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Real vs. Steal – Yves Saint Laurent Palais Suede Platform Pumps

by Irina on October 27, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 27, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I must admit the first time I saw the “Palais” pumps by Yves Saint Laurent I didn’t like them very much. While I was madly in love with the vibrant blue suede, what I didn’t like was the carved heel and the exaggerated round toe. But as I previously said, sometimes you have to see a shoe on a person to truly recognize its beauty. And this was the case when I spotted the lovely Carey Mulligan wearing these iconic YSL pumps. From this moment on I was a reformed “Palais” lover.

Yves Saint Laurent Palais Suede Platform Pumps in blue

Yves Saint Laurent Palais Suede Platform Pumpsls
($720, NORDSTROM)

P.S.: Also available in dark green suede at MyTheresacj.

Celebrities Love Yves Saint Laurent

Alexa Chung, Carey Mulligan, Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Simpson, Olivia Palermo and Heidi Klum wearing Yves Saint Laurent Palais Suede Platform Pumps

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Miss KG “Adorn” Platform Pumps

UPDATE (10/27/2011): Found a hot pink canvas version of the YSL Palais pump on sale coming from Miss KG. Also available in black or grey.

Miss KG "Adorn" Platform Pumps in pink

Miss KG “Adorn” Platform Pumpsls
(£45, Kurt Geiger)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com, Debenhams.

Kelsi Dagger “Abrielle” Platform Pumps

UPDATE (10/24/2011): Just stumbled upon this gorgeous and almost perfect YSL Palais look-a-like by Kelsi Dagger. The price ain’t too bad either!

Kelsi Dagger "Abrielle" Platform Pumps in blue suede (YSL Palais knockoffs)

Kelsi Dagger “Abrielle” Platform Pumpscj
($129.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Piperlimecj & Dillard’sls.

Promise “Lego” Platform Pumps

Now I can love YSL shoes as much as I want, I still don’t have the $$$ to splurge on them. So what’s the next best thing? These YSL look-a-likes by Promise, of course. Sure, they’re not as delicate as the originals and lack a few details, but they’ll definitely give you the YSL look and all for just $30. Available in blue, black and pink faux suede.

Promise "Lego" Platform Pumps in blue faux suede (YSL Palais knockoffs)

Promise “Lego” Platform Pumpscj
($30, GoJane)

P.S.: Also available in black, yellow & fuchsia faux suede at Heels.com.

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule Knotted Platform Pumps

by Irina on August 23, 2011

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

You know green is my all-time favorite color for as long as I can remember. And even though it’s not as prominent in my wardrobe as it was when I was a child, I still have a soft spot for everything green. So imagine my delight when Christian Louboutin came out with these suede ankle strap pumps this summer. It was like good meets better. What’s not so good about these? Yeah, the price obviously.

Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule Knotted Platform Pumps in green suede

Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule Knotted Platform Pumps
($895, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Fergie, Elisa Sednaoui and Victoria Beckham wearing suede Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule Knotted Platform Pumps

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Wet Seal Knot Peep-toe Heels

UPDATE (08/23/2011): Stumbled upon another CL look-a-like which is available at Wet Seal and is super duper cheap at only $26.50.

Wet Seal Knot Peep-toe Heels in red faux suede (Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule knockoffs)

Wet Seal Knot Peep-toe Heels
($26.50, Wet Seal)

Charles Albert New 2064 Open-Toe Pumps

UPDATE (05/25/2011): Woot woot, found this amazing and super cheap Loubie look-a-like by Charles Albert. And I like the fire red color here so much more than the green! They’re faux suede, but you can’t expect too much quality for this price. So, if you’re in need for some guilt-free retail therapy…

Charles Albert New 2064 Open-Toe Pumps in red faux suede (Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule knockoffs)

Charles Albert New 2064 Open-Toe Pumpscj
($34.95, Endless)

Topshop “LOIS” Suede Knot Detail Platform Sandals

UPDATE (03/25/2011): Here’s another great Louboutin alternative coming from Topshop. Available in orange, light grey and pink suede.

Topshop "LOIS" Suede Knot Detail Platform Sandals in orange, taupe and fuchsia suede (Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule knockoffs)

Topshop “LOIS” Suede Knot Detail Platform Sandalsls
($130, Topshop)

Miss KG “Honolulu” Ankle Strap Sandals

UPDATE (03/25/2011): Just came across these Loubie knockoffs by Miss KG. They are available in either red or nude suede as pictured below.

Miss KG "Honolulu" Ankle Strap Sandals in red and nude suede (Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule knockoffs)

Miss KG “Honolulu” Ankle Strap Sandalsls
(£45, Kurt Geiger)

P.S.: Also available at ASOSls.

Butter “Stanley” Ankle-Strap Pumps

Butter have obviously taken a lot cues from Monsieur Louboutin for their “Stanley” ankle strap pumps. The knotted detail, the ankle strap, the material, the color, well, they basically copied everything except for the platform which is not as high. They are quite expensive for what we’d normal post as an alternative, but if you can’t get hold of the real thing and have a little extra cash to spend these here are the next best thing. And if you happen not to be a fan of the limey color, these also come in magenta, pink and powder suede as well as gold and silver metallic leather.

Butter "Stanley" Ankle-Strap Pumps in green suede (Christian Louboutin Greissimo Mule knockoffs)

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($175.19, Endless)

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Celebrity Look 4 Less – Dita von Teese’s Red Sheath Dress

by Irina on June 2, 2011

Let’s talk about red. Red gets you noticed. It sucks up all the attention in a room, wanted or not, and pinpoints it all on the wearer. Dita von Teese knows that. No one rocks red as good as Dita, don’t you agree? Just look at this immacutely styled outfit! That’s how the Queen of Burlesque goes shopping by the way. Le sigh! It sure did take me a while to have the guts to rock a flaming red dress but now I already own 3 red dresses and am never going back to not wearing red. Go ahead, flaunt a sexy red dress and notice the difference.

Dita von Teese in a red sheath dress and red Christian Louboutin Lady Page pumps

Our Rating: ★★★★★

Who?Dita von Teese
Where?Shopping at Fred Segal & Vivienne Westwood, West Hollywood
When?May 23, 2011
What?Christian Louboutin Lady Page pumps

Dita von Teese’s Lady in Red Look 4 Less

Dita von Teese's Lady in Red Look 4 Less

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