This studded sandals by Burberry retailed for $940 at Neiman Marcus but are currently sold out.


If you want a similar shoe for less, this Burb chain link strappy sandal by Jeffrey Campbell is a great alternative. It retails for $124 at Lulu's and you can click here to purchase.



*Update - 8/4/09* - If your size is no longer available in the Jeffery Campbell version, Bebe now has a version of their own. They retail for $149 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

This adorable dress from Anthropologie by the brand one.september retails for $128.


This dress from Lulu's is a great option for less and comes with either a green or red skirt. In fact, I think this dress in the red would be super cute for a 4th of July BBQ. You can purchase it for $34 by clicking here for the green and here for the red. (Note: It says the belt/bow is removable, so you could definitely have the bow placed wherever you choose...back, front, side, whatever works for you!)



*Update - 6/29/09* - GoJane also has a similar dress for $24.80 in green, red, as well as one with a navy skirt. Click here to purchase/view your options.

See bottom of post for update.

This bag from Urban Outfitters retails for $225 and comes in a variety of colors.


If you like the style of the Sabina bag, but not the price...check out this version from Lulu's. It retails for $37 and you can click here to purchase.



*Update 5/28/09* - Forever21 now has a similar version of this bag on their site (pictured in black but currently only available in white), which retails for $28.80. Click on the photo below to purchase.


Product Code: 1055231747

Just wanted to let you know that Lulu's has activated a coupon code for you guys! It's for 15% off and is valid today (6/25) through August 1st. The code is LOOK4LESS. 

This large key necklace is by jewelry designer Jessica Elliott (check out her site, she has some great pieces - I especially like the tiny charm and leaf necklaces) and retails for $180 at Couture Candy.



If you are looking for a similar necklace for a little less cash, Lulu's has this great option for only $12 (only available in silver though). If you're interested in purchasing, you can click here to do so.

These braided sandals by Dolce Vita retail for $120 at Dillards.


If you like the style but not the price, these sandals by Classified at Lulu's are super similar and only $18! Unfortunately they're almost sold out, but you can click here to see if they still have your size in stock.


*Update 6/9/09* - If you missed out on the Lulu's version, you can click here to purchase them from Go Jane for $12.50 or here from Amazon for $13.50 (on sale from $21.50).

See the very bottom of this post for update!

This Marc by MJ Joelle dress originally retailed for $458 at Bergdorf Goodman, but is no longer available. Leighton Meester wore this dress as Blair on the season 2 episode of Gossip Girl titled "Summer Kind of Wonderful" (photo credit: Instyle).



This dress by French Connection is a great inspired by dress if you like the Marc by MJ version above. The ric rac detailing is super similar, and althought the neckline and color are different, it's a beautiful dress that definitely brings the Marc Jacobs version to mind. It retails for $228 and you can click the photo below to purchase.



*Update 5/24/09*

I just stumbled upon this great alternative option as well and thought I'd share. It retails for $74 at Lulu's and you can click here to purchase! Hurry, it's almost sold out!!


*Update 6/9/09* (thanks to Andrea for this info) - This dress is almost sold out on Lulu's but Karmaloop has it in several sizes. Don't forget to use your Ebates for 6% cash back! Click here to purchase.

This ruffled summer dress from Urban Outfitters retails for $88.


Want to save a little cash? ($23 to be exact) Lulu's has the exact same dress for $65. Click here to purchase.

This romper by Cynthia Vincent retailed for $240 at Shopbop but is currently sold out.


This romper from Lulu's is not exact, as it's patterned instead of solid, but it reminded me of the Twelfth Street romper above with the basic style. It retails for a much lower $35 and you can click here to purchase.

This Alice + Olivia dress originally retailed for $330 and is currently on sale (in size L only) for $99 at Shopbop.


This ruffle detail on this dress from Lulu's reminded me of the Alice + Olivia dress above, and it's a great inspired by item if you want to spend a little less. It retails for $28 and you can click here to purchase.

This dress by Aqua retails for $78 at Bloomingdales.


Want a similar dress for less? Lulu's has this version with a white ruffled top for $42.50. Click here to purchase.

This dress from Lulu's retails for $35 and only comes in turquoise.

Honestly the Lulu's dress is a great price, but if you want to save a few bucks or just want a different color option...this dress from Forever21 retails for $24.80 (only available in black). Click the photo below (or the Lulu's link above) to purchase either dress!

For all those Twilight fans out there, this BB Dakota coat will look very familiar. Kristen Stewart wears this fleece lined jacket during the meadow scene with Robert Pattinson. (Photo credit: Google search)

Want this jacket for yourself? Lulu's has it up for preorder (July 31st is the estimated delivery date) and you can click here to purchase. It retails for $79, but if you sign up for their email list (see the bottom right side of the Lulu's page), you'll get $5 off your order...making it $74 and just fitting under my $75 limit for celeb style steals.

This shift dress by Lilly Pulitzer retails for $328.


Now I know this Lulu's dress doesn't look much like the Lilly one when you first glance at it, but the detailing down the front of the dress reminded me of Lilly Pulitzer's designs. So, I thought it would work for an inspired by post. If you're interested, this dress retails for $80 and you can click here to purchase.

This dress retails for $49 at Lulu's and also comes in bright pink.


If you want to save a little cash (although both options are definitely affordable), or just want a different color...Forever21 has the same dress in purple for $32.50. Click the photo below to purchase.

This dress by Alexander Wang originally retailed for $623 at Shopbop, and is currently on sale for $311.50.


This dress from Lulu's is a great alternative, although it is not the same color combination. This dress retails for a much lower $48 and you can click here to purchase.

This colorful printed dress from Urban Outfitters retails for $88.


If you want to save yourself $26, you can get the exact same dress at Lulu's for $62. Click here to purchase.