Category Archives: Brand/ Designer

Steffy – Long Sleeve Mini Dress (5.22.12)

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This is why the show is called ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’. You literally have to be both to be able to be able to carry this hot little number off. Well you don’t have to be perfect, but you definitely have to be bold. How about that quasi-sheer panel? Here are some versions if you want to go for it. And if you do go for it, girllll, you’ve got my support.

Available at YOOX.com: T by Alexander Wang $49

Available at Revolve Clothing: T by Alexander Wang $235,$116

Available at ASOS: Lipsy panel dress, $147

Allison – Mint & Tan Wrap Dress (5.22.12)

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Allison is now an official co-conspirator with Bill with their ‘borderline ethics/legal antics’ and she was entertainingly convincing doing so. She looked convincing in her wrap dress. I mentioned in my last post about her how I was happy she was moving into bold colors. Now I am equally happy she is wearing pale colors again including the season’s ‘must have mint’. I guess she can do the color spectrum. Lucky gal.
The Real Deal

Available at SSENSE: Diane Von Furstenburg Kinaya Wrap Dress, $425

Hope – Polka Dot Dress (Italy)

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Bella! You must admit not only does Hope usually look pretty in polka dots, but this style of dress is perfect for her. I can’t quite tell if her shoes are coral, red or orange, but they work perfect with the dress. Here is the Real Deal and some other versions. I threw a small capped sleeve version in there because I know not everyone likes to wear sleeveless.
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Available at J Crew: Elinor polka dot dress, $148$69.99

Available at Dillard’s: Evan Picone Dress, $53

Available at Macy’s: Alfani dress, $59.99

Katie – Black & White Dress (5.18.12)

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Don’t you just love Fridays? For so many reasons. And in the Soaps world it is like Christmas every Friday, being left with a huge gift to marinate on all weekend long. I don’t want to spoil storyline too much JUST in case you haven’t seen this episode yet. Let’s just say it involves the star of our post today and her delicate dedicated husband Bill.

Let’s get to the dress. What do you think? Here’s what I like about it. I like the draping, the asymmetry, and the very unexpected way the contrast colors work; with the black on back wrapping forward into the bodice. What I don’t like about it. I think it’s about 4 inches too short on Katie on the shortest part of the hem, and the cut is, well, kind of unusual. Unless Katie is pregnant in real life (oops I just blew the story line), then this dress seems too baggy. Maybe it is supposed to be a looser fit, if so, I’m not a huge fan. Which is unusual because I LOVE Helmut Lang, and I also love how Katie looks in just about everything. Or maybe if the fit is intended to be looser then it may work better on someone like Carolyn or Steffy. I find myself wanting to love it, but I can’t. Maybe on Monday it will grow on me. Here’s the Real Deal:

The Real Deal

Available at Farfetch.com: Helmut Lang draped dress, $709

Caroline – Bright Yellow Dress (5.14.12)

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How many people can wear this color and look gorgeous? Well Caroline is one of them. She does a little color blocking with the wide cobalt belt and cuff bracelet, then balances with a nude shoe. Smart. Otherwise 1985 would be staring us in the face.  Instead she has a pulled together and modern look. She may have the tiniest waist in LA too. Here are some versions if you are feeling brave:

Available at Shopbop.com: Helmut Lang draped dress, $380

Available at ASOS: Oasis silk V dress, $113

Available at Rachel Roy: $129
Accessory

Available at Nordstrom: $28

Allison – Cobalt Blouse (5.11.12)

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Allison is a hoot, she gives it right back to Bill. Her character is certainly developing some great sarcasm chops. I’m also happy to see wardrobe putting her in some bright colors. Looks how in-sane this color looks with her blond hair. This looks great with her black pants, or try a pencil skirt, or color block with some colored skinny jeans. Nice. Real Deal and Real World versions:
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Available at Intermix: Diane Von Furstenberg Iliana blouse, $285, $129

Available at 6pm.com: Gabriella Rocha, $29.99

Brooke – Tweed Suit (5.11.12)

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Elegant up top, party down below. This is what I would call an oxymoron of a dress suit, and I think it rocks. What I love about it is that young gals can wear it and still look young and sassy yet sophisticated, and more seasoned gals can still look sophisticated but still show their sass. Make sense? The dress with the jacket is anywhere appropriate, then get a happy hour cocktail or 5 and take that jacket off and show off your fringe party dress. And perfectly appropriate for Brooke I might add. The Real Deal by Theyskens’ Theory (sold separately).
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Available at Barney’s New York: Theyskens’ Theory Deddle dress, $695
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Available at Nordstrom: Theyskens’ Theory ‘Jossak Fixa’ tweed jacket, $595

Hope – Polka Dot Skirt (5.11.12)

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Again, I nearly fell our of my chair when I saw Hope wearing black, and for a second day in a row. But then I realized the color was navy. But I laughed when the camera panned down to her polka dot skirt. I’m not laughing at the outfit ( it’s cute), I was laughing because of the last post I just made commenting on her wearing of polka dots. I hope you aren’t in love with the skirt because it is sold out. May be worth checking back or on ebay. Some similar versions out there though to get the look. I thought the simple fitted T worked, and so did the orange purse (not shown obv):
The Real Deal

Available at J Crew (sold out): $128

Available at Macy’s: Alfani polka dot skirt, $49

Available at ASOS: polka dot mini, $34.79

Caroline – Striped Skirt (5.8.12)

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Caroline is back at work and getting another eye-full from Rick and his feminine ways. Speaking of eye-fulls. Tight. Skirt. Yes I am a a fan of Herve Leger style bandage dresses, but I dunno. And Caroline has a rockin’ zero fat body. How about I compromise and say too tight for the office then? At least she is wearing with a loose blouse to offset, nice styling. The varying depth stripes is pretty cool too. Here it is and some less expensive versions:
The Real Deal

Available at Shopbop.com: Alexander Wang Engineered stripe skirt, $395

Available at eDressme: $40

Available at Charlotte Russe: $16.99

Hope – Contrast Tunic Dress (5.7.12)

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I can’t believe my eyes. Hope is wearing black. Not a floral on black, not a black polka dot…but a straight up black dress (ok with the ‘makes the dress’ white contrasting). No long necklaces or bangles, just a cool, simple tunic dress, with an undone feel to it, especially with the cuffs unbuttoned. I’m telling you Steffy fans will hate this dress, but Steffy could just as easily be wearing this and rock it. Mind you, Steffy would style with a wedge bootie vs a pump, but either way… here you go:

Available at Pixie Market: $209

Available at Nordstrom: Rachel Roy colorblock wrap dress, $438,$170.90

Available at ASOS: Kookai contrast trim dress, $234,$93