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Shoe of the Day – Pour La Victoire Bryn Flat Sandals

by Irina on April 1, 2011

I usually don’t bother much for flat shoes and they hardly ever catch my attention. Guess I’ll always be a girl in heels, though I do covet flat shoes from time to time especially when they’re crafted quite as well as these buckled beauties by Pour La Victoire which are absolutely adorable and lustworthy, even for a die hard heel lover like me. I picture these cuties with denim shorts and a loose fitting tank or a girly floral dress and a straw hat. PLV’s whole S/S 2011 collection has turned out really, really well and I’d sport almost any style from this collection. Too bad PLV shoes are not exactly budget-friendly.

Pour La Victoire "Bryn" Flat Sandals in brown

Pour La Victoire “Bryn” Flat Sandalsendless
($224.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Shopbopcj & Bloomingdale’sls.

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Praia Platform Espadrilles

by Irina on March 25, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on March 25, 2011. Scroll down to the new add.

First off, a Happy New Year to all our lovely readers! We hope you’ve come to spend a fabulous New Year’s Eve. Alright, but now let’s get back to business. Shoe business. Despite the rather simple design of the Christian Louboutin platform espadrilles pictured below I still find myself to be quite enamored with these summer beauties. Funnily enough, these also happen to be on the lower price spectrum of a Louboutin (most Loubies start to retail at $795+), but even the rather “modest” price of $535 I simply cannot justify with my current budget. Well, a girl can dream…

Christian Louboutin Praia Platform Espadrilles in brown

Christian Louboutin Praia Platform Espadrille
($535, Christian Louboutin)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Eve, Blake Lively & Rachel Zoe in Christian Louboutin Praia Platform Espadrille Wedges

Who wore Christian Louboutin best?

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Steve Madden “CYNTHEA” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (03/25/2011): These espadrilles by Steve Madden might not come in brown, but the shape is practically 100% identical. Use promo code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your order.

Steve Madden "CYNTHEA" Espadrille Wedges (Christian Louboutin Praia knockoffs)

Steve Madden “CYNTHEA” Espadrille Wedgescj
($129.95, Steve Madden)

Promise “Island” Espadrille Wedges

UPDATE (02/11/2011): Here’s another great Louboutin alternative for under $50 coming from Promise. Available in orange, black, yellow and green.

Promise "Island" Espadrille Wedges in burnt orange (Christian Louboutin Praia knockoffs)

Promise “Island” Espadrille Wedges
($49.99, Heels.com)

Coconuts by Matisse “Asher” Espadrille Wedges

Clearly these Coconuts by Matisse espadrille wedges are not as high as the Louboutins, but if you can look past this and the fact that they lack the superior quality of high-priced designer shoes, you’ll find an almost identical Loubie look-a-like with these. Avaiable in brown or black.

Coconuts by Matisse "Asher" Espadrille Wedges in brown (Christian Louboutin Praia knockoffs)

Coconuts by Matisse “Asher” Espadrille Wedgesendless
($76.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Almeria Espadrille Wedges

by Celine on March 23, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on March 23, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Christian Louboutin always seems to get it right, even if we’re talking espadrilles rather than sky-high pumps. Espadrilles have really seen a revival in the last couple of years but to be honest it took me a while to warm up to them. What I love about these Almeria Espadrille Wedges, however, is that they are a throwback yet totally modern at the same time. Sexy but also casual in a lovely summer-picnic kind of way. Celebrities obviously agree, as evidenced by the photos below. Clearly they’re in their budget, but are they in yours?

Christian Louboutin Almeria 120 Espadrille Wedges in light brown

Christian Louboutin Almeria Espadrille Wedges
($535, Barney’s)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Kimberley Walsh, Blake Lively, Heidi Montag, Megan Fox and Geri Halliwell wearing Christian Louboutin Almeria Espadrille Wedges

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Bebe “Nova” Wedges

UPDATE (03/23/2011): Here’s another great Louboutin alternative coming from Bebe. Available in tan, dark brown and black.

Bebe "Nova" Wedges in tan (Christian Louboutin Almeria knockoffs)

Bebe “Nova” Wedgesendless
($99, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj & NORDSTROMls.

Topshop “WICKET” Leather Stitch Wedges

UPDATE (04/03/2010): Another great Louboutin Almeria knockoff by Topshop. These are available in either off-white, red or grey.

Topshop "WICKET" Leather Stitch Wedges in off-white (Christian Louboutin Almeria knockoffs)

Topshop “WICKET” Leather Stitch Wedgesls
($135, Topshop)

Vince Camuto “Edon” Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (03/10/2010): Vince Camuto is challenging Jessica Simpson in the knock-off department with their spot-on interpretation of Louboutin’s Almeria wedges. Available in brown, ivory & black.

Vince Camuto "Edon" Wedge Sandals in brown (Christian Louboutin Almeria knockoffs)

Vince Camuto “Edon” Wedge Sandalsendless
($97.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Piperlimecj, Shoes.com & Dillard’sls.

Jessica Simpson “Heathery” Espadrilles

If the answer to that question posed above was “No” but you’re still loving the idea of a cute pair of espadrilles to help you prance your way into spring, consider these sandals by Jessica Simpson. I didn’t initially have high hopes for her line of shoes, but I have to say that I’ve been pleasantly surprised. Not only are these a great price, but they’re practically identical to the Louboutins. Just throw on your favorite sundress and voilà: a perfect (and inexpensive!) look for those warmer months.

Jessica Simpson "Heathery" Espadrille Wedges in dark sand (Christian Louboutin Almeria knockoffs)

Jessica Simpson “Heathery” Espadrillesendless
($88.95, Endless)

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Real vs. Steal – Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandals

by Celine on March 21, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on March 21, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

Well this is definitely the season of the wedge. We’ve seen them pop up in countless Spring/Summer shows, in various colors and textiles. I think what makes them so popular is that they’re a versatile shoe: inherently casual but just add leather or a bow and you’ve got yourself one hot date shoe. The Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandal embodies this perfectly. A luxe mocha leather and some exquisite details (knots, stitching, leather wrapped around the heel) make this sky-high wedge stand out from the pack.

Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandals in brown

Miu Miu Cork and Leather Wedge Sandalsls
($650, NET-A-PORTER)

Very Volatile “Tanya” Wedges

UPDATE (03/21/2011): Found another great Miu Miu alternative in brown by Very Volatile for under $60. Yay!

Very Volatile "Tanya" Wedges in brown (Miu Miu knockoffs)

Very Volatile “Tanya” Wedgescj
($59, Piperlime)

Qupid Bikini-03 Knotted Wedges

UPDATE (04/20/2010): Check out these knockoffs by Qupid. They’re available in either camel (pictured), black, taupe & white and cost under $25.

Qupid Bikini-03 Knotted Wedges in brown (Miu Miu knockoffs)

Qupid Bikini-03 Knotted Wedges
($24.99, AmiClubWear)

Rosegold “Casey” Wedges

Rosegold is a company after our own heart. Only recently on our radar, they seem to be dedicated to delivering almost replica-like knockoffs of our favorite shoes. Do you recall the post back in November wherein we featured Rosegold and their Isabel Marant Otway Studded Booties knockoff? Those were excellent but take a look at these. I beg of you to spot a difference between these Casey wedges and the original Miu Miu wedges, above. Besides a slightly lower (read: more manageable) heel, they look virtually identical. At $168 they may not be a total impulse buy, but that’s still a ridiculously good price compared to the originals! Available in black and brown.

Rosegold "Casey" Wedges in cognac (Miu Miu knockoffs)

Rosegold “Casey” Wedgesendless
($129.36, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at National Jean Companyls.

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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)

Wild Diva Akemi-128 Slingback Bootiescj
($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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