Can you imagine a more beautiful pair of classic platform pumps than these by Charlotte Olympia? They are elegant, feminine, and unmistakably special. A pair like this could go with almost everything in our closets, but buying them would leave us with little left over in our wardrobe budget. Want to get a pair just like them for about a fourth of the price? Check out the amazing steal below.

Charlotte Olympia Paloma Fan-pleat Satin Pumps
($810, NORDSTROM)

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

Celebrities Love Charlotte Olympia

ZiGiny “Kerry” Satin Platform Pumps

Just as gorgeous and classic as their muse, these ZiGiny pumps are the signature shoes of a confident, stylish, and very intelligent girl, especially considering the price. Of course they are an investment, but when buying timeless pieces it’s OK to spend a little more than you would on trendier items. Just imagine how often you’d wear them, I certainly have.

ZiGiny “Kerry” Satin Platform Pumps
($239.95, Endless)

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I have to stay that I don’t usually keep up with Ashley Greene’s style, but she always manages to look wonderful at red carpet events. Nonetheless, I love how she paired her Charlotte Olympia Dolly Python Platform Pumps with an LWD. The Dolly Python Platforms definitely add height due to the sky-high heel and the nude python material elongates her legs even more. I am a huge fan of Charlotte Olympia shoes and these are not an exception. Though the price tag is way out of my budget and the shoes sold out by now, the alternative below does not disappoint.

Charlotte Olympia Dolly Python Platform Pumps
($1.250, SOLD OUT)

Ashley Greene Loves Charlotte Olympia

Fergie “Olivia” Platform Pumps

The Fergie Fergie “Olivia” pumps have a snake embossed print and capture the same idea of primal yet classical like the Charlotte Olympia platforms. These pumps are a great alternative without breaking our wallets. On top of that, I really love all of the colors that they come in such as taupe and black python-stamped leather as well as tan, teal and black leather.

Fergie “Olivia” Platform Pumps
($109.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com, Famous Footwear & FergieShoes.com.

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Leopard print is HUGE this season. I know you’ve probably heard this left and right already, but can I just say it one more time, please? Because really it is huuuuuge. Don’t believe me? Look at any given fall/winter collection lookbook, fashion mag/blog or window display. Animal print, more precisely leopard and cheetah print are taking over our closets in 2010/2011. Summer was already full of it and Fall is approaching just as strong with leopard print shoes, accessories, dresses & coats everywhere. Charlotte Olympia‘s Alice low-cut leopard lace-up booties are a perfect example why I am totally digging this trend. The print stands out yet the shoe is classic and elegant. No tackiness or any reminiscence of cheap perfume, spray tan and teased hair. That’s exactly how I love me some leopard print: wild but classy. And if you don’t take any fashion advice from me, check out the world’s most stylish socialite, Olivia Palermo, rocking her Alice leopard booties to pieces.

Charlotte Olympia Alice Leopard Lace-Up Booties
($1.090, N/A Online)

Olivia Palermo Loves Charlotte Olympia

Fergie “Gatsby Too” Oxford Leopard Booties

UPDATE (09/22/2011): I wouldn’t necessarily call these leopard print booties by Fergie knockoffs, but they will definitely give you the same look of the Charlotte Olympia heels.

Fergie “Gatsby Too” Oxford Leopard Booties
($139.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos, Heels.com, Shoes.com, Famous Footwear, FergieShoes & Buy.com.

Sam Edelman “Ria” Leopard Ankle Booties

UPDATE (06/25/2011): Found another Charlotte Olympia leopard bootie alternative by Sam Edelman. I wouldn’t say these are a dupe, but still close enough to evoke the same look and feel.

Sam Edelman “Ria” Leopard Ankle Booties
($150, Endless)

ZARA Leopard Ankle Boots

UPDATE (05/21/2011): Can I get a high-pitched “OMG!” for these awesome Alice look-a-likes by ZARA, please? Aren’t they just amazingly identical to the originals? Hate to disappoint you here, but these are not available to buy… yet. I found these on the US version of ZARA, but there’s no option to order them right now, so I guess it’s a preview of what’s soon to come. I’m checking the site daily though anxiously awaiting the arrival of these wild beauties. Totally going to buy them!

ZARA Leopard Ankle Boots
($139, ZARA)

Pour La Victoire “Blake” Booties

I know our steal versions are usually more spot-on and less of the inspired by-kind, but even though these ankle boots by Pour La Victoire are cheetah print and lack the black heel or the lace-up detail, I still think they’re a great alternative to the Charlotte Olympia booties as they have the same look and feel. Sure, they aren’t an impulse buy at $289.95, but if you consider how you can jazz up even the most boring outfit with these darlings the cost-per-wear might well be worth it if you dare to wear this trend.

Pour La Victoire “Blake” Booties
($289.95, Endless)

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Alexis Bledel is one of my secret style crushes. She is not a red carpet regular, but whenever I see pictures of her attending an event she’s always looking radiant and absolutely flawless. A few days ago Alexis came out to an ELLE Fashion Event looking beautiful as always in a crisp white sleeveless blouse and a grey wool skirt which she set off with an oversized leopard clutch and hot red satin platforms by Charlotte Olympia. This look perfectly shows how important accessories are. If you’re wearing basic pieces make sure to add a few bold accessories to make your outfit pop.

Our Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Alexis Bledel’s Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

• BLUSH: e.l.f. Blush in Coral, $5
• BLOUSE: Ellavie Twist-Front Blouse, $29.50
• LIPGLOSS: e.l.f. Plumping Lip Glaze in Oasis, $1
• SKIRT: New York & Company City Knit Luxe Pencil Skirt, $24.95
• CLUTCH: Nina “Elin” Leopard Clutch Bag, $49.95
• SHOES: Pour La Victoire “Stella” Satin Pumps, $151
• RING: Shop The Look Flat Surf n’ Sandblast Ring, $14

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I know I’d have the hardest time walking in those sky-high stiletto platforms by Charlotte Olympia, but everything in me screams WANT! WANT! WANT! The mega platform pumps with the sculptured gold stiletto are some serious killer statement heels! So gorgeous, I can’t bring myself to stop staring. Sigh!

Charlotte Olympia Mega Platform Pumps
($600, SOLD OUT)

Emma Watson Loves Charlotte Olympia

The lovely Emma Watson looked absolutely stunning in a sheer organza dress by Christopher Kane when she visited the Late Show with David Letterman last month. Emma paired her dress with a pair of to-die-for Charlotte Olympia “Cindy Masako” platform heels which are very similar to the pumps shown above. Absolute perfection!

Bebe Veronica Platform Pump

Bebe was obviously inspired by Charlotte Olympia’s stunning statement heels as they’ve come up with their own version called “Veronica”. Bebe’s knockoff heels aren’t satin but leather and the heel is silver instead of gold, but the shape and the overall look & feel scream CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA! They retail for $149 and come also in black suede with a leopard printed platform. If you want an other color than black, Bebe has the same platforms in pewter/silver ($149).

Bebe Veronica Platform Pump
($149, Bebe)

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