Inspired by...Diane von Furstenberg - *Updated 11/30/10*

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DVF's gold strappy Luna sandals retail for $284 at Zappos.


These Nine West sandals do have some differences, making them more of an inspired by option, but when I saw them I was instantly reminded of the DVF version so I wanted to share. They retail for $88.95 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing (also available in two shades of silver, pink, or a darker gold).


*Update - 11/30/10* - Reader Emily found an even better look 4 less of the Luna sandals, which retail for $59.40 at 6pm.com. Click here if you're interested in purchasing.

Derek Lam Odesa Lace Up Sandal

Derek Lam's Odesa lace up heeled sandal retailed for $790, but are now sold out in the all black color shown.


Carlos by Carlos Santana's Tamingo sandal will give you a very similar look to the Derek Lam version for a fraction of the price. These sandals are currently on sale for $69.30 (original retail is $99) at Endless and you can click on the photo below to purchase (also available at Zappos for $98.95).

Barbara Bui Zipper Platform Sandal - * Updated 3/17/10*

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Thank you so much to reader Lauren for sending me this fantastic find!

Barbara Bui's zipper platform sandals originally retailed for $775, but were recently featured on Gilt for $229.


Love the look but not the price? Paris Hilton has a similar platform as part of her shoe line and they retail for a much more budget friendly $99 (also available in bronze). Click on the photo below to purchase. (They also come in black as well as silver and bronze for $98.99 at Heels.com.)


*Update - 3/17/10* - Carlos by Carlos Santana also has a version of these zipper platforms, which retail for $129 at Victoria's Secret. They come in camel, pewter, or black and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Jimmy Choo Prosper Sandals - *Updated 2/24/10*

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Jimmy Choo's Prosper sandals originally retailed for $875, now marked down to $350 at Outnet.com.


If you love the style of the Jimmy Choo version but they're still a bit out of your price range, Charlotte Russe has a fabulous alternative that retails for $24.99. Click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 2/24/10* - The Charlotte Russe version sold out (this post is originally from back in November) but I just found another similar version which is on sale (in limited sizes) for $49.99. Click on the photo below to purchase.