Splendid Cowl Neck Top

Splendid's cowl neck top (love the color) retails for $52 at Neiman Marcus.


INC International Concepts has a similar red cowlneck top which retails for $39.50 and is currently on sale for $22.49. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Penn Trench Coat with Fur Collar - *Updated 9/25/11*

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This trench from Marc by Marc Jacobs has a coyote fur collar and retails for $978 at Saks.


The material (and length) of this INC International Concepts trench is different, but the coloring and style is pretty similar. It retails for a lower (saving you a ton, but not bargain basement) $299.50 at Macy's. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


*Update - 9/25/11* - Thanks to reader Gina who emailed me this affordable option from Forever 21. It retails for $49.80 and you can click HERE to purchase.

Anthropologie Plaza Cardigan

Anthropologie's Plaza cardigan by Moth retailed for $128 and came in a variety of colors but is no longer available.



Although the ruffles are slightly smaller, this INC International Concepts ruffled cardigan reminded me of the Anthro version above. It retails for $79 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing (also available in charcoal grey or mink).


Blue Tassel has an even closer option for $89 at Zappos, and it's available in a bunch of additional colors like teal, oatmeal, black, and ivory. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Autumn Cashmere Sequined Shoulder Sweater

Autumn Cashmere's sequined shoulder sweater retails for $275 at Bloomingdales.


This sweater from INC International Concepts is a great option (although not available in black and less slouchy) but it's only available for the petite ladies. It's currently on sale for $44.99 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


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Burberry Tiered Hem Trench Coat *Updated - 8/30/10*

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Actress Cobie Smulders wore this tiered Burberry trench coat on two different episodes of How I Met Your Mother this season (Duel Citizenship and Last Cigarette Ever). (Photo credit) This trench seems to be sold out online but retailed for $1770 according to Polyvore.

If you want a similar trench for a lot less cash (although not super budget friendly, it will save you about $1582!!), check out this very similar version from Anthropologie. It retails for $188 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing. (I did also find a similar version in black by Mac and Jac for $99, if you're interested please click here.)

*Update - 7/1/10* - This trench from Express is really more of an inspired by option, but I wanted to pass it along. It retails for $98 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


*Update - 8/30/10* - My readers are seriously the best, and Alexis from NY is no exception! She just emailed me this fabulous ruffle trench from Hawke and it retails for a very affordable $119. It's a great alternative to the more expensive Burberry version, especially since the Anthropologie jacket is no longer available. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


Reader Caitlin also sent in this option from INC International Concepts at Macy's (only available in the color shown). This version retails for $99 and you can click here to purchase (also available in Petite).

Gucci Kim Perforated Ankle Boots

Thanks to reader Julie for sending me this find!

Gucci's perforated Kim boots have been featured on the blog before as an inspired by post, they retail for $990 at Saks.


I decided to do a new post when Julie emailed me this find from INC International Concepts because they are so much closer than the original inspired by find I posted. They retail for $89 and come in grey or ivory as well. If you're interested in purchasing, please click here.

Free People Ebb and Flow Jacket

This draped terry jacket by Free People's We The Free line retails for $108 at Nordstrom.


Although it's not striped, this jacket from INC International Concepts will give you a very similar style for a slightly lower price. It retails for $69 but is currently on sale for $49.99. It also comes in black and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...3.1 Phillip Lim - *Updated 3/1/10*

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Phillip Lim's ruffled hem leather jacket retails for $1100 at Barneys.


It's not leather, but the style of this jacket is very similar to the Phillip Lim version above and it can be yours for a fraction of the price. It retails for $24.80 and you can click here if you're interested in purchasing (only available in cream).


Product Code: 2066013954

*Update - 3/1/10* - INC International Concepts has a black fleece version of this jacket which retails for $89. Click on the photo below to purchase (also comes in grey).

Which version do you like best, the real thing in leather or the fleece inspired by version with a hood?

Alice + Olivia Leather Ponte Combo Leggings

Thank you very much to reader Lauren who sent me this great find!

These leather combo leggings by Alice + Olivia retail for $330 at Singer22.


Forever 21's Twelve by Twelve label has a similar pair of leggings (although the inset is not leather) for only $18, making them perfect to try out the trend without breaking the bank. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.


Lauren also spotted these leggings from Macy's, on sale for $29.99. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Celebrity Look 4 Less: Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart wore this gorgeous sequin cardigan with tie waist on the episode "Last Tango in Pasadena" on the ABC show Brothers and Sisters. (Photo credit)


When I saw this INC International Concepts sequin cardigan, I was immediately reminded of the sweater above. This version retails for $79 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.