Inspired by...Givenchy - *Updated 2/13/10*

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Thanks to reader "siminators" who sent this in!

Givenchy's western inspired zip up boots for Spring/Summer 2009 seem to be currently sold out online, so I have been unable to get an exact retail price. However, most Givenchy shoes (especially some in this collection) retail for $1000+. (Photo credit)


Although the reader who sent this in and I were unable to locate these shoes in black, BCBgirls Wartol bootie is a great inspired by option for less. They retail for $129.95 at Endless and are available only in the tan color shown. Dillards has a leopard version as well, for $129 and you can click either photo below to purchase. Heels.com also has this shoe in dark brown for $129.99 and you can click here to purchase or view those.



*Updated - 2/13/10* - This post is actually from August of last year, but I just saw these booties at Wet Seal and wanted to share them. They retail for $36.50 and also come in cognac and camel. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Miu Miu Whipstitch Pumps - *Updated 10/7/09*

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These patent pumps by Miu Miu retailed for $695 at Net-A-Porter but are completely sold out.




These similar whipstitched pumps from BCBgirls are suede instead of patent but they are a great alternative if you were lusting after the original. They retail for $109.95 at Nordstrom and you can click on the photo below to purchase. I have also included a widget below as they are available in other colors/prices at various other retailers. **Irina from In Their Closet also just posted these pumps but she found a patent version at Heels.com. If you'd like to purchase the patent version for $112.99 you can click here to do so.)**



*Update - 10/7/09* - Go Jane also has a version of these pumps now, available in black, navy, or red. They retail for $25.20 and you can click here to purchase.

Tory Burch Claudia Tall Boot

Tory Burch's suede Claudia boot originally retailed for $495 at Neiman Marcus but is now sold out. (Photo credit)


If you love the style of the Tory Burch version but missed out on them when they were available, today is your lucky day. BCBGirls has a great alternative, available in both the tan color shown as well as black, for $198.95 at Endless. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Givenchy - *Updated 9/17/09*

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Givenchy's woven sandal with ankle strap retailed for $975 at Footcandy, now marked down to $487.50.


If you love the style but not the price, Go Jane has a great inspired by alternative for those on a tight budget. This version retails for $26.30 and you can click here to purchase.


*Update - 9/17/09* - I found 2 other inspired by versions of this Givenchy sandal. The first is by BCBgirls and is on sale for $66 (down from $110) and also comes in taupe. Click on the photo below to purchase.


The second option is by Michael Antonio and retails for $57.95 at Endless and also comes in three other colors. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.

Loeffler Randall Wendy Knit Cuff Bootie

Loeffler Randall's knit cuff platform booties retail for $650 at Shopbop and also come in grey.


If you like the style of the Loeffler Randall version but can't quite afford them, BCBgirls has a great option for less. These Lina boots are currently on sale at Endless for $76.42 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Gucci Iman Platform T-Strap Sandals - *Updated 8/31/09*

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This Gucci Iman platform sandal is part of Gucci's Spring 2009 shoe collection. It originally retailed for $1160 and is now on sale for $928 at Bluefly.


Gucci also made a version with three straps, retail price unknown. (Photo credit: Style.com)

These platforms by BCBGirls aren't exact, but they are a good option for a lot less cash. They are only available in the cognac color shown and are on sale for $84.84 at Endless. Click on the photo below to purchase.


Reader Julie also mentioned that the Guess Prepa sandal is a good alternative as well (although more of an inspired by look). Click here to purchase them at Zappos for $87.96 or click on the widget below for other colors/sizes.


Thanks to In Their Closet for sending me these finds from Tony Bianco!

If you live in Australia or New Zealand, Tony Bianco has two great options for you (sorry to all of my readers outside of Australia/New Zealand - they currently only ship to those locations). The first is called Revolution and it retails for $199.95. Click here to purchase (also available in lavender).

The second is called Reflection and retails for $189.95. Click here to purchase (also comes in tan).

*Update - 8/31/09* - Reader Julie sent in this great alternative to the Gucci Iman sandal as well. It retails for $99 at Zappos (Endless also has a version for $114). Click here to go to Zappos or on the photo below to view the one at Endless. Both come in several other colors.


Steve Madden also has a version of these platforms on sale for $129.95. Click on the photo below to purchase.


Go Jane also has a version of this shoe for $25.00 and you can click here to purchase.

K. Jacques Caravelle Sandal - *Updated 8/20/09*

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These strappy sandals with ankle cuff by K. Jacques retail for $244 at La Garconne.


Sam Edelman's Ginnie sandals are a great look for less of the K. Jacques version above. They come in a wide variety of colors (depending on the website) and retail for $58.90 (on sale from $88.95) at Nordstrom (which I chose to feature because they had a good range of sizes and were the least expensive, but I have included a widget with other stores/colors/price ranges). Nordstrom also has these sandals in black and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

*Update - 8/20/09* - BCBGirls also has a version of these sandals, now on sale at Endless for $43.97 -$57.18 depending on the color. They are available in yellow, gold, black (pictured), and amaretto. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Christian Louboutin Biance 140 Platform Pump

Thanks to reader Julie for this find!

These ruby patent platform pumps by Christian Louboutin retail for $735 at Net-A-Porter.


The platform on these BCBGirls shoes is lower than the Louboutin version, but the ruby patent is so similar they make a great look for less. These pumps retail for $98.95 at Nordstrom and you can click on the photo below to purchase (also available in white or black).

Sergio Rossi Narrow

Sergio Rossi's Narrow sandals with a zip up front and geometric cutouts retails for $640 at Neiman Marcus (only available in blue). Actress Molly Sims has worn these in the black, as pictured below (picture credit: Shoe Hunting)



If you love the shoe but can't afford to splurge at the moment, check out this version from BCBGirls. It retails for $82.49 (on sale) at Endless and you can click on the photo below to purchase.