Good Ol' Stevemeister Does It, AH-gain!

Steve Madden - Persis

Admittedly I spied the Steve Maddens first and I was intending on blogging about them because 1. They're hot. 2. I love them. 3. They're hot. Seriously I will add these to my fall must have list. But as I was browsing around on endless.com I soon discovered the L.A.M.B. pair featured below.

L.A.M.B. - Rasta

I really don't know what to say about this "borrowing" of designs that I haven't already. On the one hand it's bordering on the edge of smarmy. On the other it's so appreciated by me (I'm not embarrassed to admit) and I'm sure many others out there who just can't afford to lay down $350+ for a pair of shoes. These are gorgeous. I love, love, love the silhouette and the fact that these can be paired with just about everything from skirts, to dresses, to skinnies.

Look for Less

Valentino Bow Patent Pump

I have had my eye on this Valentino pump for quite some time now. Unfortunately my wallet has kept it to just that. Eyeballing it from afar. This is the ideal shoe for the true girl at heart. That perfectly shaped, perfectly placed bow. The ultimate in feminine details, the peep toe, combined with d'Orsay styling. Is it any wonder why these have been haunting my dreams?

Paris Hilton, Senorita

Well, well, well my friends thanks to everybody's favorite socialite (Ahem.What?) you can now have the look of the Valentino pump for a whole let less. Not too shabby, eh?

Splurge Vs. Steal

ADDENDUM - Welcome Budget Fashionista visitors!!! It appears that many of you are still interested in this pretty little Pour La Victoire beauty and after clicking on the link it seems that Piperlime is almost sold out. Never fear, endless.com is here. They too have the Ella, in a beautiful baby blue. Click here for the link. Oh, AND my contact over at endless.com told me that these qualify for the $25 off promo. Enjoy




I was browsing around Piperlime yesterday evening, came across these gorgeous flat sandals and was intrigued by the similarities. I thought these would be great for a Splurge Vs. Steal feature so... here... we... go!

Pour La Victoire - Ella

Sexy meets feminine is this beautiful rose hued snake embossed sandal. Don't you even get me started on that ruffle. It's delicious and has the tiniest touch of an edge with that zippered trim.

A word of warning my fine friends and speaking from experience, this brand runs small so order up a half size.

Steve Madden - Zoya

This sweet little sandal by Steve Madden is a little less overt, a little less "in your face". From the oh so delicate straps to yet another zipper trimmed ruffle. Who might you say inspired whom? I can't say it really matters as it's all a matter of what tickles your fancy. Which pair tickles yours?

The Look for Less

When I first spied the images from the Spring 09 Louis Vuitton runway show I was fit to be tied. I knew there was no way I could afford that shoe that we saw over and over again. But that certainly didn't stop me from wishing, and hoping, and praying. I absolutely adored the mish mash of details. The mix of textures, and prints, and embellishments from feathers, to stones, to jewels somehow managed to just work rather than look over the top.




Alas, I thought this would be a shoe I would have to simply admire from afar but thanks to the lovely folks over at Bebe I can now have a pair of my very own. Well at least a very similar version and that is a. o.k. by me. Check it out!

Katrin Leather Exotic Sandal

OMG! I was so excited when I saw these. Bebe does an amazing job here and the price is just right. I mean these have all of the right elements for a fraction of the price. The platform is perfection. The studs, the jewel, the turquoise beads, the feather... ugh! They will be mine. Oh yes. They will be mine. Hahahahahaha (that is the sound of maniacal laughter you hear). Seriously folks. This is one hot shoe. I can't wait to get them.

Splurge Vs. Steal - Edmund Heel

Edmund Heel - BCBGirls

I just had to feature these as soon as I saw them. Look familiar?? These are very similar to the Pour La Victoire shoe featured on Monday. With the exception of the heel, they have the color block detail and are an exact match from the top. I was so excited to find this pair. This is a great alternative at a wonderful price.

Splurge vs. Steal (x2)

Yay! It's splurge vs. steal. Although I do have to say that I am torn when I feature a splurge vs. steal because that typically means that some designer knocked off another designer and I don't think that's necessarily okay. But then for those of us on a budget it's a good thing because well, we like to look good too. So what can I say? Imitation IS the sincerest from of flattery. Am I right? Am I right?

If you read my post highlighting some of my favorite finds from the Resort 09 collections then you may remember this pair.

Sergio Rossi Platform Patent Slingback

Well thanks to Lindsay a loyal reader and, dare I say, cyber friend I discovered these little beauties by Jessica Simpson through a link she posted in the comments section.

Rolly Heel - Jessica Simpson

Quite a match, wouldn't you say? If you buy them don't forget to use the discount code Heels08 at check out.

My next splurge vs. steal features a very popular style. All of you fashionistas will recognize this lust-worthy pair immediately.

YSL Tribute Sandal

Argh! I want these. No. I need these. Except I really need them in the purple. This shoe is so utterly amazing. But for those of us on a budget you can purchase this pair below for a fraction of the price.


So that will be all for this episode (episode?) of Splurge Vs. Steal. Hope you enjoyed today's featured shoes. Happy shopping everyone!

Mossimo does Steve Madden (Once again)

So awhile back I posted about the fringe trend. I'm not loving it but I'm not hating it either. If you feel the same way I do and are considering getting in on the action here is a great and inexpensive way to do it.

Mossimo Vera Fringe Pump

This is a great alternative to the Steve Madden pump pictured below. The suede on the Mossimo pair is faux of course but in my opinion you can't go wrong with these. They also come in black and are a fabulous inexpensive way to show off your hip and trendy side.

Bijoux Suede Pump by Steve Madden

Splurge vs. Steal

Love the look of high end designer shoes but on a budget. Check out these finds below.

Now I know I already talked about the Dior Extreme Gladiator (See post "Let's talk about SEX baby!) However I failed to mention that on the same day I received my Nine West version I spotted this pair by Steve Madden.


Steal Carrie's look by pairing them with a flirty floral dress and studded belt or create a look of your own.

I love the idea of pairing these with something super feminine and girly.

Next I spotted these little gems by Guess on Piperlime. BTW they are having a sale on select styles right now. Up to 40% off!

The Guess version is very reminiscent of this pair, below, by Giuseppe Zanotti wouldn't you say? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tortoise shell detail on the heel but the pretty pair pictured above is definitely more budget friendly.




Got a suggestion for Splurge vs. Steal, let me know in your comments to this post.