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“Rags to Riches” is the page to find photos of designer look-a-likes next to the real deal. You will find quality shoes that look like high-end designer shoes but at very reasonable prices. There are some very savvy shoppers out there who will appreciate this. Enjoy the bargains! Click on the photos to purchase the featured shoes.
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Christian Louboutin vs
Charlotte Russe The bootie is such a fantastic creation that we see over and over again on the runways and on the streets of New York. So this week we are featuring two ankle boots with a twist. These peep-toe and ruched boots are both fantastic. The Christian Louboutin patent leather boots are shiny and sexy while the Charlotte Russe boots are matte faux leather and not so tall. However, they are both beautiful and would look great with a mini or skinny jeans. The CL shoes are $1,295 and the CR boots are only $26.99!! |
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Christian Louboutin
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Charlotte Russe
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The multi-strap pumps
Prada vs
Report Signature Bold pumps with multiple straps seem to be extremely popular these days. Personally, we are loving the look. These bold pumps are attention grabbers and look best when worn with a mini. We've found these two strappy pumps that are a little different from each other but both will definitely turn heads. At these prices everyone can afford the multi-strap look. Prada multi-strap pumps: $695, Report Signature "Dita" pumps $158 |
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Jimmy Choo vs.
GUESS These two slingbacks are everything a woman can want- patent, peep-toe, slingbacks and platforms. Perfect for the office or a party these pumps will keep you going year after year. The Jimmy Choo "Clue" slingbacks retail for $665 while the GUESS "Chandrika" slingbacks are only $77!!! |
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Christian
Louboutin vs
BCBG Stores are already featuring this year's fabulous boots from the hottest designers. We mentioned last week that the thigh high boot is the hottest trend for this year, but we want to also give props to the more traditional knee high boots that are always in style. Christian Louboutin has some of the most beautiful creations in footwear and the "Babel" boots featured here are classic Louboutin craftsmanship that's worth every penny. If you're on a budget but still looking for a beautiful classy boot then the BCBG "Dishy" knee high boots are beautiful and the right price. Louboutin: $1,495, BCBG: $99 |
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Hermes vs.
Boutique 9 This week the inexpensive look-a-like comes directly from my closet. I just purchased these lace-up booties from Boutique 9 at unbelievable sale price of $70 at Lord & Taylor. At the time they looked familiar but I couldn't put my finger on it, then I realized they look just like these Hermes lace-up pumps that will be coming out this Fall. The price is unknown for the Hermes version but I can only guess it will be much higher than $70!!! Get yourself to the nearest Lord & Taylor and check out their amazing sale. |
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Brian Atwood vs
GUESS Ladies, the biggest trend of this Fall/Winter will be the thigh high boot. This is a must have and make no mistake they will be everywhere. So far we've seen all the major luxury design houses introduce their versions of this sexy footwear, but that only means that affordable brands will soon jump on the bandwagon. So we've hunted the internet for an affordable thigh high that wont break the bank. The "Funke" boots by GUESS look just like the Brian Atwood suede thigh high boots without the insane price tag. The Brian Atwood boots will put you back $1,235 while the GUESS boots are only $149!!! |
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Loeffler Randall vs
Dolce Vita These two booties are summer and fall appropriate that will turn heads. Both of these gladiator style booties are adorable and can be worn with pants, skirts, shorts and dresses. The Loeffler Randall booties are on sale for $347 while the Dolce Vita booties retail for $101. |
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Dolce Vita
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Valentino vs
Paris
Hilton Valentino's bow accented bright red d'orsays are absolutely beautiful and the Paris Hilton look-a-likes are identical. Both shoes would really stand out with any outfit but are best left for special occasions. Valentino: $745 Hilton: $93 |
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Jimmy Choo vs
Ann Taylor These identical metallic slingbacks are ready for a night out. They also look like they would match perfectly with any bridesmaid dress! We know wedding season is here and although you are truly unlikely to ever wear the dress again, you can certainly wear the shoes over and over again. The Jimmy Choo "King" slingbacks retail for $495 but the Ann Taylor pumps can be yours for only |
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Jimmy Choo vs.
Steve Madden Besides the colors, these studded sandals are identical; everything from the placement of the studs to the ankle straps are the same. They're great looking and come in several colors. The Jimmy Choo sandal retails anywhere from $650-$470 while the Steve Madden "Findd" look-a-like is only $89!!! |
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| Jimmy Choo | Steve Madden |
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Manolo
Blahnik vs
Aldo Here's another example of two identical shoes from two designers at two very different prices. The Manolo Blahnik jeweled pump looks just like the Aldo pump but retails for about $600 more. Both shoes are beautiful and Blahniks shoes are made of satin while the Aldos are made of some unknown material, but it can't be denied that they look identical. Either way, both of these shoes would be a classy addition to any closet. Manolo Blahnik: $715 Aldo: $80 |
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| Manolo Blahnik | Aldo |
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Stuart
Weitzman vs.
Fergie White shoes are usually made to wear for the Spring/Summer seasons so take advantage of these sexy white wedges. The elaborate crisscross designs on both will look great against tan skin and nothing says fun in the fun like a wedge heel. The Stuart Weitzman "Saturn" wedge retails for $375 but you can get the same look from Fergie's "Quiana" wedge for only $89!!! |
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| Stuart Weitzman | Fergie |
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Tory Burch vs
BCBG These shoes combine two great summer trends, the huarache and the cork wedge heel. Both are made of leather with a solid cork wedge heel. Typical of a huarache the designs are made up of small intertwined straps to create a crisscross effect. The Tory Burch "Anamarte" sandal is on sale for $200 while the BCBG "Manola" is only $98. |
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| Tory Burch | BCBG |
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Manolo Blahnik vs
The
Highest Heel A classic pump in yellow could be a fabulous addition to any fashionista's closet. We've found two similar looks that will have you smiling. Both shoes have a similar design- pointy closed toes and high covered heels. . The major difference in the look is that Manolo Blahnik's shoes are made of suede while the other is patent leather (possibly the better of the two since the suede will dirty easily). Oh and the Blahinik costs $575 and the other is only $55!!! |
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| Manolo Blahnik | The Highest Heel |
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Giuseppe Zanotti vs.
L'Autre Chose Continuing with the yellow shoe trend, we've chosen two shoes that are sure to brighten your season. These two similar looking sandals have ankle straps and thin heels but very different price tags. The Giuseppe Zanotti pumps are on sale for $416 while the L'Autre Chose pumps are $90!!! |
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| Giuseppe Zanotti | L'Autre Chose |
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Jimmy Choo vs
Nana Ratri Today we are featuring another set of espadrilles. This time we found a similar look to Jimmy Choo's open-toe espadrille (also featured on the Get your kicks pg). The look-a-like comes from Nana Ratri who's shoes are always affordable. Both espadrilles have a wedge heel with a significant platform and an adjustable ankle strap. The Jimmy Choo shoes have a simple crisscross design while Nana has accentuated the crisscross design with a knot. Both are really cute and ready for anything this Summer. The Jimmy Choos retail for $395 and Nana's espadrille sales for under $40!!! |
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| Jimmy Choo | Nana Ratri |
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Burberry
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Rockport These two thong espadrilles are beautiful and, like all espadrilles, perfect for the Summer. Both thong sandals have a buckle accent and espadrille wedge heels. The Burberry sandal retails for $295 but the Rockport sandal is on sale for $72.!!! |
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| Burberry | Rockport |
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Tory
Burch vs.
Chinese Laundry Huarache wedge platforms are here to stay and we've found two shoes that satisfy this trend quite nicely. They've taken the classic huarache and placed it atop a cork wedge and 1" platform. This look is for those who want a twist to the original huarache design with a little added height. Pair these with a knee length skirt or shorts and you're ready for Summer. The Tory Burch "Lottie" shoes are on sale for $193 while the Chinese Laundry shoes retail for $69. |
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| Tory Burch | Chinese Laundry |
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Tory
Burch vs
MIA Get ready for the Summer with either of these huaraches both in the style originating in Latin America. Perfect with jeans, shorts or a Summer dress, you just can't go wrong with these casual and comfortable sandals. The Tory Burch "Anya" huarache retails for $250 while MIA's "Cajun" huarache goes for $69. |
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| Tory Burch | MIA |
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Fendi vs.
Chinese Laundry We love these two cage booties, the Fendi shoes are suede while the Chinese Laundry shoes are leather but they look so similar. The Chinese Laundry shoes retail for $86 while the Fendi booties are on sale for $486. |
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| Fendi | Chinese Laundry |
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Valentino vs.
KORS Michael Kors We are digging the cage look and it seems to be everywhere. Today we are featuring a pair of cage shoes from Valentino that retail for $895 and a similar design by KORS that sales for only $175. Both peep-toe pumps have a t-strap cage design and adjustable ankle straps. The Valentino design incorporates the cage look along the back of the shoe where KORS has opted for a closed solid design, bottom line is they are both beautiful shoes worthy of any fashionista's closet. |
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| Valentino | KORS Michael Kors |
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Michael by Michael Kors vs
Aldo If you haven't given-in to the zipper trend yet, you will have not excuse after viewing our featured pumps. As you can see these shoes are practically identical. Even the smallest details are the same, for instance the zipper and the zig-zag stitching on the straps. Aldo's "Tavira" has a small platform that the Kors' design doesn't and Aldo has a thinner heel, but other than that they are a perfect match. The Kors' "Berkley" sandals retail for $130 and the Aldo "Tavira" are on sale for $69. |
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| Michael by Michael Kors | Aldo |
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Weitzman vs
Vaneli If you are looking for a simple yet classy evening shoe, look no further. We've found two similar looks in satin that will make any evening special. Both pumps feature a relatively short heel (2.5-3"), a beautiful bow accent and a peep-toe design. These pumps really are beautiful and are sure to make you feel like a princess. Stuart Weitzman's "Gigi Ritz" pumps retail for almost $300 while the Vaneli "Puppy" pumps can be yours for $53!!! |
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| Stuart Weitzman | Vaneli- sold out |
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Dulce vs
Jessica Simpson If you're going to go tribal this season then we've found a couple of fringe sandals that look amazing. These week's Rags to Riches featured sandals are Dulce's feather ankle sandals vs Jessica Simpson's "Carline" sandals. As you can see from the pictures they are very similar except for the prices. Dulce's sandals retail for $200 while Jessica Simpson's are on sale for $49. Jessica Simpson got the most votes here in our office because of the gold accents. Happy shopping! |
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| Dulce | Jessica Simpson |
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Stuart Weitzman vs.
Steve Madden These buckle cut-out flats are perfect to spice up any summer outfit. They are basically the exact same shoe at different prices. Both designers make these shoes in different colors although Steve Madden has a larger selection of colors and fabrics. The Stuart Weitzman shoes are on sale for $115 but Steve Madden's shoes are only $53. |
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| Stuart Weitzman | Steve Madden |
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Giuseppe Zanotti vs
Michael Kors The "caged" shoe has made a big splash this year appearing in spring collections ranging from YSL to Nine West. Here we feature two very similar designs by Giuseppe Zanotti and Michael Kors. The similarities between these two shoes, besides the caged look, are the peep-toe style, 3.5" heels, patent leather and both are Italian made. The Zanotti pump does have a suede trim missing from the Kors design but the price difference more than makes up for it. The Zanotti shoes retails for $595 but a limited selection of sizes are available on sale for $400 at www.bluefly.com . The Michael Kors shoes are also on sale for $162 at www.zappos.com with many sizes to choose from. |
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| Giuseppe Zanotti | Michael Kors |
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Pour La Victoire vs.
Nine West These two gorgeous gladiator strap sandals that will classy up any outfit. The Pour La Victoire "Colette" sandal has four buckled straps when the Nine West "Sullivan" has three. The buckles are a little different, but there is very little difference between these two sandals except for the price. Pour La Victoire sales for $203 but the Nine West sandal is on sale for $69!!! |
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| Pour La Victoire | Nine West |
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Salvatore Ferragamo vs.
Steve Madden If you are looking for a suede flat in Spring colors, look no further. We found two very similar looks from well known designers for different budgets. Salvatore Ferragamo's pink suede driver retails for $480. But if you are looking for the same shoe at an affordable price then Steve Madden's got you covered, his "kenedie" flats can be yours for $80. |
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| Ferragamo | Madden |
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YSL vs.
Bakers This look is extreme yet sexy. YSL's boot extends the caged look down to the heel, not sure how sturdy that is, but the Bakers' design sports a regular 4" stiletto. Both have back zippers which make them easy to put on and take off. The YSL boot goes a little higher up the leg than the Bakers', all depends on your preference. YSL boot: $1,590 Bakers: $80 |
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| YSL | Bakers |
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Sergio Rossi vs.
Max Studio It's not too late to get a pair of fringed pumps. Fring was hot this Winter, showing up on boots and booties in every designer's collections, and it appears to be making an appearance this Spring and Summer. This week we feature Sergio Rossi's "Yvette" fringed sandal and Max Studio's ankle strap fringed sandal. Max Studio's shoe sits on 1/2" platform and features an ankle buckle. Rossi's "Yvette" sandal has a zipper ankle strap and a 4" covered stiletto. Sergio Rossi's shoes are on sale for $595 while Max Studio's sandal is on sale for $123. |
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| Sergio Rossi | Max Studio |
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Louboutin vs
GUESS It seems that Louboutin has a lot of competition. This week we are featuring two Louboutin shoes and two Louboutin look-a-likes. The first shoes are the Louboutin Declic Suede pumps in red vs. GUESS Drifter suede pumps. The Louboutin is 1/2" taller and sports the red sole trademark, but the Drifter will do just fine if you're looking for a red suede pump at an affordable price. Louboutin sells for $685 at Saks and GUESS is on sale for under $54 at Endless.com. |
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| Christian Louboutin | GUESS |
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Louboutin vs
Angiolini Sling backs are great for the office especially during the warmer weather months. This week we are featuring the classic black sling back look with two well known designers at different price ranges. The Christian Louboutin sling back retails for $500 while the Enzo Angiolini is on sale for $50. |
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| Christian Louboutin | Enzo Angiolini- sold out |
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Gucci vs
Angiolini Gucci's "Hollywood" pump with horsebit buckle is very similar to Enzo Angiolini's peep-toe "Murray" pump. Both have about a 3.5" heel and are in this season's hottest color, nude. Granted Gucci's hoesebit does have a sophistication lacking in Angiolini's version, but the price difference makes up for it. Gucci-$476, Angiolini- $99 |
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| Gucci | Enzo Angiolini |
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Louboutin vs
Simpson Christian Louboutin's red soled towers of beauty can never be matched, but we can get a little close can't we? Peep-toe platforms in nude will be the only shoe you buy this Spring. Louboutin will cost you $875 while Jessica Simpson's will only be $89. |
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| Christian Louboutin | Jessica Simpson |
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Oscar
de la Renta vs.
Promiscuous V-strap platform pumps by Oscar de la Renta and Promiscuous are both super cute. Oscar de la Renta's pumps have a fun sparkle to them and a 4.5 inch heel while Promiscuous only has a 4 inch heel. Both have peek-a-boo toes and 1/2 inch platforms. The biggest difference? Price- Oscar de la Renta retails for $755 while Promiscuous goes for $71. |
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| Oscar de la Renta | Promiscuous |
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Moschino
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Botkier Colored pumps will be a great addition to any Spring collection and we found these two blue ruffled pumps for all price ranges. Moschino's open toe ruffled pump would look perfect with a cute summer dress and Botkier's pump is proper office attire. Moschino retails for $595 and Botkier goes for around $200. |
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| Moschino | Botkier |
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YSL vs.
Gianni Bini The YSL "Tribute" sandal has been featured in the Seen Around Town page before and now we have found the exact shoe from Gianni Bini for a lot less money!!! Both available in this brown leather the YSL also comes in blue and Bini is available in black. YSL goes for $760 while Gianni Bini's "Uptown" shoe retails for $98!!! |
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| YSL | Gianni Bini |
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Christian
Louboutin vs.
Steve Madden Ankle strap fringe shoes are the hottest accessory this season. Christian Louboutin's "Suede Fringe Pumps" and Steve Madden's "Rubii" pumps both deliver at different price ranges. Christian Louboutin goes for $1,095 but Steve Madden's pumps are on sale at Nordstrom.com for $65!!! Both designers are available in black suede. |
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| Christian Louboutin | Steve Madden- sold out |
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Giuseppe
Zanotti vs.
Lovely People Studded t-strap sandals are a great way to toughen up any outfit and these two designs will make anyone feel like a rock star. Giuseppe Zanotti needs no explanation, always beautiful always chic and always pricey. Now you can get the same look for a lot less from Lovely People. Giuseppe Zanotti goes for $775 while Lovely People retails for $148. |
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| Giuseppe Zanotti | Lovely People |
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Bottega Veneta vs.
BCBG Max Azria This Spring you will need a pair of nude shoes and here we bring you two lovely shoes at two very different prices. Bottega Veneta's strappy burnt orange sandals with heel zipper are an ideal complement to a bright Summer dress. BCBG's Ashlee sandal is pretty much the same thing but in a lighter color and adjustable strap. Bottega Veneta is $870 and BCBG is $250. |
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| Bottega Veneta | BCBG- sold out |
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Gucci vs.
Steve Madden Both of these studded booties are fabulous. Both are very similar, the only design difference being the peep-toe style on the Steve Madden. The gold studs on the heel is a wonderful touch since it may be a little too much if the entire shoe was covered. Both heels are around the same height (Steve Madden 4 1/2", Gucci 4" heel). As always, the biggest difference is the price- Gucci retails for around $800 while the Steve Madden can be yours for under $140. |
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| Gucci | Steve Madden |
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Christian Dior vs.
Anne
Klein Dior's Cannage booties and Anne Klein's New York Baxley booties are both short ankle boots with unique quilted designs. They both have about a 3.5 inch heel and round toes. The biggest difference? Price, Dior retails for around $500 and AK goes for around $270. |
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| Christian Dior | Anne Klein |
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Christian Louboutin vs.
Dolce Vita At first glance there isn’t much difference between these two shoes. They are leather, 4.5 inch heels, and almost a 1 inch platform. Louboutin’s signature red sole is the only visible difference. Oh, and the one on the left (Louboutin) retails for about $820 while the Dolce Vita (right) can be yours for $165. |
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| Christian Louboutin | Dolce Vita |