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Real vs. Steal – Jimmy Choo Kassidy Cutout Ankle Boots

by Vahni on February 6, 2010

In the coming months, you can expect to see laser-cut designs, cutouts, and slashes on everything from jeans to dresses to accessories. The peek-a-boo look is alive and well, and a easy way to work it into your wardrobe is with a cutout ankle boot like the Kassidy by Jimmy Choo. Wearing a cutout boot or shoe is a safe way to channel the suggestive feeling of cutouts, without sending the wrong message.

Jimmy Choo Kassidy Cutout Suede Ankle Boots in bordeaux

Jimmy Choo Kassidy Cutout Ankle Boots
($695, Jimmy Choo)

Pierre Dumas Cage Heel Booties

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Wondering how cutout booties will work for you in real life? Test drive the look with a pair of Pierre Dumas Cage Heel Booties. They go with everything, they really do. Wear them with a tailored trouser and blouse to work, or with a wild, printed mini dress on the weekend. Plus, when you use the coupon code above, they’re practically free.

Pierre Dumas Exotic Cage Heel Booties in black (Jimmy Choo Kassidy knockoffs)

Pierre Dumas Cage Heel Booties
($38, LuLu*s)

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Real vs. Steal – L.A.M.B. Fancy Lace-Up Sandals

by Irina on October 16, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 16, 2009. Scroll down to see the new knockoff.

These lace-up sandals belonged to my favorite styles from the L.A.M.B. collection, but the price of $359 is such a turn-off. Even though they’re on sale for half the price now, I still feel they’re a bit too pricey for me.

L.A.M.B. "Fancy" Cut-Out Lace-Up Sandals in sand

L.A.M.B. “Fancy” Lace-Up Sandalscj
($185, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj & REVOLVEClothingcj.

ALDO “Mauceri” Wedge Sandals

UPDATE (10/16/2009): Stumbled upon these great and affordable L.A.M.B. knockoffs by ALDO.

ALDO Mauceri Cut-Out Wedge Sandals (L.A.M.B. Fancy knockoffs)

ALDO “Mauceri” Wedge Sandalscj
($49.98, Amazon)

Type Z “Lavey” Lace-Up Sandals

If you covet the L.A.M.B. sandals, but don’t want to spend quite that much, how about these super identical knockoffs by Type Z? They look almost like the originals and the only difference I can spot between these two is that the cone heel on the Type Z sandals is wooden colored while it’s silver on the L.A.M.B. ones. Apart from that they look like twins, but cost so much less. I really love these!

Type Z "Lavey" Lace-Up Sandals (L.A.M.B. Fancy knockoffs)

Type Z “Lavey” Lace-Up Sandalscj
($69, Zappos)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Givenchy Birdcage Booties

by Irina on September 3, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on September 03, 2009. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I am a shoe girl – always been, always will. I could spend an entire day browsing online shops for the perfect pair. Givenchy happens to make some really great shoes and I’ve always been a fan of their designs. If I had a few hundred dollars on hand, I would easily spend them on these absolutely gorgeous cut-out ankle boots.

Givenchy Birdcage Booties in black

Givenchy Black Birdcage Booties
(~$400, SOLD OUT)

Vanessa Hudgens Loves Givenchy

High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens has a pair of her own Givenchy booties and apparently likes them a lot. She first sported these with an LBD to the Teen Vogue Young Hollywood Party in Septemer 2008 and then re-wore them with a casual outfit when she was shopping later in November.

I’m not fond of pairing the birdcage booties with a dress, but Vanessa certainly looked very chic in her shopping outfit. What do you think?

Vanessa Hudgens wearing black Givenchy Birdcage Ankle Boots

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Bebe Vixen Caged Leather Boots

UPDATE (09/03/2009): Yay, another pair of Givenchy knockoffs by Bebe.

Bebe’s version definitely has its differences compared to the original Givenchys as Bebe’s is made of patent leather and has a platform, but I still prefer their knockoffs out of all I have seen yet. They are certainly not the cheapest option, but the quality of the shoes looks really good. These knockoffs have also been recently rocked by Lindsay Lohan. I wonder if she was aware they were designer-inspired?

Bebe Vixen Caged Ankle Booties in black patent (Givenchy Birdcage knockoffs)

Bebe Vixen Caged Leather Boots

($159, Bebe)

Promise Cutout Ankle Boots

UPDATE (09/03/2009): More Givenchy knockoffs. These here are by Promise.

Promise Cutout Ankle Boots in black (Givenchy Birdcage Bootie knockoffs)

Promise Cutout Ankle Bootscj
($69.97, Shiekh Shoes)

Charlotte Russe Triangular Laser Cut Boots

UPDATE (08/15/2009): Found yet another pair of Givenchy knockoffs by Charlotte Russe.

Charlotte Russe Triangular Laser Cut Boots in black (Givenchy Birdcage knockoffs)

Charlotte Russe Triangular Laser Cut Bootscj
($39.99, Charlotte Russe)

Steve Madden “Sallina” Ankle Booties

Save a bunch of bucks by investing in Steve Madden’s almost identical knock-off “Sallina” which will cost you $107.91 (sale price).

Steve Madden Sallina Caged Ankle Booties in black (Givenchy knockoffs)

Steve Maden “SALLINA” Ankle Bootiescj
($107.91, Zappos)

FlyJane RIO Peep Toe Caged Bootie

Just stumbled upon another Givenchy Birdcage Bootie knockoff. Use coupon code BREEZE and receive $10 OFF your purchase of $65 or more.

FlyJane RIO Peep-toe Caged Booties in black (Givenchy knockoffs)

FlyJane RIO Peep Toe Caged Bootie
($54.90, FlyJane)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-Out Peep-toe Booties

by Irina on September 3, 2009

Finding weather appropriate shoes for the transition phase between summer and fall can be quite tough sometimes. You can’t wear sandals because your feet would freeze at night, but wearing booties the all day long will cook your feet and make them a boiling torture as well. That’s why open-toe ankle booties are just perfect for this difficult time. They let your feet breathe during the day, but keep them warm at night. The Giuseppe Zanotti cut-out peep-toe booties below are a great example of such footwear.

Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-out Peep-toe Booties in black

Giuseppe Zanotti Cut-Out Peep-toe Booties
($605.99, Bluefly)

Type Z “Twilight” Cut-out Ankle Boots

These cut-out peep-toe booties by Type Z will give you an almost identical Giuseppe Zanotti look for about 1/6 of the original’s sale price. The heel is slightly thicker on these knockoffs, but apart from that they could be easily mistaken for the real deal, don’t you think?

Type Z "Twilight" Cut-out Peep-toe Booties (Giuseppe Zanotti knockoffs)

Type Z “Twilight” Cut-out Ankle Bootscj
($95, Zappos)

Dorothy Perkins Lace Up Strap Booties

UK/European fans of the above Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe booties can save some serious cash as well by opting for these Zanotti look-a-likes by Dorothy Perkins. They lack the contrast white stitching, but make up for this with the almost identical stiletto heel. Plus, they’re currently on sale for £25 (were £38).

Dorothy Perkins Lace-up Strap Shoes in black (Giuseppe Zanotti knockoffs)

Dorothy Perkins Lace Up Strap Booties
(£25, Dorothy Perkins)

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Designer Fashion 4 Less – Balmain Fall 2008 Cut-Out Lace Dress

by Irina on August 15, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on August 15, 2009. Scroll down to see the new knockoff.

If I had to make a fashion-related Things I want to Do Before I Die list, “wearing a Balmain dress” would be definitely somewhere in my top 3. After all, can you imagine NOT feeling like an ultimate goddess in the exquisite lace LBD below?

I like to think that the reason why Balmain dresses cost thousands of dollars is because they have sewn confidence into each piece, so whenever a woman wears Balmain she will be automatically oozing grace and feel sexy & fabulous. Yes, I’m fanboying again.

Balmain Fall 2008 Black Lace Cutout Dress

Balmain Fall 2008

Celebrities Love Balmain

Victoria’s Secret angel Selita Ebanks was the first to wear this racy number back in March when she attended the New York Premiere of “Valentino: The Last Emperor“. She sure turned some heads in this mini LBD. Ex-Destiny’s Child member LeToya Luckett tried to pull off the same look at this year’s BET Awards, but failed miserably not least because of her clunky Alejandro Ingelmo platform heels.

Selita Ebanks and Letoya Luckett wearing the same Balmain Fall 2008 black lace cut out mini dress

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Bebe Unzipped Lace Beaded Dress

UPDATE (08/15/2009): Apparently Bebe liked this dress so much, they knocked it off twice.

Bebe Unzipped Lace Beaded Dress in black (Balmain Fall 2008 knockoff)

Bebe Unzipped Lace Beaded Dress
($119, Bebe)

Bebe Sequin Beaded Ruched Lace Top

I know. You must be tired of reading all my Balmain vs. Bebe knockoff finds, but I will not stop and continue posting every Balmain knockoff under the sun because every woman deserves a little Balmain in her life, no? Even if it’s faux-Balmain.

Bebe seems now to be copying backwards from older seasons. In order to not be a too obvious copycat they made a top out of their Balmain knockoff version (considering the length of the original, the change does seem logical), but even that won’t hide all the other similarities. There’s no way their knockoff is going too look or feel remotely like the real deal, but for $89 Bebe has done quite a good job I think. Call me crazy, but I actually kinda like it.

Bebe Sequin Beaded Ruched Lace Top in black (Balmain Fall 2008 knockoff)

Bebe Sequin Beaded Ruched Lace Top
($89, Bebe)

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