Ballet Flats

Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats

by Vahni on May 17, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 17, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Leave it to Christian Louboutin to take a simple, sweet ballerina flat and make it sexy—and subversive. There’s nothing about the Big Kiss Flat I don’t like, from the gleaming black patent, to the spiky silver studs. Well, truth be told, there are a couple tiny problems with these shoes: the typically high Louboutin price tag, and the fact that although they debuted in the Resort 2010 collection, they’re already sold out.

Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats in black patent

Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats
($950, SOLD OUT)

Alex Curran Loves Christian Louboutin

Alex Curran wearing black Christian Louboutin Big Kiss Studded Flats

Gianni Bini “Vanity” Studded Flats

UPDATE (05/17/2011): Here’s another though not quite as spot-on Louboutin spiked alternative coming from Gianni Bini. Available in black or nude.

Gianni Bini "Vanity" Studded Flats in black (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

Gianni Bini “Vanity” Studded Flatsls
($59.99, Dillard’s)

Candela Studded Punk Flats

UPDATE (06/14/2010): I also just came across these fabulous though somewhat pricey Big Kiss look-a-likes by Candela. Available in either black or white leather.

Candela Studded Punk Ballerina Flats in black (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

Candela Studded Punk Flatsendless
($264.50, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shopbopcj.

daniblack “Marval” Studded Flats

UPDATE (06/14/2010): Found one more subdued Big Kiss knockoff by daniblack.

daniblack "Marval" Studded Flats in black suede (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

daniblack “Marval” Studded Flatsendless
($90.75, Endless)

P.S.: Also available in at 6pmcj.

Steve Madden “KAISAR” Studded Flats

Since Louboutin’s Big Kiss is not only pricey, but just about impossible to acquire, you can get your good girl/bad girl fill with the Steve Madden “Kaisar” studded flat. It’s not quite as spiky, but lots of gleaming studs still make this flat a stand-out.

Steve Madden "KAISAR" Studded Flats in black (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

Steve Madden “KAISAR” Studded Flatscj
($89.95, Steve Madden)

Charles David “Rad” Studded Flats

Another option is the studded, shiny snake “Rad” Flat by Charles David. Like the Big Kiss, the “Rad” boasts high-gloss shine, and while there are less studs, the snakeskin adds oomph. Hiss…

Charles David "Rad" Studded Flats in black croc patent (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

Charles David “Rad” Studded Flatsendless
($86.78, Endless)

Pour la Victoire “Juliet” Studded Flats

And here is yet another alternative: “Juliet” by Pour la Victoire. Not quite as aggressive in appearance (and probably superbly comfy) these flats could very well replace the flip-flips in your closet.

Pour la Victoire "Juliet" Studded Flats in black suede (Christian Louboutin Big Kiss knockoffs)

Pour la Victoire “Juliet” Studded Flatsls
($125.90, NORDSTROM)

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Leopard Print Shoes – Volume 3

by Irina on April 12, 2011

I’m so infatuated with the leopard print trend, it’s getting ridiculous. This is the third time I am writing about leopard print shoes, but all these great styles keep coming and coming and I would be a bad, bad fashion blogger not to let you know about them. So here you have it: a new batch of gorgeous leopard shoes. Let me know what you think. Have you already bought some leopard shoes or do you rather skip this wild trend?

Leopard Print Shoes - Volume 3

Go Shopping:

  1. Joe’s Jeans “Brenda III” Wedge Sandalsendless, $195
  2. Classiques Entier “Eclipse” Ballerina Flatsls, $119.95
  3. Black Rooster “Digit” Thong Sandalscj, $79
  4. Brigitte Bailey “Charee” Platform Pumpscj, $99
  5. Carlos by Carlos Santana “Thailand” Thong Sandalsendless, $69
  6. Guess “Odetta” Strappy Heeled Sandalsls, $177.51
  7. Sam Edelman “Leroy” Espadrille Wedges, $160
  8. River Island Echo Sandal With Strapsls, $125.49
  9. Ivanka Trump “Halia” Wedgescj, $140
  10. Senso “Wilma” Platform Bootiescj, $200
  11. Sam Edelman “Randall” Wedgescj, $140
  12. Sam Edelman “Lucia” T-Strap Sandalsls, $139.95

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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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Summer Trend Watch 2010 – Animal Print Heels

by Vahni on June 4, 2010

Animal prints. They can be a dangerous thing for women; nothing spells C-R-A-Z-Y like too much print on your person or in your house. But sometimes you can’t blame a girl for not being able to get enough, because all that tiger, and zebra, and cheetah…oh my! There’s just something about it that makes you feel exotic and wild.

Animal Print Heels – Designer Edition

You know here at InTheirCloset, we love you ladies, and we want to help all of you put your best foot forward. Especially one shod in a Wang Alla wedge—the only exception to the one print, one piece rule. Since prints are quite potent, the easiest way to ensure sartorial success is to limit that zip of zebra to your shoes. So we’ve rounded up the leaders of the designer pack, for your inspiration and fascination…

Animal Print Heels - Designer Edition

Go Shopping:

  1. D&G Leopard Print Pumpscj, $599
  2. Jimmy Choo Megan Zebra Sandalsls, $1.195
  3. Giuseppe Zanotti I96240 Leopard Print Wedgesls, $299
  4. L.A.M.B. Dawna Zebra Pumpscj, $329
  5. Alexander Wang Alla Leopard-Print Wedges Mulesls, $949
  6. Christian Louboutin Peanut 70 Ponyskin Wedgesls, $845

Animal Print Heels – Budget Edition

Of course, if your budget is more Jeffrey than Jimmy, there is a plethora of purrrfect prints out there. A spectacular selection, indeed. I’ll have a #4 and a #18 please? Ooh, and a #9 on the side. Happy shopping, ladies!

Animal Print Heels - Budget Edition

Go Shopping:

  1. Dune Jiraffe Platform Court Shoesls, $143.73
  2. Torrid Wildcat Photo Print System Heelscj, $39
  3. Naughty Monkey “Flaunt It” Wedge Sandalsendless, $68.21
  4. MICHAEL by Michael Kors “Violet” Espadrilles, $135
  5. Steve Madden “KENSLEY” Zebra-Print Flatscj, $79.95
  6. Betsey Johnson “Astra” Sandalscj, $119.99
  7. Yellow Box “Sabrina” Cheetah Flatsendless, $74.95
  8. Jessica Simpson “Lepolia” Flatsls, $78.95
  9. Bebe “Sloan” Platform Pumps in Cheetahendless, $150.95
  10. Bebe “Sloan” Platform Pumps in Brown Zebraendless, $150.95
  11. Me Too “Linda” Flatsls, $79.95
  12. Naughty Monkey “Glow” T-Strap Sandalsendless, $65.95
  13. Classiques Entier Open Toe Pumpsls, $129.95
  14. Wild Diva “Adina-03″ Open-Toe Espadrillesendless, $37.50
  15. Nina “Yaki-Yl” Ballet Flatsendless, $54.97
  16. Jeffrey Campbell “Cayman” Cheetah Flat Sandalscj, $124
  17. Miss Me “Jocelyn-4″ Platform Pumpsendless, $44.95
  18. Jeffrey Campbell “Mariel” Cheetah Print Wedgescj, $175

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