Valentino The Last Emperor now on DVD

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Director Matt Tyrnauer's Valentino The Last Emperor is now available on DVD. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this film. My original story about the documentary here.

Available at Amazon here. $14.99 USD.

Valentino Tattoo Sandal - *Updated 9/25/09*

See bottom of post for update.

Thank you so much to reader Julie for all your help with this find! :)

Valentino's Tattoo Sandal originally retailed for $795 at Neiman Marcus, but is from a previous season and has sold out.



Wishing you could have these shoes in your closet? Martinez Valero has a great look for less that retails for $96.22 at Endless. They also come in bronze or silver and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


If you are a reader in Australia/New Zealand...Tony Bianco also has a version of this shoe for $139.95. It's available in black, red, or violet suede as well as gold metallic (shown). Click here to purchase.


*Update - 9/25/09* - Newport News also offers a version of this sandal, now on sale for $44 and also available in black. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Valentino Petale Satchel

Valentino's petal handbag retails for $2495 at Bergdorf Goodman and is also available in emerald.


If you've been lusting after Valentino's version but still haven't managed to save enough cash, this Big Buddha bag will give you a similar style for a lot less. This handbag retails for $85 at Endless and you can click on the photo below to purchase (it's also available in gray at Piperlime).


Reader Lauren commented below that Bebe also has a version of this bag. It retails for $169 and you can click on the photo below to purchase (also available in black).

Valentino Bow Slingbacks

These gorgeous patent leather bow slingback heels by Valentino originally retailed for $695 at Neiman Marcus but are now sold out.


On a tight budget? Forever 21 has a great version for $19.80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


While not available in black, these Tony Bianco Gallery slingbacks retail for $159.95 and are a fantastic option for those readers in Australia or New Zealand (sorry to all other readers, Tony Bianco only ships to those locations at this time). Click here to purchase.



Thanks again to In Their Closet for sending me this find!

Inspired by...Valentino

Valentino's silver sequin pumps with pearls retails for $795 at Saks.


These sequined peep toe pumps by Nina aren't an exact match to the Valentino's (the heel and jewel detailing are different), but they are reminiscent of the Valentino's and will give you an inspired by look for less. These retail for $99 at Dillards and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


Don't have your size at Dillards? Endless also has these shoes (the ones pictured are the black/pewter) and they also come in bronze or purple. They retail for a bit more here - $99.95 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Valentino Cut Out Lace Up Bootie

This suede cut out bootie by Valentino originally retailed for $945 but are from a previous season and completely sold out (Photo credit).


If you want to get a similar shoe on a budget, a reader pointed out this great option by Pour La Victoire. These shoes retail for $99 at Urban Outfitters in nude leather (marked down from $158) and you can click here to purchase. I also found these shoes available in nude suede for $188.50 or blue suede for $159.99 at Jildor and Piperlime, click on either photo below to purchase.



Forever21 also has a version of this lace up bootie and it retails for $24.80. Click on the photo below to purchase.