Who Wore it Better? Rihanna vs. Beyonce in Matthew Williamson

Red Carpet Fashion Awards noted that Rihanna and Beyonce seem to be taking style notes from each other, sporting Matthew Williamsom’s gathered leather coat on different occasions:

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Rihanna fashioned the coat into a dress for an NYC outing late last month while Beyonce chose to rock the trench with a dress and wedge heels.
Who wore it better?

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See more at Red Carpet Fashion Awards

Steal of the Day : Savanna Metal Mesh Mini Clutch

Step out this weekend with this $20 sequined gold mini clutch by Savanna:

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Put your lipgloss, cards, and keys in the glittering bag, then drape it across your body for hands free fun!

Wear with the following for a perfect Friday night club look:

Rip the Runway: Stella McCartney vs Bebe

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They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but can we really say the same when it comes to fashion?  Sure, most designers find inspiration from the collections of other designers and place their own aesthetic on their designs.  But Bebe clearly took “inspiration” to another level with their Lizzy Mesh Sandal which obviously serves as a doppelganger to Stella McCartney’s Mesh Basket Sandal for her spring 09 show.  The only differences are the color of the platform, the stiletto, and Stella’s faux leather against Bebe’s patent leather.  Caged sandals are all the rage right now: which begs the question, “Would you spend hundreds of dollars to support a designer’s trend item, or go for the same look for a fraction of the cost, especially considering the economy?” Check out Stella McCartney’s shoe here.  The Bebe’s are only in turquoise online, but stores may have them in stock.

What’s your verdict?

~Vuitton

Splurge of the Day: Love/Hate Convertible Chain Shades

Uber Stylist Patricia Field’s online store is always chock full of cool finds, and these $250 pair of Love/Hate Convertible Chain Shades are no exception:

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These nerdy chic specs can help you get an Amber Rose Vintage Chanel Look….

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….that’s all your own!

See the glasses plus more cutting edge accessories at www.patriciafield.com.

Websnob : The Week’s Hottest Fashion Links

*Second City Style has found the best of summer shorts!

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*MAC girls vs. Sephora girlsStiletto Jungle visits “the other side.”
*Allie is Wired shows off pictures of Kristen Stewart‘s new Joan Jett hairstyle.
*Coquette loves the edgy look of fashion’s updated trend in zippers.

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*Fashion Pulse Daily compiles the 10 best looks from the resort 2010 collections.
*KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting, using, and hating Vibrating iPhone Apps.
*Shopping and Info loves Kellie Pickler�s silver platform shoes from the Taylor Swift concert.
*Beat the heat in style with StyleBakery‘s ultimate summer survival guide
*Having Gossip Girl fashion withdrawals? Stylehive has the next best thing- check out our tips for getting Leighton Meester’s sleek, sophisticated look.
*The Beauty Stop falls for Bulgari Gem Essence skincare line.
*The Shoe Goddess talks shoes with designer Nicole Brundage!

Mail Bombs: Laila Ali’s Diane von Furstenberg Dress, Lala’s Elizabeth and James Jacket, and Rihanna’s Dallin Chase Leather!

Happy Friday!

I’ve got a *ton* of errands to run, so let’s solve some Mail Bombs!

First Colo was feeling our Lala Style File, saying, “I absolutely LOVE this jacket she’s wearing!”

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“Who is it by?
Adriana says, “It looks like LaLa’s wearing this Elizabeth and James Herringbone Jagger Jacket.”

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“Get yours online at Shopbop for $395.

Next, Patricia says, “Can you tell me who designed the dress Laila Ali wore to the Cedar Sinai Function??

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Laila is wearing this Diane Von Furstenberg Hammered Satin Dress:

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Get it for $385 at Neiman Marcus.

Samantha had a question about Rih’s leather jacket:

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She says, “PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Let me know what I can find the black leather jacket Rihanna wore a little while ago.”

Adriana says, “According to Rihanna Daily, Rih is wearing a Dallin Chase Black Leather Jasper Jacket:

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“You can get it for $598 Singer22 or LuvCharlie.

India says, “I am loving this dress Halle Berry is wearing for a photo shoot…”

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“…Can you please tell me where I can find it?”

As a former Armani model, I’m assuming that Halle is rocking this Emporio Armani Habotai Silk Dress:

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It’s $327 at www.emporioarmani.com.

And finally, Sheikina says, “I am so in love with these Chanel mesh mid calf boots.

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” …Are there any shoes that closely resemble this look?”

Unfortunately Luichiny and Steve Madden haven’t released inspired creations, but you can get a Chanel like aura with these $49 Lace Booties from Newport News:

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That does it for today!

It’s finally stopped raining in Paris. Time for a picnic!

Have amazing weekends!

Valentino Documentary Screening with ALT this Weekend!

NYC Bombshells: Major fashion heads up!

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Catch a screening of “VALENTINO: The Last Emperor” this Sunday, June 14 at the Angelika Film Center in NYC, followed by a live Q&A session with director Matt Tyrnauer and none other than Vogue‘s own André Leon Talley . The two ALT Q&A screenings are at 5:35 and 8:05 p.m., respectively. Purchase tickets directly on the Angelika’s Web site.

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Valentino, ALT, and possibly fab people watching–not bad for a Sunday evening?
~Adri

Sean John Reveals his Faces of the Future

A few months back, Diddy launched a search for the faces of his next ad campaign, and today WWD reveals the winners of the competition:

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From left, the models are Jeffrey Miller, Antonio Cannon, and Richard Harrison. According to NYMag, only Jeffrey and Antonio won the competition; Richard was already a professional model.
Ladies, there’s nothing I love more than a little bit of eye candy.
What do you think of Sean’s new recruits?
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