Balenciaga Thong Gladiator Sandal (Flats & Heels) - *Update 9/29/09*

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These nude multistrap gladiator sandals by Balenciaga retail for $895 (now reduced to $404.25) at Barneys.


If you were hoping for a similar look without dropping $400 on one pair of sandals, check out this version by Dollhouse. They aren't available in the nude color but they do come in white, black, and brown. Click on the photo below to purchase them for a much more budget friendly $46.95.


Balenciaga also did a heeled version of this sandal, which retails for $996 at Bluefly.


This version from Go Jane is patent instead of suede like the originals, but when you can get a similar shoe for only $25.20, you might be able to deal with the patent. Click here if you'd like to purchase (also available in white, gold, or silver).


*Update - 7/20/09* - Bebe now has a version of the Balenciaga heels shown above. They retail for $149 and are also available in gray and a black/gold combo. Click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 9/29/09* - Thanks to Julie for sending me this additional find by Roca Wear. These sandals retail for $84 and also come in khaki. Click here to purchase.

Inspired by...LAMB

LAMB's grommet and stud Joelle bootie retails for $365 at Piperlime.


Although these booties from Dollhouse have a closed toe and some of the detailing is different, they reminded me a lot of the LAMB Joelle booties above. They are only available in blue (shown) or burgundy and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Tory Burch - *Updated 11/10/09*

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Tory Burch's lace up leather boot with ankle straps retails for $595 at Net-A-Porter.



If you like the way these boots were styled and want to create a similar look on a budget, Dollhouse has an inspired by boot that retails for $64.95 at Endless. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.


*Update 11/10/09* - Forever 21 now has their own inspired by version of these boots that retail for $36.80. Click here if you're interested in purchasing.