Why designer-inspired looks are better than direct knockoffs

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  Posted by Beach Raccoon Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:23pm PST

  Lol, I had a feeling this article was written by Joanna... I would just buy things if they were the style I liked. As long as it fits and it's affordable,

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  Posted by Michelle @ Fierce Glamour Blog Fri Nov 6, 2009 1:43pm PST

  i like the idea of inspired. I once had a REALLY bad knockoff purse of coach/gucci and my friend told me its better to individual and have a cool style than a total fake knock off. I took that advice and won't let myself buy an knock off, but "inspired" and put my own twist on stuff now. good post! and congrats on your new position! always love your articles

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  Posted by Krystle Fri Nov 6, 2009 2:10pm PST

  I wonder how she has the nerve to dress up in designer clothing when there are thousands of workers being laid off due to recession.

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  Posted by Dana Fri Nov 6, 2009 2:40pm PST

  I love Chanel love it love it love it! I've bought a couple replica purses back in the day that didn't look terrible the leather didn't wear terribly and it looked convincing enough :p I would pay full price for a real Chanel handbag but there is just something that goes against my morals about buying a handbag that is worth more than the car I am driving now.

  But I also do like inspired looks I think it helps you use your imagination and your personality more to make a great looking outfit!

  Krystle- I bet she didn't even have to pay for that outfit I'm sure everything has been given to her, it's just like when people were freaking out about Palin wearing Valentino and what not. She is the first lady and I think she has the obligation to wear fabulous clothes....lucky.....:D It's just another symbol of her status in the U.S.

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  Posted by Lucky Fri Nov 6, 2009 5:06pm PST

  It's a Chanel INSPIRED coat. Not an actual Chanel coat. That was the point of this post ladies.

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  Posted by M.J - Fierce Beauty and Fashion Fri Nov 6, 2009 6:39pm PST

  I would definitely wear inspired. I more concerned about looking cute than who I'm wearing! LOL

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  Posted by GirlyGirl© Sun Nov 8, 2009 6:24pm PST

  I wear what feels and looks right on me. If it's designer, fine, if not, fine. I don't know any man alive that does not like a woman in Levis and a tank top.

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  Posted by Inexpensive Entertainment Sun Nov 8, 2009 8:08pm PST

  I wear clothes that I love. If I don't love them after trying them on in the store, I don't buy them. I could care less about brand names. I shop at Walmart, and I shop at Forever 21, and a host of other places. It's not about the label, its about rocking the look. People that are all hung up on brand names are amusing. I have seen some "fashionable" designer crap that I wouldn't be caught dead in. Be yourself, and don't let anyone put you down. Rock the look that is you!

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  Posted by Maggie Mon Nov 9, 2009 8:30am PST

  If I don't like it, I would never use it... so why would I spend money on it? I also don't understand why two pairs of jeans that look exactly alike have a price difference of several hundred dollars just because one pair has somebody's name on the tag.

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  Posted by Elise Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:30pm PST

  Right! designer INSPIRED....smh...not designer. People are so quick to assume the worse

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