UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 24, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably gimpsed one of this season’s hottest trends: the cage bootie. I’m not entirely sure where this fad originated but I’m going to guess that it might have been Yves Saint Laurent’s Cage Leather Sandal. A delicate, architectural beauty of a shoe, the YSL heels spurred quite a few copies. Christian Louboutin‘s Coussin Caged Ankle Boots are like the big, badass sister to the YSL sandals. To me, the CL booties look both industrial and hard; girly and sweet. They’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, to be sure, but they are certainly works of art; and pricey ones at that.
Christian Louboutin Coussin Caged Ankle Boots
($1.595, LUISAVIAROMA)
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Loading ...Penny Loves Kenny “Relish” Caged Booties
UPDATE (02/24/2011): Stumbled upon another fabulous Louboutin look-a-like by Penny Loves Kenny. Available in black, nude and white.
Penny Loves Kenny “Relish” Caged Booties
($89.99, Endless)
P.S.: Also available at Heels.com.
Boutique 9 “Valanda” Caged Platform Sandals
UPDATE (04/15/2010): Boutique 9 has a second Louboutin steal version which is basically exactly like the “Val” style but without the bow. Available in black and medium natural.
Boutique 9 “Valanda” Caged Platform Sandals
($190, Shopbop)
Boutique 9 “Val” Peep-toe Caged Booties
So if the YSL cage sandals and the Louboutin cage boots had a baby, it might look something like these “Val” Peep-Toe Caged Booties by Boutique 9 – and I gotta tell ya, I’m ready to adopt. I kinda love that they turned these into peep-toes and I’m a little obsessed with that silk bow. Wear with a simple black dress and let the shoes do all the talking. They’re not crazy cheap at $199, but they are considerably more affordable than the Louboutins, and just as drool-worthy. Yum! Available in black or natural.
Boutique 9 “Val” Peep-toe Caged Booties
($199.95, Endless)
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I rhink I actually like the boutique nine more than the louboutins the bow detail looks really good ans the peep toe looks better to me they’re still kinda pricey though but I’d actually splurge on those
They have these at Fredrick’s of Hollywood as well for under $40!!! Super cute.
http://www.gojane.com/46587-shoes-perforated-peep-toe-heel.html