FF: Save or splurge?
Save or splurge? That's the big question we murmur into our Miu Miu purses (OK, Primark really) as we contemplate spending a bank account-busting £XXX amount of cash on those Prada platforms. The devil on our shoulder says, "Do it! They'll change life as you know it", whereas, the Angel weeps in the corner thinking of the viable Zara versions. Whichever voice you give in to the most, Fast Fashion has found the latest It items and scoured the high street to find the best cheap but chic alternatives. Troubled times call for glamorous measures ladies, so kick off the pumps and climb into a more positive climate with stilettos, be it designer or no.
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The Quilted Shoulder Bag
Marc Jacobs is the epitome of New York’s effortlessly cool style – add edge to every outfit with this eye-popping shoulder bag. Or, get the look for less…Metallic Shoulder Bag, Marc Jacobs, £350.
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Upon first glance it could be a Chanel classic, or a toned down version of the Marc Jacobs shoulder bag, but at this bargainous price – who’s really bothered? Go to town with the Park Avenue look and wear with reams of pearls and preppy blazers.
Quilted Bag, BHS, £15.
Available in British Home Stores nationwide.
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The Silken Blouse
Monochrome outfits are so striking and look hot with one loud coloured accessory. This Dolce and Gabbana blouse has been sported by Diane Kruger and the fashion elite, so stay ahead of the game and don this Great Gatsby-style number. Or, get the look for less…
Silk Blouse, D&G, £490.
Available from Browns, London.
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What an absolute bargain piece from Dorothy Perkins, who could ever guess that this is a high street number? Rev up the look with a tuxedo blazer or simply add uber-tight skinny jeans for a potent first date outfit. Go get ‘em!
Asymmetric Silk Blouse, Dorothy Perkins, £25.
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The Snakeskin Heels
Perhaps the most talked about shoes this year since a handful of Prada models stumbled and tripped down the spring/summer 2009 runway - courtesy of Muiccia Prada’s seven inch design. Climb into these bad boys to get the look of endless legs and kick the competition to the curb. Or, get the look for less…
Snakeskin Platforms, Prada, £575.
Prada, 16-18 Bond Street, London.
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High street hero Zara is an urban palace of on-trend bargains, making it GLAMOUR.com’s first stop for must-have pieces. Plus, fashionistas find it hard to identify most of Zara’s key clothes as high street, making it easy to fool the It crowd. The snakeskin trend has sent shockwaves through fashion circles, work it with these strappy heels and distressed denim.
Faux-snakeskin Heels, Zara, £65.90.
Available from Zara stores nationwide.
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The Cocktail Ring
Weight train and sparkle at once with Roberto Cavalli’s globular cocktail ring. It needs little introduction, so save and splash out on this covetable piece of costume jewellery. Or, get the look for less…
Cocktail Ring, Roberto Cavalli, £250.
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Since fancy footwear store Dune launched their new jewellery line, we’ve been salivating over the Styler ring – a chunky cocktail ring that is the ultimate pick-me-up buy.
Styler Ring, Dune, £25.
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The Snakeskin Accessory
Snakeskin is huge for summer, if you haven’t already noticed, opt for a power piece that’ll update every outfit – this Miu Miu belt is our top choice, so break the piggy bank, or get the look for less….
Snakeskin Belt, Miu Miu, £269.
Miu Miu, 123 New Bond Street, London or available in Selfridges stores.
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Who can argue with a two-pound-coins-worth of fashion fun? We’re certainly convinced! Matalan have got us reeling to get hold of one - in fact, buy two, and layer them up for a neo-glam look.
Faux-Snakeskin Belt, Matalan, £2.
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The Luella Dress
Luella has to be the British brand of the moment, with pretty girly frills contrasted by cheeky raised hemlines, brocade jackets in neon and pastel hues that spell ‘we lunch but are no ladies’. The floral Luella dress is a cult piece. Get your hands on one now. Or, get the look for less…
Floral Dress, Luella, £210.
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It may not have the Luella label, but New Look have come in close – the Ditsy playsuit has all the hallmark charm associated with warm summer, Frisbee-throwing fun and pink lemonade. Indulge yourself now.
Ditsy Playsuit, New Look, £25.
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The Metallic Bag
Mulberry create the ultimate arm candy with a twist of quintessential British Style. This brand is a favourite amongst the A-list and maintains a sense of style no matter what the trends are dictating. If you can resist the metallic Mabel bag, then you deserve a sainthood. Or, get the look for less…
Metallic Mabel Bag, Mulberry, £876.
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M&S’s summer metallic tote has a resounding similarity to Mulberry and Jimmy Choo charm, throw in all of your goodies and mix-and-match it with neon hues and metallic accessories.
Metallic Tote, M&S, £29.50.
Available from Marks and Spencer stores nationwide.
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Distressed Denim
New kid on the block Current Elliott is a new wave jeans brand that create styles of covetable, current designs and have already enjoyed a celebrity following despite being on the shelves for a number of months. Get yours now to stay ahead of the game. If your purse strings are tight, get the look for less…
Distressed Jeans, Current Elliott, £190.
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Miss Selfridge are having a power-packed season, these boyfriend jeans will instantly update your off-duty wardrobe, simply add a long lapel blazer and shoe-boots.
Boyfriend Jeans, Miss Selfridge, £40.
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The Bookish Blazer
Fast Fashion’s preppy gallery last week reported on the emerging bookish look that has hit the streets, what better blazer to head up the trend than Ralph Lauren’s wool one. This is a timeless, eternally chic piece. Or, get the look for less…
Wool Blazer, Ralph Lauren, £430.
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If your budget doesn’t quite stretch to Mr Ralph Lauren’s terrain, fear not, trusty Topshop have it covered. Wear this hero piece with ruffled blouses and carrot-shaped trousers.
School-style Blazer, Topshop, £55.
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The Colour-block Top
Colour-block your way to a brighter, happy-go-lucky wardrobe with the man of the moment’s high octane vests. The idea is simple, sleek and understated cool – don’t try to look fabulous, just fork out on a Nicoll top and simply be a fashionista. Remember, the designer has collaborated with Topshop so you can get hold of his designs for a fraction of the high end price, or…
Colour-block Vest, Richard Nicoll, £200.
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…go for this convincing Kew tank top with a panel of eye-popping pink. To amplify this Kew vest, backcomb your hair, add a flush of pink blush, killer heels and wear with boyfriend jeans – easy chic to the max!
Two-tone Vest, Kew, £36.
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[b]Until next Friday Fast Fashion fans, be naughty…[b]
