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UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 26, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I am naturally not attracted to red—I have a total of three red pieces in my wardrobe. But when I saw the red suede Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots like Fergie’s (below), I fell in love. Fire indeed! They are totally hot. There’s just something about all those stripes of skin peeking through.

Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots in black & green

Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots
(Price Unknown, SOLD OUT)

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Fergie & Cindy Crawford wearing Jimmy Choo Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots

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Two Lips “Identity” Cut-Out Booties

UPDATE (05/26/2011): Here’s a gorgeous budget-friendly Jimmy Choo look-a-like by Two Lips. These cut-out booties come also in black, natural, purple, blue & rose.

Two Lips "Identity" Cut-Out Booties in red suede (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

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($104.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Heels.com & Zapposcj.

Pierre Dumas “Ciao” Sandals

UPDATE (01/01/2011): Stumbled upon another budget-friendly Choo knockoff by Pierre Dumas. Available in either black or tobacco.

Pierre Dumas "Ciao" Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

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($29.99, Piperlime)

Vince Camuto “Aphrodite” Sandals

Who doesn’t love a Choo shoe? I know no woman alive who’d deny herself the pleasure if her finances could enable the experience. If only. Since most of us can’t fill our closets with boxes by Jimmy Choo (and because the Fire Cut-Out Ankle Boots are sold out anyway) here’s a nice consolation prize: the “Aphrodite” by Vince Camuto. They aren’t 100% like the Choo version, but still a shapely and sexy pair. Available in black, nude and natural… and I’m loving the natural for all those military looks planned for spring.

Vince Camuto "Aphrodite" Cut-out Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

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($79.90, NORDSTROM)

Office “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Booties

Also worthy of consideration are the “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Booties by Office. Love this shoe for its Choo-like similarities (the buckle detail and opening at the ankle), and also for its daring differences (woven detail and trim). It’s also available in a delectable dark taupe that really showcases the lovely detail on these booties—you must click over to Office to see the 360-degree view. I’d even go so far as to say that I like the dark taupe better than the Choo booties. Now that speaks volumes, doesn’t it?

Office "BASK IN GLORY" Cut-Out Booties in black (Jimmy Choo Fire knockoffs)

Office “BASK IN GLORY” Cut-Out Bootiestd
(£28, Office)

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UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 28, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

Every woman needs a pair of black evening sandals in her closet. The universal and versatile, chic but not too distracting kind of pair. The caged Jimmy Choo sandals below are a great example of said sandals. They can be worn with almost everything in a woman’s wardrobe: the classic LBD, a pantsuit, jeans, leggings… you name it. What a lovely and flattering style, don’t you agree?

Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid Sandals in black

Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid Sandals
($785, SOLD OUT)

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Carla Gugino, Amanda Seyfried, Ashley Greene and Emma Stone wearing Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid Sandals

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Vince Camuto “Solana” Sandals

UPDATE (02/28/2010): Here’s another obvious Jimmy Choo knockoff by Vince Camuto. Available in either black, orange or bronze snakeskin.

Vince Camuto "Solana" Sandals in black snakeskin (Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid knockoffs)

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($97.95, Shoebuy)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Dillard’sls, Macy’sls, Piperlimecj, Endlessendless & Shoes.com.

Pelle Moda “Intrigue” Sandals

UPDATE (02/28/2010): Also stumbled upon these sandals by Pelle Moda. Available in black, platinum & pewter.

Pelle Moda "Intrigue" Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid knockoffs)

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($194.95, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Jildorcj, NORDSTROMls & Footnotes.

CARLOS by Carlos Santana “Flutter” Sandals

UPDATE (12/31/2009): Found a second, good alternative by CARLOS by Carlos Santana today.

CARLOS by Carlos Santana "Flutter" Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid knockoffs)

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($68.95, Zappos)

Pierre Dumas Lana-2 Sandals

If you covet the Jimmy Choo sandals, but don’t have the budget to spend hundreds of dollars on shoes, these caged sandals by Pierre Dumas will give you an almost identical look for a fraction of the price. Available in black, white and pewter.

Pierre Dumas "Lana-2" Sandals in black (Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid knockoffs)

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($40, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Piperlimecj.

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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

HOT DEAL: Get 15% OFF your order at LuLu*s with our exclusive coupon code INTHEIRCLOSET. Offer valid until March 15th, 2010.

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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