Bridal shoes

Real vs. Steal – Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby D’Orsay Pumps

by Irina on August 18, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 18, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Which girl doesn’t dream of having a pair of Manolo Blahniks to call her own? Unfortunately, price tags of $500 and upwards keep this dream from ever coming true. But fear not there are fab yet budget-friendly Manolo look-a-likes out there. And we have found a few great alternatives for those trying to save money. If I had a multimillionaire’s budget, I would gladly spend $755 on the Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby d’Orsay pumps. They look terrific, are super feminine and would make the perfect bridal shoe. Manolo high heels are also considered to be pretty comfy, so if I could I would already have these in my closet.

Manolo Blahnik "Sedaraby" Silver D'orsay Pumps

Manolo Blahnik “Sedaraby” D’Orsay Pumps
($755, Barneys)

P.S.: Also available at NORDSTROMls, Saksls & Bergdorf Goodmanls.

J. Renee “Debut” Pumps

UPDATE (08/18/2011): And almost a year after my last Sedaraby steal find, here’s another great under $100 Manolo look-a-like by J.Renee. Available in silver, gold, pewter, bronze leather as well as in black satin.

J. Renee "Debut" Pumps in silver (Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby knockoffs)

J. Renee “Debut” Pumpscj
($96.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Shoebuycj, Onlineshoes.comls, Shoes.com, NORDSTROMls & Dillard’sls.

Steve Madden “WARE” Pumps

UPDATE (09/14/2010): I really didn’t think I would stumble upon another knockoff of the Sedaraby, but Steve Madden apparently wanted to prove me wrong. His Sedaraby inspired pumps come in silver and gold leather as well as black satin.

Steve Madden WARE Pumps in silver (Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby knockoffs)

Steve Madden “WARE” Pumpsendless
($43.97, Endless)

RSVP “Taran” D’Orsay Pumps

If you want a shoe in the identical style as shown above for a fraction of the price, RSVP has a great and budget-friendly alternative. Except for the heel, they look pretty much the same to me. And being priced at under $30 (sale price!) they are quite a steal, too. Also available in 5 other colors.

RSVP "Taran" Silver D'orsay Pumps

RSVP “Taran” D’Orsay Pumpscj
($26.70, 6pm)

Dyeables “Onyx” D’Orsay Pumps

These Manolo Blahnik look-a-likes by Dyeables are my personal favorites. They are a little more expensive than RSVP’s “Taran”, but overall I’d say you’ll get better quality. The upper material is a beautiful silk satin and the heel is 3″ only. Score!

Dyeables Onyx White D'orsay Peep-toe Pumps (Manolo Blahnik knockoffs)

Dyeables “Onyx” D’Orsay Pumpsls
($104.95, Onlineshoes.com)

P.S.: Also available at Buy.comls & Amazonamazon.

Pelle Moda “Nemo” Pumps

These d’Orsay pumps by Pelle Moda are also great Manolo Blahnik Sedaraby knockoffs. The heel on there is again slightly different, but otherwise the shoes look practically identical. They also happen to be the most expensive knockoffs retailing for around $140 a pair. Available in silver, black, bronze, platinum and pewter.

Pelle Moda "Nemo" Silver D'orsay Pumps

Pelle Moda “Nemo” D’Orsay Pumpsamazon
($140, Amazon)

P.S.: Also available at Jildorcj.

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Real vs. Steal – Badgley Mischka Harrow Slingback Satin Sandals

by Celine on April 15, 2010

Occasionally I’ll take a look in my shoe closet (only occasionally, it’s a scary place) and realize that while I have a lot of trendy shoes, I lack some fundamental classics. I’ve been out of high-school for 11 years (moving right along) but funnily enough this morning I woke up thinking about proms and what I would wear today if given the opportunity. Well I haven’t figured out the dress part just yet, but I think these Badgley Mischka Harrow Slingback Satin Sandals would do quite nicely on my feet. A classic, simple yet beautiful shoe with a high heel but not too high that you can’t dance in them. Perfection if you ask me. Now at $169 (on sale now for $132) these are on the lower end of the price scale (considering we feature many pairs that retail for upwards of $500), but for all our high-schoolers that’s probably still a little steep.

Badgley Mischka Harrow Slingback Satin Sandals in black satin

Badgley Mischka Harrow Slingback Satin Sandalscj
($132, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Lord & Taylor, Endlessendless & Heels.com.

RSVP “Ellie” Satin Sandals

OK, let’s be honest here. Even if you CAN afford the Badgley Mischkas, why would you even consider them when these RSVP “Ellie” sandals look virtually identical? The heel looks maybe a smidge lower but otherwise it is the same shoe, at less than half the price. Even more good news? They also come in navy, dark silver, ivory and white satin, which means there’s a pair to match any dress you might have. I’m thinking the white satin would make a fierce bridal pump too!

RSVP "Ellie" Satin Sandals in black satin (Badgley Mischka Harrow knockoffs)

RSVP “Ellie” Satin Sandalscj
($60, Zappos)

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Real vs. Steal – Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Peep-toe Pumps

by Irina on November 21, 2009

Everyone who follows this blog for a while should be aware of my everlasting love for everything Alexander McQueen – especially my love affair with his shoes. His creations are always so stunning and unique. Take these gorgeous white satin peep-toes for example. If I was to marry anytime soon, I would definitely choose these as my bridal shoes and feel like Cinderella in a fairy tale.

Alexander McQueen 216796 Crystal Embellished Satin Peep-toe Pumps in white

Alexander McQueen Crystal Embellished Satin Peep-toe Pumpscj
($547, Zappos)

RSVP “Lovely” Satin Peep-toe Pumps

If the real McQueen crystal heels don’t fit within your wedding/shopping budget, go for these budget-friendly satin peep-toes by RSVP instead. They’re called “Lovely” and that’s exactly what they are. Absolutely lovely! I’m so, so, so in love. Now I know they do miss the front crystals, but everything else looks almost identical. And they come in an array of adorable colors such as baby blue and fuchsia, too. I cannot make up my mind which one is my favorite!

RSVP "Lovely" Crystal Embellished Satin Peep-toe Pumps (Alexander McQueen knockoffs)

RSVP “Lovely” Satin Peep-toe Pumpscj
($109, Zappos)

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Real vs. Steal – Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pumps

by Irina on September 23, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 23, 2009. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I know you’re going to love this! Remember the gorgeous blue Cinderella-like Manolos Carrie wore at the end of the Sex and the City Movie? Yeah, I couldn’t get them out of my head either. The classic design and the bold blue hue make them great contenders for your favorite formal footwear.

Manolo Blahnik Something Blue Satin Pump


($925, Neiman Marcus)

Sex and the City Loves Manolo Blahnik

In the movie Carrie said they cost $525, but due to the vast demand retailers almost doubled the price to outrageous $925 making them a fictional purchase only for most of us shoe addicts who are living on a budget. What a bummer!

Carrie Bradshaw wearing Manolo Blahnik Something Blue satin pumps in the Sex and the City movie

RSVP “Zaza” Blue Satin Pumps

UPDATE (09/23/2009): Stumbled upon these awesome Manolo Blahnik knockoffs by RSVP today.

Look what I found! If you missed out on the Martinez Valero heels or just couldn’t justify the $160 price tag, these satin pumps by RSVP look almost identical, but are $60 cheaper. Available in blue, black, ivory and white. Grab these knockoffs while you can, I’m sure they are going to sell out super fast.

RSVP also has a flat heeled version of the Manolo Blahnik look-a-likes called “Cassiecj” ($99) which looks exactly like the Martinez Valero version except with a low heel.

RSVP "Zaza" Satin Pumps in cobalt blue (Manolo Blahnik Something Blue knockoffs)

RSVP “Zaza” Blue Satin Pumpscj
($99, Zappos)

Shiekh “Mitzy Hachi-200″ Satin Pumps

UPDATE (09/23/2009): Another alternative to the Manolo Blahnik Something Blue satin pumps.

I know these satin pumps by Shiekh aren’t exactly knockoffs, but the blue satin and the vamp embellishment reminded me of the Manolo Blahniks above and since these here resemble the Sedaraby pumps by Blahnik famously worn by Carrie Bradshaw a lot, I thought I just put them here as a budget-friendly alternative for under $50. Also available in pink and black satin!

Shiekh "Mitzy Hachi-200" Blue Satin D'Orsay Pumps (Manolo Blahnik knockoffs)

Shiekh “Mitzy Hachi-200″ Satin Pumpscj
($39.97, Shiekh Shoes)

Martinez Valero “Zenith” Blue Satin Pumps

Do not despair however! Because Martinez Valero has finally heard our prayers! He came up with an almost identical pair of his own blue satin pumps which also have the vamp embellishment, but cost only about 1/10 of the original Manolos. So if you are in need of beautiful yet affordable bridal shoes, these here might be your best bet. But hurry, once the masses get wind of these Manolo Blahnik look-a-likes, I guarantee you, they will be gone in a minute!

Martinez Valero Zenith blue satin pumps (Manolo Blahnik Something Blue knockoffs)

Martinez Valero “Zenith” Satin Pumps
($159.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Nordstromls, Endlessendless & Zapposcj

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Christian Louboutin Glitter Peep-toe Slingbacks

by Irina on June 9, 2009

This glittery slingback pump by Christian Louboutin is a modern version of the Cinderella shoe. Can you imagine putting these on and NOT feeling like a princess? Without Prince Charming delivering these shoe darlings right in front of your housedoor, it might be difficult to get your hands on the real deal though. Sigh.

Christian Louboutin Glitter Peep-toe Platform Slingback Pumps in silver

Christian Louboutin Glitter Peep-toe Slingbacks
($775, NeimanMarcus)

Coloriffics Gala Peep-toe Platform Slingbacks

But who kneeds a prince when there are plenty of knockoffs just waiting to save you from a world without fabulous shoes? Take these Louboutin knockoffs by Coloriffics for example. They are just as gorgeous and retail for ~$55. No need to call out for a prince, huh?

Coloriffics Gala Peep-toe Platform Slingbacks (Christian Louboutin knockoffs)endless

Coloriffics Gala Peep-toe Platform Slingbacksendless
($55.95, Endless)

Also available at Shoebuy, Zappos & Shoes.com.

GO MAX Lauren-24 Slingback Pumps

But the fairy tale doesn’t end here yet. Look at this second pair of Glitter knockoffs: they look identical AND they even have the signature red sole. But the best thing is: they are ridiculously cheap & on sale for $11.97 (78% OFF!). However, only limited sizes are left, so you better hurry before it’s midnight…well, OK, just hurry before they’re gone.

GO MAX Lauren-24 Glitter Slingback Pumps in gold, silver and black (Christian Louboutin Glitter knockoffs)

GO MA Lauren-24 Slingback Pumps
($11.97, LoveMyShoes)

Not fast enough? The same glitter slingbacks are available in black at FlyJane.

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