Sublime Look for Less: T by Alexander Wang Pleated Skirt in Neoprene

I am going crazy over this neoprene inverted pleat skirt by T by Alexander Wang.  Unfortunately, it's selling for $230.  $230 for a skirt?  Love it, want it, but you have got to be kidding me.

$230; T by Alexander Wang

The good news is that you can have one of your own for considerably less.  Lots of clothing makers are offering scuba skirts for the fall.  Fortunately, I found a lower priced version of the Alexander Wang skirt for $38 at Nasty Gal.  It has pleats and a sexy back zipper and it comes in black, violet and pink and you can get it HERE.

Charlotte Russe also makes one for $22.99.

Today Show Fashion: Stacy London's Bird Print Peplum Top

When I first started working from home, I was told that there would be disadvantages.  For a while, I was hard pressed to find any.  Nothing beats working while chilling in Old Navy yoga pants, drinking homemade coffee, and watching daytime TV.  Now, daytime TV is pretty awesome, but very, very dangerous for a lover of high end fashion....I find myself coveting most of the gorgeous clothing worn by the hosts.

Stacy London was on the Today Show this morning wearing the most fantastically flattering outfit - a bold chinoiserie inspired bird print peplum top, a burgundy pencil skirt, and leopard pumps. 

 I don't know about you, but I NEED that top!!! Want Stacy's look?

PEPLUM TOP: Get Stacy's exact peplum top here - and here's a lower priced version for $24, if you're not too keen on the $285 price tag...

BURGUNDY PENCIL SKIRT: To recreate the look, this one's definitely my favorite and is already on my fall wishlist- and I think that this one for $13.80 is also pretty fab.  

LEOPARD PUMPS: So many options, all at different points along the vast price spectrum.  I'm partial to this haircalf version by Jessica Simpson - but you can spend as little as $29.99 for a decent version - or throw all caution to the wind and splurge on these beauties!!!!





   

Sublime Look for Less: Jennie Garth Level 99 Jeggings

I'm drooling over Jennie Garth's beautiful blue jeans.  My copy of US Weekly (yes, we're all into guilty pleasures here at Quite Sublime) identified these as the Level 99 Janice Skinny Jeans in Helium Blue.

And, of course.....these are sold out.  Darn.  But, if you're into a shimmer version by Level 99 in the same colorway, you can get those here.   I also found a somewhat similar skinny version for only $14.49 here.

Sublime Look for Less: Alice + Olivia Ballerina Bodysuit

Alice and Olivia's silk Ballerina Bodysuit retails for $187.   I can certainly visualize Michelle Pfeiffer's character in Scarface strutting her stuff around Miami (and powdering her nose) in this getup.

Love the bygone sexpot look, but not the price? Caribbean Queen, a juniors' brand, makes a lower priced version of Alice + Olivia's sexy suit.  You can get it here in blue for $32.  Additionally, Tobi.com sells this in mustard for $19 (on sale!!).

Granted, the fabric isn't silk and the color range is not the same.  But seriously, ask yourself: how many times are you going to wear this top?  I'm guessing once? Twice at most?  I'd rather free up some of my clothing budget for a new BBag and go the cheapo route when it comes to trendy items, but I know that we all have different priorities.  What do you think, readers? 

Revenge Fashion: Emily VanCamp / Emily Thorne Yellow Wrap Dress and Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Emily VanCamp was recently spotted on a beach filming the second season of Revenge.  I can't get over this amazing yellow dress - I love it when blondes wear yellow!

I immediately wanted one for myself!  I believe that Emily's is 3.1 Phillip Lim, which is sold out.  Darn!  The sunglasses are Ray-Ban.  Nevertheless, you can get her look at Asos for considerably less - I found these beautiful alternatives.  And, you can take 20% off of your entire purchase with coupon code DEALMOONUS.

Only $37.94 before coupon - Click here to purchase!

$34.49 - Click here to purchase!

A version with sleeves for $46.56 - Click here to purchase!

Sublime Look for Less: Joie Felix Silk Top

The Felix Scalloped Silk Tank by Joie originally retailed for $208

I found a pretty spot-on facsimile at Old Navy.  It's $9.00 and you can get it HERE.  Granted, it's polyester and the print is slightly different, but this is a great way to rock casual style for ladies with Cristalle tastes....and a Natty Light budget.

Old Navy is also offering 15% off until 9/23/12 with coupon code ONEXTRA15.

Sublime Look for Less: Leann Rimes Purple Suede Lanvin Miss Sartorial Tote

Normally I don't fuss over Leann Rimes' clothing, but I must make a one time exception for this glorious purple suede tote bag!  A little bit of research revealed this bag to be the Miss Sartorial Suede Tote by Lanvin. 

 

Unfortunately, (or fortunately, as far as my wallet is concerned), this tote which originally retailed at $1390 is completely sold out.  I found a similar bag that's 100% leather and only $95.  Check it out here!  Purple not your thing?  It also comes in many other yummy colors.  And you can also get 15% off your order by using coupon code BTR1 until September 3rd.

Desiring something a bit more luxe?  Lanvin makes a similar aubergine tote here, and Balenciaga has a scrumptious purple fall velo tote.

Sublime Look for Less: Alexis Bittar Miss Havisham Teardrop Earrings

Three words come to mind when I think of Alexis Bittar's entire jewelry collection:

1) GIMME 2) GIMME 3) GIMME

And then....I see the price tag, which is always a shock to the system. Now, I know for certain that Alexis Bittar pieces are beautifully crafted and well worth the investment.  But don't you want a quick fix every now and again?

$24.00

Fortunately, I found a lovely dupe of the $175 Alexis Bittar Miss Havisham Medium Crystal Encrusted Earrings.  And they're only $24 with free shipping! They are a near perfect match and textured and rhinestone encrusted to the hilt.  (the shape is a little different, but we'll take it!)

The Real Thing (here) VERSUS The Doppelganger (here)

$175.00

I actually think that I prefer the $24 version.  How about you?  Feel free to share your opinion in the comments.