Carlos By Carlos Santana

Real vs. Steal – Bionda Castana Florence Wrap Strap Ankle Boots

by Irina on December 18, 2011

Bionda Castana may not be a household name yet, but judging from their latest shoe collections I think it definitely should be. For instance, I absolutely adore these black ankle boots here. The design is classic and timeless, but the front straps give it some sort of bondage-like vibe which spices up the shoe and keeps it from being yet another black ankle boot in your closet. However, my wallet is not meant for splurging on designer shoes, and even the sale price of $256 is still a bit of a turn-off for me.

Bionda Castana Florence Wrap Strap Ankle Boots in black

Bionda Castana Florence Wrap Strap Ankle Bootsls
($256, Boutique 1)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Lovage” Ankle Boots

HOT DEAL: Use code “HOLIDAY20” to get 20% OFF your order! Ends 12/21.

No need to shell out $250+ when you got an almost perfect dupe right at your fingertips! These Carlos by Carlos Santana are already on sale plus you can get a further 20% OFF if you order this bootie within the next 3 days! This will cut the price down to a very nice and affordable $82.55 including free shipping!

Carlos by Carlos Santana "Lovage" Ankle Boots in black (Bionda Castana Florence knockoffs)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Lovage” Ankle Boots
($103.19, Shoes.com)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj, Zapposcj, 6pmcj, Shoebuycj, ShoeMallcj, Onlineshoes.comls, Famous Footwear & CarlosShoes.com.

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Real vs. Steal – Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain Buckled Booties

by Irina on November 24, 2011

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

Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain Buckled Bootieszx
($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)

XOXO “Raven” Ankle Bootscj
($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)

Charles Albert New 1733 Buckle Bootiesendless
($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)

ZiGiny “Triumph” Bootiesendless
($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)

Hypnotic “Roadtrip” Buckle Bootiesendless
($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)

Report “Lyndon” Buckle Bootiesls
($86.90, 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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Real vs. Steal – Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandals

by Vahni on January 5, 2011

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

Hmmm. This Lam looks a little like a very popular Lou I have been coveting for several seasons now. Love the corset-like lacing and summery cork heel. And we all know there is nothing sexier than a sandal that ties around the ankle. But what I don’t love: $790 for this pair? Um, no, thank you, Derek Lam.

Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandals in black

Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandalscj
($790, Shopbop)

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Gianni Bini “Victoria” Sandals

UPDATE (01/05/2011): Stumbled upon another Dere Lam look-a-like by Gianni Bini. Available in black, bone and brown.

Gianni Bini "Victoria" Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Gianni Bini “Victoria” Sandalsls
($99.99, Dillard’s)

Charles by Charles David “Canto” Lace-Up Sandals

UPDATE (08/03/2010): Another fabulous though somewhat pricey Lam alternative coming from Charles by Charles David. Available in brown and black.

Charles by Charles David "Canto" Lace-Up Sandals in brown and black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Charles by Charles David “Canto” Lace-Up Sandalsendless
($175, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at 6pmcj.

ASOS ROPE Cage Sandals

UPDATE (08/03/2010): Reader Alex kindly informed us about yet another Lam look-a-like by ASOS. Available in black or red. Thank you, Alex!

ASOS ROPE Cage Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

ASOS ROPE Cage Sandalsls
($18.96, ASOS)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandals

That Carlos, he knows just what a Black Magic Woman wants, doesn’t he? Or maybe it’s not that he knows what women want, but what men want to see on them. The “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandal by Carlos by Carlos Santana is uh, how do you say…caliente, papi! Gorge. And $99 plus 15% off? Got your spell on me, baby.

Carlos by Carlos Santana "Tamingo" Lace-Up Sandals in black (Derek Lam Odesa knockoffs)

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Tamingo” Lace-Up Sandalsendless
($99, Endless)

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Wedge of the Day – Carlos by Carlos Santana “Whirl” Wedge Booties

by Irina on January 4, 2011

Today I realized I really shouldn’t be drinking coffee (or any beverage for that matter) when I’m in shoe stalking mode. Because, as I learned this can end pretty badly. For my clothes, my hardware and everyone standing around me. But let me explain. As every morning I got myself a cup of coffee and sat down to read my emails and check out the newest arrivals at Shoes.com. It was going as usual, nothing overly exciting that caught my eye right until I spied these friggin’ amazing nude snakeskin-print Carlos by Carlos Santana ankle strap wedges. I was so stunned by them, I took a deep inhale, but failed to realize I still had a large sip of coffee in my mouth. So I swallowed up on my coffee, freaked out, started panicking and spilled the coffee all over me, my table and my monitor. Like big time! As you can probably imagine it wasn’t one of my best moments. So listen up, ladies, falling in love with a shoe can end pretty messy these days. Not to mention be life-threating. Oh well, the lessons you learn in life. Available in nude or black.

Carlos by Carlos Santana "Whirl" Wedge Booties in nude

Carlos by Carlos Santana “Whirl” Wedge Booties
($119.99, Heels.com)

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

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