Fast Times + Rock n' Roll: the look for less

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Friday, February 3, 2012

Valentine's Day

Now I know MOST of you can't afford a $2k+ dress for the big day.

I COULD but, ya know, I choose not to.

I'd love to be able to purchase this Valentino dress -

$2,105 at places where you buy Valentino.

It's classy, trendy, flirty, girly, femmy, chicy, sexy, bubbly, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!! OMGEE!!

But lets face it. It's a pink fucking strapless dress. With a bow. $2k? Eat me.

So here are some dresses I've found that basically give you the same exact look.

$69.99 at Target.

$134 dress @ Bloomingdales

I don't like the flower on this, but I love the peplum waist. So it cancels each other out.

And for a little off the cut, but still in the same color scheme...

$64.46 Asos Colorblock dress

$98 TopShop Bodycon Dress

$59.90 Michael Kors Dress

And... this one is just awesome. and I want it.

$53 Asos Print Dress

UPDATED: More!

$250 JCrew.

$165 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

OMG. Shoes.

No, sorry, you can't afford these amazing Phillip Lim heels. (thx to Kristen for showing these to me and now I cant stop thinking about them)

Add Phillip Lim 3.1 Regine - $750

But you can have these-

Michael Antonio Teague Heel in Green Patent for $65

Take it or leave it.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Look For Less- Olivia Palermo

Just saw Olivia Palmero's Limelight spread and got extremely ~~upset~~ ~~jealous~~ inspired for some more 70's glam-ness.

I had to combat every "I WANT THAT" with an "I CAN DO THAT".

left: ADAM dress, similar styles ADAM; J. Mendel mink jacket, price upon requests at J.Mendel Boutiques or jmendel; L.A.M.B heels, $276.50, at Shopbop; A Peace Treaty ring, $110, at Shopbop Pamela Love necklace, $650, at PamelaLove

Instead of spending a buttload on some dresses, get the look above with the below dresses and pieces from Asos.com, and with a faux fur coat / vest and you're good to go.

DRESSMONSTER Ikat Jumpsuit $206

Asos Jacquard Cocktail Dress $77

Asos Pussybow Dress in Chain Print $77

Asos Floral Print Shirt Dress

right: Yigal Azrouel tunic top, similar styles Yigal Azrouel; J. Mendel skirt, $1,990, at J.Mendel Boutiques or jmendel; Vintage chain belt, similar styles FROCKNYC

left: Chloé bodysuit, stylist own; Vintage leather jacket, similar styles FROCKNYC; J.Mendel skirt, $1,990, at J.Mendel Boutiques or JMendel;Ring, stylist own.

Pleated skirts and dresses is the top trend this Summer. intsead of a $2,000 skirt (wtf who spends that), you can find a dress or skirt anywhere right now that will achieve the same 70's glam look. And I especially love the powder blue! Add a cropped jacket or fringe vest to add more to the look.

Age of Aquarius Maxi Dress- Shopnastygal- $88

TopShop Fringe Waistcoat

DRESSMONSTER Maxi Shift Dress $206

Halston dress, $1695, at NET-A-PORTER

I really love the sleeves on this Halston dress, so I think the key is to achieve the look is to keep the flowy, Seventies look in tact with the sleeves, chiffon, and length.

Mod Cloth Reservations Rose Dress $104

For a shorter version, maybe choose the below long sleeve pleated dress from Asos.
My favorite is the chiffon jumpsuit below from Asos. It's so summery and seventies I can't get over it.

Rare Long Sleeve Pleated Dress Asos- $77

Chiffon Wrap Jumpsuit $112

Jen Kao dress and tank, $1,555 and $1,025, at 212-239-6515; Alberta Ferretti skirt, $1,395, at AlbertaFaretti

I'll pass on the $1,555 dress, and take this $128, cuter, Free People dress