Pour La Victoire

UPDATE: This post has been updated on December 19, 2009. Scroll down to see the new add.

These badass military style lace up boots by Ann Demeulemeester are from her Fall 2008 collection and used to retail for as much as $1.795 last year. They were a favorite of Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes and afterwards became very popular with many fashion bloggers and fabulous fashionistas all over the globe.

Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2008 Triple Lace Up Boots in grey/black

Ann Demeulemeester Triple Lace Up Boots
($1.795, SOLD OUT)

L.A.M.B. “Volera” Lace-Up Boots

UPDATE (12/19/2009): Stumbled upon these Ann Demeulemeester look-a-likes by L.A.M.B.. Pricey, but still less than half the price of the originals. Available in black or white.

L.A.M.B. "Volera" Triple Lace-Up Boots in black (Ann Demeulemeester knockoffs)

L.A.M.B. “Volera” Lace-Up Bootscj
($603, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbopcj and NORDSTROMls.

Pour La Victoire “Kerry” Lace Up Flat Boots

If you are willing to spend some money on a pair of exquisite Ann Demeulemeester knockoffs, these lace up boots by Pour La Victoire are a great alternative which retail for a fraction of the original’s price. Available in either black or brown. Thanks to reader Leah who mailed us this awesome find!

Pour La Victoire Kerry Lace Up Flat Boots in black (Ann Demeulemeester Triple Lace Up knockoffs)

Pour La Victoire Kerry Lace Up Flat Bootscj
($247.50, Shopbop)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj and Zapposcj.

Jeffrey Campbell “Rilla” Lace Up Boots

In case spending $600 on knockoffs is simply out of your budget, these boots by Jeffrey Campbell might fit your bill instead. They lace up double instead of triple, but overall they still look very much like the Ann Demeulemeester boots, don’t you agree?

Jeffrey Campbell "Rilla" Lace Up Boots in black (Ann Demeulemeester Triple Lace Up boot knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell “Rilla” Lace Up Boots
($229.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at REVOLVEClothingcj and Shopbopcj (low boot version only).

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Jessica Szohr was spotted filming Gossip Girl a few weeks ago. Jessica was wearing a pink strapless graphic print dress by Tibi and brown studded Pour La Victoire platform sandals. This is cute look for Jessica’s character Vanessa as she is often wearing ethnic-inspired, psychedelic printed clothes on the show.

Jessica Szohr wearing a strapless Tibi Maori dress and Pour La Victoire "Ange" platform sandals in brown

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Jessica Szohr
Where?On set of Gossip Girl, New York
When?August 05, 2009
What?Tibi Maori strapless dress, Pour La Victoire “Ange” platform sandals

Tibi Maori Strapless Dress

Tibi Maori strapless printed dress in pink

Tibi Maori Strapless Dresscj
($365, eDressMe)

P.S.: The same dress is currently on sale at Shopbopcj.

Pour La Victoire “Ange” Platform Sandals

Pour La Victoire "Ange" Platform Sandals in brown

Pour La Victoire “Ange” Platform Sandalsendless
($153.97, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbopcj, Heels.com, Nordstromls & Zapposcj.

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A few days ago Vanessa Hudgens visited the MTV Studios in New York to make an appearance at the It’s On With Alexa Chung show. The actress was papped while leaving the studios in a white shirt dress which she accessorized with a skinny belt, a Givenchy “Melancholia” bag and a pair of Pour La Victoire’s “Pascale” beige sandals.

Vanessa Hudgens wearing beige Pour La Victoire "Pascale" Sandals and a white shirt dress

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who?Vanessa Hudgens
Where?MTV Studios, New York
When?August 4, 2009
What?Pour La Victoire “Pascale” Sandals, Givenchy bag

Vanessa Hudgens’ Look 4 Less

Like Vanessa’s boho look and want to recreate it without breaking the bank? Below you can find some inspiration on how to stay on budget without having to compromise the chic factor. What do you think of our budget-friendly approach to Vanessa’s style?

Vanessa Hudgens White Shirt Dress Look 4 Less

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Is there anything you can’t love about these absolutely gorgeous Valentino suede cutout lace up booties? They are from last season’s fall line and of course sold out by now despite the hefty price tag of $945.

Valentino Cutout Suede Peep-toe Ankle Booties in black

Valentino Suede Cutout Peep-Toe Booties
($945, SOLD OUT)

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Booties

When I first saw these Pour La Victoire “Eden” cutout booties, I intuitively knew that they had to be some sort of upscale knockoffs (Pour La Victoire makes these on a regular basis). Call it my knockoff intuition. I find myself falling for the nude version, but I also love them in blue and black as well. Shopbop has these also in a cream and grey version.

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Ankle Bootie in black, nude and blue (Valentino knockoffs)endless

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Bootiesendless
($159.90-$279.95, Endless)

Also available at Zapposcj, Lord & Taylor, Piperlimecj, Jildorcj, Shopbop #1cj and Shopbop #2cj.

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 30, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

If I could spend thousands of dollars on shoes, I’d definitely buy a pair of Azzedine Alaïa heels. His shoes are always fierce and edgy and you can see that his designs involve a lot of craftsmanship. The sandals below belong to my Alaïa favorites. They are sold out for quite some time now, but they used to retail for as much as £515 which is way out of many people’s shoe budget – including mine.

Azzedine Alaia Sandals

Azzedine Alaïa Sandals
($750, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Azzedine Alaïa

Azzedine Alaïa shoes are pretty popular among fashion insiders. Anna Dello Russo, the edgy fashion editor, and fashion-loving socialite Tinsley Mortimer both have rocked this sandal style.

Tinsley Mortimer and Anna Dello Russo wearing the same black Azzedine Alaia Sandals

Who wore Azzedine Alaïa better?

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Classiques Entier “Trellis” Sandals

UPDATE (05/30/2010): Stumbled upon these Alaïa look-a-likes by Classiques Entier today. Available in 5 colors & finishes.

Classiques Entier "Trellis" Sandals in black suede (Azzedine Alaïa knockoffs)

Classiques Entier “Trellis” Sandalsls
($99.95, NORDSTROM)

Wet Seal Patent Buckle Heels

UPDATE (09/15/2009): Found these super affordable Alaïa knockoffs at Wet Seal today (via The Look 4 Less).

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoe section or enter style number “41457443” in the search field to find the knockoffs on the website.

Wet Seal Patent Buckle Heels in black patent (Azzedine Alaia knockoffs)

Wet Seal Patent Buckle Heels
Style: 41457443
($29.50, Wet Seal)

Pour La Victoire “Serefina” Sandals

If you are ready to invest your money in some high class knockoffs then you should go for Pour La Victoire’s “Serefina” sandals. Apart from the texture and the platform they look just like the Alaïas.

Pour La Victoire Serefina Sandal in black snakeskin (Azzedine Alaia knockoff)

Pour La Victoire Serefina Sandalendless
($164.42, Endless)

Oh Deer! “Strata” Sandals

Looking to save some more bucks? Oh Deer! to the rescue! Their “Strata” sandal is almost identical compared to the Alaïas and it comes in either black or red patent.

Oh Deer Strata sandals in black patent (Azzedine Alaia knockoffs)

Oh DEER! Strata Pumpendless
($120.97, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Solestruck.

Steve Madden “Lollaa” Sandals

Looking for an Alaïa knockoff under $100? Then Steve Madden’s “Lolla” is for you. Being marked down from $99.95 to $54.05 they are the best deal if you want Azzedine Alaïa 4 less. Available color options are nude and black patent.

Steve Madden Lollaa sandals in black patent (Azzedine Alaia knockoffs)

Steve Madden “Lollaa” Sandalscj
($54.05, 6pm)

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