Kate Spade Thin Bow Belt

Kate Spade's thin bow belt retails for $78 and also comes in orange.


White House | Black Market has a similar belt which retails for a lower $38, on preorder for early March. Click on the image below if you're interested in purchasing.


Asos also has a similar skinny bow belt, retailing for a budget friendly $14.32 (although this version isn't patent). Click on the image below for more information or to purchase.

Inspired by...Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg's retro styled Maryelle Bikini retails for $260 at Barneys.


The bottoms on this White House Black Market bikini aren't quite as high waisted and retro looking, but the suit did remind me of the DVF version so I thought I'd post as an inspired by option for those on a lower budget. The top retails for $44 and the bottoms retail for $38 - making the total $82. Click here for the top (or on the photo below) and here for the bottoms.

Just Cavalli Zebra Print Pencil Skirt

Just Cavalli's zebra striped pencil skirt retails for $390 at Net-A-Porter.


If you want to take a walk on the wild side for a much lower price, I found two options for you. The first is from White House Black Market and retails for $88. The second is from The Limited and retails for $59.50 (currently on sale for $41.65). Click on either photo below to purchase.

Smythe Wool Shawl Collar Blazer

This blazer by Smythe retails for a budget busting $550 at Bloomingdales.


If you don't like wool, or just don't have that much extra cash lying around, White House Black Market retails for $49.99 (on sale) and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


Which of these two shawl collar blazers do you prefer? The splurge or the save?

Inspired by...Nanette Lepore - *Updated 11/11/09*

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Nanette Lepore's patent flower adorned pumps retail for $350 at Neiman Marcus (also available in black).


I realize that these pumps from White House Black Market are tweed instead of patent leather...however, they reminded me of the Nanette Lepore version so I decided to post them as an inspired by find. They retail for $88 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 11/11/09* - Thank you to reader Vicky for emailing me this great find!

These flower adorned pumps are also a great inspired by shoe and retail for an even lower $65. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Inspired by...Alice + Olivia - *Updated - 8/26/09*

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This sunny ruffled halter dress by Alice + Olivia retails for $297 at Shopbop.


This Gianni Bini dress is a great inspired by piece as it has a similar ruffle detailing, but is a tank dress (and knit) instead of the silk halter version above. It is currently on sale for $70.80 (down from $118) and you can click the photo below to purchase.


*Update 8/26/09* - White House Black Market also has a great inspired by dress that retails for $98 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Alexander McQueen Striped Pumps - *Updated 8/21/09*

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These pumps by Alexander McQueen originally retailed for $805, and are currently on sale for $603.75 at Net-A-Porter. They were recently spotted on Jennifer Aniston (picture credit unknown).


If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, try these pumps from Kohl's. They retail for $64.99 and are currently on sale for $49.99. Click the photo below to purchase.

Looking to save even more? Charlotte Russe has a similar style for only $24.99. Please click the photo below to purchase.

Aldo also has a great alternative for $80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

*Update - 8/21/09* - This post is from way back in January, so most of the lookalikes are sold out by now (sorry!). You can still get the Aldo version in limited sizes here and here (use code 5489548 to gain access) . Jessica Simpson also has a version (although not available in black/white) that you can click here to view.

The reason I updated this post is because Tony Bianco has a great option for anyone in Australia/New Zealand. They retail for $139.95 and you can click here to purchase.

Thank you to reader Rachel for commenting that White House Black Market also has a version of these pumps. They retail for $88 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Betsey Johnson Bow Dress

This dress by Betsey Johnson originally retailed for $315, but is from a past season and is no longer available. (Picture credit: unknown)


If you want a similar dress, you're in luck. White House Black Market has this Contrast Bow Cocktail dress on their site for $168. It varies slightly from the Betsey Johnson dress (the material is different, and it is missing the black ruffles under the bow), but it's a great alternative for those who may have missed out on the real thing (or wanted to save a little $$). Click here to purchase. (It can be worn strapless, or with straps.)