Life on a budget

Lauren Conrad’s White Notte by Marchesa Lace Sheath Dress for Less.

by thebudgetista

Along with my love for sequins, I have a minor obsession with lace. When I was younger I would try to make my underwear pass as outerwear (much to the dismay of my mom and most of my teachers). After spending months being grounded and time in detention, I learned that the key to pulling off lace is what you wear underneath it. For example, LC wore this lace Marchesa dress to her latest book signing and managed to look tres chic, not like a Jersey Shore cast member. Unfortunately, it costs a lot to look that good, but lucky for you I am up to date on my lace research and found similar steals.

(image: PopSugar.com)

Real: Notte by Marchesa Lace Dress – Sold Out

Steals:

Lace Slash Neck Bandeau Dress

ASOS – $80.86

Lace Dress with Scalloped Neckline – $80.86

14 comments

1 Mimi { 10.12.10 at 4:52 pm }

I love your blog! I recently discovered it and spent close to 45 minutes clicking back through all the old entries. Please don’t stop updating :-)

Looking forward to you finding Blair’s skirt from GG last night.

2 ivory bridal shoes { 07.18.11 at 10:17 am }

a lot of women are really into lacey dresses nowadays. I first noticed it when Lindsay Lohan wore a long sleeved short white dress in her court hearing.

3 Kris { 10.08.11 at 7:28 pm }

I looovvveee Lauren’s dress and these alternatives! Thanks for sharing!

4 Katie { 01.14.12 at 2:07 pm }

Love this website. Looking for this type of dress for a wedding on a budget :) unfortunately, both of the dresses listed don’t come in a 2 :( I’ll have to keep looking!

5 thebudgetista { 01.16.12 at 11:56 am }

Thanks! With ASOS you have to check back frequently as the sizes come back in stock every couple weeks. Also, the sizes run small so you might want a larger size. I normally wear a 0 or 2 and I got a 4 at ASOS. Hope the helps!! xx, tb

6 diane { 01.19.12 at 9:07 pm }

Looking and loving Kyles earrings she is wearing at the opening of the SUR Restaurant, need to know where to purchase

7 thebudgetista { 01.20.12 at 12:04 pm }

Hi,

Her earrings are from Rich Rocks but are not available to purchase. I have emailed them for more information and will update you when I hear back!

xx, tb

8 Kristin { 01.25.12 at 5:43 pm }

How can I order the steal neck line slash dress?

9 thebudgetista { 01.26.12 at 9:10 am }

Hi,

To order the slash neck dress click on this link: http://rstyle.me/bu4uvqdw4e.

xx, tb

10 ginny brooks { 01.29.12 at 6:16 pm }

I really want to buy the slash neck dress but it is only available in black…is white not available?

11 thebudgetista { 01.30.12 at 9:32 am }

Hi,

The dress sells out quickly but ASOS is always getting it back in stock, I would just check every few days for it in white. Good luck!!

xx, tb

12 thebudgetista { 02.01.12 at 8:56 am }

They just came back in stock at RichRocks and are only $80: http://www.richrocksnyc.com/hanging-pear-shaped-smoky-earrings.html

xx, tb

13 wedding dresses { 02.26.12 at 11:42 am }

Lauren’s dress is beautiful.

14 Rachel { 05.02.12 at 4:59 pm }

Have you found any short sleeve versions?? I love it!

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