Forever 21: Moral Issue or Financial Savior?

So, I rarely feature Forever 21 clothing on my site, because I’m having a bit of an internet, moral struggle. Forever 21 hit the market at the “just-off-the-runway style for bargain prices”, and when they said “bargain”, they really meant bargain.
But, in doing so, they’re literally stealing the designs of other major-label designers. Literally. To [...]

Celebrity Ripoff: Katie Holmes @ Joan’s

Yellow! Again! Just like my coveted Betsey Johnson dress… I’m a really huge fan of the whole Black + Yellow bumblebee thing, so this is right up my alley!
Now let’s get to the rip-off.
I’ve changed “____ Rip-Off” to incorporate two price ranges, because I’ve been hearing that not all of you beauties are… broke-broke (hail [...]

Into The Deep Blue… Nails

Image by Zeni
It’s no secret that deep blue, rich-hued nails are the nail color explosion Spring 2008 will ever see, but do you really want to throw down appx. $20 on a tiny bottle of polish?
You guys know that’s not my style. If you’re interested in how the fashion-house-brands it’s been received by the lovely [...]

I Wish I Was… A Chloe’ Shoe

Monday, 25 February 2008, 0:53 | Category : Designer on the Cheap, I Wish I Was
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“I Wish I Was” takes a look inside the ever-growing world of borderline and blatant copyright infringement in the fashion industry.
Today’s I Wish I Was award goes to… Forever 21 for it’s dark & piped interpretation of the beautiful Chloe’ oxford bootie we all love so dearly and the super-ripped-off triple-buckle heel.

Chloe’ shoe: $313.00
 
Aaand Forever [...]

Celebrity Ripoff: Ellen Page

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 23:09 | Category : $150 and under, $50 and under, I Wish I Was, Lookbook Ripoff
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Juno star, Ellen Page, is adamant about being humble in the spotlight - which I totally admire - but she can’t help coming out of her fashion shell a bit.
She started off kind of rocky in the beginning of her red carpet career - either looking about 8 years younger than she is, or looking [...]

Hola Ombre! Welcome to the stems!

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 15:36 | Category : $100 and under, $150 and under, $50 and under, Designer on the Cheap, I Wish I Was
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So, if you’ve just recently received a cable hook-up in your under-the-rock suite, ombre is French for “shade”, which is exactly what changes over the fabrics dubbed as such.
Christian Lacroix has upped the ante, as far as ombre trends go… The massive design house has released tights bearing the beautiful transition…

The tights on the [...]

Celebrity Ripoff #1!

Saturday, 5 January 2008, 14:28 | Category : $100 and under, I Wish I Was, Lookbook Ripoff
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I. Love. Katherine Heigl.
I think she’s one of the classiest newcomers to the “young hollywood” scene. She’s got a beautiful poise about her, and she always look understated, but totally glamorous. AND you’ll probably never catch her talked up on Page Six for being a floozy, rehabilitated wash-up! Such love.
Here’s a photo I snagged from [...]

Replica-tastic!

Tuesday, 18 December 2007, 20:07 | Category : $50 and under, Designer on the Cheap, I Wish I Was
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Style It Less (an absolute favorite blog) posted about FlyJane’s Christian Louboutin knockoffs, but more importantly… A pair of gorgeous Manolo Blahnik knockoffs that make me salivate just thinking about them…
See her magnificent post here!
xoxo.

Pre-Fall 2008: Robert Cavalli

Sunday, 16 December 2007, 9:07 | Category : Designer on the Cheap, I Wish I Was, Lookbook Ripoff
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So it’s that time of year, again, when all the pre-fall 200(8) collections come out for my drooling needs.
The first shot of Robert Cavalli’s line was… Amazing. Check this out:

The suede trench, the gold shoes, the wide-leg pants, the scarf… It’s all gorgeous. Just gorgeous. And inspiring.
Check out these BaB picks:
The Trench

This is the [...]

Hot to [Fox]trot!

Monday, 19 November 2007, 18:32 | Category : I Wish I Was
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So I’ve just returned from a beacoup exciting trip to Portland, Oregon to see one of my favorite bands, Cold War Kids. Just so you know, they were FANTASTIC. An absolute must-see/hear.
But while I was in Portland (PDX, as the kids say…) I was absolutely humbled by the street fashion there. It ranged from Chan [...]