The Great Gatsby

I just saw the very first trailer for The Great Gatsby this morning and I must say the costume department is doing a MARVELLOUS job.

To kick up the hype for this highly-anticipated movie, I present to you the Alike For Less-The Great Gatsby edition.

Channeling this gold fringe dress from Gucci SS 2012 is every girl’s dream, but how many can actually afford it? (Not everyone is J-Lo)

(She’s goddess on the runway)

So as a substitution, I found this amazing dress from River Island for £100.00

HAVE FUN. FLAPPER OUT:)

1 week ago

Alike For Less—-love ANTHROPOLOGIE

Anthropologie, just the name makes me want to be a better person. Anyway, in this edition of Alike For Less, I’ll point put some of my fav pieces from the brand and compare them to the already famous designer’s pieces. I know Anthropologie isn’t as affordable as Zara or our beloved H&M but these days, everything is cheaper than real Gucci bag:)

Let’s start

Portable Art Platforms ($488)

Gosh, those are totally Balenciaga ages ago!

Emerald Fade Heels ($220)

These are absolutely my favorite. The color is just so art-sy.

Dries Van Noten last year? Anyone???

Dries Van Noten Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Black & Blush Ballerinas

Just the name would actually implant in your mind the idea of Valentino. And you’re not wrong at all

Outspread Wings Peep-Toes ($118)

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These are only about $100, which is quite a great catch considering its always-trendy-turquoise and black color and the details are just a bit Miu Miu Spring Summer don’t you think…

Almost forgot, I was soooo carried away by the shoes that I almost forgot this “coat of wonder”

Umbered Houndstooth Coat ($298)

Everything about this coat screams Chanel all over it. But it looks good though, not shabby at all I say.

Chanel Fall 2010 Ready-to-Wear

Tata for now, be pretty and always trendy this season.

7 months ago

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Alike For Less—-TOPSHOP against THE WORLD

It’s me, once again wandering the wonderful world of Internet. If I get paid for every hour I spend online, I would have been a millionaire by now *sigh*. Anyway, it’s another edition of ALIKE FOR LESS where I show you that you can spend just a fraction of a price but still look as good.

This time, our favorite TOPSHOP makes the list.

Let’s get our party started with some dresses \m/

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CREAM SPOT MIDI DRESS

Price: $98.00

Oscar de la Renta Resort 2011

OSCAR DE LA RENTA RESORT 2011

IT’S SEASONS AGO BUT HAVE YOU HEARD, POLKA DOT IS BAAACKKK!!!

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NAVY STRIPE CURVE SEAM DRESS

Price: $60.00

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER STRIPE. THESE STRIPES, MAY I SAY, WILL NEVER NEVER GET OLD. THANKS TO THE ALWAYS FABULOUS COCO CHANEL.

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CITY DEVORE MINI DRESS BY UNIQUE

Price: $300.00

WELL, AT LEAST TOPSHOP GOT SOMETHING RIGHT, THIS DRESS IS CERTAINLY UNIQUE. BUT IT CERTAINLY GIVES ME THIS CHILL OF METROPOLIS

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LACE FRILL SLEEVE BODYCON DRESS

Price: $110.00

BY NOW, YOU’VE PROBABLY GUESSED THE DRESS BELOW

“THE” ERDEM MARGOT LACE DRESS, DUH

IT’S ALSO A WHILE AGO BUT ONCE AGO, LACE IS ALSO BACK THIS SEASON SO IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LACE UP A LIL BIT:)

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SPOT TWIST CUTOUT DRESS

Price: $120.00

Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

MARC JACOBS FW 2011

TOO MANY DOTS, THEY ACTUALLY HURT MY EYES BUT YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY, LOUBOUTINS ALSO HURT BUT THEY ARE PARADISE!

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THIS IS DEFINITELY MY FAVORITE RIGHT HERE

LIMITED EDITION SCALLOP EMBELLISHED DROP WAISTED DRESS

Price: $330.00

AQUILANO RIMONDI FW 2011

Emma Watson wearing the same dress in Vogue<3

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KNITTED CROCHET DRESS

Price: $150.00

MISSONI Graziella crochet-knit gown

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LET’S WRAP IT UP WITH SOME SHORTS!

DALMATIAN PRINT SHORTS BY UNIQUE

Price: $150.00

MICHAEL Michael Kors Black and White Dalmatian Print Skirt with Zippers

Good luck, have fun and enjoy this fall winter season!

8 months ago

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Alike For Less—MIU MIU vs. French Connection

Browsing through the never-ending e-stores, I suddenly spotted something on FCUK that I can’t help but refer these designs to Miu Miu Fall RTW 2011 collection. Take a look yourself and decide,

SWALLOW SWOOP WATERFALL JACKET ($158)

These are the Miu Miu originals as in the campaign and on Jane Aldridge of seaofshoes

BERRIE JERSEY FRILL SLEEVE ($128)
Miu Miu Fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear

on The Runway.

Both have the same retro, feminine look and same color palette.

lAST BUT NOT LEAST, MY FAVORITE MIU MIU HEELS WAS ALSO COPIED.

BAILEY GLITTER SANDAL ($230)

Miu Miu Miu Miu

Nice work fcuk, nice work.

8 months ago

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Alike For Less - - -Louboutin Edition

These are CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Clou Noeud 150 studded slingbacks

$1195 on Net-a-porter (funny how life is, you can spend over a thousand dollars for a pair of shoes when there are millions of people who are starving in the third world countries). Anyway, let’s get back, these look fabulous and definitely a stamp in any celebrity’s wardrobe

Next up, Christian Louboutin Very Prive 120 Studded Peep Toe Pumps

Thankfully, I found this website http://www.luxuryilove.com and these are available for only $169.88

But this price tag is nothing compared to these Boutique 9 Daraye heels

Now $102 on Ninewest.com

10 months ago

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Alike For Less - - -Knot Edition

Went through Tiffany website today, I spotted this great ring which is under $300 (actually it’s only $250).

FABULOUS!

Another version of it is in 18k gold, which is a bit more expensive (and by a bit, I mean $575)

Well, you can save a lot more by buying these “Forget Me Knot Ring”

Both of them are $58 on fredflare.com

10 months ago

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Alike For Less

Beautiful 60s-inspired Burberry trench coat seen in Tatler August 2011

tatler Dont You Know Who I Am? by Robert Trachtenberg for <em>Tatler</em> August 2011

On runway:

Here is ASOS ’60s Mac With Contrast Trim, NOW FROM £30.00

10 months ago

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Christian Dior Spring 2011 Ready-to-Wear

Inspired by the “sailor theme” of Dior RTW 2011 show, I present to you the ultimate summer bag from Lilly Pulitzer which is a MUST HAVE for this summer