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UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 24, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

These buckled ankle boots were designed by shoe design genius Giuseppe Zanotti for the hottest brand in Fashionville right now, Balmain, for their Fall 2009 footwear range. I wasn’t really a fan of this collection until I saw these badass rocker booties. My only problem: finding the pocket change to afford these. Sigh!

Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain Uma Buckled Ankle Boots in black leather

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($1.338, MyTheresa)

XOXO “Raven” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (11/24/2011): Just stumbled upon another very affordable buckled Balmain look-a-like by XOXO aka Wanted.

XOXO "Raven" Ankle Boots in black (Balmain knockoffs)

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($47.45, Shoebuy)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj.

Charles Albert New 1733 Buckle Booties

UPDATE (09/08/2010): Just in time for fall I happened to stumble upon these buckled Balmain look-a-likes by Charles Albert. They have a canvas upper, but everything else is pretty much spot-on. Available in black, blue or white canvas.

Charles Albert New 1733 Buckle Booties in black canvas (Balmain knockoffs)

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($39.95, Endless)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Admit” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (07/22/2010): Carlos by Carlos Santana provides us with yet another fabulous Balmain alternative in form of this latticed zipper ankle boots. Available in black or camel leather.

Carlos by Carlos Santana "Admit" Ankle Boots in black (Balmain knockoffs)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Admit” Ankle Bootscj
($89.75, Endless)

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

ZiGiny “Triumph” Booties

UPDATE (01/19/2010): If you want an upscale knockoff of the Balmain booties, try these ankle boots by ZiGiny. They are available in black leather, black and red suede.

ZiGiny "Triumph" Booties in black (Balmain knockoffs)

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($65.97, Endless)

Hypnotic “Roadtrip” Buckle Booties

UPDATE (01/03/2010): Surprise! Surprise! Yet another Balmain knockoff. This one’s by Hypnotic and the booties come in either black, grey or rust suede.

Hypnotic "Roadtrip" Buckle Booties in black suede (Balmain knockoffs)

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($39.95, Endless)

Wet Seal Multi Buckle Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Found yet another Balmain alternative by Wet Seal. Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41597064” in the search field to find the Balmain inspired buckle booties on the website.

Wet Seal Multi Buckle Booties in black faux suede (Balmain Fall 2009 knockoffs)

Wet Seal Multi Buckle Booties
Style #: 41597064
($36.50, Wet Seal)

Anne Michelle Savior 27 Strappy Booties

UPDATE: WHOA! Check out these amazing Balmain knockoffs by Anne Michelle. I LOVE these!

Anne Michelle Savior 27 Strappy Booties in black (Balmain Fall 2009 knockoffs)

Anne Michelle Savior 27 Strappy Booties
($42, LuLu*s)

Report “Lyndon” Buckle Booties

Check out these fabulous Balmain knockoffs brought to you by Report! Aren’t they just gorgeous? They’re so close to the original buckle booties. You better act fast as I predict these are going to sell out very, very quickly.

Report "Lyndon" Buckle Booties in black (Balmain for Giuseppe Zanotti Fall 2009 knockoffs)

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($86.90, NORDSTROM)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 16, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

If I had to choose my favorite Louboutin of 2009 I think the “Nitoinimoi” bandage ankle bootie below would definitely be up for consideration. There are not enough words to describe how much I love these. However, there is also not enough cash in my wallet to buy these as well.

Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Platform Ankle Boots in black

Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Bootszx
($1.197, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Keri Hilson, Audrina Patridge, Alexa Chung and Ciara wearing black Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi Bandage Ankle Boots

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Chinese Laundry “Riverdance” Pony Ankle Boots

UPDATE (09/16/2011): Found yet another Chinese Laundry Louboutin look-a-like in a ponyhair version. Use code “CL15REG323” to get 15% OFF regular priced styles! Expires 9/30.

Chinese Laundry "Riverdance" Pony Ankle Boots in black (Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi knockoffs)

Chinese Laundry “Riverdance” Pony Ankle Bootscj
($150, Chinese Laundry)

Chinese Laundry “Saratoga” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (12/08/2010): More than one year later I found these fabulous Louboutin knockoffs by Chinese Laundry. Now aren’t they lovely? Use code “CL15REG323” to get 15% OFF regular priced styles! Expires 9/30.

Chinese Laundry "Saratoga" Ankle Boots in black suede

Chinese Laundry “Saratoga” Ankle Bootscj
($150, Chinese Laundry)

Anne Michelle Addiction 55 Buckled Booties

Once again Anne Michelle comes to the rescue! Their “Nitoinimoi” knockoff is almost a 1:1 copy of the real deal. The only differences are the missing red sole and the pointed toe which is square on the originals. Everything else from the shape to the bandages and the buckles looks identical. And they’re so inexpensive, too! Only $44. Such a great deal, gotta love LuLu*s.

Anne Michelle Addiction 55 Booties in black (Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi knockoffs)

Anne Michelle Addiction 55 Belted & Buckled Booties
($44, LuLu*s)

Boutique 9 “Siaka” Ankle Boots

I know these boots by Boutique 9 are more of an “inspired-by” kind rather than a complete rip-off, but I still think they fit the bill for a great Louboutin alternative. I’m also sort of in love with them even though they are not a steal at $229. Also available in brown.

Boutique 9 "Siaka" Bandage Ankle Boots in black (Christian Louboutin Nitoinimoi knockoffs)

Boutique 9 “Siaka” Ankle Bootscj
($229, Zappos)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 05, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

More leopard! Are you sick of it yet? Well, I’m not, so I guess you have to stick it out with me. I mean, how am I supposed to get over this trend when people like Brian Atwood keep making such fab shoes all covered up in this wild animal print? Love, love, love these leopard booties. But a) they’re sold out everywhere and b) I wouldn’t be able to afford them even if they weren’t. Le sigh!

Brian Atwood Didier Leopard-Print Haircalf Ankle Boots

Brian Atwood Didier Leopard-Print Haircalf Ankle Boots
($980, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Brian Atwood

Rachel Zoe & Jennifer Lopez wearing Brian Atwood Didier Leopard-Print Haircalf Ankle Boots

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Pelle Moda “Porter” Leopard Ankle Boots

UPDATE (09/05/2011): If you’re on the lookout for a more high quality knockoff, here’s a great BA alternative coming from Pelle Moda. Love these booties!

Pelle Moda "Porter" Leopard Ankle Boots (Brian Atwood Didier knockoffs)

Pelle Moda “Porter” Leopard Ankle Bootscj
($249.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbopcj.

Anne Michelle Caliber-03 Leopard Booties

Not quite as detailed as the originals and certainly not the same quality, but for a $24 bootie I’m not the one to complain. If you’re looking for pair of stylish leopard booties for a steal price, check out these faux suede darlings by Anne Michelle.

Anne Michelle Caliber-03 Leopard Booties (Brian Atwood Didier knockoffs)

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($23.95, GoJane)

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When I wrote about Selena Gomez wearing an ASOS dress to the GRAMMY Nominations Concert back in December many of you seem to have found interest in Selena’s dress which is now long gone & totally sold out. And since I still get a lot of requests and traffic on this specific Selena look I decided to recreate her head-to-toe look on a budget look basis. I found a great and budget-friendly dress alternative coming from New Look, a UK fast fashion chain. They have very decent worldwode shipping fees (shipping to the US comes in at £7.50 which equals ~$12), so I decided to include it. And I also came across these fab Zanotti chiffon bow look-a-likes, but you have to be fast to snag a pair at LuLu*s because sizes keep selling out there.

Selena Gomez wearing a black ASOS Asymmetric Corset Maxi Dress and Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

Our Rating: ★★★½☆

Who?Selena Gomez
Where?GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live, Los Angeles
When?December 01, 2010
What?ASOS Asymmetric Corset Maxi Dress, Giuseppe Zanotti E10338 Leopard Chiffon-Bow Sandalscj

Selena Gomez’ Look 4 Less

Celebrity Look 4 Less - Selena Gomez in ASOS & Giuseppe Zanotti

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on June 01, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Oh. My. Lord. Every once in a while I am so captivated by a hot shoe that I am nearly rendered speechless. Nearly. The Nika Pumps by Rock & Republic are just such a pair. Those pewter colored studs and that gleaming, dangerous looking heel…I tell you, R&R has done everything right with this pair. They are stunning. No wonder why they’re gone.

Rock & Republic Nika Pumps in fuchsia suede

Rock & Republic Nika Pumps
($295, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Rock & Republic

AnnaLynne McCord, Kristen Stewart, Katie Cassidy, Rihanna & Drew Barrymore wearing Rock & Republic Nika Pumps

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Mona Mia “Camelia” Studded Pointy Toe Platform Pumps

UPDATE (06/01/2011): Found another great Rock & Republic knockoff. Mona Mia‘s “Camelia” pumps sure look a lot like R&R’s “Nika”, don’t they? I am so digging these pumps in yellow.

Mona Mia "Camelia" Studded Pointy Toe Platform Pumps in yellow and black (Rock & Republic Nika knockoffs)

Mona Mia “Camelia” Studded Pointy Toe Platform Pumps
($41, LuLu*s)

Anne Michelle Virus-01 Pumps

UPDATE (09/17/2010): Just happened to come across these fabulous and super identical Rock & Republic look-a-likes by Anne Michelle (rebranded as Shiekh here). They’re currently on sale for less than $33 and come in either grey or black.

Anne Michelle Virus-01 Pumps in grey (Rock & Republic Nika knockoffs)

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($32.97, Shiekh)

Luichiny “Fanta See” Pumps

So you love Nika. Yeah, join the club. For those of you with a femme fatale alter ego that Nika was just perfect for, I have a a remedy. Check out the “Fanta See” Pumps by Luichiny. Not only are they GORGE, they are virtual dead-ringers. Available in fuchsia, grey & black suede.

Luichiny "Fanta See" Pumps in fuchsia suede (Rock & Republic Nika knockoffs)

Luichiny “Fanta See” Pumps
($64.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Endlessendless & Shoebuycj.

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