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Real vs. Steal – Isabel Marant Otway Studded Ankle Boots

Irina — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:00:33 +0000

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 Otway Studded Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Isabel Marant

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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
($43.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoebuy.

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
($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
($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
($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” Ankle Boots
($189.95, Steve Madden)

Real vs. Steal – Stuart Weitzman 50/50 Boots

Vanessa — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:30:13 +0000

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, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Footnotes, NORDSTROM, Jildor & Bloomingdale’s.

Celebrities Love Stuart Weitzman

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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
($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
($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
($57.20, 6pm)

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

Paul Green “Grayson” Boots

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

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

ALDO “Recinos” Boots

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

ALDO “Recinos” Boots
($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
($60.94, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at DNA Footwear.

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, Piperlime, Jildor, Footnotes, ShoeMetro, Shoes.com, NORDSTROM, Bloomingdale’s, Buy.com & 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
($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
($143, Zappos)

Real vs. Steal – Walter Steiger Oscar Ankle Boots

Irina — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:00:18 +0000

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
($950, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Walter Steiger

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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
($245, Topshop)

Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Colorblock Tube Dress

Irina — Sun, 22 May 2011 12:30:27 +0000

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 Strapless Tube Dress
($795, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

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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
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 Color Block Homecoming Dress
($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
(£65, Lipsy)

Real vs. Steal – Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandals

Irina — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:00:53 +0000

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 Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandals
($717.98, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Balmain

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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
(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
($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
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
($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” Stappy Gladiator Sandals
($55.63, Amazon)

Real vs. Steal – Balenciaga Runway Gladiator Sandals

Velicia Hill — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:00:30 +0000

Off the runways and straight to my feet please, Santa! That’s right, I want these beautiful Balenciaga gladiator sandals in my stocking. I think these will have to be put on a secret Santa’s list (who has some serious cash) because at $1.245, I would need to write a “haute” check!

Balenciaga Runway Gladiator Sandals
($1.245, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Balenciaga

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Miss Me Dazzle-35 Sandals

Well talk about checks & balances – Miss Me has dazzled me with their version of the Balanciaga sandal. Not to mention, they made it in an array of colors: black, nude (nice!) and red patent. And at $49.95, no need to bounce any checks; save the bouncing for the kiddies on Santa’s lap.

Miss Me Dazzle-35 Sandals
($49.95, Endless)

Real vs. Steal – Alexander McQueen Neon Flash Shoe Boots

Velicia Hill — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:21 +0000

Well, I really can’t start writing about the man until I honor him first: R.I.P. Alexander McQueen. Why does the good always die young? But luckily for the fashion world, his creativity and designs will live forever – AND SELL OUT QUICKLY! His Neon Flash Shoe Boots are no flash-in-the-pan! This will be a shoe/boot that will definitely stand the test of time. As it should for $970! Is it this expensive and coveted because the creator is no longer with us; similar to works of art by deceased painters or composers? Whatever the case, it’s not a shoe for the financially challenged.

Alexander McQueen Neon Flash Shoe Boots
($970, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander McQueen

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Chinese Laundry “Platinum” Slingbacks

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “DIVASQUARE” to receive 20% OFF your order!

But if you got an extra $95.20 ($119 – 20%) laying around, then put away the dishes, finish vacumming and fold all the laundry, Chinese that is, and buy these amazing Chinese Laundry slingbacks that are clearly a tribute to Mr. McQueen! What a great way to honor the man and your wallet at the same time. Don’t delay; because in a flash they’ll be gone! Available in black (shown below) or taupe.

Chinese Laundry “Platinum” Slingbacks
($119, Chinese Laundry)

Real vs. Steal – Alexander McQueen “Faithful” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

Irina — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:00:49 +0000

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” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($1159, Zappos)

Celebrities Love Alexander McQueen

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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
($49.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos.

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
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” Zip Ankle Boots
($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
($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
($24.99, Amazon)

Steve Madden “SERYNA” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

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” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($129.95, Steve Madden)

Real vs. Steal – Azzedine Alaïa Ankle Strap Platform Sandals

Celine — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:00:57 +0000

Azzedine Alaïa is an inspired clothes designer, but I think he’s an even better shoe designer. Devotees seem to hoard his footwear like each pair is the last. Alaïa counts many celebrities as fans but our favorite starlets seem to favor one pair of his shoes in particular: the Ankle Strap Platform Sandals. They have delightful lattice-like cut-away detailing and a 70s retro vibe. The black color is divine, of course, but the cerise has my heart (just look how great they look paired with black stockings on Miroslava Duma, below). You’ll be paying for that style, however: these sandals retail for about $660 and are sold out anyway.

Azzedine Alaïa Ankle Strap Platform Sandals
(£490, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Azzedine Alaïa

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GUESS “Tank” Platform Sandals

If you love the look of the Alaïas but, like me, can’t afford them, GUESS has come out with their version of the Ankle Strap Platform Sandal. Their red color appears to be more on the side of burnt orange but the lattice cut-away is dead-on, as is the adorable peep-toe. GUESS has added a T-strap to their copy, which some women might find is actually more flattering to their legs than just having an ankle-strap. These GUESS “Tank” sandals are also available in medium and dark brown as well as black and come with a reasonable price tag of $98.95.

GUESS “Tank” Platform Sandals
($98.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com.

Vince Camuto “Paula” Peep-toe Sandals

If the GUESS sandals aren’t quite doing it for you (I don’t know, maybe you hate T-straps!), we thought these Vince Camuto “Paula” sandals were also a great alternative to the Alaïas. They have the same great cut-aways (minus the perforated edges), a platform front (with triangle detailing, just like the originals) and a retro-inspired chunky heel. These will run you only slightly more than the GUESS sandals, which is to say a helluva lot less than the Azzedine Alaïas.

Vince Camuto “Paula” Peep-toe Sandals
($114.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available in black & brown at Dillard’s.

Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Donna Hobo Bag

Vanessa — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:00:48 +0000

Last year it was the Rocco bag that made its way around Tinseltown and with one very good reason: it’s AMAZING! The shape was reminiscent of an 80s duffel bag that got a makeover at the fabulous factory and the stud detail made it a great choice for day or night. Though the Alexander Wang Donna bag got less attention, it certainly didn’t lack in the celebrity love department. The bag’s differences made them like distant cousins or perhaps fraternal twins. The Donna is slouchy, only suited for day wear and like its name explains, a hobo bag. But, it is still – oh so perfect!

Alexander Wang Donna Hobo Bag
($795, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at NET-A-PORTER & Browns Fashion.

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

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Urban Expressions Slater Knotted Messenger

If the price tag is just a little too much for you to get your Wang on, then this Urban Expressions messenger bag is your next best bet. Both versions share the same shape, silver hardware, a center zipper, knotted shoulder and front camera-style pockets. If you buy it, we might just be twins, but the identical kind.

Urban Expressions Slater Knotted Messenger
($65.95, Baghaus)