Category Archives: B & B Characters

Rick – Quilted Jacket (4.3)

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It must be chilly in LA because everyone seems to be putting on sweaters and jackets. Well Mom and son are having a nice little chat in the outdoor Forrester cafe, arguing about Amber. Rick isn’t winning, but he’s looking trendy in this quilted jacket. This is an infamous Burberry look (who in fact has a cool men’s version of this jacket), but this one is by J Crew. If you want to update your guys outer-wear options, then this is a consideration. My guy would say ‘no way’ though, I don’t even have to ask.

Available at J Crew: $245

Caroline Spencer – Blue Draped Dress (3.28)

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And underneath the python trench Carolyn is wearing a sleeveless bright blue midi dress. To her job interview. It is LA after all, so why not.

I think the dress works on her very lean frame. There’s a lot of draping there in the front so you have to be careful wearing a dress like this. Here’s a fairly close version of the dress if you want to see for yourself:

Available at ASOS: Midi dress, $80.57,$40.99

Amber – Striped top (3.28)

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So first of all I think Amber’s new hair is such a good look for her with the bangs. I think she looks fantastic.
Interesting top she was wearing last week. The extra long fitted striped top with the jeans and boots is a good look. Do you like the back of the top with the criss-cross banding? A little sexy, edgy cool, or too much? I love the extra long length of the top and the sleeves. Here it is by Bailey 44:
The Real Deal

Available at Nordstrom: Bailey 44 ‘Quasimoto’ woven back top, $158

Caroline Spencer- Python Trench (3.28)

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I just can’t help it, I can’t look at Carolyn without thinking she is Allysa Milano’s little sister, they look so much alike.
Must be nice traveling in a private jet to go to a job interview. I would probably be wearing something a little more conservative but hey if the sexy blue dress and python trench gives the right impression then all the power to her. I love how Amber says to Rick that Carolyn is rollin’ in ‘all NYC fashion-like’ and all. Not sure that would be how I would describe it, but hey, it’s been a couple years since I’ve been to the city. Either way Rachel Zoe says python is the ‘it’ print for spring, so I guess it is. Here’s a version of the trench, I can’t be 100% sure it’s the exact one, but it is definitely python print (and it’s on sale):

Available at Victoria’s Secret: Python Trench, $158, $49.99

Dayzee – Floral & Lace (3.26) *25th Anniversary party*

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Dayzee just gets prettier and prettier and I approve of her recent engagement to Marcus. So here she is at the party with her fiance wearing an interesting floral dress with a whole lot going on (at the party and the dress). I think she is the only character with the beauty and confidence to pull this party dress off. This by the way satisfies another one of my ‘Spring trends’ predictions, putting Dayzee in floral.

So the dress. I am still looking for the Real Deal, but what struck me most about this kind of bohemian/gypsy/doily dress was that it shares many of the design and pattern elements from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2012 collection. The larger scale floral, the mix of patterns and colors. The tiered skirt and hemline. The piping, trim and detailing. Screams Proenza Schouler like this. Here are some Real World versions if you must have this look:

Available at ShopBop.com: Thayer maxi dress, $385

Available at Kohl’s: Lauren Conrad hi-low maxi, $72, $50.40

Pam – Multi-color dress (3.26) *25th Anniversary Party*

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There is an explosion of color at the party and it’s on Pam’s dress! The dress by Milly itself, which is a sleeveless sheath, I think would look stylish and fun without the purple cardi, and the pearls. I know, I know the pearls are in keeping with her character. But she could have lost the cardigan and look feminine and festive instead of dowdy. Here’s the Real Deal, as well as a Real World option:
The Real Deal

Available at Stylebop: Milly multicolor silk dress, $415, $207

Available at Dillard’s: Maggy London jersey dress, $118, $70.80

Hope – Pink Tulip Dress (3.26) *25th Anniversary Party*

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In keeping in her ‘Pretty in Pink’ preppy character, Hope is wearing a pretty pink frock to the anniversary party. The fabric looks to be like a cotton tweed look, or a textured satin, making it a little more party vs solid pink prom. The fitted bodice is great design, but I’m not sure I like the full tulip skirt. Props for the bright pink clutch and simple bracelet accessory. Here are some similar versions:

Available at ASOS: Pink Tulip dress, $80.57

Available at Madewell: $168

Available at J Crew: $250, $69.99

*Request* Alison – Navy Wrap Dress (3.23)

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Nice navy wrap dress on Alison with kimono style sleeves. She breezes in and out of the office so quickly it seems, that it’s nice to see her wearing outfits with drape and texture that catch a flutter in the wind. This dress is generally a universally flattering style on all body types and a good length and sleeve length for all ages. I actually love the color, and think it is a great year round dress as well as a day to night type dress. This dress is by Diane Von Furstenberg (Aiko dress) and sorry, sold out, but here are some others that are quite similar:

Available at Farfetch.com: Diane Von Furstenberg ‘Akari’ dress, $554

Available at Stylebop: Ella Moss dress, $195

Brooke – Gray Silk Blouse & Circle Earrings (3.23)

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Trying to help with the damage control of the ‘Hope Fraud’, Brooke looks cool and under control in her silk V neck blouse. We saw her in a similar version of this blouse in white a couple of weeks ago here, also made by designer Vince.

To complete Brooke’s look with her circle pave earrings, here are a couple of near identical and affordable options:

The Real Deal

Available at my-wardrobe: Vince split neck blouse, $433.95

Available at The Limited: $36.90

Available at Cusp: $45

Hope – Pink Blouse and Blue Pencil Skirt (3.23)

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Hope is on the verge of a maj meltdown, thank goodness for her new little pink pills. Quite fitting she is wearing a bubble-gum pink blouse and bright blue pencil skirt. The color blocking is fashion forward, yet still young and fresh, but certainly not for everyone. Well, on their own each piece can be mix-matched with your basics if you don’t like the two colors together. Here are the Real Deal and Real World versions of the blouse and skirt:
The Real Deal

Available at Otte: Elizabeth and James Ella blouse, $265

Available at J Crew: Silk Crepe Blouse, $198

Available at Land’s End: Silk boyfriend blouse, $89.50, $39.99
The Real Deal

Available at Shopbop.com: Diane Von Furstenberg koto skirt, $198

Available at Express: pencil skirt, $59.90, $41.93

Available at Charlotte Russe: pencil skirt, $16.99