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I always say that the awesomeness of an article of clothing can be judged by how many talented stylists pull it for their clients to wear. If we go by my thought then the Dolce & Gabbana corset dress is something everyone should run out and buy. Was. Was something we should’ve bought. If you weren’t lucky enough to snag one last spring, it is unfortunately sold out, but read on…

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Corset Dress in eggshell

Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Corset Dress
(~$1.500, N/A)

Celebrities Love Dolce & Gabbana

Victoria Beckham, Susan Sarandon, Mischa Barton, Petra Nemcova, Taraji P. Henson and Penélope Cruz wearing a Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 Corset Dress

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GUESS by Marciano Carmella Corset Dress

For those of you that are subscribing to my above style tip, or perhaps you just love the dress, GUESS by Marciano has created their own version of it. The Carmella dress is slightly more form-fitting, but still features the decorative vertical seams. This detailing is supposed to mimic boning and is extremely figure flattering. Carmella is a ton more affordable and conveniently available now in either white or gold.

GUESS by Marciano Carmella Corset Dress in white (Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 knockoff)

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($188, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at Marciano.

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Don’t go breakin’ my heart…Kimmy! But she did. Double heartbreak, in fact. First, the *swoon* Sass & Bide Heart Breaker Dress, second, the shoot in Sydney, my old haunt. Sigh. Oh well. I already adore Kim Kardashian, but my love deepened when Kimmy hit Aussie soil and promptly made a beeline for Sass & Bide—she’s been photographed all over Sydney town in various S&B S/S 2010 creations.

Didn’t I tell you that S&B was part of what made my previous life Down Unda worth living? It’s true. One of the great exports of Australia, I say. And isn’t Kim absolutely frockalicious in this number? As they say in Oz, good on ya, mate!

Kim Kardashian wearing a black Sass & Bide Heart Breaker Dress

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who?Kim Kardashian
Where?Photoshoot in Sydney, Australia
When?April 22, 2010
What?Sass & Bide Heart Breaker Dress, Brian Atwood Maniac Hidden Platform Pumps

Sass & Bide Heart Breaker Dress

Sass & Bide Heart Breaker Dress in black

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($475, Shopbop)

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Real vs. Steal – Miu Miu Rivet Sandals

by Celine on April 15, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on April 15, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

Do you guys remember when Sex and the City the movie came out and everyone went gaga (including myself) for Carrie’s Dior gladiator sandals? Those heels were amazing. I love that look of a pump with studs or embellishment; they’re like jewels for your feet. These Miu Miu Rivet sandals are equally as awe-inspiring. I’m such a fan of the deep chestnut color and the brushed silver studs. They are currently on sale right now for $320 (retail price: $795), but even that is still out of my budget. So we began the search for a cheaper version.

Miu Miu Rivet Cut-Out Sandals in brown

Miu Miu Rivet Sandals
($320.93, Barney’s)

Celebrities Love Miu Miu

Sarah-Jessica Parker & Ashley Tisdale wearing black Miu Miu Rivet Sandals

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Wild Diva Roselyn-01 Studded Platform Sandals

UPDATE (04/15/2010): Here’s yet another Miu Miu alternative by Wild Diva.

Wild Diva Roselyn-01 Studded Platform Sandals in brown (Miu Miu Rivet knockoff)

Wild Diva Roselyn-01 Studded Platform Sandalsendless
($39, Endless)

Dolce Vita “Saber” Peep-Toe Pumps

UPDATE (04/11/2010): Found this great though somewhat pricey Miu Miu knockoff by Dolce Vita via The Look 4 Less. Available in black or brown.

Dolce Vita "Saber" Peep-Toe Pumps in brown (Miu Miu Rivet knockoffs)

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($198.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROMls.

Vince Camuto “Mabel” Sandals

Look at these sandals. Now scroll back up to the Miu Mius. Aside from the color and maybe a *slightly* lower heel, can you see any discrepancies? I can’t. Vince Camuto has created an amazing knock-off of the Miu Mius. They have almost every detail down perfectly – including the stud swirls! At about half the SALE price of the originals, I say these are a must have. Also available in black.

Vince Camuto "Mabel" Sandals in light brown (Miu Miu Rivet knockoffs)

Vince Camuto “Mabel” Sandalsls
($120, Dillard’s)

AmiClubWear Peep Toe Stud Heels

Now if you’re looking for a super affordable version of the Miu Miu Rivet sandals, why not try these heels by AmiClubWear? At $25.99 they’re lacking some of the pretty, delicate details that the original pair have but they’re still very cute and that 5 inch heel will make your legs look miles long. If you’re checking out these shoes on the retailer’s site, make sure to click on the thumbnail where we see the model’s legs. The other pics show a slightly distorted image. These are also available in black, cream and grey but act quickly as only limited sizes are left.

AmiClubWear Peep Toe Stud Heels in camel (Miu Miu Rivet knockoffs)

AmiClubWear Peep Toe Stud Heels
($25.99, AmiClubWear)

New Look Studded Cut Out Platforms

UK retailer, New Look, has offered up a slightly more streamlined pair of platform pumps. The studs are there but they left out the swirly patterns. Still, it’s pretty clear where they pulled their inspiration from – the silhouette is virtually identical to the Miu Mius. The price, however, is not. These will only set you back about $34 or £25. Available both in the black, pictured here, and cream.

New Look Studded Cut Out Platforms in black (Miu Miu Rivet knockoffs)

New Look Studded Cut Out Platforms
(£25, New Look)

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Every now and again a shoe crosses my radar that I am totally wowed by. The Chloé Bow-Embellished Pump would fall into that category. It is a shoe that remarkably seems to transcend both the barriers of time and style. The shape of the shoe along with the crystal bows and embellishments are vaguely reminiscent, in my opinion, of the overly ornate footwear women wore in the 1700s prior to the French Revolution. And I mean that in the best possible way. But then scroll down and take a gander at how Kristen Stewart was styled while wearing these exquisite heels. She’s totally rocked out and miraculously these shoes seem to fit perfectly. All that inky black suede adds instant edginess but the crystal bows manage to sweeten the whole look. Well, here I’ve been rambling on about the awesomeness that is these shoes and, silly me, not only are they ridiculously expensive but they are also sold out. Sorry about that.

Chloé Bow-Embellished Suede Pumps in black

Chloé Bow-Embellished Suede Pumps
($1.290, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Chloé

Kristen Stewart & Anna Dello Russo wearing black suede Chloé Bow-Embellished Suede Pumps

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Pour La Victoire “Antoinette” Bow Pumps

Pour La Victoire is a shoe designer I’ve been following for a few years. They make beautiful, original footwear but occasionally they’ll come out with an equally stunning “inspired-by” shoe. Their “Antoinette” Bow Pumps (so perfectly named!) are not exact copies of the Chloés, but they’re similar enough that we can certainly see where the inspiration came from. Crystal bows atop a bed of black satin and a back zip closure, just like the originals. Oh, and a much easier to swallow price-tag. Yum.

Pour La Victoire "Antoinette" Bow Pumps in black (Chloé knockoffs)

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($202, Zappos)

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It was love at first sight with these Christian Louboutin “Esoteri” booties. Not sure they felt the same way about me though. There’s something I love about the Victorian meets school-boy look. What do you think? The price of course makes them a little (OK a lot) out of my reach.

Christian Louboutin Esoteri Ankle Boots in black & white

Christian Louboutin Esoteri Ankle Bootszx
(£575, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Hilary Duff, Georgina Chapman and Heidi Montag wearing black and white Christian Louboutin Esoteri Ankle Boots

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Charlotte Russe Button Booties

Luckily I found these Louboutin knock-offs at Charlotte Russe and feel that they are almost every bit as good (and much lighter on the wallet, of course).

Charlotte Russe Button Booties in black & white (Christian Louboutin Esoteri knockoffs)

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($29.99, Charlotte Russe)

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