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Real vs. Steal – Prada Studded Cross Strap Platform Sandals

by Vahni on September 9, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 09, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

I just adore a studded shoe. Well, truth be told, I’m loving a studded anything right about now. Thankfully there are more options this century than there were in the last one—we’ve moved beyond Bedazzler hideousness and full-on rocker paraphernalia. This lovely Prada sandal is a fab example of studs done right. There’s a hint of rebellion, but also a sort of 40s sensibility in the shape and structure of this shoe.

Prada Studded Suede Cross Strap Platform Sandals in black

Prada Studded Suede Cross Strap Platform Sandals
($636, Bluefly)

Celebrities Love Prada

Carey Mulligan & Anna Dello Russo wearing black suede Prada Studded Cross Strap Platform Sandals

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XOXO “Hollywood” Platform Sandals

UPDATE (09/09/2010): And here’s the first suede Prada look-a-like by XOXO. It comes in either black or blue faux suede.

XOXO "Hollywood" Platform Sandals in black suede (Prada knockoffs)

XOXO “Hollywood” Platform Sandalsendless
($79.99, Endless)

Type Z “Neva” Studded Sandals

UPDATE (07/21/2010): Found another absolutely fabulous Prada look-a-like by Type Z. Available in black or silver.

Type Z "Neva" Studded Sandals in black (Prada knockoffs)

Type Z “Neva” Studded Sandalscj
($100, Zappos)

N.Y.L.A. “Naigel” Studded Platform Sandals

Yes, it’s true: celebrities (and even us mere mortals) love Prada. But the thought of stepping in a puddle or a crack while wearing a $636 suede-covered heel? Uh, I know that’s an idea I don’t love. If you’re of the same ilk, allow me to introduce “Naigel” by N.Y.L.A.. Now you can have all the studded, criss-crossed moxie of the Prada version, in a more resilient and less-expensive leather pair.

N.Y.L.A. "Naigel" Studded Platform Sandals in black (Prada knockoffs)

N.Y.L.A. “Naigel” Studded Platform Sandalsendless
($64.88, Endless)

Posted in: Anna Dello Russo,Carey Mulligan,Celebrity Looks 4 Less,Out & About,Prada,Real vs. Steal,Red Carpet,Shoes

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Vahni

Vahni Georgoulakos is a fashion fanatic, professional writer, and the principal of her own blog, Grit and Glamour. She is also the International Style Examiner for Examiner.com and a staff writer for InTheirCloset. She hails from the southeastern US, but has lived as far south as Sydney, Australia. She has been featured in Grazia Australia, Style Sample Magazine and was named one of Charlotte's Best Dressed women in 2005. If you have a fashion question, you can contact Vahni at gritandglamour@gmail.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @gritandglamour.

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