I’m not sure why they call these boots 50/50, when they’re 100% awesome, but I’ll take them! Stuart Weitzman has been a household name in evening shoes for a very long time. Many people don’t know that the collection features far more than glitz and glamour for the feet. There’s everyday booties, bags and wedges to name a few. In my fashionable opinion, each year the shoes get better and better looking, but the amazing comfort stays the same. So it’s no surprise that many of Hollywood’s leading ladies are consistently seen in Stuart Weitzman shoes on and off the red carpet. These below photos are sure to get you less sad about leaving summer behind.

Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boots
($595, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Endless, NORDSTROM, Jildor & The Shoe Box.

Celebrities Love Stuart Weitzman

Wanted “Eiffel” Knee-High Boots

UPDATE (08/22/2010): Look what I just came across! Another 50/50 look-a-like by Wanted. Available in black or brown.

Wanted “Eiffel” Knee-High Boots
($79.99, Endless)

MICHAEL Michael Kors “Bromley” Flat Boots

UPDATE (08/22/2010): And here’s a high-class knockoff coming from MICHAEL Michael Kors. Available in black or brown.

MICHAEL Michael Kors “Bromley” Flat Boots
($198, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos & Macy’s

Enigma BC-567 Boots

UPDATE (08/15/2010): And here’s another fabulous 50/50 alternative by Enigma in a shiny black patent version with a buckle in the back. Under $50, too!

Enigma BC-567 Boots
($49.98, LoveMyShoes)

Steve Madden “HAVILAND” Boots

If you’re anything like me, you’ve seen the photos and you’re now dying to work those looks into your fall/winter wardrobe – stat! Once again, Steve Madden comes through. The Haviland boots are an excellent alternative and if you think of how many times they will be your go-to boot, the cost per wear turns into pennies!

Steve Madden “HAVILAND” Boots
($149.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Steve Madden & Zappos.

Promiscuous “Karin” Boots

Many fashion loving ladies have told me that they have trouble getting slim fitting boots over their athletic calves, often forcing them into ankle boots. While I love the way ankle boots look, diversity is important in a wardrobe. Luckily, these fabulous Karin boots by Promiscuous will solve that problem and get taller boots onto all feet this year!

Promiscuous “Karin” Boots
($143, Zappos)

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I think we can all agree, whether you like her or not, that Angelina Jolie is one of the sexiest women on the planet. Because she wears a lot of streamlined silhouettes and a lot of black, however, she manages to almost always look both current and classic. Now that she’s a mom she seems to gravitate towards longer, more covered dresses but not so for her hubby Brad’s premiere of Inglourious Basterds. This Michael Kors dress has a classic cut but the leather gives it the perfect “Angelina” edge. It also has pockets, which automatically wins it points in my book. Fortunately the look is simple enough that it can be easily duped.

Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress

This Mango dress is missing some of the sweet details of the original but the basic look is there. The strapless neckline and of course the (faux) leather make this dress sexy but the suggestiveness is offset by the knee-length hemline, just like in the Michael Kors original. There’s no seam-definition at the waist but the material clearly hugs your curves in all the right places. For well under $100, this dress deserves a go.

Mango Strapless Leather Look Dress
($69.23, ASOS)

Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress

Now this version by Sele is probably least like the original, but it’s also my favorite. The matte faux leather might lack the “specialness” that the original has but the hint of a sweetheart neckline adds interest to the top half of the dress. I’m also a fan of the subtle darts, vertical seams and defined waist. All in all this is a well-tailored, pretty dress, and at less than $100 (again?! Man, we’re good) why not give it a whirl?

Sele Strapless Faux-Leather Dress
($89, Dillard’s)

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If someone ever gave me $5.000 to spend on a designer handbag (which would never happen anyway, but we’re hypothetically speaking), I would easily choose Alexander McQueen‘s “Elvie” tote. This handbag is perfection and my all-time favorite bag.

The “Elvie” handbag is available in all sorts of colors and variations like red, purple, green, gold, nude and more. Personally, I ♥ the purple one most, but of course there’s no chance you can ever go wrong with this black patent python leather version as well because it’s a classic and you can wear it with almost everything every day.

Even though the bag is already on sale at NET-A-PORTER, it’s still unreachable for most of us with a price as high as $3.228 (was $5.380).

Alexander McQueen Elvie python tote, $3.228

Celebrities with Alexander McQueen’s “Elvie”

Celebrities certainly love the “Elvie” as well. Stars like Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Cynthia Nixon and LeAnn Rimes have been spotted carrying this neat handbag.

Songstress Christina Aguilera has her own ombré “Elvie” tote which seems to be smaller than the ones above and fades from wine red to rose. I’m on the fence whether I like Aguilera’s version or not. What do you think of it?

Alexander McQueen “Elvie” Tote 4 Less

So not everyone has five thousand dollars to splurge on a pricey designer handbag. I totally feel your pain, girls. That’s why I went into research mode to find a good and affordable alternative.

Forever 21 Jelani Reptile Handbag

Get your celeb look on with this budget-friendly Forever 21 “Jelani” faux reptile handbag which can be purchased for moderate $34.80. It isn’t a 100% identical match and the bag doesn’t look as classy as the original, but it’s a good alternative and more importantly it retails for less than 1% of the original’s price, so the choice is up to you.

Forever 21 “Jelani” Reptile Handbag, $34.80

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