Inspired by...Nanette Lepore - *Updated 11/11/09*

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Nanette Lepore's patent flower adorned pumps retail for $350 at Neiman Marcus (also available in black).


I realize that these pumps from White House Black Market are tweed instead of patent leather...however, they reminded me of the Nanette Lepore version so I decided to post them as an inspired by find. They retail for $88 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.


*Update - 11/11/09* - Thank you to reader Vicky for emailing me this great find!

These flower adorned pumps are also a great inspired by shoe and retail for an even lower $65. Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing.

Inspired by...Alice + Olivia - *Updated - 8/26/09*

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This sunny ruffled halter dress by Alice + Olivia retails for $297 at Shopbop.


This Gianni Bini dress is a great inspired by piece as it has a similar ruffle detailing, but is a tank dress (and knit) instead of the silk halter version above. It is currently on sale for $70.80 (down from $118) and you can click the photo below to purchase.


*Update 8/26/09* - White House Black Market also has a great inspired by dress that retails for $98 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

Alexander McQueen Striped Pumps - *Updated 8/21/09*

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These pumps by Alexander McQueen originally retailed for $805, and are currently on sale for $603.75 at Net-A-Porter. They were recently spotted on Jennifer Aniston (picture credit unknown).


If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, try these pumps from Kohl's. They retail for $64.99 and are currently on sale for $49.99. Click the photo below to purchase.

Looking to save even more? Charlotte Russe has a similar style for only $24.99. Please click the photo below to purchase.

Aldo also has a great alternative for $80 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

*Update - 8/21/09* - This post is from way back in January, so most of the lookalikes are sold out by now (sorry!). You can still get the Aldo version in limited sizes here and here (use code 5489548 to gain access) . Jessica Simpson also has a version (although not available in black/white) that you can click here to view.

The reason I updated this post is because Tony Bianco has a great option for anyone in Australia/New Zealand. They retail for $139.95 and you can click here to purchase.

Thank you to reader Rachel for commenting that White House Black Market also has a version of these pumps. They retail for $88 and you can click on the photo below to purchase.