Ankle Booties

Real vs. Steal – Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots

by Vahni on May 26, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 26, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I am naturally not attracted to red—I have a total of three red pieces in my wardrobe. But when I saw the red suede Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots like Fergie’s (below), I fell in love. Fire indeed! They are totally hot. There’s just something about all those stripes of skin peeking through.

Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots in black & green

Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Jimmy Choo

Fergie & Cindy Crawford wearing Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots

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Two Lips “Identity” Cut-Out Booties

UPDATE (05/26/2011): Here’s a gorgeous budget-friendly Jimmy Choo look-a-like by Two Lips. These cut-out booties come also in black, natural, purple, blue & rose.

Two Lips "Identity" Cut-Out Booties in red suede (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

Two Lips “Identity” Cut-Out Bootiescj
($104.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com & Zapposcj.

Pierre Dumas “Ciao” Sandals

UPDATE (01/01/2011): Stumbled upon another budget-friendly Choo knockoff by Pierre Dumas. Available in either black or tobacco.

Pierre Dumas "Ciao" Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

Pierre Dumas “Ciao” Sandalscj
($29.99, Piperlime)

Vince Camuto “Aphrodite” Sandals

Who doesn’t love a Choo shoe? I know no woman alive who’d deny herself the pleasure if her finances could enable the experience. If only. Since most of us can’t fill our closets with boxes by Jimmy Choo (and because the Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots are sold out anyway) here’s a nice consolation prize: the “Aphrodite” by Vince Camuto. They aren’t 100% like the Choo version, but still a shapely and sexy pair. Available in black, nude and natural… and I’m loving the natural for all those military looks planned for spring.

Vince Camuto "Aphrodite" Cut-out Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

Vince Camuto “Aphrodite” Sandalsls
($79.90, NORDSTROM)

Office “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Booties

Also worthy of consideration are the “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Booties by Office. Love this shoe for its Choo-like similarities (the buckle detail and opening at the ankle), and also for its daring differences (woven detail and trim). It’s also available in a delectable dark taupe that really showcases the lovely detail on these booties—you must click over to Office to see the 360-degree view. I’d even go so far as to say that I like the dark taupe better than the Choo booties. Now that speaks volumes, doesn’t it?

Office "BASK IN GLORY" Cut-Out Booties in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

Office “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Booties
(£28, Office)

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties

by Velicia Hill on May 1, 2011

I have to admit, I sing in the shower. I sing in my car. I even sing and dance (yes, I can bust a few moves) in front of the mirror. That’s right, I’m a closet wannabe rocker chick! Wow, to be able to sing and move a crowd must be a fantastic feeling! But since I’ve never earned a dollar or hell, one peso by singing, I will settle for dressing like a rocker chick. And where are my earplugs? Because these Giuseppe Zanotti ridiculously embellished, rhinestones-on-steroids booties are practically screaming in my ear – BUY ME! Um, not so much. Unless you really do make your living entertaining hundreds of thousands in sold-out arenas, then $1.630 for a pair of shoes is a drop in the bucket. But for the rest of us “wannabes”, boy, do I have a surprise for you… go on, keep singing, I mean, reading.

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties
($1.630, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Giuseppe Zanotti

Ciara, Beyoncé Knowles & Cassie wearing black Giuseppe Zanotti Kama Rhinestone Booties

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Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “INTHEIRCLOSET” to get 10% OFF your order!

Let’s take it to the bridge… ooh la la! Rock on Riplay – dude, this is good stuff! I may sing off-key, but these booties hit all the right notes. They aren’t as gluttonous with the rhinestones as the Zanottis and yet there’s still a bunch of bling but for a lot less money – only $74.95 (actually $67.46 after you use our exclusive coupon code above)! So girls, put down Guitar Hero and go be a heel hero instead. Get yourself a hot LBD like Beyoncé and rock it like a diva!

Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties in black (Giuseppe Zanotti Kama knockoffs)

Riplay Succi-01 Rhinestone Booties
($74.95, Ms. Heel)

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Real vs. Steal – Pierre Hardy Laser-Cut Slingback Booties

by Irina on March 11, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on March 11, 2011. Scroll down to the new add.

We do get a few reader requests per day and while we’re not always able to find a great alternative right away, we store those reader requests in our archives and keep coming back to them to make sure we do our best to help our readers find something within their budget. Take this request by Kimberly from March 2010 for example where she asked us to help her find a cheaper alternative for a pair of Pierre Hardy booties.:

I just saw these boots at Barney’s New York. They are a little out of my budget at $1000. Anything similar? I love the style and cut!! Thanks!!

Pierre Hardy Laser-Cut Slingback Booties in natural

Pierre Hardy Laser-Cut Slingback Booties
($1000, SOLD OUT)

Blake Lively Loves Pierre Hardy

Blake Lively wearing Pierre Hardy Laser-Cut Slingback Booties in natural

Wild Diva Akemi-128 Slingback Booties

UPDATE (03/11/2011): Just came across another great Pierre Hardy alternative by Wild Diva. Available in taupe, black, grey and white faux leather.

Wild Diva Akemi-128 Slingback Booties in taupe (Pierre Hardy knockoffs)

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($43.50, Endless)

Halogen “Lisette” Slingback Sandals

UPDATE (02/10/2011): And here’s another great Pierre Hardy knockoff coming from Halogen. Available in black as shown below or taupe grey.

Halogen "Lisette" Slingback Sandals in black (Pierre Hardy knockoffs)

Halogen “Lisette” Slingback Sandalsls
($119.95, NORDSTROM)

Franco Sarto “Million” Slingback Booties

UPDATE (01/10/2011): Here’s another great Pierre Hardy look-a-like by Franco Sarto. Available in tan, beige and black leather.

Franco Sarto "Million" Slingback Booties in brown (Pierre Hardy knockoffs)

Franco Sarto “Million” Slingback Bootiescj
($49.99, Piperlime)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

Chinese Laundry “Hopscotch” Slingback Sandals

It might has taken us 9 months to find a proper alternative, but these slingback sandals by Chinese Laundry sure were worth the wait, weren’t they? They are virtually identical if compared to the Pierre Hardy originals, but cost only 1/10 of the price. Available in cognac and black. Hope we could help you out, Kimberly! :)

Chinese Laundry "Hopscotch" Slingback Sandals in cognac (Pierre Hardy knockoffs)

Chinese Laundry “Hopscotch” Slingback Sandals
($98.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Chinese Laundry & Endlesscj.

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Leopard Print 2.0 – Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

by Irina on February 18, 2011

2010 marked the year where leopard print was taking over the fashion world. Suddenly it was all about animal print shoes, bags, accessories, clothes. Now it’s 2011 and the trend is still going strong. And what’s better is that by now mainstream fashion brands have caught on to this trend, so nowadays we not only have out-of-the-world priced designer options but actually affordable styles we can slurge on without feeling guilty. See our top 12 shoe picks below and let us know what you think.

Leopard Print 2.0 - Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

Go Shopping:

  1. Bandolino “Thanku” Wedge Sandalscj, $85.95
  2. Maxstudio “Changzou” Bootiesendless, $154.95
  3. Ivanka Trump “Magnolis” Ballet Flatscj, $130
  4. Chinese Laundry “Duster” Flats, $69
  5. Calvin Klein “Fanya” Wedge Sandalsendless, $138
  6. Betsey Johnson “Eloise” Ankle Strap Sandalsendless, $175
  7. Jessica Simpson “Fannie” Flatsls, $69
  8. Steve Madden “WIICKED” Peep-toe Wedgescj, $149.95
  9. ALDO “Nolton” Platform Pumpsamazon, $90
  10. Pelle Moda “Issa 2″ Sandalscj, $80
  11. Ivanka Trump “Pinkette” Pumps, $132.99
  12. Maxstudio “Zomba” Bootiesendless, $109.42

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Real vs. Steal – L.A.M.B. Rasta Sandal Booties

by Irina on February 8, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 08, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

First things first: I’m so sorry for not having posted over the weekend, but I’ve been out of town for the weekend because of my cousin’s wedding, so that’s my lame excuse, OK? Anyway, I am desperately looking for the perfect hybrid between a sandal and a bootie to wear on chilly summer nights. The “Rasta” cutout bootie/sandal by L.A.M.B. looks promising, but the $350 price is a big turn-off.

L.A.M.B. Rasta Open Toe Cutout Bootiesin black leather

L.A.M.B. Rasta Open Toe Cutout Booties
($266, DJPremium)

Celebrities Love L.A.M.B.

Mena Suvari and Amber Stevens wearing black L.A.M.B. Rasta Sandal Booties

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JustFabulous “Marcelle” T-Strap Sandals

UPDATE (02/08/2011): Newly established footwear brand JustFabulous decided to start their collection by knocking off the L.A.M.B. heels.

JustFabulous "Marcelle" T-Strap Sandals in black (L.A.M.B. Rasta knockoffs)

JustFabulous “Marcelle” T-Strap Sandals
($59.99, Heels.com)

BCBGeneration “Jules” T-Strap Sandals

UPDATE (06/23/2010): I didn’t expect to find any more knockoffs of the L.A.M.B. heels above, but BCBGeneration just came out with a very inspired-by version. These are available in black, tan & pewter.

BCBGeneration "Jules" T-Strap Sandals in black (L.A.M.B. Rasta knockoffs)

BCBGeneration “Jules” T-Strap Sandalsendless
($44.99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

Bebe “Adele” Snake Trimmed Booties

UPDATE (07/31/2009): Just found another great and affordable L.A.M.B. look-a-like by Bebe called “Adele”.

Bebe’s “Adele” bootie is not as spot-on as the Steve Madden version, but you can still see where they draw their inspiration from. I much prefer the heel of this knockoff version though, so grab them while you can.

Bebe Adele Snake Trimmed Bootie in black (L.A.M.B. Rasta knockoffs)

Bebe Adele Snake Trimmed Bootie
($159, Bebe)

Steve Madden “PERSIS” Open Toe Booties

You can always count on Steve Madden to deliver some great L.A.M.B. knockoffs just like this one. The heels is slightly different, but everything else looks pretty much the same.

Steve Madden PERSIS Cutout Booties in black leather (L.A.M.B. Rasta knockoffs)

Steve Madden “PERSIS” Open Toe Bootiescj
(84.98, Steve Madden)

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