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UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 24, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I know summer is almost over when I find myself starting to look for shoes to wear in the fall. These studded ankle booties called “Otway” by Isabel Marant have been on my wish list for months now, but as with most of the things on my wish list, they are way out of my budget let alone the fact that they aren’t even out yet.

Isabel Marant Fall 2009 "Otway" Studded Ankle Booties

Isabel Marant Otway Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Isabel Marant

Isabel Marant Fall 2009 Studded Ankle Booties in black suede

Sienna Miller & Lindsay Lohan wearing black suede Isabel Marant Fall 2009 studded ankle boots

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Wanted “Quebec” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/24/2011): After more than 2 years since the last find I’ve found a new Otway look-a-like by Wanted. Currently on sale and available in either black or navy faux suede.

Wanted "Quebec" Ankle Boots in black faux suede (Isabel Marant Otway knockoffs)

Wanted “Quebec” Ankle Bootscj
($43.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoebuycj.

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Booties

UPDATE (11/07/2009): Stumbled upon yet another great and affordable Isabel Marant Otway alternative by ALDO.

ALDO "Zabrocki" Studded Ankle Booties (Isabel Marant Otway knockoffs)

ALDO “Zabrocki” Studded Ankle Bootiesamazon
($150, Amazon)

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2009): Look at this knockoff version by Rosegold and try to spot the difference between this one and the Isabel Marant boots. These booties are as close as you can get to the original.However, a knockoff this great comes at a price: $285. Yup, that’s pretty expensive, but probably still at least a few hundred dollars cheaper than the original. If you have the cash, why not spend it on these awesome knockoffs?

Rosegold Halle Studded Ankle Boots with Buckle (Isabel Marant Fall 2009 knockoffs)

Rosegold “Halle” Studded Ankle Boots
($285, Singer22)

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots

Kudos to Jeffrey Campbell for always finding the right shoes to knock-off. Someone over there is doing his/her homework. Their “Us” studded booties are obviously a tribute to Isabel Marant’s booties. I just wish the heel would look more like the original. Available in black suede or black leather.

Jeffrey Campbell "Us" Studded Ankle Boots in black suede (Isabel Marant knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell “Us” Studded Ankle Boots
($164.95, Solestruck)

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Boots

Steve Madden seems to have sniffed a trend here as well and decided to make their own interpretation of the ankle booties. The heel of their booties is higher and brown instead of black, but everything else is pretty much identical. Comes also in brown suede.

Steve Madden BLITZI Studded Ankle Booties in black suede (Isabel Marant knockoffs)

Steve Madden “BLITZI” Ankle Bootscj
($189.95, Steve Madden)

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Real vs. Steal – Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boots

by Vanessa on November 14, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 14, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

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 in black nappa leather

Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Bootscj
($595, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Footnotescj, NORDSTROMls, Jildorcj & Bloomingdale’sls.

Celebrities Love Stuart Weitzman

Leighton Meester, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Lindsay Lohan wearing black Angelina Jolie in Stuart Weitzman 5050 Boots

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Dana Buchman Over-the-Knee Boots

UPDATE (11/14/2011): And here’s another great and budget-friendly 50/50 look-a-like. These Dana Buchman boots were discovered by ITC reader, Christine. Thanks for the heads-up!

Dana Buchman Over-the-Knee Boots in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Dana Buchman Over-the-Knee Boots
($64.99, Kohl’s)

Vaneli “Rankin” Boots

UPDATE (11/18/2010): Just came across these fine 50/50 knockoffs by Vaneli. Spot-on, but only half the price of the originals!

Vaneli "Rankin" Boots in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Vaneli “Rankin” Bootscj
($78.50, 6pm)

Me Too “Delta” Boots

UPDATE (11/18/2010): Surprise! Yet another 50/50 look-a-like. This one’s by Me Too and comes in either black leather or black suede.

Me Too "Delta" Boots in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Me Too “Delta” Bootscj
($57.20, 6pm)

P.S.: Also available at Onlineshoes.comls.

Paul Green “Grayson” Boots

UPDATE (11/08/2010): And here’s another fabulous though pretty steep 50/50 alternative by Paul Green.

aul Green "Grayson" Boots in black (Stuart Weitzman 50/50 knockoffs)

Paul Green “Grayson” Bootscj
($379, Endless)

ALDO “Recinos” Boots

UPDATE (11/03/2010): Found yet another great 50/50 alternative by ALDO.

ALDO "Recinos" Boots in black (Stuart Weitzman 50/50 knockoffs)

ALDO “Recinos” Bootsamazon
($160, Amazon)

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 in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Wanted “Eiffel” Knee-High Bootscj
($60.94, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at DNA Footwearcj.

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 in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

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

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Piperlimecj, Jildorcj, Footnotescj, ShoeMetrocj, Shoes.com, NORDSTROMls, Bloomingdale’sls, Buy.comls & Macy’sls.

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 in black patent (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

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 in black (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Steve Madden “HAVILAND” Bootsls
($111.98, Onlineshoes.com)

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 in black leather (Stuart Weitzman 5050 knockoffs)

Promiscuous “Karin” Bootscj
($143, Zappos)

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If you consider yourself to be a shoe expert the name Walter Steiger should instantly bring curved heels to your mind as this is Steiger’s signature heel design. Now I understand that a heel curved like this might look a bit strange to some of you; implying the not so desirable impression that it is bending under the sheer weight of the wearer. But looking at how fab these suede booties look on Lindsay Lohan makes me totally forget about this possible conclusion. Such a simple design yet the heel makes these ankle boots stand out.

Walter Steiger Oscar Ankle Boots in black suede

Walter Steiger Oscar Ankle Boots
($950, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Walter Steiger

Lindsay Lohan & Anna Dello Russo wearing black suede Walter Steiger Oscar Ankle Boots

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Topshop “PISA” Banana Heeled Platform Chelsea Boots

If you like the look of the Oscar booties but don’t have the $$$ to support your love for designer heels then how about going for these banana-heeled Topshop booties instead? Obviously heavily inspired by Walter Steiger these differ by having a thicker heel which is slightly more sublty curved. Otherwise a total dupe and so much cheaper, too!

Topshop PISA Banana Heeled Platform Chelsea Boots in black suede (Walter Steiger Oscar knockoffs)

Topshop “PISA” Banana Heeled Platform Chelsea Bootsls
($245, Topshop)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 22, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

The colorblock tube dress below was one of my favorite pieces from Alexander Wang‘s Spring 2009 collection, but at one point the dress became so popular that I was sick of seeing it every second day on the red carpet. Now that the overexposure has stopped, my love returned, but unfortunately the dress has sold out since. Not that I could afford it were it still available.

Alexander Wang Spring 2009 asymmetrical strapless colorblock blue tube dress

Alexander Wang Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

Lindsay Lohan, Diane Kruger, Sophia Bush, Missy Peregrym, Arlenis Sosa and Alexandra Richards wearing the same Alexander Wang Spring 2009 asymmetrical colorblock blue strapless blue tube dress

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Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress

UPDATE (05/22/2011): Almost 2 years later I found another Alexander Wang dress lool-a-like by Wet Seal. It has a white top panel instead of a black one, but the rest is spot-on. And the dress is $22.50 only. What a deal! Click on the link below and navigate to the dresses section or enter style number “45241109” in the search field to find the Alexander Wang inspired dress on the website.

Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress in white, turquoise and blue (Alexander Wang knockoff)

Wet Seal Colorblock Tube Dress
Style #: 45241109
($22.50, Wet Seal)

Atria Color Block Tube Dress

UPDATE (09/29/2009): Here’s another Alexander Wang tube dress knockoff for you. This one’s by Atria and it comes in many different other color combos as well.

Atria Strapless Color Block Tube Dress (Alexander Wang Spring 2009 knockoff)

Atria Color Block Homecoming Dresscj
($98, Atria)

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dress

All the European Alexander Wang fans rejoice! Lipsy has a great knockoff dress retailing for £65. The material is different and the colorblocking isn’t in the exact same order, but it’s still a great look 4 less alternative.

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-con Dress (Alexander Wang Spring 2009 knockoff)

Lipsy Asymmetric Colour Block Body-Con Dressicon
(£65, Lipsy)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 10, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I’ve been in love with these studded Balmain gladiator sandals ever since I first spotted them on NET-A-PORTER 6 months ago and dreamed of owning them, happily strutting the streets in them with leggings or skinny jeans. But as always the whopping price tag of $1.195 kept that dream fom ever coming true.

Balmain Elastic Studded Gladiator Sandals in black

Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandalszx
($717.98, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Balmain

Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna wearing black Balmain Studded Strappy Sandals

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Liliana Pray-1 Sandals

UPDATE (02/10/2011): Here’s another great Balmain alternative coming from Liliana. Available in black, red and silver fabric upper.

Liliana Pray-1 Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

Liliana Pray-1 Sandalsendless
(47.15, Endless)

Type Z “Lorry” Sandals

UPDATE (09/17/2010): These Balmain knockoffs by Type Z come a little late, but isn’t it amazing how they are almost identical compared to the Balmain originals? Only these are soooo much cheaper.

Type Z "Lorry" Sandals in black (Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain knockoffs)

Type Z “Lorry” Sandalscj
($63, Zappos)

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Found another budget-friendly alternative by Wet Seal.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41500712” in the search field to find the Balmain inspired gladiator heels on the website.

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties in black (Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator knockoffs)

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties
Style #: 41500712
($32.50, Wet Seal)

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Sandals

UPDATE (10/31/2009): I just stumbled upon another Balmain knockoff by ZiGiny. Good thing: They look more like the original Balmain heels (except for the platform).

ZiGiny "Palace" Studded Gladiator Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Gladiator Sandalsendless
($99.95, Endless)

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Gladiator Sandals

I’ve been waiting so long for knockoffs like these to come out and finally GUESS by Marciano answered my prayers by giving us frugal fashionistas a budget-friendly Balmain alternative. The studs on these are slightly bigger, but the shape and the elastic straps look almost identical.

Guess by Marciano "Natalia" Elastic Gladiator Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Stappy Gladiator Sandalsamazon
($55.63, Amazon)

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