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Stella McCartney vs. Karen Millen

The Stella McCartney Resort collection was very popular and included many lace pieces.

Walking into my local Karen Millen store recently I notice they also have many lace pieces, but it was this Karen Millen lace jacket which caught my eye.

Both jackets have the same shrunken french lace three quarter length sleeves, the same contrasting nude lining and the same scallop edging.

The main difference is that the McCartney jacket has a solid banded waistband.

As if by coincidence Charlize Theron and Thandie Newton have both been spotted wearing the Stella McCartney lace jacket this week.

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on February 12th, 2010 In: Designer vs. High Street, Karen Millen, Stella McCartney Collection

Burberry Prorsum vs. Lipsy

We were all very excited to watch the Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 presentation as it was beamed live via the internet last September.

We drooled over the updated trenches which had twists, ruching and came in cute pastel colours.

A knotted Burberry Prorsum trench from Net-A-Porter’s international would set you back £2,395.

Lipsy London have been inspired by the Burberry Prorsum Spring 2010 collection to present their own Lipsy ruched shoulder mac which will only set you back £70.

Prices to suit all pockets.

Credit: Style.com

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on February 3rd, 2010 In: Burberry Prorsum, Designer vs. High Street, Lipsy London

11.01.10 Designer vs. High Street

Giorgio Armani vs. ASOS

Roberta Armani wore this beautiful Giorgio Armani Fall 2009 gold and black velvet dress to the “Viola Di Mare” Premiere during Rome Film Festival last year.

It’s a stunning two-tone strapless dress which looked amazing on the red carpet.

ASOS have recently added a very similar dress to their virtual sleeves.

In order not to be a accused of copying the Armani look, ASOS dress is made from satin plus it has an extra zig-zag on the skirt.

I will never stop being surprised at how this happens on a regular basis.

The Giorgio Armani dress no doubt cost thousands, but the ASOS version is available from ASOS US for $93.48, and ASOS.com for £55.

Credit: Style.com & ASOS

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on January 11th, 2010 In: Designer vs. High Street, Giorgio Armani

08.01.10 Designer vs. High Street

Louis Vuitton vs. Topshop

Apart from the ‘Can can’ heels, the other stand out piece from the Louis Vuitton’s Fall 2009 presentation were the ‘Daisy’ necklaces which came in eye-catching pink, gold and black.

Inspired by paper chains the ‘Daisy’ necklace is a playful yet elegant fashion statement.

The chain with 23 links retails at £655 / $1,050 plus is also features padlock with a Louis Vuitton engraved golden metallic plate.

On Topshop.com I spotted their Loop Link Necklace in gold plating loop.

Their Freedom necklace cost a mere £18 from Topshop UK, and $45 from the Topshop US site.

Last year a pre-blonde Rihanna wore the Louis Vuitton Daisy necklace in silver to the “3rd Annual DKMS Gala” in New York City, whilst Gwen Stefani was spotted on photoshoot back in April for Elle US wearing the necklace in gold.

The necklace never made the July 2009 cover though.

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Posted by Catherine Kallon on January 8th, 2010 In: Designer vs. High Street

04.01.10 Designer vs. High Street

Giuseppe Zanotti vs. Topshop

If you’re UK 8 (US11) like me you’re not even bothering to look for shoes in the sale because they either don’t have our size or they are dead ugly, so you’re already looking towards Spring 2010.

I was browsing Topshop.com recently and came across a pair of two tone sandals which reminded me of a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti two tone sandals I had been cruising last summer.

Apart from the obvious colour combination, they are both patent, both have cut out details, an easy-off back zipper and a high heel.

These Giuseppe Zanotti heels would have set you back $650, but on the Topshop UK website they’re only £60 and Topshop US sell them for $125.

I can’t wait for mine arrive.