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Real vs. Steal – Gucci Kills Peep-toe Platform Booties

by Irina on January 15, 2010

UPDATE: This post has been updated on January 15, 2010. Scroll down to see the new adds.

I never wrote that much about Gucci clothes or shoes before because basically I never cared about their line nor did it ever appeal to me. This season however their women’s footwear range is just mindblowing and I’m beyond obsessed with their sky-high platform high heels. So dangerous! It doesn’t come as a surprise that the name of these platform peep-toe booties is “Kills” because whoa! they’re definitely KILLER! You know what kills me besides? Their price tag. $990 aren’t exactly pocket change.

Gucci Kills Peep-toe Platform Ankle Booties in black

Gucci Kills Peep-toe Platform Booties
($990, Bergdorf Goodman)

Celebrities Love Gucci

Leighton Meester, Mariah Carey, Salma Hayek, Alessandra Ambrosio and Lindsay Lohan wearing black Gucci Kills Peep-toe Platform Booties

Who wore Gucci best?

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Bebe “Trista” Peep-toe Ankle Boots

UPDATE (01/15/2010): Our new team member Vahni discovered these fabulous Gucci look-a-likes by Bebe. Available in black and grey snakeskin (on sale!).

Bebe "Trista" Peep-toe Ankle Boots in black (Gucci Kills knockoffs)

Bebe “Trista” Peep-toe Ankle Boots
($149, Bebe)

Charlotte Russe Peep-toe Booties

UPDATE (01/15/2010): And here’s another budget-friendly Gucci alternative by Charlotte Russe.

Charlotte Russe Peep-toe Booties in black (Gucci Kills knockoffs)

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($39.99, Charlotte Russe)

Steve Madden “BELINA” Platform Booties

Thank God for Steve Madden who once more proves with these Gucci knockoffs that he’s still on top of the copycat game. If you crave these booties as much as I do, make sure to take advantage of the sale and these booties will cost you $59.98 only instead of the regular $120. Most sizes are still available!

Steve Madden "BELINA" Open-toe Platform Booties in black (Gucci Kills knockoffs)

Steve Madden “BELINA” Platform Bootiescj
($59.98, Steve Madden)

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Real vs. Steal – Brian Atwood Jamie Suede Boots

by Irina on December 16, 2009

I have gotten several requests to feature a Real vs. Steal post on designer over-the-knee boots, so here you go. Even if you don’t follow fashion trends or read fashion mags on a regular basis, I’m sure you still have noticed this year’s obvious trend of thigh-high boots. I must admit that I love this trend on the runway, but in the real world it’s darn hard to pull these off as a normal-sized woman. Then I saw these OTK suede boots by Brian Atwood on Olivia Palermo and was instantly smitten with them as they look so extremely flattering on her. If I was ever to follow the thigh high boots trend, I’d definitely go for something like this.

Brian Atwood Jamie Suede Thigh High Boots in black

Brian Atwood Jamie OTK Suede Bootsls
($1.235, NET-A-PORTER)

Olivia Palermo Loves Brian Atwood

Olivia Palermo wearing black suede Brian Atwood Jamie OTK Boots

Steve Madden “SHAKIRAA” OTK Boots

While not a blatant copy, these boots by Steve Madden still make the cut if you are looking for a budget-friendly pair of thigh high suede boots with a mid heel.

Steve Madden "SHAKIRAA" Suede Boots in black (Brian Atwood Jamie knockoffs)

Steve Madden “SHAKIRAA” Thigh High Suede Bootscj
($179.95, Steve Madden)

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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Miss Corset Lace-Up Ankle Boots

by Irina on October 22, 2009

UPDATE: This post has been updated on October 22, 2009. Scroll down to see the new knockoff.

The Christian Louboutin lace-up ankle boots below look brilliant, don’t you think? I love the 19th century reference and the black suede and lace-up detail would look amazing with a wool dress and thick black tights in winter.

Christian Louboutin Miss Corset Lace-up Ankle Boots in black suede

Christian Louboutin Miss Corset Lace-Up Ankle Boots
($1.195, Neiman Marcus)

Boutique 9 “Lazer” Lace-Up Boots

UPDATE (10/22/2009): Found another, amazing looking CL knockoff by Boutique 9 which is currently marked down by 42% to $150 available in either black or grey suede.

Boutique 9 "Lazer" Lace up Boots in black suede (Christian Louboutin Miss Corset knockoffs)

Boutique 9 “Lazer” Lace-Up Bootscj
($150, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Shoes.com.

Steve Madden “MISTRES” Lace-Up Booties

Looking at these ankle booties by Steve Madden it’s not hard to imagine where the inspiration for them came from. They may not be not suede and have a platform, but I still feel they are a great alternative if you can’t afford the real Louboutins because being priced at $139.95 they are about 90% less than the original Louboutin ankle boots.

Steve Madden MISTRES Lace-up Ankle Boots in black (Christian Louboutin Miss Corset knockoffs)

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($139.95, Steve Madden)

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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 – Yves Saint Laurent Studded Platform Sandal

by Irina on August 6, 2009

I really wish I could afford Yves Saint Laurent shoes. I’m not in love with every of their shoes, but NEARLY all of them. The platform sandal below is automatically on my wishlist just because it has the same heel and platform as the infamous YSL Tribute platforms and I absolutely adored these.

Yves Saint Laurent Studded Platform Sandals in black-patent (YSL)

YSL Studded Platform Sandal
($795, SOLD OUT)

Michael Antonio “Silana” Sandals

Aren’t these YSL knockoffs by Michael Antonio just awesome? They look super similar to the original Yves Saint Laurents, the heel doesn’t look cheap and the platform not tacky. The best thing however is that these sweet knockoffs retail for affordable $49.95! Awesome, right? I love these and they are also available in silver and gold as well. Get them before they’re gone!

Michael Antonio Silana Sandals in black (YSL knockoffs)

Michael Antonio “Silana” Sandalsendless
($49.95, Endless)

Steve Madden “Tarneyy” Sandals

Steve Madden’s YSL inspired version looks okay, but I’m really not digging the super chunky brownish platform and heel. Available in a multitude of colors (just click on some of the other retailer links below).

Steve Madden Tarneyy Quarterstrap Platform Sandals (YSL knockoffs)

Steve Madden “Tarneyy” Sandalscj
($78, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Dillard’sls, Shoes.com, Steve Maddencj, Endlessendless, Nordstromls, Piperlimecj & Heels.com

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