Knockoff Ninja #17 - Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" part 2!

EDIT 11/7/12: Please see my DWD Shoes review/warning here.


EDIT 10/25/12: I am no longer receiving responses when I inquire about my exchange. Please do not order from DWD Shoes/Discount Womens Dress Shoes!


EDIT 10/20/12: For the moment, I removed links to DWD Shoes and cannot in good conscience recommend that anyone order from the site, at least during this move they're going through. I initially had a good experience, but it wasn't until I had to return a pair of boots for a size up that I started to run into a lot of trouble. A friend has also been having the same issue, but with a MUCH larger order, so please either order with caution (you've been warned!) or wait until this move is all sorted out. Thanks, and I'm so sorry if you ordered and are having trouble after I sent you here :c

Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Red Distressed Leather SOLD OUT (retailed at $159.95)

Vintage "Francheska" in Red PU available at Sheikh Shoes ($26.99)

I recently happened upon the motherload of Francheskas in basically all variations imaginable at DWD Shoes (link removed due to shady business practices!) while Googling cheap shoes. I may have cried a little bit. They've got hot pink and leopard spiked, which I had never seen, and they've got all the gorgeous shades of aqua and deep turquoise that sold out in my size a long time ago on other bargain sites. I wound up ordering the Black Leatherette Spikes, because they'll go with everything. Unfortunately, I ordered in my usual size and they ended up being too small! I had to send them back, so I keep praying that the 8.5s don't sell out before I get my refund! In summation, when ordering any variation of the Francheska (or almost any shoe from the brands "Vintage" and "I ♥ U"), I'd recommend that you order a half size up :D

These prices are already so insanely low compared to the usual $50+ I'm used to seeing for these boots, but you can take an additional 10% off at DWD Shoes with the code CSGIFT!

Check out my Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" post part one!

Happy shopping! And leave me an 8.5 in the red spiked ones, will ya?!

(This post originally appeared on bresuschrist.com)

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Knockoff Ninja #16 - Jeffrey Campbell "Shadow Stud (Spike)"

Jeffrey Cambell "Shadow Stud (Spike)" in Black available at Solestruck ($234.95), ShopAKIRA ($254.90), Karmaloop ($255.00), Nasty Gal ($255.00), Jildor Shoes ($265.00)

Vintage "Goddess-05" in Black available at DFashionista Boutique ($60.00), UrbanOG ($66.90), Make Me Chic ($72.60)

I. WANT. THESE. SO BAD. But before I start writing love songs for these, let's discuss the important part- the differences. First is the obvious difference in material. The Shadow Studs are made of leather, whereas the Goddess-05 are a faux suede. The spikes in the front of the shoe have been removed and replaced with rivets (not too much ass-kicking can be accomplished in these), and the shape of the wedge is just slightly off. Not enough to deter ol' Bre. GIVE!

Happy shoe shopping :D

(This post originally appeared on bresuschrist.com)

Knockoff Ninja #15 - Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski and Spike Heelless Wedges

Giuseppe Zanotti Spiked Sculptural Wedges in Black available at Luisaviaroma ($3,025.00)

Spiked Heelless Platforms in Black available at Go Jane ($51.70)

While they aren't even in the same shoe genre, these wedges are no doubt inspired by the Giuseppe Zanotti swarovski and spike-encrusted heelless wedge bootie. No sh*t, I gasped when I saw these pop up on Go Jane. Adding them near the top of my ever-growing shoe shopping list :D

Go Jane is also giving away a pair! Check out their Facebook page!

(This post originally appeared on bresuschrist.com)

Knockoff Ninja #14 - Jeffrey Campbell "Lita Spike"

Jeffrey Campbell "Lita Spike" in White available at Solestruck ($135.96), Urban Outfitters ($195.00)

Vintage "Francheska-03s" and "Francheska-07" in White available at UrbanOG ($30.20), Make Me Chic ($40.00), AMI Clubwear ($44.99), Zoo Shoo ($50.00)

Note: "03s" spikes and studs are more sparse, whereas the "07" are placed closer together like the original Lita Spike.

No white shoes after Labor Day? Pffftt. These are pretty decent! The only thing that has ever deterred me from the Francheskas has been the lack of curve where the arch meets the platform and the severe downward angle of the boot opening. I'm not sure I'm so picky anymore, seeing as how I've been actively seeking a pair in my size in the plain black (not the snakeskin) for what seems like weeks. Once I uncover those babies, let me tell you, they are MINE! (EDIT: Found 'em at ZooShoo ($52.00) and Boutique To You ($21.99), if you wanna snatch 'em up, too! <3)

What say you?


UPDATE 9/20: I finally got my filthy hands on a pair of the 07s in black leatherette and I can't say enough good things about the quality! However, they run small, so I definitely recommend ordering a half size up ;)

UPDATE 10/20/12: For the moment, I removed the links to DWD Shoes and cannot in good conscience recommend that anyone order from the site, at least during this move they're going through. I initially had a good experience, but it wasn't until I had to return a pair of boots for a size up that I started to run into a lot of trouble. A friend has also been having the same issue, but with a MUCH larger order, so please either order with caution (you've been warned!) or wait until this move is all sorted out. Thanks, and I'm so sorry if you ordered and are having trouble after I sent you here :c

UPDATE 10/25/12: I am no longer receiving responses when I inquire about my exchange. Please do not order from DWD Shoes/Discount Womens Dress Shoes!

UPDATE 11/8/12: I just got my replacement boots today, after almost two months of waiting (read about that experience in full here). I requested a half size up since the original pair seemed to run small. Here's what I can say about the fit; not so good if you have wider feet. Mine are slightly wide, but the toe box is tiny and squeezes the bejesus out of my toes, and turns into the vamp at an awful angle. Also, the overall angle is bad. Have you ever put on a pair of heels and felt like you couldn't help but tilt forward? That's what these do, not to mention my ankles pop horribly when I walk in them. These boots are SO GORGEOUS, but I'm telling you, they may end up on my shelf as nothing more than eye candy, which breaks my heart (especially considering how long I've waited for them!). Hopefully they'll become more comfy once I break them in a bit, but it seems to be more of a structural issue than anything, so I'm not 100% on that. If you have narrow feet, you may have a different experience. Please don't let this deter you from buying other shoes from the brand "Vintage" or "I <3 U"! This isn't a normal case!

(This post originally appeared on bresuschrist.com)