Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Chanel Coco Cocoon Bag

Thank you to reader Julie for sending me this find!

Lily Allen is the face of Chanel's new Coco Cocoon line, featuring puffy leather handbags. I was unable to find an exact retail price for the bag in the photo below. (Photo credit)


Although it's not available in black (and it's not leather), this puffy bag from Akira retails for $38.90 and will give you the Chanel look for a much lower price. It also comes in purple and you can click here to purchase.

Celebrity Look 4 Less: Jayma Mays as Emma Pillbury on Glee

A reader recently requested that I feature some looks 4 less of the character Emma on Glee, played by actress Jayma Mays. Emma is known for her colorful and vintage inspired ladylike look, and I tried to recreate it the best I could! I am planning another feature for her again very soon, but this look was featured in the episode "The Rhodes Not Taken". (Photo credit) She's wearing the Nanette Lepore Tea Party cardigan for those who were wondering, but I don't think it's available online anymore.


Although the entire outfit isn't visible, I was able to find a similar green sweater (although this one has slightly different detailing) for those on a budget. This sweater is currently on sale for $11.98 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing (it's almost sold out, so I included two other options in the widget at the bottom of the post).

New York & Co. at ShopStyle

Also, the character Emma frequently wears her cardigans with vintage sweater guards (as seen in the photo above), and I found this similar version that retails for $10 (click here to purchase). Only one is available, but there are several pages of other options on Etsy, you just have to search a little.


Don't forget to get the other options that will help you get an Emma inspired look on a budget...a white blouse, black pencil skirt, and some Mary Janes (which she wears pretty frequently, although her shoes aren't shown in the photo). I also included some sweater alternatives, and some cute earrings that look like something Emma would wear! Click on any photo below to purchase.

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Celebrity Look 4 Less: Rachel Bilson

Actress Rachel Bilson wore this mustard yellow dress and t-strap grey flats while out in West Hollywood yesterday. (Photo credit)


If you love her accessories, I found some similar t-strap grey flats that retail for $54.97 at Endless, as well as a chain strap bag that is currently on sale for $39. Don't forget the mustard yellow dress and (faux) leather jacket + tights to complete you Rachel inspired look. Click on any of the photos below to purchase!

All Black at ShopStyle

BCBG Max Azria at ShopStyle

Inspired by...BCBGMAXAZRIA

Thank you to reader Lauren who sent me this find!

BCBG's navy satin bandage dress retails for $398 at Revolve Clothing.


Asos has an inspired by dress (that both Lauren and I prefer) that retails for a much lower $76.49. Click here if you're interested in purchasing.


Do you prefer the inspired by find or the original?

Inspired by...Christian Louboutin

Christin Louboutin's Crepe-de-chien slingbacks retail for $945 and after seeing them on the gorgeous Rachel McAdams, a reader emailed me wondering if I could find a similar shoe for less.


Although I wasn't able to find anything identical, I did find these red slingbacks from Moda Spana that will definitely give you an inspired look on a budget. They retail for $58.39 (on sale) at Heels.com and you can click here if you're interested in purchasing.


Reader Liane also sent in an alternative from Target for $19.99. Click here to view!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Alexander McQueen Heart Peep Toe Pump

Reader Ashley actually pointed these lookalike pumps out as another alternative to Taylor Momsen's look 4 less featured earlier today. Thanks Ashley!

Alexander McQueen's heart shaped peep toe pump retailed for $925, now marked down to $370 at Foot Candy.

Alexander McQueen at ShopStyle

If you want a similar heart shaped peep toe on your pink patent pumps, Frederick's of Hollywood has a very similar style for $39. Click here if you're interested in purchasing, they also come in red or black.

Celebrity Look 4 Less: Taylor Momsen

I had a reader request that I feature more teen celebrities like Taylor Momsen, so here you go! Taylor wore this fitted black dress and bright pink Alexander McQueen pumps to a screening last February. (Photo credit)


Although the back of this dress is different (Taylor's has an exposed zipper), it will give you a similar look for $58 and you can click here to purchase. I've also included the other elements to recreate Taylor's outfit below, click on any photo to purchase (you can also get a similar pair of pink peep toe pumps here or thanks to reader Ashley, there is a very similar version here at Frederick's of Hollywood).