Miu Miu Polka Dot Sandal

Miu Miu's red and white polka dot platform sandal retails for $495 at Saks.



Bebe has a fantastic look 4 less option which retails for a lower $129. They also come in black and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Cartier Panthere Ring - *Updated 1/3/11*

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I adore this Cartier Panthere ring worn by Rachel Zoe and Kristen Stewart, and it will cost you an arm, a leg, and probably your first born child. (Photo credit)

Love the style of the gorgeous panther ring? Shock Boutique has an incredible look 4 less - it retails for a very budget friendly $30 and you can click here to purchase. (Reader CG found an inspired by option as well - click here to view.)

*Update - 1/3/11* - Bebe added a very similar panther ring to their website, retailing for $19. Better hurry, only a few sizes left (sadly neither are my size)! Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard Sculpted Wedge - *Updated 11/7/10*

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Giuseppe Zanotti's sky high platform wedge in leopard print retails for $1195 at Shopbop.


Love the style but can't afford to spend so much on a trendy shoe? Check out this version from Go Jane. This leopard platform wedge retails for a much lower $27.00 and you can click here to purchase.


*Updated - 11/7/10* - This post is originally from back in August so the Go Jane version may no longer be available. I actually saw these after The Budget Babe posted them (so credit goes to her!!) but wanted to share with my readers as well. These Bebe Charlotte booties are a great alternative to the GZ version and retail for $198. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Alexander Wang Fitted Corset Dress - *Updated 10/19/10*

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Thank you to Lauren for sending me this great find!

Alexander Wang's fitted corset dress with mesh draped skirt retailed for $795 at Net-A-Porter but is no longer available.


If you want a similar style dress for a much lower price, Bebe has a fabulous alternative. This dress retails for $129 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 4/13/10* - Bebe has this dress back up on their site, in white/black or bright pink/black for $129. Click here if you'd like to purchase.


*Update - 4/20/10* - The Bebe version sold out again, but if you missed it - Asos also has a version that retails for $76.09 (available in petite here). Click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 7/7/10* - Reader Angie just emailed me another great option from ModCloth. It retails for $64.99 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


*Update - 10/19/10* - This post's last update is several months old so the above dresses may no longer be available. Lulu's just updated their site with this Aryn K dress which retails for $79 and will give you the Alexander Wang look for less. Click here to purchase.


Thanks to Gen for sending in this option from Chloe Loves Charlie - retailing for $52. Click here to purchase.

Nanette Lepore Baker Street Tweed Wide Leg Trouser

Nanette Lepore's wide leg tweed pants retail for $298 at Bergdorf Goodman.


Bebe has a very similar wide leg tweed trouser which retails for $129. They are only available in the color shown and you can click on the photo for more information or to purchase.

Valentino Lace Open Toe Bootie

Lace is huge for fall, and these booties from Valentino will give you the perfect amount of lace to accessorize with. They retail for $975 at Saks.


Reader Julie emailed me these Violet lace booties from Bebe as a great alternative to the more expensive Valentino version above. Retail price hasn't been listed for these boots, as they are not available on the website YET but you can sign up to be notified when they come in. Click here to view.

Gucci Helena Cut Out Booties

Thank you to Julie for sending me this find!

Gucci's Helena Cut Out Booties originally retailed for $1085 at Saks but are no longer available.


Love the style of the Gucci boots but missed out on the originals? Bebe has a great alternative which retails for $169!! They are almost sold out though, and limited sizes are available online. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Dolce Vita Niko Tubular Wedge Sandals

Dolce Vita's gold tubular wedge sandals retail for $186 at Shopbop.


Bebe's Amber sandals are only available online in size 10, but they are a great lookalike of the Dolce Vita version, although they have a different back (these are slingback and the DV version are not). They are currently on sale for $69.99 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Sergio Rossi Platform Slingback - *Updated - 8/1/10*

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Sergio Rossi's platform slingbacks retail for $695 at The Shoe Box.


These platform pumps by Steve Madden vary slightly as they have a wooden platform/heel but the shape/style is otherwise incredibly similar. They retail for $99.95 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 8/1/10* - Bebe now has a great look 4 less of these Sergio Rossi heels, available in blue, pink, or black. They retail for $149 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Celeb Style Steal: Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift recently wore this grey, black, and white Bebe dress to an event. (Photo credit)


If you love her dress, you're in luck because it's available at Bebe for under $40!! That's right, it retails for $39.95 and you can click here if you're interested in purchasing.

Inspired by...R13

This leather moto vest from R13 retails for $978 at Barneys.


Bebe's leatherette version wil give you a similar style for only $69. It's also available in black or tan and you can click on the photo below to purchase.