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Heel(s) of the Day – Rachel Rachel Roy Footwear

Irina — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:00:05 +0000

I’ve been an avid fan of Rachel Roy ever since I first heard about her 2 or 3 years ago. Besides being a talented designer, she’s an incredibly beautiful woman with a multi-cultural background and . Rachel launched a lower-priced line last year called Rachel Rachel Roy with most items ranging from $40 to $150. Personally I am in love with this line! I’ve fallen in love with the RRR dresses first, but now I am coveting the SHOES! Aren’t these absolutely amazing? Swoon!

Go Shopping:

Fab Friday 5 – Vanessa Edition

Vanessa — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:43 +0000

When I heard about Fab Fridays, I was psyched. Super psyched. Why? Well, when I love things, I love them hard. Head over heels, obsessive kind of love. If it’s food, I eat it until I can’t look at it anymore. If it’s a type of clothes, I fill my closet with it until it’s out of style. So you can imagine the speed at which I immediately came up with my list… then spent an hour cutting it down.

The Breakdown:

Popbar, NYC, $3.99 – As a kid, I loved ices. As an adult – same story. So of course, Popbar is one of my favorite stops in NYC – fresh made fruit ices and homemade gelato all on a stick with delicious toppings. Definitely try the coconut half dipped in milk chocolate.
Pretty Little Liars – I’m a sucker for a good teenage TV drama and this one lives up to my expectations. Pretty Little Liars is about 4 girls dealing with life, love and the mysterious murder of their best friend. I never thought something on ABC Family could scare me silly!
Magnes Sisters Dancing in the Streets Bag, $312 – I bought this bag in smokey grey as a birthday gift for myself. I said it was for fall. Well, it’s July and 94 degrees and I’ve carried it almost everyday since. The shape is stylish, but professional and unique with great fold-over detail. My iPad slides in perfectly and I love the extendable strap to wear it messenger style.
Keds Champion in Silver Metallic, $45 – Just like I swore I’d never wear leggings again… Keds are back, too. I’m loving the Champion style in silver metallic. They look great with dresses and shorts, plus they make we want to hit the playground during recess. Ahhhh, nostalgia!
Rain Couture Rain Bag, $35 – These last few weeks we’ve had some amazing unexpected and brief thunderstorms. I love how the sky can fall for a few minutes and then be back to sunshine. The only problem is when I’m outside with nowhere to stash my designer purse. Rain Couture has seriously saved me this summer! I keep my clear bag inside my expensive bag for these emergency situations.

Real vs. Steal – Yves Saint Laurent Essentiel T-Strap Sandals

Vahni — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:30 +0000

YSL. In my head, that stands for yummy shoes, love!—and these Essentiel T-Strap Sandals by Yves Saint Laurent are a stellar example why. Have you ever seen a heel like that? Totally swoon-worthy. And with a price tag of $895 it’s not just the heel that has me gasping for air. Dang.

Yves Saint Laurent Essentiel T-Strap Sandals
($448, Madison LA)

P.S.: Also available at Matches Fashion.

Kate Hudson Loves YSL

Bebe “Iris” Architectural Sandals

Question: Is it blasphemy to think a Bebe sandal looks better than the shoe it was inspired by? Because if loving the Bebe “Iris” architectural sandal more than YSL is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Although Iris is not a t-strap, she does have that architectural heel, and blessings be, the price is also well under two bills. From the moment I spotted this shoe it has been haunting me. I waitlisted myself for it, got my notification, and they are currently en route to me. If they look half as good in real life, you’ll be seeing them again in a photo…on my feet. Available in dark gold and black.

Bebe “Iris” Architectural Sandals
($159, Bebe)

Real vs. Steal – Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges

Irina — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:00:30 +0000

Acne‘s Atacoma wedges have been lusted after and obsessed over countless times after Alexa Chung has sported a pair on her now cancelled MTV show. They sold out as soon as they hit the virtual shelves of several online shops, have been restocked again, then sold out again. If you are a EU size 37 you can still get them for a steep $620 (€430) at MyTheresa. Cheap, I know!

Acne Atacoma Lace-Up Wedges
($620, MyTheresa)

Alexa Chung Loves Acne

ALDO “Sandidge” Platform Wedge Shoe Boots

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Ahhh, I wish I had posted these ALDO shoe boots earlier. Now they’re sold out in many sizes. Sorry guys, my bad!

Aldo Sandidge Platform Wedge Shoe Boots
($151.61, ASOS)

P.S.: Also available at Amazon.co.uk for £90.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties

UPDATE (07/28/2010): Here’s Jeffrey Campbell‘s 2nd generation version of the 99 zip wedge which is sold out everywhere by now.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace-Up Wedge Booties
($170, Singer22)

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties

UPDATE (04/14/2010): Jeffrey Campbell still comes up with variations of Acne’s Atacoma inspired platforms. The newest style is called “Raid”; a sister of their Alexa bootie with a pewter metallic platform. Available in black or white.

Jeffrey Campbell “Raid” Platform Booties
($159.95, Solestruck)

P.S.: Also available at Karmaloop.

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge Booties

UPDATE (03/07/2010): Jeffrey Campbell has another Acne Atacoma knockoff called “Alexa” which used to sell at LF, but is now available on eBay only.

Jeffrey Campbell “Alexa” Wedge Booties
($90-$335, eBay)

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges

While these wedges by Jeffrey Campbell are not as high as the Atacomas and also don’t have the silver platform, overall they are still a good and affordable alternative.

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Zip Wedges
($140, Singer22)

Runway to Real Way – Alexander Wang S/S 2010

Vanessa — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:39 +0000

Runways are styled for pictures, people are styled for living. So, understandably, it sometimes takes a little tweaking to get one to live in the other’s world. This is a perfect example. Alexander Wang has proven that a little leopard goes with everything, but in our case the shorter and more structured jacket will create a look worthy of a few thumbed up Facebook photos.

Go Shopping:

SHOES: Promiscuous Trecey Leopard Booties, $67
TOP: Topshop Caged Corset Top, $65
JACKET: Topshop Cotton Jersey Bomber Jacket, $100
PANTS: Topshop Cross Front Extreme Hareems, $80

Real vs. Steal – Sergio Rossi Cachet Peep-toe Suede Slingback Pumps

Vahni — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:00:25 +0000

Is there anything more feminine than a pretty pink heel? The first time I ever encountered a pink heel, it was on a Barbie—well, before she was shod in Louboutins, of course—and since Barbie is the ultimate girlie girl, I think the answer is most definitely YES! These pink suede Sergio Rossi peep-toes indulge the grown-up Barbie girl in all of us, don’t they?

Sergio Rossi Cachet Peep-toe Suede Slingback Pumps
($695, SOLD OUT)

P.S.: Available in peach suede at The Shoe Box.

Celebrities Love Sergio Rossi

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Bebe Neve Snakeskin Platform Heels

Do the Sergio Rossi Cachet Peep-toe Suede Slingback Pumps have your heart skipping a beat? They certainly had that effect on me. And at $695, yeah, well, my heart felt that too. But it’s all moot since these lovelies are gone, baby, gone. Instead, feast your eyes on these Neve Snakeskin Platform Heels by Bebe. They’re available in fuchsia, blue suede, or black leather. Ken not included.

Bebe Neve Snakeskin Platform Heels
($149, Bebe)

Real vs. Steal – Alexander Wang Alla Peep-toe Wedges

Celine — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:17 +0000

Finally! I’ve gotta tell you guys, I have been anxiously awaiting the “knock-off” version of the Alexander Wang Alla wedges for months now and judging from the amount of emails we’ve received on this shoe, I’m not the only one. These super cute wedges are not only super pricey but also super sold out. I initially saw them on Khloe Kardashian (the leopard version) and it was love at first sight. Since then I’ve been both stalking them on eBay (totally fruitless) and looking for “steal” versions (also completely pointless)…

Alexander Wang Alla Peep-toe Wedges
($525, NET-A-PORTER)

Joan & David “Opal” Wedge Booties

Well our patience seems to have paid off. Joan & David‘s “Opal” Wedge Booties are not the cheapest steal we’ve ever featured, but gosh, they’re good, aren’t they? In all the most important ways, these booties are an awesome knockoff of the Allas. Beautiful shape, rich color, peep-toe… half the price… now all we need is a leopard version. For now though, I’ll take the black leather or black suede.

Joan & David “Opal” Wedge Booties
($260.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos.

Deal & Heel of the Day – Sam Edelman Zoe Boots Reduced & for 20% OFF!

Irina — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:00:41 +0000

UPDATE (07/26/2010): Finally, the regular price for the Zoe boots has dropped to an almost reasonable $199. But this price ain’t good enough for us. We found a way to get these darlings for the awesome price of $159.20 including FREE SHIPPING! Just head over to Shoes.com, put the Zoes in your cart, enter promo code “SHOEDEAL” which takes off 20% and voliá Zoes for under $160 which is less than half the price of the regular, re-introduction price. Yay! But hurry, the promo code is only valid until the rest of today, so get shopping, ladies!

If you’re acquainted with the style blogger blogosphere you’ll already know that Sam Edelman’s “Zoe” Harness Boots have made quite a glorious comeback last year and have landed on dozens of wishlists from fellow shoe addicts ever since. Unfortunately these Balenciaga-esque booties were reintroduced with a price tag that’s pretty hard to swallow: $350! Ugh! And up until now, more than half a year later, these are far from going on sale. People just keep buying them full-price. And even if you’re lucky enough to find these booties on sale somewhere there’s either only size 10 left or the shop is out of your size before you can complete your order.

But, finally, you have a chance to get these booties for a whole lot less ($280 instead of $350; you’re saving $70!). Lord & Taylor is currently running a promotion where you can take 20% OFF regular and sale price items and they happen to have the Zoe boots in all sizes available right now. Just enter coupon code “SIMPLE” at checkout and save a big chunk of cash! But hurry, the offer is set to expire tomorrow (03/15/2010). Oh, and did I mention you’ll get FREE SHIPPING as well? Score!

Sam Edelman Zoe Boots
($199, Shoes.com)

P.S.: Also available at Endless.

Celebrity Look 4 Less – Kim Kardashian is Lacy in Preen

Vahni — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:00:17 +0000

Alright, listen up all you Kim Kardashian haters who blasted her in one of my previous posts: if you don’t like her here, just click away! If you’re still reading, then I’m going to consider you Team Kim. And I don’t care what anyone says, Kim’s bod is sick and she is totally gorgeous. So what if she likes tight. Now’s the time, not when she’s 80. So I say Kim in lacy Preen, with bright pink nails and Veronica Lake hair? Yeah, baby!

Our Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Who?	Kim Kardashian
Where?	Beach Bunny Swimwear Front Row, Miami
When?	July 16, 2010
What?	Preen Fallen Dress, Christian Louboutin Alti Pumps

Kim Kardashian’s Lacy Dress Look 4 Less

Go Shopping:

DRESS: ASOS Lace Overlay Lingerie Dress, $20.21
BRACELET: ALDO PORTUONDO Rhinestone Bracelet, $13.98
NAIL POLISH: dELiA*s Nail Polish in Neon Pink, $4.50
EARRINGS: Target Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings, $29.99
SHOES: Bumper Ryan-01 Platform Pumps, $34.99

Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals

Celine — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:00:43 +0000

We’ve featured quite a number of Christian Louboutin shoes here on InTheirCloset and I think that’s because, other than being extremely popular with our readers, they are also what I would classify as “classic”. Louboutin pumps range from demure to over the top but almost all of them feel timeless. CL’s “Claudia” ankle-strap sandals are no exception. They are simply a new take on a tried and true shoe. Look how beloved these are by hollywood starlets and Playboy bunnies alike. You’d probably have to be either or both to swing that price tag though.

Christian Louboutin Claudia Ankle Strap Sandals
($985, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

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ALDO “Brodigan” Ankle Strap Sandals

Thank you, ALDO, for bringing us a shoe both lovely and affordable. No, my friends, you will not be able to show off that red sole, but if it’s class you’re looking for, look no further. ALDO’s “Brodigan” pump is the versatile, cocktail pump you’ve been looking for minus the hefty price tag. *Ding Ding*. We have a winner! Also available in a great nude (“bone patent”) color.

ALDO “Brodigan” Ankle Strap Sandals
($49.98, Amazon)