Charles by Charles David

UPDATE: This post has been updated on July 18, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

Don’t get me wrong: I LOVE ankle boots and all, but over the last 2 years or so I’ve become kind of sick seeing them worn with everything. Especially on the red carpet where young starlets seem to think it’s so super cool and edgy to pair chunky booties with a white frilly lace dress. Yeah, no one’s done THAT before, try-hard. Most of those girls fail when it comes to carrying off such a contrasting look.

That’s why I really appreciate when shoe designers take a different direction with the ankle bootie trend and make them look less bulky and less in-your-face. The Jimmy Choos below are a perfect example for such booties. They’re modern yet subtle, but still feminine.

Jimmy Choo Jedd Studded Booties
($1.250, NORDSTROM)

Charles by Charles David “Stud-Io” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (07/18/2010): Just stumbled upon this upscale knockoff by Charles by Charles David. Available in black or cognac suede.

Charles by Charles David “Stud-Io” Ankle Boots
($214.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zappos.

Dollhouse “Joonie” Ankle Boots

UPDATE (07/18/2010): Dollhouse joins the Jimmy Choo look-a-like contest by coming up with their own Jedd alternative called “Joonie” which is available in black, brown or denim blue.

Dollhouse “Joonie” Ankle Boots
($56.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Dollhouse.

Fergie “Magnetized” Booties

UPDATE (05/28/2010): Fergie is the latest to join the Jimmy Choo Jedd copycat bandwagon. Her Choos-4-less come in either black or camel suede.

Fergie “Magnetized” Booties
($99.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoebuy, Shoes.com, Zappos & FergieShoes.com.

Wild Diva Erin-72 Ankle Boots

UPDATE (03/08/2010): Here’s yet another great bargain by Wild Diva if you’re still on the hunt for those Jimmy Choo booties. Available in black & brown faux suede.

Wild Diva Erin-72 Ankle Boots
($39, Endless)

N.Y.L.A. “Kupa” Studded Eyelet Booties

UPDATE (02/08/2010): Found another great though significantly pricier Jimmy Choo alternative by N.Y.L.A..

N.Y.L.A. “Kupa” Studded Eyelet Booties
($82.90, Endless)

Liliana “Bandino” Studded Ankle Booties

These booties by Liliana are quite obviously a knockoff of the Jimmy Choos shown above. Don’t they look pretty awesome for $50 shoes? I think I even prefer these over the real Choos because of their rounder shape. Let alone the fact that of course I very much prefer their price which is way closer to my budget than the Choos. Another good thing: these booties also come in grey and purple (faux) suede.

Liliana “Bandino” Studded Ankle Booties
($49.90, SOLD OUT)

Luichiny “Passa Fy” Booties

While these studded booties by Luichiny might not be as close to the originals as the Liliana ones, I think it’s still very easy to see the inspiration behind these. They don’t have the eyelets and the upper material is faux leather instead of suede, but everything else screams “JIMMY CHOO“! Also available in brown.

Luichiny “Passa Fy” Booties
($76.57, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com & Shoebuy.

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