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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 21, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

Leave it to Christian Louboutin to make loafers look at least somewhat attractive to me. I’m not saying I love these nor would I spend almost a grand on them, but the silver spikes do make these less old man looking and give it a Michael Jackson coolness instead. As you can see below this shoe knows no age and gender; it gets worn by rebellious celebrity teens, newly-wed brides and egocentric dudes likewise.

Christian Louboutin Rollerball Loafers in black

Christian Louboutin Rollerball Loafersls
($995, Saks)

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Lourdes Leon, LaLa Vasquez and Kanye West wearing studded Christian Louboutin Rollerball Loafers

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ALDO “Blye” Studded Loafers

UPDATE (05/21/2012): Just came across another CL Rollerball look-a-like. These studded loafers by ALDO come in black, white and nude leather and cost a reasonable $80.

ALDO "Blye" Studded Loafers in black, white and nude (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

ALDO “Blye” Studded Loafersamazon
($80, Amazon)

The Damned “Pyr St Man” Spiked Loafers

UPDATE (03/30/2012): And here we go again. Another great Louboutin Rollerball alternative. These spiked loafers by The Damned not only come in black but also nude & red.

The Damned "Pyr St Man" Spiked Loafers in nude, black and red (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

The Damned “Pyr St Man” Spiked Loafers
($179.95, Solestruck)

Steve Madden “STUDLYY” Spiked Loafers

UPDATE (03/19/2012): Came across another great Christian Louboutin Rollerball look-a-like. This one is by Steve Madden and it comes in either black, silver or gold.

Steve Madden "STUDLYY" Spiked Loafers in black (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

Steve Madden “STUDLYY” Spiked Loaferscj
($99.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Steve Maddenls, Lord & Taylor, Jildorcj & NORDSTROMls.

Unif “Hellraiser” Spiked Loafers

UPDATE (08/17/2011): Check out this spike-encrusted CL Rollerball knockoff by Unif. So sick, right?! Available in black or pink (!!!).

Unif "Hellraiser" Spiked Loafers in black (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

Unif “Hellraiser” Spiked Loafers
($164.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloopls.

Matiko “Lee” Studded Loafers

UPDATE (08/17/2011): Found an updated version of Matiko‘s “Leila” called “Lee”. Snake embossed leather all covered up by black spikey studs. Yum! Also available in leopard print.

Matiko "Lee" Studded Loafers in black (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

Matiko “Lee” Studded Loaferscj
($132, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at ShopAKIRA & Solestruck.

Matiko “Leila” Studded Loafers

So I can’t love each and every shoe under the sun and that’s OK because I know some of you will be all over these studded loafers. For all of you who can’t afford the Louboutins, Matiko has an amazingly twin-like knockoff named “Leila”. Now don’t be shy, say hi!

Matiko "Leila" Studded Loafers in black (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

Matiko “Leila” Studded Loafers
($119.95, Solestruck)

Charles Albert New 1551 Studded Loafers

Shortly after publishing this post I came across these white studded loafers by Charles Albert. Clearly an ode to Monsieur Louboutin, these will give you the same look for a mere 30 bucks. Unfortunately only limited sizes are left.

Charles Albert "New 1551" Studded Loafers in white (Christian Louboutin Rollerball knockoffs)

Charles Albert New 1551 Studded Loafersendless
($29.95, Endless)

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Got a little bit of a rocker-girl inside but don’t know how to express it? Try wearing these Balenciaga sandals and you’ll exude just enough edge while maintaining a polished look. Looking for the best way to pull them off? If you have long legs, try a black pencil skirt with a slightly longer hem in back and if you’re petite or curvy, wear some black leggings like Rihanna (below) with an off-the-shoulder knit dress. But the most important accessory is confidence, and to rock these – you gotta show it. While these shoes are amazing, if they don’t fit your budget, scroll down cause the steal we found is a ringer for the original.

Balenciaga Open Toe Slingback Sandals in black

Balenciaga Open Toe Slingback Sandalsls
($534, farfetch)

P.S.: Also available in red at MyTheresacj.

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Rihanna, Taylor Tomasi and LaLa Vasquez wearing black Balenciaga Open Toe Slingback Sandals

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Strategia “Alicia” Open Toe Slingbacks

Nope, you’re not seeing double. This pair by Strategia is actually quite a bit less than the ones above. What’s keeping you from making them yours? These architectural sandals will look artsy and modern with some red nail polish or go mysterious with a darker one. Either way, just let your shoes make the introduction and you can take over from there.

Strategia "Alicia" Open Toe Slingbacks in black (Balenciaga knockoffs)

Strategia “Alicia” Open Toe Slingbacks
(£198.90, Spartoo)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 10th, 2012. Scroll down to see the new add.

I wonder if – one fine day – I will be the happy owner of a pair of Alexander McQueen heels. I would LOVE to, but thinking that his shoes go for more than 1k per pair, I somehow doubt this is ever going to happen. Not with that kind of budget at least. Anyone out there bothering to tell me the secret of getting rich quick? My shoe addiction refuses to wait any longer to be satisfied.

Alexander McQueen "Faithful" Zipper Peep-toe Ankle Boots in black

Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Bootscj
($1.159, Zappos)

Celebrities Love Alexander McQueen

Emma Watson, Rihanna, LaLa Vasquez, Amerie and Lindsay Lohan wearing black Alexander McQueen "Faithful" zipper peep-toe ankle boots

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Italina SR-BD1116 Open Toe Booties

UPDATE (02/10/2012): Just stumbled upon these McQueen bootie look-a-likes by Italina. And they’re currently on sale for $39.99!

Italina SR-BD1116 Open Toe Booties in black (Alexander McQueen "Faithful" knockoffs)

Italina SR-BD1116 Open Toe Bootiesamazon
($39.99, Amazon)

Madden Girl “Kernal” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (05/27/2010): If you’re wary of high heels, try these “Faithful” knockoffs by Madden Girl. They’re a bit bulky, but the low heel makes them that much more practical for day-to-day wear. The price ain’t too bad either.

Madden Girl "Kernal" Zipper Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Madden Girl “Kernal” Zipper Bootiesendless
($49.95, Endless)

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Stumbled upon yet another Faithful bootie knockoff version by Wet Seal. Available in either black or taupe.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41642955” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired zipper booties on the website.

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Wet Seal Motorcycle Booties
Style #: 41642955
($19.50, Wet Seal)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/02/2009): Found yet another great alternative to the McQueen booties by Aldo. They are not a complete rip-off, but the inspiration behind these is more than obvious.

Aldo "Haga" Zipper Open-toe Booties in black (Alexander McQueen "Faithful" knockoffs)

ALDO “Haga” Zip Ankle Bootsendless
($120, Amazon)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Booties

UPDATE (11/19/2009): Woohoo! I didn’t expect to find a knockoff just as good as the Steve Maddens, but then I stumbled upon these zipper booties by Michael Antonio. They look just as good AND are way cheaper, too. Yay! Also available in brown, berry, grey and red.

Michael Antonio "Monet" Zipper Ankle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Michael Antonio “Monet” Zipper Ankle Bootiescj
($34.97, Shiekh)

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Boots

UPDATE: These booties by Pink Duchess are also a good and super affordable alternative to the real McQueen booties.

Pink Duchess "Vicky" Zipper Ankle Boots in black (Alexander McQueen Faithful knockoffs)

Pink Duchess “Vicky” Zipper Ankle Bootsamazon
($24.99, Amazon)

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

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I love and hate Steve Madden. Hate because his collection is mostly based on other people’s creativity and LOVE because it makes being fashionable on a budget SO much easier without having to compromise the designer look of a shoe. These Alexander McQueen knockoffs are almost identical, the only thing that’s different is that the zipper isn’t a skull shape, but everything else could pass as the original. The ankle boots are currently on pre-order and will be ready to ship in approx. 4 weeks. However I wouldn’t wait too long to order as this style is probably one of the first to sell out.

Steve Madden SERYNA Zipper Ankle Booties in black (Alexander McQueen "Faithful" knockoffs)

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Bootsls
($129.95, Steve Madden)

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Colorblocking is like the thing to do this summer. I’ve written about it time and time again, constantly referring to Gucci’s S/S 2011 collection, but I’ve never actually gotten around to show a few colorblocking examples from the shoe department. So here you go. This is colorblocking à la Christian Louboutin. These tricolored slingback pumps are a fun way to spruce up a monochrome outfit and a safe way to colorblock on a small scale. Too bad I don’t have the funds to go all out on a pair of Loubies… right now.

Christian Louboutin Bianca Sling Colorblock Platform Pumps in beige, yellow & lilac

Christian Louboutin Bianca Sling Colorblock Platform Pumps
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

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Leighton Meester, Olivia Munn & LaLa Vasquez wearing Christian Louboutin Bianca Sling Colorblock Platform Pumps

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Chinese Laundry “Mondrian” Colorblock Slingback Pumps

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So the “Mondrian” heel by Chinese Laundry isn’t patent and has a peep-toe, but the colorblocking is spot on! It’s a great alternative to test drive the colorblocking trend all while staying within the budget. And did I mention you can save an additional 15% by using the promo code posted above? Double-deal! Also available in all-black, by the way.

Chinese Laundry "Mondrian" Colorblock Slingback Pumps in beige, yellow, blue (Christian Louboutin Bianca Sling knockoffs)

Chinese Laundry “Mondrian” Colorblock Slingback Pumps
($89.95, Chinese Laundry)

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