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Real vs. Steal – Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty Platforms

by Erica on November 10, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on November 10, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

What celebrity doesn’t love their Louboutins? Especially when they’re bright, fun, and have lots of girly bows to make you feel extra feminine! I LOVE how Naya Rivera paired her Loubies with a pair of jeans and a cute striped blazer! Definitely puts a lot of pizazz to her outfit! Don’t want to dish out the $1.200 for these heels? No problem as we’ve got an excellent steal for you!

Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty Platforms in fuchsia suede

Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty Platforms
($1.195, Barney’s)

Celebrities Love Christian Louboutin

Emma Watson, Olivia Munn, Zoe Saldana, Keri Hiilson, Naya Rivera & Chloë Sevigny wearing Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty Platforms

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Wild Rose Flora-12 Triple Bow Booties

UPDATE (11/10/2011): And here’s another sweet & cheap Louboutin look-a-like in a gorgeous blue color coming from Wild Rose. Don’t forget to use our exclusive promo code “ITC10” to get 10% OFF your order!

Wild Rose Flora-12 Triple Bow Booties in blue faux suede (Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty knockoffs)

Wild Rose Flora-12 Triple Bow Booties
($39.95, Ms. Heel)

P.S.: Also available in black and red faux suede at Amazonamazon.

Type Z “Okalani” Platform Booties

UPDATE (05/13/2011): Just came across another Louboutin alternative by Type Z which looks almost identical to the N.Y.L.A. version except these come in more colors: black, burgundy, grey & silver.

Type Z "Okalani" Platform Booties in burgundy & black (Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty knockoffs)

Type Z “Okalani” Platform Bootiescj
($77.40, Zappos)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj.

N.Y.L.A. “Daris” Platform Booties

UPDATE (05/10/2011): Another great Louboutin look-a-like by N.Y.L.A.. These also have a wooden platform like the Steve Madden version and come in black, grey & bone.

N.Y.L.A. "Daris" Platform Booties in black & bone (Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty knockoffs)

N.Y.L.A. “Daris” Platform Booties
($99.99, Heels.com)

P.S.: Also available at Endlesscj.

Steve Madden “FANTTOM” Platform Booties

HOT DEAL: Use coupon code “SMFREESHIP” to get free shipping on your order!

OK, first off, this shoe comes in black suede, blush and magenta! Second, this Steve Madden version has a great wooden platform that I’m a big fan of! Granted, I still think the Louboutins are FAB, but if you’re just not willing to dish out the necessary $1.200 to make them yours, at $129.95, I think these Maddens here are the next best thing. There’s also a satin version of this shoe available called “FAAME” and it’s available in either black or champagne satin at Steve Maddencj or Onlineshoes.comls.

Steve Madden "FANTTOM" Platform Booties in magenta suede (Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booty knockoffs)

Steve Madden “FANTTOM” Platform Bootiescj
($129.95, Steve Madden)

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Real vs. Steal – Max Azria Ruffle-Silk Mini Dress

by Celine on October 26, 2011

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

A couple of months back we did a post on Camilla Belle’s gorgeous Max Azria Silk mini dress, but at the time we didn’t have a steal version for you lovely folks. I gushed over the color and the shape, the ruffle, the slit, and how perfect it all was for summer. One thing not so worship-worthy was and is the price. Also unfortunate is the fact that the dress is sold out. No wonder, really, considering how, well belle Miss Belle looks wearing it.

Max Azria Ruffle-Silk Mini Dress in green

Max Azria Ruffle-Silk Mini Dress
($500, SOLD OUT)

Camilla Belle Loves Max Azria

Camilla Belle wearing a green Max Azria Ruffle-Silk Mini Dress

Oasis One Shoulder Corsage Maxi Dress

UPDATE (10/26/2011): Came across a great maxi dress version by UK retailer Oasis. Isn’t it absolutely lovely?

Oasis One Shoulder Corsage Maxi Dress in emerald green (BCBGMAXAZRIA knockoff)

Oasis One Shoulder Corsage Maxi Dressls
($140/£80, Oasis)

Type Z “Letti” Ruffle Dress

UPDATE (09/09/2009): And here’s a second alternative, also in red, by Type Z. Isn’t it beautiful? I really like the vibrant red color.

Type Z "Letti" Ruffle Dress in red (BCBG Maxazria knockoff)

Type Z “Letti” Ruffle Dresscj
($95, Zappos)

Esley There’s A Reason Party One Shoulder Dress

UPDATE (09/09/2009): A fabulous and affordable Max Azria alternative is brought to you by Esley. Sadly, it’s only available in red.

Esley There's A Reason Party One Shoulder Dress in red (BCBG Max Azria knockoff)

Esley There’s A Reason Party One Shoulder Dress
($51, LuLu*s)

LuLu*s Miss Mitzy Mint Dress

Leave it to LuLu*s to feature a stellar knockoff of our Max Azria frock. They have the best mix of brightly colored, fun, summer dresses, don’t you think? Sure, their “Miss Mitzy Mint” dress is more of a turquoise than a green, but I think this bluer color is probably more universally flattering than the sea green of the original. This is the perfect dress to take you from the heat of a summer day to the very different heat of a summer night. Only $39!

LuLu*s Miss Mitzy Mint Dress in teal (Max Azria knockoff)

LuLu*s Miss Mitzy Mint Dress
($39, LuLu*s)

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Real vs. Steal – L.A.M.B. Kesha Braided Platform Sandals

by Erica on June 22, 2011

I’m not sure how your feet will feel after walking around in these L.A.M.B. stilts for a few hours, but I can tell you how amazing your legs and feet will look in these! A little stripperish for my taste, yet if that’s your thing, no judgement! Not sure if you want to spend $325 on a pair of shoes? We’ve got an amazing deal for you!

L.A.M.B. Kesha Braided Platform Sandals in black, nude & tan

L.A.M.B. Kesha Braided Platform Sandalscj
($325, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj, Piperlimecj, DNA Footwearcj & Shopbopcj.

Type Z “Calah” Platform Sandals

I actually like this shoe better! I like the heel and I like the fact that the platform isn’t so terribly high. This Type Z shoe definitely gets my vote! Priced at $125 you can keep your wallet and your feet from not hurting as much.

Type Z "Calah" Platform Sandals in black, nude & cognac (L.A.M.B. Kesha knockoffs)

Type Z “Calah” Platform Sandalscj
($125, Zappos)

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Real vs. Steal – Fendi Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots

by Velicia Hill on May 4, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on May 04, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I don’t know if someone over at Fendi didn’t use spellcheck, but I totally desire these appropriately named Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots. My God, they’re gorgeous! But I’ve checked my budget for the month (twice actually) and these babies priced @ $796 will not be accompanying me home. But we’ve done some checking and found a great alternative.

Fendi Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots in black

Fendi Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots
($796, Bluefly)

Celebrities Love Fendi

Carey Mulligan and Kelly Ripa wearing Fendi Desir Silk & Suede Sandal Boots

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Type Z “Yasmina” Sandals

UPDATE (05/04/2011): Here’s another Fendi knockoff coming from Type Z.

Type Z "Yasmina" Sandals in black (Fendi Desir knockoffs)

Type Z “Yasmina” Sandalscj
($63.75, Zappos)

Martinez Valero “Oden” Platform Sandals

Uhm… who’s gonna look just as cute as Carey Mulligan (yep, she got my vote), but for about $600 less? You ol’ bargain shopper, you, that’s who! Señor Martinez Valero put some fire into his desire and created a very good copy just for you. No one else, just you – I promise. :-)

Martinez Valero "Oden" Platform Sandals in black tulle (Fendi knockoffs)

Martinez Valero “Oden” Platform Sandalsendless
($149, Endless)

P.S.: Also available at Zapposcj & NORDSTROMls.

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Real vs. Steal – Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandals

by Irina on February 10, 2011

UPDATE: This post has been updated on February 10, 2011. Scroll down to see the new add.

I’ve been in love with these studded Balmain gladiator sandals ever since I first spotted them on NET-A-PORTER 6 months ago and dreamed of owning them, happily strutting the streets in them with leggings or skinny jeans. But as always the whopping price tag of $1.195 kept that dream fom ever coming true.

Balmain Elastic Studded Gladiator Sandals in black

Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator Sandalszx
($717.98, MyTheresa)

Celebrities Love Balmain

Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna wearing black Balmain Studded Strappy Sandals

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Liliana Pray-1 Sandals

UPDATE (02/10/2011): Here’s another great Balmain alternative coming from Liliana. Available in black, red and silver fabric upper.

Liliana Pray-1 Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

Liliana Pray-1 Sandalsendless
(47.15, Endless)

Type Z “Lorry” Sandals

UPDATE (09/17/2010): These Balmain knockoffs by Type Z come a little late, but isn’t it amazing how they are almost identical compared to the Balmain originals? Only these are soooo much cheaper.

Type Z "Lorry" Sandals in black (Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain knockoffs)

Type Z “Lorry” Sandalscj
($63, Zappos)

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties

UPDATE (12/10/2009): Found another budget-friendly alternative by Wet Seal.

Click on the link below and navigate to the shoes section or enter style number “41500712” in the search field to find the Balmain inspired gladiator heels on the website.

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties in black (Balmain Studded Strappy Gladiator knockoffs)

Wet Seal Stud Cage Booties
Style #: 41500712
($32.50, Wet Seal)

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Sandals

UPDATE (10/31/2009): I just stumbled upon another Balmain knockoff by ZiGiny. Good thing: They look more like the original Balmain heels (except for the platform).

ZiGiny "Palace" Studded Gladiator Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

ZiGiny “Palace” Studded Gladiator Sandalsendless
($99.95, Endless)

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Gladiator Sandals

I’ve been waiting so long for knockoffs like these to come out and finally GUESS by Marciano answered my prayers by giving us frugal fashionistas a budget-friendly Balmain alternative. The studs on these are slightly bigger, but the shape and the elastic straps look almost identical.

Guess by Marciano "Natalia" Elastic Gladiator Sandals in black (Balmain knockoffs)

GUESS by Marciano “Natalia” Stappy Gladiator Sandalsamazon
($55.63, Amazon)

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