Balmain Zipper Boot - *Updated 12/7/09*

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These suede zipper boots by Balmain retail for $1686 at My Theresa.


These suede zipper boots from Oak aren't exact as they have a hidden platform, but they are a pretty similar style for a lot less cash. They retail for $198 and you can click on the photo below to purchase (better hurry, I have a feeling these will go fast!).


*Update - 10/22/09* - If you're looking for another less expensive alternative, Go Jane has a version that retails for $38.90 and also comes in brown or red. Click here to purchase.


Akira also has a version that retails for $89. Click here if you'd like to purchase.


*Update 11/3/09* - Lulu's has another alternative to the Balmain boots that retail for $53. You can click here if you would like to purchase.


*Update - 12/7/09* - Thank you to reader Julie who sent me this inspired by find from Aldo. These booties retail for $140 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots - *Update 11/27/09*

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These bandage strap ankle boots by Christian Louboutin retailed for $1195 at Saks but are now sold out.


Love the look but cringe at the price? Anne Michelle Addiction at Lulu's has a very similar alternative that retails for only $44. Click here if you'd like to purchase these booties.


If you're hoping to spend even less, Go Jane has a terrific option that retails for an even lower $31.50. Click here if you'd like to purchase (also available in brown).


*Update - 11/16/09* - Reader Julie emailed me another option for the Louboutin's, this version from Urban Originals retails for $28.99 and you can click here to purchase.


*Update - 11/27/09* - A reader just emailed me that Forever 21 also has a version of these CL booties. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase them for $32.80.

Sass and Bide Rats Leggings

Thank you very much to reader Lauren for sending me this great find!!

These leggings by Sass and Bide retail for $222.75 at My Wardrobe and also come in black.



If you love the style of the Sass and Bide leggings but don't want to drop so much cash on one item, Lulu's has a great alternative for $52. They are only available in silver and you can click here to purchase.

Lauren also just mentioned in the comments that Akira has a similar pair in either black or silver for $59. Click here to purchase.

Rebecca Taylor Chiffon Top - *Updated - 11/19/09*

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This top by Rebecca Taylor originally retails for $260, but is currently on sale for $155.90 in limited sizes/colors at Nordstrom.


Don't have that much $ in the budget? Try this version from Lulu's for $32.50. It is not the exact same, as it has a satin panel at the neckline versus Rebecca Taylor's sheer panel. It's a good alternative though if you have a little less $ available at the moment. Click here to purchase.


*Update - 11/19/09* - This post is from awhile back so the Lulu's version is no longer available, however Forever 21 now has a similar shirt that I wanted to make sure to share with you. It retails for $19.80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Loeffler Randall Vachetta D-Ring Sandal - *Updated 9/15/09*

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These Loeffler Randall sandals retailed for $595 at Saks, but are from last season and are now sold out. They came in both nude (seen on Kate Hudson) and black. (Photo credit: Google Search)



Love these sandals but missed out on them? Or maybe you just couldn't stomach the price? If you are still in love with the style, try this version from Lulu's. They are available in both camel and black and retail for a much more budget friendly $39.50. At that price, why not get both? Also, Lulu's has extended our coupon code - thelook4less for 15% off through May 15th...making these sandals even more affordable! You can click here for the camel color or here for the black.


*Update - 9/15/09* - DSW also has 2 versions of these shoes available (this post is from May and I believe the Lulu's version has sold out). The first is by Miss Me for $44.95 in either tan or white. Click on the photo below to purchase.


The second option is JS by Jessica and retails for $59.94. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.

Sunner Florent Romper - *Updated 11/13/09*

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Thanks so much to Chloe (from The Chloe Conspiracy) for sending me this find!

This Sunner romper with ruffled front and relatively open back retails for $246 at Shopbop and also comes in black/olive green.

Lulu's has an adorable look for less (as long as you don't mind a slightly different color combination!) that retails for only $47 (use LOOK4LESS for an additional 15% off). Click here if you'd like to purchase.


*Update - 11/13/09* - If you are still looking for a romper like the Sunner one above, reader Kelly just emailed me this great lookalike from Arden B. It retails for $58 and comes in gray or the ivory version shown below. Click on the photo if you'd like to purchase.

Elizabeth and James Hammered Satin Dress

This Elizabeth and James one shoulder dress retails for $365 at Bergdorf Goodman.


While this dress from Lulu's is rayon instead of satin, the shape is so similar that I had to post. This dress retails for a much more budget friendly $33 and you can click here if you'd like to purchase.

Inspired by...Balmain - *Updated 11/7/09*

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The strong shoulder was a key element of Balmain's Fall 2009 ready to wear collection, and this dress is no exception (exact retail price is unknown).


While not as elaborate, this Silence & Noise dress is a great inspired by option if you're trying to recreate the exaggerated shoulders as seen on the runway. This dress retails for $58 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 11/7/09* - Lulu's now has a tunic that definitely has some Balmain influence. It retails for $27 and you can click here to purchase.

Inspired by...Rozae by Rozae Nichols & Elizabeth and James

This draped leather jacket with knit sleeves by Rozae Nichols retails for $582 at Bloomingdales. Elizabeth and James' draped leather and shearling vest retails for $795.



This BB Dakota Damon draped leather jacket is sort of a cross between the two items above, which is why I'm featuring it as an inspired by item. It retails for $198 at Piperlime and you can click on the photo below to purchase (it's also available at Lulu's, click here to purchase).