Lace Up

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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Real vs. Steal – Ann Demeulemeester Lace-Up Boots

by Irina on October 5, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 05, 2009. Scroll down to read the news.

Does this sound familiar? You see something and are really turned off by it first, but then, the more you look at it, the more it grows on you until you become obsessed with it? That happens to me quite often I must admit. In almost every case it’s a shoe which I first hate, then like and finally LOVE! The last time this happened to me was with these lace-up ankle boots by Ann Demeulemeester.

Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2009 black lace up ankle boots

Ann Demeulemeester Lace-Up Boots
($890, SOLD OUT)

P.S.: Brownsls is selling the Ann Demeulemeester lace-up boots in white.

When I first saw them, I thought they were way too clunky for a woman’s feet. But I couldn’t help but be fascinated by them, so I decided to give them another chance and googled them. Sometimes, in order to be able to see a shoe’s full potential, you have to see it on a person’s feet. That was definitely the case with the Ann Demeulemeester lace-up boots. The moment I saw the models flaunting them in a mini dress, I was irrevocably in LOVE!

Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2009 black lace up ankle boots

I couldn’t find any celebrities rocking these beauties, but fashion editors and style bloggers like Jane of Sea of Shoes happen to love them as much as me.

Jeffrey Campbell Corset Heels

UPDATE (10/05/2009): More good news! Free People have finally restocked Jeffrey Campbell’s Ann Deumeulemeester knockoffs. Missed out on these the first time? Now is your chance to get hold of these cuties!

Sometimes I think everything Jeffrey Campbell does these days is copying other people’s work. Well, it may be unethical, but at least it allows us budget fashionistas to be fashionable without the hefty price tag. Look at these beautiful, almost identical knockoffs. Pretty amazing, huh? They sure are shamelessly expensive for knockoffs, but even priced at $198 they are about $700 les than the originals, so they can’t be TOO bad, right?

All sizes are still available, but you better be fast as these knockoffs won’t stay for too long (they’re also exclusively sold at Free People, so if they are gone there, you won’t find them anywhere else).

Jeffrey Campbell Corset Heels black lace-up ankle boots (Ann Demeulemeester knockoffs)

Jeffrey Campbell Corset Heels
($198, Free People)

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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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Real vs. Steal – Valentino Suede Cutout Peep-Toe Booties

by Irina on June 8, 2009

Is there anything you can’t love about these absolutely gorgeous Valentino suede cutout lace up booties? They are from last season’s fall line and of course sold out by now despite the hefty price tag of $945.

Valentino Cutout Suede Peep-toe Ankle Booties in black

Valentino Suede Cutout Peep-Toe Booties
($945, SOLD OUT)

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Booties

When I first saw these Pour La Victoire “Eden” cutout booties, I intuitively knew that they had to be some sort of upscale knockoffs (Pour La Victoire makes these on a regular basis). Call it my knockoff intuition. I find myself falling for the nude version, but I also love them in blue and black as well. Shopbop has these also in a cream and grey version.

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Ankle Bootie in black, nude and blue (Valentino knockoffs)endless

Pour La Victoire Eden Peep-toe Oxford Bootiesendless
($159.90-$279.95, Endless)

Also available at Zapposcj, Lord & Taylor, Piperlimecj, Jildorcj, Shopbop #1cj and Shopbop #2cj.

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Keira Knightley in Topshop

by Irina on May 28, 2009

One year ago a fresh-faced Keira Knightley attended a photocall for her film “The Edge of Love” in Edinburgh wearing a cute floral printed blouse from Topshop (£35) which had a black contrasting collar and ruffled bib. Keira paired her Topshop blouse with a black high-waisted pencil skirt and matching black lace-up booties.

I love this look on Keira, she looks so healthy and happy and her outfit is young and fun, it would make a great wear-to-work ensemble.

Keira Knightley - Edge of Love Photocall wearing a floral printed Topshop blouse, black high-waisted skirt and black lace-up booties

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Keira Knightley
Where?“The Edge Of Love” Photocall in Edinburgh, Scotland
When?June 18, 2008
What?Topshop floral printed blouse, black pencil skirt and black lace up booties

Keira Knightley’s Look 4 Less

Keira Knightley - Topshop Blouse

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