Dress like Blake Lively for Less

Hello everyone,

I have always been a massive fan of Blake Lively's fashion choices, but this particular choice has to be one of my favourites...

I love the simplicity of wearing all black and having the scarf as the main focul point. Unfortunately though the price of this outfit is a little over my budget, or should I say wayyyyy over my budget. Now prepare yourself for the list of what this entire outfit cost:


JEANS:
Diesel, Grupee Super Slim Skinny
Available at Zappos.com
Price: $205.99

BAG:
Givenchy, Bicolor Medium Antigona Duffel
Available at Barneys.com

JACKET:
Diesel, L-SIENNA
Available at Store.diesel.com
Price: $750.00

SCARF:
Theodora & Callum, Gold Multi Goa Tie All Scarf
Available at Theodoraandcallum.com
Price: $175.00

BOOTS:
Frye, Lucy Lace Up
Available at Zappos.com
Price: $288.00

With the total outfit (excluding the bag) price amounting to $1418.99/£896.52! However faboulous this outfit is I don't think my student budget will somehow stretch to this. So I set myself a challenge to try and find an exact look a like outfit for atleast one quarter of the price, so that would mean I will be aiming at around £224.13 (this is where maths pays off :) ). So anyway, here goes nothing...

First you need the statement leather jacket. Here I believe is where you should spend the most money as it is a must have piece for your wardrobe that will stand the test of time and the more weathered the leather gets the better the look. I found this leather biker jacket from Asos for £100 (don't forget the 10% student discount).

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Leather-Biker-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1866587&SearchQuery=leather%20jacket&Rf-700=1000&Rf-200=4&sh=0&pge=1&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Black

Next you need the black skinny jeans. For this you definitely have to visit brand alley, I discovered this site 6 months ago, when I snapped up a pair of 7 for all mankind jeans for the delightful price of £50! But for this look I managed to find a black pair of Vivienne Westwood Anglomania by Lee skinny jeans, again for the amazing price of £54 reduced from £108, definite bargain.

 http://www.brandalley.co.uk/FSRayon/Id-12245-Produit-0-Page-2-Rayon-770863

Then you need the statement black heeled boots and for this I found a pair from Office. In the sale as well for £40, who said good things couldn't come out of the recession.

http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/nuff_said/10/10599/28417/1?fs=10599

Next, just a basic black t-shirt, here is one I found from New Look for only £4.99.

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/basic-seam-back-ttoshirt_240189901

 Lastly, but by no means least, we have the piece de resistance, the signature scarf. I spent ages trying to find something that would have been a perfect match, however, nothing like that existed, so after around 3 hours of continuous searching I came across this beauty....

 https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/scarves/vintage-paisley-scarf/230978

This vintage paisley scarf was found on Asosmarket place, for £22.

This brings my whole outfit total to £220.99, I even managed to save £3.13 off my original target.
So as I have just proven you don't need to spend a fortune to look a million dollars :).

Till next time....

Ally J

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Young British Designers

Hello everyone,

Well yet again instead of doing my work I have been I have been trailing the web looking for new and inspiring designs to share with you and I think I have actually struck gold. I stumbled across the website http://www.youngbritishdesigners.com and I have to say these designers mix quirky and sexy together to form a deadly combination of killer clothes.

My favourite has to be from the collection borne by Elise Berger. This sassy little skirt with the uniquely attached halter neck creates a sexy yet wearable little number and at half the price what is not to love (reduced from £160 to £70).

Next in the running is this amazing vintage inspired black Victoria dress designed by Minna. Although this dress is vintage inspired its edginess created by the sheer stripes brings it right up to date. This dress is so versatile as it would look great dressed up or down, pair with a bra-let for that extra sexy image or layer with vest tops for a slightly subtler look. And again you can have that designer feel and quality for one third of the original price (reduced from £310 to £93).

For a slightly different twist on the original black and white stripy top, how about you opt for this quirky ‘brick’ graphic t-shirt by Olivia Rubin. So distinctive, yet so very wearable. This piece can be worn with almost anything, pair with jeans and converse for a laid back look, or wear with a black skater skirt and black heels to form an edgy evening look and at only £45 reduced from £81 grab it quick before it is too late.

Even Fearne Cotton is massive fan of Olivia Rubin as she looks stunning in a brick print LBD featured below.

These are just a small selection of the amazing collection of clothes I discovered from the site; I think I will definitely be adding it to my favourites tab for future reference. What can I say, I think Britain has some very talented young designers to offer and I think we should be doing our best to support them.

Till next time

Ally J

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