pictured wearing here And Vanessa is wearing the same here. Can you help me?! Thanks :)”

Well, Vanessa and Michelle both wear Report Signature Randolph heels, which are actually very hot!

These nice sandals are available at Shopbop, Singer22, Heels and Zappos:

You can surely buy original ones, the price is not extremely high compared to luxe brands like Gucci or so, they just cost about $180, what is close to reality :) However, I could find some really affordable alternatives :)
At GoJane you can find them both in black and white and blue, the latter is my favourite — they’re just begging to let them go out :)

Finally, at MakeMeChic you can find them also in black, but also in summer colours:

Enjoy you heels!

Source: Shopbop
Source: Singer22
Source: Heels
Source: Zappos
Source: GoJane
Source: Make Me Chic
Source: Vanessa Hudgens
Source: Michelle Rodriguez

Reader’s Request: Burberry Prorsum and Lily Donaldson

anna — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:09:32 +0000

Haylee Stewart: “I was really wanting to know if you could help me find an outfit (mainly the dress) a lot like lily’s in the attached pic??? I really love it and want it urgently! Kind regards”

Well, Haylee, Lily’s wearing the nicest mini dress by Burberry Prorsum Fall 2009! She shone at Burberry Day, May 29 in London. Lily looked very stylish in her black tights and short version of the dress:

Since the collection has just recently launched, you can find this dress and similar ones (some affordable versions) later this Fall season. At Fashion Show there were maxi version of this dress:

Well, I could find some similar mini alternatives, some of them are not so cheap as I would like to have, but anyway, let’s look at them! The first one which I like very much is the hand-crafted clothing that made being bohemian so chic is emboided in this semi-sheer mini dress by MaxStudio. The next is silky wiggle check mini dress by Whistles. I think you can pair these dresses with black or bright tights, try some gladiator heels and have a great look!

At Asos you can find cotton Vila Button Front Tulip Dress. Miss Selfridge also offers similar shirtsleeve dress in mink, which looks very shiny, which I would wear at some summer party. And finally, GoJane has a nice summer white button up tie-back mini dress.

At RevolveClothing you can also find some nice versions to keep Lily’s sassy style. Jen’s Pirate Booty creates a flirty, bohemian-inspired collection made from 100% sheer cotton gauze. While DA-NANG offers to relax in the most comfortable piece — button mini dress.

BTW, Lily’s wearing of course Burberry Prorsum Fall 2009 amazing shoes! I’m sure these ones will be season hit, so we’ll have some affordable version soon :)

So, you have a choice here which I hope you make :) And welcome for new requests, girls! Summer has arrived!

Source: Asos
Source: GoJane
Source: Revolve Clothing
Source: Miss Selfridge
Source: MaxStudio
Source: Whistles
Source: Lily Donaldson

Reader’s Request: Gucci vs GoJane vs Charlotte Russe and Heidi Montag

anna — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:45:44 +0000

Kat asked: I was wondering if you could please help me find these shoes that Heidi’s wearing? Thanks a bunch!!!!
Kat wants to have sandals which Heidi Montag wore strolling with Spencer Pratt along the Santa Monica Pier at sunset, 1st May 2009.

No problem, Kat :)

Heidi wears Gucci T-strap platform sandals, available at Saks in metallic and gold:

You can find affordable alternatives in black, white, brown and chtnut at GoJane:

BTW, they resembles Pedro Garcia ones :)

Enjoy you fresh and lovely stroll!

UPD: i’ve just found great black and white versions by Charlotte Russe:

Source: Saks
Source: GoJane
Source: Charlotte Russe
Source: Heidi Montag

Reader’s Request: Nude Peep Toe Shoes

anna — Thu, 07 May 2009 22:57:24 +0000

Angela asked: looking 4 a pair of nude patent peep toe shoes, wud luv louboutin’s but purse strings don’t stretch that far, suggestions pls? average-high heels would be good and max price £100. thanks!!

Well, Angela surely knows that trendy nude pumps look always stylish for every outfit! Pair them with almost every jeans, skirt, dress — and get elegant look! Main classic style pumps masters are Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik, so let’s have a look at what we can have for a less money!

Open toe Manolo Blahnik sandals are available at Barney’s, however affordable version by Diego at Heels, compare:

Christian Louboutin platform peep toe pumps look amazing, don’t they? Available at Barney’s. Jessica Simpson shoes are available at Zappos, at Topshop you can also find great peep toe pumps, at GoJane — there is one more nice budget version, and pumps by Gabriella Rocha at Zappos also look very cute:

Next set of nude pumps was inspired by Prada pep toe shoes, available at Barney’s. At Onlineshoes you can find affordable alternatives by Via Spiga and Seychelles. You can also find Enzo Angiallini pumps at Heels. Compare:

Then, let’s look at peep toe platform sandals by Christian Louboutin, available at Barney’s. Both alternatives you can see are Cole Haan and rsvp and available at Zappos.

And the last part of nude is Manolo Blahnik peep toe pumps, also available at Barney’s. Nina Culver and Calvin Klein are availablt at Zappos, while my favourite here Nina Kyleen — at OnlineShoes

Nude pumps, sandals, platforms, heels or wedges always work for your outfit!

Source: Barney’s
Source: OnlineShoes
Source: Topshop
Source: Zappos
Source: Heels

Reader’s Request: Vanessa Hudgens and Feather Earrings

anna — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:17:47 +0000

Almost all of you are big fans of Vanessa Hudgens style :) I also like some of her pieces. My reader Grace asked me to find some feather rings similar to those Vanessa wore. First of all, feather print is one of the trends this season. And of course, feather earrings look very-very cute for summer simple white tank, I mean such accessory can help you with summer chic outfit! Vanessa knows it, she likes feather earrings very much:

She wears Jennifer Shon feather earrings, which might be a bit expensive. They’re available at ShopRobertson. Also, i’ve found some cute and not cheap at Saks by Alex and Ani:

You can surely have some affordable alternatives at UrbanOutfitters, Charlotte Russe, Polyvore and Tillys:

I think, pair of trendy feather earrings is a great way to fresh your summer outfit!

Source: ShopRobertson
Source: Saks
Source: UrbanOutfitters
Source: Polyvore
Source: Tillys
Source: Vanessa

Reader’s Request: Vanessa Hudgens and Cynthia Vincent Luella Wedges

anna — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:06:31 +0000

One of my favourite regular reader Hermine has sent me Vanessa Hudgens photo and asked me to find these gladiator sandals. Well, I’m happy to help :) Guys, if you want me to find some celebrity or designer lookalike piece, just let me know via email by sending a link or a photo :)

I’m sure you all like them a lot :) me too! They look very-very sexy for legs… Especially they work with skinny jeans or leggings… or denim skirt! Great choice for a date, isn’t it?

These tobacco are available at Bluefly with a great discount, they retailed for $405, and now just $243, what is not completely expensive! BTW, they ship to Australia :) However, there are black version available at many on-line shops at Shopstyle with about $400 price.
Do you think this is too much for them? Well, look at some affordable alternatives!

Penny Loves Kenny and Dorothy Perkins can make you happier with these wedges:

Guess also offers similar pair available at Endless, Zappos and Nordstrom:

More thank affordable Bakers have CORBIN version:

Charles David Wedges are available at Endless and Zappos:

Which wedges do you like more? The original or alternative? ;)

UPD: I’ve found one more cute lookalike Luella Bongo wedges with very nice price :)

UPD: Total matchy finding by Aldo, very cute with friendly price :)

Enjoy your summer!

Source: Vanessa Hudgens
Source: Bluefly
Source: Zappos
Source: Endless
Source: Dorothy Perkins
Source: Nordstrom
Source: Aldo

Retrospective to Balenciaga Fall 2006: Inspired by Mary-Kate

anna — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:37:08 +0000

Mary-Kate Olsen has unique and very specific fashion style. Somebody love it, others hate. Well, it’s ok. I personally adore her over-sized dresses and tees, her trenches and especially her shoes. Can’t wait her own shoe collection. Of course, not only me love her looks, one of my gentle readers asked me to find similar to Mary-Kate boots.

Let’s look at these boots on Mary-Kate:

Careful reader and fan of Mary-Kate notices, that she’s wearing the boots for a while. I mean they are not from last collection. And that’s good, I mean she is a sort of devoted person who wears the piece many times, despite several seasons passed.

I’m sure you also like them :) Wanna have similar but for less money?

The Fall 2006 Balenciaga ankle boots look as they never go out of fashion. They always look stylish and complicated: