Christian Louboutin Belle Zeppa Suede Wedge

Christian Louboutin's gorgeous suede Belle Zeppa wedge booties retail for $995 at Neiman Marcus (also available in grey at Net-A-Porter - love the outfit they put together here).



If you like the look but don't have $995 laying around, I found a very similar pair for less by Pour La Victoire. They aren't bargain basement, but they will save you quite a bit compared to the original version. They are on sale for $222 at Endless, and Zappos also has them in the grey (you can click on the photo in the set below to access the Zappos site) for $192.99. Click on any image below to purchase or for more info.

Cardigans by Sparkle & Fade
Boots by Pour La Victoire

Inspired by...Chloe

Chloe's Two Piece wedge retails for $895 at Barneys.


This wedge from Pour La Victoire has a few differences (the wedge material, it has a back cut out that the Chloe version does not) but it will give you a great inspired by option for a bit less. This wedge is on sale in the brown color (not shown) for $186.50, and the beige is $268 at Piperlime (click on the photo below to purchase). The luggage/nude ones are also available at Lori's Shoes for $248 - click HERE to view.

Chloe Ankle Cuff Gladiator Sandal

Chloe's strappy ankle cuff gladiator sandal retails for $495 at Shirise.


Saving you a little bit of cash, these Pour La Victoire sandals are a great alternative option. They retail for $194 at Shopbop and also come in luggage (the luggage color is also available HERE for $174). Click on the image below if you're interested in purchasing.


Rosegold's Arden sandal is also a great option, retailing for $168 at The Shoe Box. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Chloe Runway Cross Strap Sandal

Chloe's gorgeous cross strap sandal with buckle cuff retails for $645 at Bloomingdales.


Although not bargain basement, these Pour La Victoire Macaria sandals will save you about $373. They retail for $272 at Shopbop and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing! (They are also available HERE in blush or black as well as luggage for $273)

Yves Saint Laurent 'Tribtoo' Platform Slingback

Thank you to Julie for emailing me this find!

Yves Saint Laurent's Tribtoo Platform slingback retails for $750 at Nordstrom.



Pour la Victoire's Aria pump is a great lookalike, saving you $500 at the retail price of $250. They are also available in black and you can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Pour La Victoire Irina

Thanks to Julie for emailing me this find!

Pour La Victoire's gorgeous patent Irina pumps retail for $260 at Bloomingdales.


Not in the budget at the moment? Kelsi Dagger's Linzy pumps look nearly identical and retail for a much lower $124 (this shoe is also available for $119 at HERE and $119.95 HERE in other color options) at Zappos. Click here if you're interested in purchasing the version pictured below.

Inspired by...Jimmy Choo - *Updated 8/25/10*

See bottom of post for update.

Jimmy Choo's 'Hunter' Rain Boot retails for $395 at Nordstrom. Rachel Bilson has been spotted in these boots, wearing them back in October (I love this outfit!). (Photo credit/Find Credit)



These boots by Rampage are a great inspired by option if you want a similar style boot for less. They are currently on sale for $39.95 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 1/15/10* - Reader Christina emailed me another alternative for the Jimmy Choo Hunter boots but they aren't a bargain basement find (although they will save you some $$). These boots by Pour La Victoire retails for $215.95 and also come in brown. Click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 2/11/10* - Reader Julie also brought these Hunter Boa embossed boots to my attention. Although they are snake print instead of croc, they are another alternative for those who want an inspired by boot. They retail for $225 and you can clik on the photo below to purchase.


Reader N just commented below that Urban Outfitters now has a version of these boots, which retail for $38. You can click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.


*Update - 8/25/10* - I'm not sure if any of the previous lookalikes are still available, as this post is from last winter, but Julie just emailed me this great option from Payless by Christian Siriano. They retail for $49.99 and you can click here to purchase.

Pour La Victoire Ella Sandals

Thanks to reader Julie for sending me this find!

Pour La Victoire's Ella sandal with zipper detailing retailed for $220.93 before being marked down to $109.25 at 6pm.com (also available here, here, and here for various prices).


Rampage has a very similar zipper/ruffle adorned sandal that retails for $45 at Macy's and you can click here if you'd like to purchase.


Lulu's also has a great alternative for only $23 and they have a gold zipper detail (limited sizes left). Click here if you're interested in purchasing these sandals.

Inspired by...Ann Demeulemeester - *Updated 12/9/09*

See bottom of post for update.

Thank you to the reader who sent this find to me!

These intricate triple lace up boots by Ann Demeulemeester originally retailed for $1800 and eventually were marked down to $729 at Barneys. (Photo credit: Nitrolicious)

While not a total steal at $242, these (not quite so intricate) Jeffrey Campbell Rilla lace up boots might work as an inspired by boot if you couldn't manage the splurge on the real thing. They are available at Revolve Clothing and you can click here to purchase.

Shopbop also has these boots for $274 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 10/21/09* - Pour La Victoire's Kerry boot has the triple lace detail that the Ann Demeulemeester version has and retails for $495 at Shopbop. (Use code INTHEFAMILY15 before 11:59 PDT tonight for 15% off!). These boots are also available in brown, click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 12/9/09* - Still looking for a pair of boots that have the triple lace detail but are cheaper than the originals AND the Pour La Victoire boots? Chocolat Blu's version has VERY limited sizes left, but these boots are a great lookalike and retail for $244.95 (still pricey, but cheaper than any other option so far). Click on the photo below to purchase.