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Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Hanne Ankle Boots

Irina — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:00:54 +0000

While Alexander Wang‘s Fall 2009 collection didn’t impress me much in terms of clothes I must admit I am quite fond of these buckled pointy ankle boots which were also a part of this collection. The other shoe styles were a bit too masculine for me, but the “Hanne” boot had just the right amount of edginess and badass punk. Sadly, they are also quite pricey at more than $1.200 a pair.

Alexander Wang Hanne Ankle Boots
($1.250, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Alexander Wang

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Qupid Plot-05 Buckled Booties

UPDATE (01/04/2012): I didn’t really think I’d stumble upon any more Hanne look-a-likes, but Qupid came out with a very Wang inspired version for under $40.

Qupid Plot-05 Buckled Booties
($39.99, Hot Topic)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon.

Jeffrey Campbell “Morrow” Buckle Booties

Jeffrey Campbell knows how to satisfy a fashionista’s craving for top notch style but without the designer price tag. His latest style incorporates an almost identical version of Alexander Wang’s Hanne booties mixed with a Camilla Skovgaard sole.

Jeffrey Campbell “Morrow” Buckle Booties
($195, Jildor)

ALDO “Tilbury” Ankle Boots

If you are looking for a cheaper option, ALDO has a pair of boots which look heavily inspired by Alexander Wang’s Hanne booties. The buckles are silver and differently arranged, but the look and feel still screams ALEXANDER WANG!

ALDO “Tilbury” Ankle Boots
($130, Amazon)

Real vs. Steal – Elizabeth and James Sequined Sweatshirt

Erica — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:00:23 +0000

There’s something really fun about this household heather grey sweatshirt by Elizabeth and James gone glam. Yes, I realize it’s essentially a sweatshirt but look at it! I love it with a pair of fitted jeans, however I wouldn’t necessarily pair it with your old chucks that have been rotting in the back of your closet. Pair it with a nice pair of black pumps to bring out more of a glam look rather than a slouchy “I haven’t had my first cup of coffee“-look that Dakota Fanning is sporting. So, if $312 is a bit steep for you we have another great solution!

Elizabeth and James Sequined Sweatshirt
($311.99, Piperlime)

Celebrities Love Elizabeth and James

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EXPRESS Sequin Raglan Sweatshirt

UPDATE (11/16/2011): Reader Aya kindly informed us about yet another fantastic E&J alternative available at EXPRESS. Bonus? They’re currently doing a “Buy 1 Top, Get 1 Top 50% OFF”-promo. Yay for that!

EXPRESS Sequin Raglan Sweatshirt
($59.90, EXPRESS)

Theme Sequin Sweater

UPDATE (11/14/2011): Ten months after posting the first steal, I’ve came across another great E&J sequin sweater look-a-like by Theme. Although significantly darker than the original I think it’s still a great alternative and a lot cheaper, too!

Theme Sequin Sweater
($69, Piperlime)

Ella Moss “Majesty” Sequin Sweatshirt Top

I think the Ella Moss version for less than $100 fits the bill! It’s almost exactly the same look besides a little bit of difference in sleeve length and it comes in grey or black. I would have to say this Ella Moss sequined sweatshirt is superb in following the look and not hurting our wallets.

Ella Moss “Majesty” Sequin Sweatshirt Top
($98, Willow)

Real vs. Steal – Frye Veronica Slouch Boots

Irina — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:00:19 +0000

Let’s be honest. When it comes to shoe shopping 9 out of 10 times when we freak out about a pair and start squealing “Oh my God! These are to-die-for!“, it’s about those gorgeous, embellished, satin peep-toe stilettos also known as the shoes we almost never wear because a) they’re too high b) not appropriate for everyday wear or c) just too precious to be worn (I mean, you don’t want to risk getting them scuffed, dusty or rained on, right?). Don’t get me wrong: I love my sky-high pink stiletto sandals with all my heart, but whenever I storm out the door I most probably am not wearing these. So last year, I wanted to be reasonable for once and thus forced myself to get flat and comfortable boots. And surprisingly, I went home with 2 beautiful pairs. Both were very similar to Frye‘s Veronica boots below and I just can’t tell you how much I love them. They’re extremely comfortable, keep me warm during winter and look super stylish as well. One of the best purchases ever! I get so much wear out of these.

Frye Veronica Slouch Boots
($328, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Endless, Heels.com, Piperlime, Jildor, REVOLVEClothing, Footnotes, Shoes.com, NORDSTROM, Shopbop, DNA Footwear, PinkMascara, National Jean Company, Buy.com, ShoeMall & Bloomingdale’s.

Celebrities Love Frye

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Xhilaration® “Karima” Genuine Leather Boots

UPDATE (10/14/2011): Here’s another fantastic budget alternative if you covet the Frye boots but don’t have the neccessary funds. Xhilaration® comes to the rescue with their $49.99 genuine leather boots “Karima”. Available in dark brown or black.

Xhilaration® “Karima” Genuine Leather Boots
($49.99, Target)

Steve Madden “VERONNA” Buckle Boots

I recently discovered these Steve Madden boots and thought they’d make a wonderful budget-friendly option if you can’t afford the real deal. The style is almost identical and even the name of the boots sounds similar to Frye’s. The boots are currently marked down to $99.95 (was ~~$159.95~~) and come in either black, brown or brown distressed.

Steve Madden “VERONNA” Buckle Boots
($99.95, Steve Madden)

Real vs. Steal – 3.1 Phillip Lim Animal Print Biker Jacket

Irina — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:00:18 +0000

I do love animal print, but I don’t think I’d be able to rock this giraffe-print biker jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim with the confidence it needs to make it look good. Also, I don’t have the funds to buy a designer leather jacket. Not that I would need them because this jacket is sold out anyway.

3.1 Phillip Lim Animal Print Biker Jacket
($1,250, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love 3.1 Phillip Lim

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ASOS Leather Biker With Leopard Print Pony Panel

If you can picture yourself wearing an animal print adorned biker jacket à la Miley or Jessica then this ASOS leather jacket might be a good alternative. It does have a leopard print panel instead of a giraffe print one and it’s also missing a few details, but if you can save almost $1,000 why not opting for this one instead?

ASOS Leather Biker With Leopard Print Pony Panel
($279.36, ASOS)

Real vs. Steal – Maison Martin Margiela Wedge Ankle Boots

Irina — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:21 +0000

With Maison Martin Margiela it’s always hit or miss for me. Either I absolutely adore his shoes or I am totally turned off by them. These studded wedge booties fall into the first category. I love the illusion wedge, it looks so cute and clever, don’t you think? But would I be willing to shell out $890 for them? No, not really.

Maison Martin Margiela Wedge Ankle Boots
($890, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Maison Martin Margiela

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Sabine “Nowelle” Wedge Ankle Boots

UPDATE (10/05/2011): Just came across another great Margiela look-a-like coming from Sabine. Available in either black or taupe.

Sabine “Nowelle” Wedge Ankle Boots
($99, Piperlime)

N.Y.L.A. “Noelle” Wedge Booties

UPDATE (09/17/2011): As previously suspected N.Y.L.A. and Black Rooster rebrand the same shoe styles. Just look at these booties here. They’re absolutely identical and look at the shoe names of both the N.Y.L.A.s and the Black Roosters. Noelle vs. Noella? Rebranded!

N.Y.L.A. “Noelle” Wedge Booties
($119.50, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at REVOLVEClothing & Amazon.

Black Rooster “Noella” Wedge Booties

Luckily, we don’t have to spend a fortune to get the Margiela look 4 less. Because Black Rooster has an identical copy for all those craving the Margielas. Available in black and taupe leather.

Black Rooster “Noella” Wedge Booties
($134.10, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Endless.

Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti E07031 Open Toe Booties

Irina — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:00:50 +0000

Peep-toe booties are admittedly not the most practical of all footwear. They’re too warm for summer and too cold for winter, but absolutely perfect for all kinds of weather in between those seasons. Another plus is that peep-toe booties tend to look less bulky than closed ankle boots. Giuseppe Zanotti was the first to start the military trend on shoes in the name of French fashion house Balmain and ever since so many army green, buckled, laced-up, combat-style booties have popped up. None of them quite matched these beauties here though….well, until today…

Giuseppe Zanotti E07031 Open Toe Booties
($481.25, Endless)

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

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BCBGeneration “Zuton” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/12/2010): And here’s a another great Zanotti alternative for leather fans from BCBGeneration. It hast just come out in army green canvas and thus is a almost pefect replica of the original Zanotti booties. Yay! Also available in black, camel and dark kiwi leather.

BCBGeneration “Zuton” Ankle Boots
($139, Endless)

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

Bumper Amor-22X Lace Up Booties

UPDATE (11/12/2010): Just came across these Zanotti-inspired booties by Bumper. Available in black, brown or green canvas.

Bumper Amor-22X Lace Up Booties
($34.99, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at GoJane.

Promise “Yessir” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (09/18/2010): Woot woot! Look at these fabulous and budget-friendly Zanotti knockoffs by Promise. L.O.V.E. these booties. So stylish!

Promise “Yessir” Ankle Boots
($39.98, LoveMyShoes)

Chinese Laundry “Incognito” Lace-Up Booties

Chinese Laundry once again comes to our rescue by giving us an almost identical knockoff of the Zanotti booties. And like the Zanottis these also come in either green or black canvas. L.O.V.E.

Chinese Laundry “Incognito” Lace-Up Booties
($99.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at ShoeMall, Masseys, Zappos, DNA Footwear & Chinese Laundry.

Real vs. Steal – Dolce Vita Marilyn Belted Boots

Irina — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:00:04 +0000

Boots are one of the greatest things about fall and winter. The constant raining, lack of sunshine and freezing temperatures I could do without, but not being able to rock my boots? No way! These belted OTK boots by Dolce Vita are so my style. Never ever would I wear them with an evening dress as seen on Kim Cattrall and Miley Cyrus, but Khloe and Jennifer look super stylish in them, don’t they? Sadly, these are long sold out and even if they would be still available they would have been a little too pricey for me anyway.

Dolce Vita Marilyn Belted Boots
($350, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Dolce Vita

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N.Y.L.A. “Webebe” Knee-High Boots

HOT DEAL: Save 20% on $125 orders of select new boots for women and men.

N.Y.L.A. has a great Dolce Vita look-a-like option if you’re interested in getting the same boot style for less than half the price. Available in black, grey & tan.

N.Y.L.A. “Webebe” Knee-High Boots
($169.95, Endless)

Charles Albert New 1769 High Heel Boots

If you really want to go low-budget, these boots by Charles Albert might fit your bill as they’re super cheap at $58 and also close to the originals. Yay!

Charles Albert New 1769 High Heel Boots
($58, LuLu*s)

Real vs. Steal – Chloé Motorcycle Multi Buckle Boots

Irina — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:30:27 +0000

I’ve always admired these buckled Chloé biker boots from afar, but couldn’t help but wonder how normal women are supposed to pull off such mid-calf boots without looking stumpy. There’s no way I could rock these with bare legs as Mischa and Miley below, but I figured with black tights and a pair of black skinnies I could totally make these boots work for me. Too bad they cost $1.175.

Chloé Motorcycle Multi Buckle Boots
($1.175, Jildor)

Celebrities Love Chloé

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Yoki “Miranda” Buckle Boots

UPDATE (09/05/2010): After more than 9 months I found yet another Chloé buckle boot alternative by Yoki. This steal version has gold hardware instead of silver, but everything is almost identical. At $40 you can’t complain! Available in black or brown.

Yoki “Miranda” Buckle Boots
($39.98, LoveMyShoes)

Oasis Multi Buckle Biker Boots

UPDATE (12/10/2009): UK fans of the Chloé Biker Boots can now also snag a budget-friendly alternative at Oasis.

Oasis Multi Buckle Biker Boots
(£80, Oasis)

Rosegold “Walt” Mid-Calf Moto Buckled Boots

These almost identical knockoffs by Rosegold are far from being a steal at $325, but if you die to rock the Chloé biker boot style I thought you’d be happy to find such a close match which cost 75% less than the originals.

Rosegold “Walt” Mid-Calf Moto Buckled Boots
($325, Shopbop)

In Miley Cyrus’ Closet – Elizabeth and James, JET & Jeffrey Campbell

Irina — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:00:30 +0000

Miley Cyrus is not the first name coming to my mind when thinking about a stylish person. That’s mostly because every other time I see pictures of her she’s either wearing a skimpy stage outfit or denim cutoffs with a tank top and cowboy boots and well, let’s just say that this isn’t exactly my idea of a stylish person. But I recently stumbled upon these candid shots of Miley out & about in Toluca Lake doing her best French Chic look and I’m somewhat smitten with it. The songstress wore a striped Elizabeth and James pocket tee, a pair JET skinny jeans and yup, you guessed it right, a pair of so-hot-right-now Jeffrey Campbell “Charli” clogs. Her best accessory though? The arm candy aka boyf Liam Hemsworth. Yummy!

Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Miley Cyrus
Where?	Out & About in Toluca Lake, California
When?	June 08, 2010
What?	Elizabeth and James pocket tee, JET skinny jeans and Jeffrey Campbell “Charli” clogs

Elizabeth and James Long-Sleeved Striped Pocket Tee

Elizabeth and James Long-Sleeved Striped Pocket Tee
($135.50, Bloomingdale’s)

JET Anchor Skinny Jean in Dark Clean

JET Anchor Skinny Jean in Dark Clean
($159, Manhattanite)

P.S.: Also available at Blue Heaven Boutique.

Jeffrey Campbell “Charli” Clogs

Jeffrey Campbell “Charli” Clogs
($135, Jildor)

P.S.: Also available at Solestruck, NORDSTROM, Footnotes, LuLu*s & Singer22.

Real vs. Steal – Isabel Marant Soono Chain Wrapped Boots

Irina — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:00:10 +0000

I haven’t been aware of fashion designer Isabel Marant for quite a long time, but ever since I saw Sienna Miller donning an awesome pair of killer stud booties by the French designer, I knew this had to change. The clothes she designs are really great, but her shoes are where it’s really at for me. Case in point: the chain-wrapped slouchy suede boots from her Spring 2009 collection which have been lusted after by fashion connoisseurs around the world.

Isabel Marant Soono Chain Wrapped Boots
($1295, SOLD OUT)

Isabel Marant Spring 2009

Isabel Marant Spring 2009

Miley Cyrus Loves Isabel Marant

For some reason celebrities haven’t picked up on these kickass boots yet. Miley Cyrus, not particularly known for her impeccable style, has been the only who rocked these suede boots on stage.

Ash Suede Chain High Boots

UPDATE (06/03/2010): 6 months later and we have another fabulous Isabel Marant look-a-like by Ash. I love it!

Ash Suede Chain High Boots
($201, Farfetch)

Wet Seal Chain Slouch Boots

UPDATE (12/10/2009): If you’re looking for a cheap & chic version of the Isabel Marant booties, Wet Seal has currently a great one in stock.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41543627” in the search field to find the Isabel Marant inspired chain boots on the website. Wet Seal is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15+ (offer ends December 18, 2009).

Wet Seal Chain Slouch Boots
Style #: 41543627
($49.50, Wet Seal)

ZiGi “Filmore” Chain Boots

UPDATE (12/05/2009): Stumbled upon a taupe suede, open-toed version of the Isabel Marant “Soono” chain boots by ZiGi today.

ZiGi “Filmore” Chain Boots
($118, KarmaLoop)

Jeffrey Campbel “Third” Suede Chain Boots

Jeffrey Campbell might not deserve a creativity award for his work since most of his styles are based on some other designer’s shoes, but I have to give kudos to him for being a great trendspotter. He picks up on trends when most high street retailers still replicate stuff from last season. These chain boots are an almost identical copy of the original Isabel Marant boots. They are not the cheapest at $244.95, but since the originals cost about $1300, they are still a great budget-friendly alternative.

Jeffrey Campbell “Third” Chain Boots
($244.95, Solestruck)