Splurge VS. Urge: The M.O.D. Squad

Currently Listening to: "What is Love?" by Haddaway...YEP. Sue me. 

Hey, Seizurettes! 

Just checking in for today. Again. I have to thank my one official fan, vixenchick, for the blog love! Please spread the word and give your input on my blog as often as you'd like! I like the song "Still in Love" by Girlicious, too...it's just totally hard for me to admit that I love them. And your screenname is familiar...did you find me from SYB? Love Tia Williams. She's the reason I believe I can be a writer and into fashion. She says Iman is her beauty fairy godmother? She's my beauty fairy godmother. So Iman is pretty much my beauty fairy grand godmother...or something. 

So anyway, I'm a huge fan of the M.O.D.look, or Model Off Duty. The term was coined by designer Alexander Wang to describe the look that fashion models wear when they're not working. I mean, think about it: models wear tons and tons of makeup all the time when they're working. And they're pulled and prodded and stuffed into tiny sample sizes (yep, sometimes even models don't fit the clothes). When they get off, they just want to wear comfortable, simple clothing and barely any makeup. Well, I'm so into that. It's like, strategically placed pieces that don't look like you tried to look hot. Sort of like, "Oh? This old thing?" Plus you can always add crazy-sexy-cool jewelry to vamp up the look. Here are some pieces from Wang's Fall 2009 collection that make for perfect M.O.D. greatness. (All are available at Nordstrom and net-a-porter.com) I also think I'll include some cheapie counterparts. It's fun looking at expensive clothes, but more fun to buy cheaper ones that look just like them. 

 Splurge: This is the perfect "I'm just going to Whole Foods but still want to look hot" tank, $70. I like the looseness of it, and it would look cute tucked into a skirt or with a functional jacket and skinny jeans.

Urge: This is much more practical for a simple tank top. It looks like the Alexander Wang one and has that long fit, too. Plus this one comes in like six million colors and is available at Urban Outfitters two for $30! These go great with any kind of pant or bottom, so that's what makes them so M.O.D. approved. 

 Splurge: Speaking of pants, I love these stretch pants, $395. I just like skinny pants. I think they're the most flattering cut. Okay, stop looking at the shoes--I know they're bossy. (I'll research to find out where they're from) 

Urge: It's totally easy to find skinny pants cheap, and these were no different. Once again from Urban Outfitters, these cigarette pants are stretchy and comfy, probably just as good as the Alexander Wang ones. And they're $54 versus $400. 

Splurge: However, if you're not into skinny pants as much as I am (or just want a change from the norm in terms of fit), these harem pants, around $425 are the way to go. They're kind of baggy up top, but tapered at the ankle. Cute with the tank top above and metallic gladiator sandals. How '90's is it that harem pants are coming back? *watches In Living Color* 

Urge: Because of the resurgence of harem pants, they're everywhere and uber popular. Therefore, there's no need to spend crazy money on them (especially since they're kind of trendy and could be out of style any moment now...). So here are some cute ones from Urban Outfitters (it's so easy to find great knockoffs there!) These are $38 too and come in grey as well (another great thing about cheapie clothes...you actually have more options!). 

Splurge: I'm really into those '90's grung-looking baggy shorts that everybody's rocking these days. Love, love, love the wash. The Wangmeister (that sounds like a porno name...tee hee!) has his own pair, $285. I like how they're kind of worn-in, I'm-a-construction-worker type of shorts. I'd pair them with some really heavy, industrial boots and a loose top. Oh, and you can't forget the fedora. 

Urge: These are a different wash, but you get the idea: grunged-up shorts that aren't booty shorts and are a little destroyed. These are once again from Urban Outfitters and, though they're Urban Renewal Levi's, they're $28. Yeah. 

Splurge: As I constantly say, I love things that I can pair with a basic tee that makes it look extra speshul. That's why I'm dying over this vest, $267. I love how it looks like a tuxedo that someone cut the arms off of in badass rebellion. It's totally effortless and very M.O.D. and how can you resist the tuxedo/blazer-style collar and that bright color? 

Urge: Okay, it's not available in that hot robin's egg blue color. And it's Urban Outfitters again. But you have to admit, this is almost a deadringer for the Alexander Wang jacket. And, at $58, it costs a hell of a lot less. 

So what did we learn today, Seizurettes? 1) Alexander Wang is da bomb; 2) The M.O.D. look is totally doable and can be totally cheap! 3) Urban Outfitters seems to be totally aware of whatever is currently on the runway. Take this and learn, grasshopper. PS: Tell me some of your Splurge Vs. Urge favorites. What have you been coveting and finally found for tons less? Lemme know! *does head move-y thingy to Haddaway a la Night at the Roxbury* 

Ta ta, 

B.C.