Inspired by...Miu Miu

Thanks to reader Julie for emailing me this find!

Miu Miu's pebbled leather clog retails for $495 at Saks.


These Marciano clogs have a thinner heel but will give you an inspired by look for less. They retail for $167.95 at Endless and also come in brown. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Balmain Buckle Embellished Boot - *Updated 8/18/10*

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Balmain's suede buckle boot retails for $1605 at Net-A-Porter.


I was so excited when I went to Bakers Shoes this morning and found this great lookalike boot. It does vary slightly (thicker wooden heel, leather instead of suede) but it's a great alternative for a much more affordable $169.95. Click here to purchase (also available in tan).


*Update - 10/8/09* - My friend Amber just told me about these great lookalikes from Guess by Marciano. They retail for $288 and also come in gray suede. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.


*Update 11/3/09* - Credit for this find actually goes to Chloe over at The Chloe Conspiracy. These boots at Lulu's are a great look for less of the Balmain originals, although only available in the color shown. They retail for $49.50 and you can click here to purchase.


Go Jane also has a version that comes in black (as well as brown, taupe, or chestnut) and retails for $37.30. Click here to purchase.


*Update - 11/30/09* - Reader Julie emailed me these Balmain inspired by boots from Aldo and they retail for $140. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.


*Update - 8/18/10* - This is an older post, so many of the styles featured may no longer be available...but reader Julie emailed me this option from Michael Antonio that I wanted to share. They retail for $96 and you can click on the photo below if you're interested (also available in brown or grey).

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Out Leather Rocker Handbag

Rebecca Minkoff's studded crossbody bag retails for $330 at Bloomingdales.


Not quite in the budget? Marciano has a great option for quite a bit less. This studded crossbody bag retails for $85 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Balmain Jeweled Ankle Sandals

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

Balmain's jeweled ankle cuff sandals retailed for $1677 at My Theresa, now marked down to $1175.


If you're in love with the Balmain sandals but not their hefty price tag, Julie spotted these alternatives from Marciano. Retailing for a much lower $138, they'll give you a similar style for a lot less cash. Click here if you're interested in purchasing.

Mason by Michelle Mason Asymmetrical Ruffle Dress - *Updated 8/21/09*

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This Mason by Michelle Mason one shoulder dress retails for $374 at Shopbop.



Maybe you don't want to spend quite that much (although this next dress isn't exactly bargain basement price-wise, but you'd still save $189), or maybe you want a more casual fabric (jersey instead of silk). If you want a similar look, check out this T-Bags dress for $185 at Neiman Marcus. Click on the photo to purchase, or for more info.

*Update - 7/22/09* - Just wanted to update as I found 2 more options for this dress. The first is from Bebe and retails for $119. This dress is also available in black or dusty grape. Click on the photo below to purchase or view other colors.



The second option is by Aqua and retails for $78 but is only available in black. Please click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


*Update - 8/21/09* - Marciano also has a great lookalike of this Mason by Michelle Mason dress for $118 and is 100% silk just like the real thing. Click on the photo below to purchase (also comes in black and purple).

Herve Leger Bandage Dress - Update 5/16/09

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I have not been able to find this exact Herve Leger dress online other than photos from the runway show. (Sorry it's kind of hard to see the detail!) Therefore, I'm not sure of the exact price, but most Herve Leger bandage dresses run in the $1000 range. Photo credit: Style.com.


If you have been dying for a similar dress, try this version by Marciano. It retails for $138 and also comes in brown, pink, or purple. Click on the photo below to purchase, or view the other colors for better detail.


*Update 5/16/09* - If you are still looking to save some cash, Charlotte Russe just came out with a great look for less of the Herve Leger bandage dress above. It retails for $26.99 and also comes in blue. Click the photo below to purchase.

Dolce & Gabbana Bustier Dress

This dress by D&G retails for $2350 at Eluxury.


If you love this dress but are looking for something more budget friendly, try this version from Marciano. It retails for $188 and you can click the photo below to purchase.

Jennifer Behr Double Rosette Headwrap

This headwrap by Jennifer Behr retails for $152 and also comes in cream (as seen on Gossip Girl) or black.


While not a total steal, or an exact match - this rose headband by Marciano is a possible alternative for a bit less $. It only comes in black and retails for $68, currently on sale for $60.99. You can click the photo below to purchase.