Inspired by...Motif 56

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

Motif 56's brown woven belt retails for $158 at Sway and Cake.


Not in the budget? Need Supply has a great inspired by alternative that won't break the bank. This belt retails for $24 and you can click here to purchase.

Inspired by...Frye

Frye's Matilda boots with button detailing retail for $448 at Zappos.


Although they have some differences, these boots from Wet Seal will give you an inspired by look for $36.50. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Inspired by...Haute Hippie

Thank you very much to Lauren for sending me this inspired by find!

Haute Hippie's seamed zip pants retail for $325 at Shopbop.


Although they don't have the zipper detailing on the ankle, these Free People pants will give you that inspired by look as they have a similar seam detail as the Haute Hippie version. They seem to be sold out online but may be available in Free People stores. Click on the photo below for product information, and click here to find a Free People store.

Inspired by...Kiki De Montparnasse

These fingerless lace gloves retailed for $135 at Shopbop but are now sold out.


I found two inspired by options for you if you want to try out this trend for less. The first pair is from Free People and they retail for $24. Click on the photo below if you would like to purchase.



Forever 21 also has an inspired by option that retails for an even lower $4.80. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Alexander Wang

Thank you to Lauren for pointing out these skirts!

Alexander Wang's multi layer mesh skirt originally retailed for $620 at Barney's, but is no longer available.


If you want an inspired by skirt, the first of two options is this version from Style Stalker and retails for $139. Click here to purchase this black and grey mesh skirt.


The second inspired by version is all black and retails for $138 at Shop Nasty Gal. Click here to purchase.

Inspired by...Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen's oversize bright pink cowl neck sweater retailed for $335 at Net-A-Porter, and was worn by Gwen Stefani on a recent cover of Glamour.


Although this sweater from Ann Taylor doesn't have the same oversize look that the Alexander McQueen version does, it will give you an inspired look for a lot less. This sweater retails for $88 and you can use the code MONDAY for 40% off your purchase (good only 11/30/09). Click on the photo below to purchase.


Reader Stephanie just sent me another inspired by sweater, this one is very similar in texture but is short sleeved. It's currently on clearance for $19.58, and if you're interested in purchasing you can click here.

Inspired by...Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc by Marc Jacobs' Totally Turnlock Faridah bag retails for $448 at Piperlime.



This handbag from Aldo reminded me of the Marc by Marc Jacobs version so I thought it would make a great inspired by post. The pockets are different (these are smaller and have flaps), but the shape and basic style of the bag is very similar. The black version retails for $45 and it's also available in gray which is on sale for $34.98. Click on the photo below to purchase or view the gray version.

Inspired by...Robert Rodriguez

This ruffle one shoulder silk top by Robert Rodriguez originally retailed for $275, now on sale for $165 at Bergdorf Goodman.


The fabric isn't silk and the ruffle detailing is slightly different, but this one shoulder top from Forever 21 reminded me of the Robert Rodriguez original shown above. This inspired look for those on a budget retails for $19.80 and is only available in red. Click on the photo below to purchase.


Product Code: 2069120016

Inspired by...Alexander McQueen

Reader Julie sent me this great find, thank you to her!!

Alexander McQueen's embellished peep toe pump originally retailed for $2074, now marked down to $897 at Zappos Couture.


The embellishments and color are different on this Martinez Valero but the overall shape is so similar that it absolutely works as an inspired by find. They retail for $164 and also come in red. Click here to purchase.

Inspired by...J Crew

Awhile ago a reader emailed me and was hoping I could find an alternative to J Crew's pixie pant which retail for $88.


These pants from Forever 21 aren't exactly like the J Crew version, but they are pretty similar so I thought I'd post them as an inspired by item. They retail for $19.80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Add Down

Add Down's belted puffer coat retails for $372 at Shopbop.


This puffer coat with tie waist belt by Alloy isn't exactly like the Add Down version but I felt it was a good inspired by item that will save you quite a bit of cash. This version retails for $79.90 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Chanel

Chanel's iconic jacket, such as the first one pictured below, retails for $4710.



If you love the style of the Chanel but can't afford it (at least not in the near future...maybe someday, if you win the lottery?), you should check out this jacket from American Eagle. It isn't exactly like the Chanel but is more of an inspired by item, giving you a similar look for the more budget friendly price of $69.50. Click on the photo below to purchase (use code 56028963 today only for 20% off your order).


Also the coloring of this inspired by version from Talbots is different, but the pocket detailing and shape is super similar. It retails for $199 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


A third option is this tweed chiffon trim jacket from Forever 21. It retails for $27.80 and you can click the photo below to purchase.


ProductCode: 2065534074