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UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 03, 2010. Scroll down to see the new add.

Alexander McQueen is one of my favorite designers of all time and I frequently find myself falling in love with almost everything he designs. And these fabulous Alexander McQueen striped leather pumps at NET-A-PORTER were absolutely no exception. The peep-toe pumps originally retailed for $805, then went on sale for still-not-very-affordable $603.75 and are now completely sold out.

Alexander McQueen - "Tiger Scratch" Striped Leather Pumps in Black & White

Alexander McQueen Striped Leather Pumps
($805, SOLD OUT)

Celebrities Love Alexander McQueen

Thandie Newton loves British designers and showed her love for McQueen by wearing the striped pumps to the London premiere of Run, Fat Boy, Run back in 2007. Jennifer Aniston wore the same pumps together with a beautiful black dress to the Marley & Me press conference in December 2008.

Thandie Newton and Jennifer Aniston wearing black and white Alexander McQueen Striped Leather Pumps

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Wet Seal Neon Cutout Pumps

UPDATE (09/04/2009): Here’s another Alexander McQueen inspired version by Wet Seal.

The cutout accents may not be white, but everything else is spot-on. Available with pink, yellow, turquoise and orange accents. Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41733103” in the search field to find the Alexander McQueen inspired pumps on the website.

Wet Seal Neon Cutout Pumps in black and pink (Alexander McQueen knockoffs)

Wet Seal Neon Cutout Pumps
Style #: 41733103
($26.50, Wet Seal)

White House Black Market Contrast Pumps

UPDATE (09/04/2009): Found another Alexander McQueen knockoff by White House Black Market.

White House Black Market Contrast Peep-toe Pumps (Alexander McQueen knockoff)

White House Black Market Contrast Peep-toe Pumps
($88, SOLD OUT)

Jessica Simpson “Delsi” Pumps

Shell out $73.60 and these McQueen look-a-likes by Jessica Simpson are yours. The upper material is suede and the heel of the pump is thicker, but it’s still a great alternative to the real deal.

Jessica Simpson "Delsi" Pumps in Black/White

Jessica Simpson “Delsi” Pumpsamazon
($73.60, Amazon)

Aldo “Rabenhorst” Peep Toe Pumps

This McQueen knockoff by Aldo is a very close match to the original pumps. The heel is a bit thicker and not as high though. Plus, the material is patent faux leather.

Aldo Shoes "Rabenhorst" Black & White Peep Toe Pumps

Aldo “RABENHORST” Peep-toe Pumpsamazon
($49.98, Amazon)

Daisy Fuentes “Lala” Pumps

Of all the budget versions, these pumps by Daisy Fuentes are my personal favorites. They are the most identical ones to the original pair and the price is reasonable as well.

Daisy Fuentes "Lala Dress Heels" in black and white

Daisy Fuentes “Lala” Dress Heels
($49.99, SOLD OUT)

Charlotte Russe Two-Tone Pumps

If your budget is really tight, but you’re still desperate for this very shoe style, grab a pair of these Charlotte Russe two-toned peep toe pumps for $24.99. They’re almost identical!

Charlotte Russe - Two-tone Pumps in Black & White

Charlotte Russe Two-Tone Pumps
($24.99, SOLD OUT)

ASOS Contrast Peep Toe Slingbacks

Believe it or not, but I have found another Alexander McQueen knock-off pair and they cost only $18. The ASOS knockoffs are slingbacks not pumps, but otherwise look almost the same.

ASOS Monochrome Contrast Peep-toe Slingbacks

ASOS Contrast Peep Toe Slingbacks
($18, SOLD OUT)

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Back in November last year High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale looked summery sweet in a black and white strapless maxi dress when she attended a photo call in Sydney, Australia (their summer is our winter) to promote High School Musical 3. The young actress accessorized her Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent dress with black gladiator flats, a matching cuff and a black wide leather belt to show off her tiny waist. If you’re interested in Vanessa’s look, you can look it up here.

Ashley Tisdale wearing a black and white printed Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent strapless maxi dress

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Ashley Tisdale
Where?High School Musical 3 Photocall at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney, Australia
When?November 10, 2008
What?Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Long Strapless Dress

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Strapless Dress

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Long Strapless Dress

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Long Strapless Dresscj
($192.50, PinkMascara)

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Kim Kardashian‘s style transformation is nothing short of amazing. I remember the times (circa 2007) when Kim would refuse to wear anything else than a body-con Hervé Léger dress on the red carpet and Juicy Couture sweatpants when out in public. A lot has changed since then and I’m glad it changed for the better. Today’s Kim prefers sophisticated dresses and isn’t afraid of taking risks with edgy pieces like a structured Balmain blazer. Brava!

Kim attended the LA premiere of Orphan yesterday looking fabulous in a white Proenza Schouler bustier dress. She accessorized her ensemble with a YSL cage belt and the infamous YSL Trib Two pumps. A black Christian Louboutin satin clutch completed Kim’s elegant red carpet look.

Kim Kardashian wearing a Proenza Schouler pencil dress, Yves Saint Laurent belt and shoes and a black Christian Louboutin satin clutch

Our Rating: ★★★★☆

Who?Kim Kardashian
Where?“Orphan” premiere, Los Angeles
When?July 21, 2009
What?Proenza Schouler dress, YSL belt & pumps, Christian Louboutin clutch

Proenza Schouler T-shirt Bustier Dress

Proenza Schouler T-shirt Bustier Pencil Dress in black and white

Proenza Schouler T-shirt Bustier Dressls
($1.690, NET-A-PORTER)

Yves Saint Laurent Cage Belt

Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2009 Cage Belt in black (YSL)

zxYves Saint Laurent Cage Belt
($489.90, MyTheresa)

Christian Louboutin Sculptural Satin Clutch

Christian Louboutin Triangolo Satin Clutch in black

Christian Louboutin Sculptural Satin Clutch
($795, SOLD OUT)

P.S.: Neiman Marcus has the same Louboutin clutch in pink & yellow for 50% OFF!

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I never thought Rodarte would at one point become so commercially successful that mainstream retailers such as Bebe would do knockoffs of their creations. I guess I was wrong.

Rodarte Spring 2009 black and white shredded chiffon dress

Bebe Silk Shred Party Dress

Their Rodarte knockoff dress might not be a steal at $229, but I’m pretty sure it’s the closest most of us will ever come to the original because a) their creations are pretty exclusive (also in aspect of the price) and b) Rodarte isn’t quite a household name in the upscale retail industry yet. So grab your chance while you can!

Bebe Silk Shred Party Dress in black and white (Rodarte knockoff dress)

Bebe Silk Shred Party Dress
($229, Bebe)

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Back in January at VH1′s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Anne Hathaway was a total knockout in a monochrome Gianfranco Ferré strapless dress. Anne channelled her inner Cruella de Vil and totally pulled it off being one of the best dressed celebrities at this event.

Anne Hathaway wearing a black and white Gianfranco Ferré Spring 2009 two-tone strapless dress

Our Rating: ★★★★½

Who?Anne Hathaway
Where?VH1′s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards, Santa Monica
When?January 8, 2009
What?Gianfranco Ferré Spring 2009 two-tone dress

Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress

This dress by Alice + Olivia isn’t a blatant copy, but it’s certainly inspired by Gianfranco Ferré. Their interpretation of the dress has been mainstreamed and it’s rather suited for a night out in town than say for a red carpet event, but this is not automatically a bad thing since most of us mortals aren’t flaunting the red carpet too often anyway, right? ;-)

Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dress in black and white (Gianfranco Ferré knockoff)

Alice + Olivia Colorblock Fan Dresscj
($367, Shopbop)

The dress is also available at Chickdowntowncj, Bloomingdale’sls and The Hip Chick.

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