Fashion Etiquette: What Would You Do?

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dilema, etiquette

Morning Guys and Gals!

Firstly, a huge apology for my absence the past week. Sadly my computer died while I was on holidays and I wasnt able to update. Bec has done an absolutley oustanding job up-keeping in my absence!!! Isnt she a gem???

Sadly, because of my computer situation I have to prep a quick post on my work computer while fighting the plethora of crap that usually comes from taking a holiday, so I thought I would ask a question based on a situation I have been in a few times!

Recently I booked a hair appointment with the intention of getting my locks cut short (my hair was quite long), due to work keeping me occupied I had to keep putting my appointment back again and again! I knew exactly the cut I was going to get (but didnt tell anybody for the shock factor)… A close friend of mine, the day before my newest appointment was booked, went and got her hair done and basically got the same cut I was intending to get… At first I was unsure about getting the same style but decided that I had worked myself up for it for a while and went ahead and did it anyway…. Seeing her for the first time after that cut was terribly awkward. I felt like she thought I was trying to immitate her look in a stalker-esque kind of way. She never said anything like that, but that was certainly the feeling in the air.

Now I have a dilema of a similar nature! Another friend of mine bought a really cute summer dress and shoes that I had been intending to buy for a while and had been stashing cash for when I got the oppurtunity… Now I have been turned off because they are IDENTICAL! I see her often enough that we would clash… Frequently!

So my question is: Should you buy clothes that your friends have? Is imitation flattering or just plain creepy?

xo
Amy

Sale @ Shopbop

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70% off, bargains shopping, Bec, Budget, cheap designer labels, clothing, denim, Dresses, Fashion, pants, sale, shopbob, under $100

Do you want some designer items for less than half their normal price?

Of course you do!

Shopbob are offering up to 70% off which means you can get some great wardrobe basics and other on trend items for under $100 each, including:

I’m not going to pretend that most of their prices are reasonable or cheap but at the moment with the reductions they’re cheaper than normal (in some cases much cheaper) and there are some great bargains in the mix.

Check it out and let me know if there are any other great sales at the moment.

Bec xox

Fashion Challenge – Get the look for less

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accessories, Budget, casual wear, celebrity style, celebrity trends 2012, clothing, Colours, Dresses, Fashion, Fashion General, get the look for less, how to dress like kate bosworth, how to dress like reece witherspoon, how to dress like zoe saldana, outfit ideas, polyvore, shopping, style, wardrobe basics, What to Wear

I have set a challenge for today’s post: recreate a whole celebrity look for less than the cost of one of their designer items.

If you are prepared to shop around it is possible to use your favourite celebrity as inspiration and pull together a similar look on a budget. It’s like Zoe, Kate or Reece are acting as your own personal stylist. For this post I have focused on relaxed or casual looks.

The key tip is to look for things that echo the over all aim of the look rather than focusing on getting something that almost perfectly matches their look, slight variation in colours, cuts and necklines are to be expected and of course might work out better for you in the long run, especially if you prefer a specific cut (ie V neck).

Let me know if you have any favourite celebrity styles you would like recreated on a budget and I will see if I can come up with some wallet friendly alternatives.

Lest we forget.

Bec xox