Thursday, April 2, 2009

ModernGear Shoes: tracking down the Loubies or the look-likes

Kathryn of Kiki's Kitchen, one of my most faithful readers, has tasked me with tracking down these shoes...
So, what does the lovely Reese Witherspoon have on her feet, anyway?

They look to me, like the Paquita shoes, which on christianlouboutin.com can be found in the Extremely High section, and that's not surprising since these beauties come in at 12-cm. They're made of crepe satin and look to be available in yellow or pink for this summer.

Shoewawa talked about the gold ones, beautiful! But also $995, at Net-A-Porter.
And, here are your black ones! So. Utterly. Gorgeous. They're called the Platform Cage Sandal, and they're only $995 at NeimanMarcus.com! Let's see - rent or shoes, rent or shoes?!

Well, assuming that common sense takes over and you decide to keep your home, that doesn't mean that your style has to suffer. There are still plenty of gorgeous gladiator-inspired heeled sandals available for the taking this season, for a lot less.

I wrote about them last summer, and they look to be a strong trend this year as well. Now, I won't say these are look-alikes but look-likes...no, none of these are identical to the Loubies but these are pretty sexy and stylish in their own right.

From Zappos
BCBG Max Azria - Gilly (Black) - Footwear
, $275

BCBG Max Azria - Gilly (Black) - Footwear


And I still love these beauties by Steve Madden:
In black, on sale from $110.90 to $98

Steve Madden - Max II (Black Leather) - Footwear


Steve Madden - Max II (Black Leather) - Footwear

and pewter = GORGE!!

Steve Madden - Max II (Pewter Leather) - Footwear


Steve Madden - Max II (Pewter Leather) - Footwear


These beauties are also on sale from $110.90 to $98:

Steve Madden - Togga (Cognac Leather) - Footwear


Steve Madden - Togga (Cognac Leather) - Footwear


These ones are pretty high, but they're also pretty cheap, at $59. Me likey affordable! Available in black, gold and silver.

Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Black) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Black) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Gold) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Gold) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Silver) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Extravaganza (Silver) - Footwear


Also from Promiscuous are these for $109:

Promiscuous - Social (Black) - Footwear


Promiscuous - Social (Black) - Footwear


These are nice and buckle-y, $225 from Betsey Johnson:

Betsey Johnson - Daker (Black) - Footwear


Betsey Johnson - Daker (Black) - Footwear


In caramel and white, they're on sale for $180.

Betsey Johnson - Daker (Caramel) - Footwear


Betsey Johnson - Daker (Caramel) - Footwear



Betsey Johnson - Daker (Linen/white) - Footwear


Betsey Johnson - Daker (Linen/white) - Footwear


And, Piperlime.com has the Larah by Enzo Angiolini, for $110:
You may not be able to afford Louboutins for your summer wardrobe but there shouldn't be any problem finding shoes to at least approximate those red-soled devils. Happy hunting!

Have anything you want me to track down for you? Feel free to let me know!

2 comments:

Kathryn said...

thanks!!! I wonder how Maggie & Scout will like living in that cardboard box??

ModernGear TV said...

Ha! It's probably warming up in Van - timing could be worse...