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

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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.

Gianni Barbato Ankle Boot

These ankle boots by Gianni Barbato retailed for $620 and are now on sale for $560 at Yoox.


While not a bargain basement find, these Jeffrey Campbell boots are incredibly similar to the Gianni Barbato version above. They retail for $198 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Elastic Wedge Suede Bootie

Thanks to the reader who emailed me this find!

These Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony wedges retail for $525 at Shopbop.


Not in the budget? Jeffrey Campbell has a great look 4 less of these wedges which retail for $160 at Lori's Shoes. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.

Christian Louboutin Over The Knee Leather Boots - *Updated 10/21/09*

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These boots that Taylor Jacobson (The Rachel Zoe Project) wore on Monday's episode are by Christian Louboutin and a reader requested I feature them. I was unable to find these exact boots but I did find some similar ones that retail for $1995 at Saks.


If you love her boots I found two options for those on a budget. The first is this pair by Jones New York and retail for $119, now on sale for $89.95 at DSW. Click on the photo below to purchase.


The second option has a chunkier heel and is slightly more expensive, retailing for $139 but currently on sale for $99.95. Click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 10/21/09* - Jeffrey Campbell also has an over the knee boot that might work for you. They retail for $140 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Acne Atacoma Wedge

These sky high wedges by Acne retail for $480 at Acne.com. (Find credit)


While these wedges by Jeffrey Campbell do have their differences, they are a great option for less if you're trying to save some cash. They retail for $109 at Oak and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Inspired by...Vivienne Westwood - *Update 10/3/09*

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Thank you to the reader who emailed me this find!

Vivienne Westwood's pirate boots in black suede retail for $551.10 (also available in red).


Now these boots from Free People are more of an inspired by look, but I'm going to warn you - they aren't cheap! They retail for $358, which isn't a total steal but will still save you around $200 off the originals. These boots also come in tan and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 10/3/09* - Jeffrey Campbell also has a great look for less of the Vivienne Westwood boots, although not available in the same colors - this is probably the closest out of the two I've featured here. They retail for $220 at Shopbop and you can click on the photo below to purchase.