it’s a shoe-in
Christina Aguilera's shoe closet (courtesy of mizztissa.com)
A while back, I told you I’d be on the look-out for budget-friendly versions of the hottest heels on the market. The nice thing (or dangerous thing) for shoe freaks like me, is that every time I turn around there’s something new to love.
I’d buy these with a clear conscience….
Kate Middleton (sorry, Duchess of Cambridge) loves her LK Bennett Maddox wedges (about $250).
Hillary (sorry, Duchess of Bargain Hunting) loves Antonio Melani Tate Pumps; $89.99, www.dillards.com
Christian Louboutin's Belle Zeppa suede ankle boots; $995. Me likey.
Pour La Victoire Chaney boots; $154.99, www.zappos.com. Me likey a lot.
Michael Antonio Cane Wedge Bootie; $39.95, www.dsw.com. Me likey even more.
To die for: YSL Palais suede-and-metallic slingbacks; $845.
And now I'm in heaven: Halston's Ruby suede-and-metallic slingback; $49.99, www.bakershoes.com (only $37.49 after you add them to your shopping bag, she says...happily)
Brown and basic: Pedro Wedge Sandal; $460
Beige and budget-friendly: Dolce Vita Julie Wedge Sandal; $175, www.amazon.com
Hello Dolly! Charlotte Olympia Dolly Pumps; $875
Goodbye, Dolly! Dolce Vita Boston Pump; $51, www.amazon.com
The perfect spring sling: Prada slingback sandal; $570.
But these keep my budget steady....Envy Steady Sandal; $54, www.dsw.com
Christian Louboutin's appropriately-titled "Very Riche" Pump; $3,700
Benjamin Adams Charlize Wedding Shoe; $400, www.myglassslipper.com
Nikki Heel; $180, www.dnafootwear.com.
Enzo Angiolini Show You Pumps; $160, www.macys.com
Madden Girl Lutzer Pump; $50, www.dsw.com
Prada Suede Mary Jane Pumps; $483
Jessica Alba wearing Prada Suede Mary Jane Pumps
And for the rest of us: Nicole Miller Mary Jane Pumps;$24, www.jcpenney.com
And closely on its heels: Softspots Studio Suede Mary Jane; $16, www.jcpenney.com
Prada Contrast Bow Slingback; $500
Bandolino Brindel Pump; $40, www.dsw.com
Guiseppe Zanotti Colorblock Platform Sandal; $795
Nickeya by Boutique Nine; $150, www.ninewest.com
Steven by Steve Madden Angels Pump; $159, www.hsn.com
Am I saying that these lookalikes are as fabulously made as their high-end counterparts? Likely, no. Are they always fashioned from the very best materials? Maybe not. But unless a shoe is totally industrial (read: your everyday, basic leather walking shoe or ankle boot), I actually don’t WANT to be wearing it ten years from now. And as far as I’m concerned, that’s the only way to justify a thousand bucks for a pair of heels.
Am I alone on this one? What is the most YOU’D pay for a shoe? (A fun and fancy shoe….!)
debbi
WOW!! Fabulous finds!!
Robin
What a great read! Who doesn’t like a good shoe bargain?