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Wednesday, 25 January 2012

Golden Globe Dresses: Knockoffs already available

Golden Globes knockoff dresses are already available from Faviana. Photo courtesy of the Today Show.

Golden Globes knockoff dresses are already available from Faviana. Photo courtesy of the Today Show.

The Golden Globes were just last Sunday, but the folks at Faviana have been hard at work creating replicas of the most popular red carpet gowns. The company is famous for their celebrity lookalike gowns (they quickly reproduced Kate Middleton's wedding dress), and if you haven't been able to get Angelina Jolie's Versace gown out of your mind all week, the Today Show presented a very similar design which can now be yours for for $258.

Faviana's celebrity recreations are very successful-there's an entire section of their site called "Dress Like a Star." But we wonder who seeks out these knockoff gowns. Would you want people to think, "Oh, she's wearing an imitation of that Angelina Jolie dress. She's even got the matching red lipstick on!" Wouldn't that be embarrassing? And wouldn't you want to be a tad more creative?

If you're looking for a slightly less obvious copy, Faviana has also created knockoffs of Jessica Alba's lavender Gucci dress (under $500), Charlize Theron's pale pink Dior Couture gown (under $400), and Stacy Keibler's red Valentino dress (under $300). Very few people could afford a $5,000 Valentino dress, but a classic red dress for $300 is doable. By the time the copies are available in six to eight weeks it's entirely possible people won't remember the original gowns they're based upon. 

We also saw a segment on Good Morning America where a Marie Claire editor showed how to translate enviable Golden Globe red carpet looks for every day wear. Check it out below!                                       
                                                                                                                                                               Would you wear a celebrity knockoff dress? Click here to watch the Today Show segment and click here to check out Faviana's other celebrity-inspired offerings.


Related links:
The Best and Worst Golden Globes Fashion
The Golden Globes Makeup Looks You'll Want to Wear All Year
The best Oscar dress knockoffs
Kate Middleton's knockoff wedding dress

Monday, 9 January 2012

5 Golden Rules for Dressing

Photo: Thinkstock

Photo: Thinkstock

By Adam Glassman

Golden Rule #1

The right-size bra can rectify a multitude of fashion faux pas. A fitting at a good lingerie store costs nothing-and will instantly make you look better.

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Golden Rule #2

Build a good look from the inside out. Because of new technology and fabrics, shapewear is more effective and comfortable than ever.

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Golden Rule #3

Your mother was right: Stand up straight. It will counteract muffin top, pooch, mom butt, and even turkey neck faster than you can snap on the Spanx.

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Golden Rule #4

When in doubt, choose clothing made in thicker fabrics and dark colors. Jersey may be comfortable, but it will also cling to every lump and bump.

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Golden Rule #5

Accept that there may be certain styles you just can't wear-strapless, sleeveless, low-rise anything. No matter. Embrace the ones that work for you.

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