Thursday, May 30, 2013

Knockoff Ninja #42 - Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" part 4!





Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Purple Suede available at Urban Outfitters ($160.00)



Shoe Republic LA "Silla" in Plum available at AMI Clubwear ($19.99), Sheikh Shoes ($26.99)

Super cute shape, which looks identical to Shoe Republic LA's "Step", and super unique color! The only thing left to be desired is the lack of eyelets on the latter! That can be easily remedied if you're a crafty gal, like me :D And obviously, the textile on the Lita is suede, while the dupe is velvet. But with a color match that close, does it really matter?

What do you think? Close enough? Seen any better? Leave 'em in the comments!

(And don't forget! Today is the last day to enter my Oasap giveaway!)


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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Knockoff Ninja #41 - UNIF "Hellraiser"



UNIF "Hellraiser" in Leopard Silver SOLD OUT! (Black available at MissKL $165.00)



Khaki Sparkling Glitter Flat Shoes With Rivet available at Udobuy (also in pink and red!) ($67.00)


Point Rivets Leopard Flat Shoes available at Romwe ($84.99 $46.67)

There's been a serious pattern in my favoring of knockoffs over originals as of late. These are no exception. I've loved the Hellraiser since its debut; I love the juxtaposition of spikes against the ultra-basic/boring loafer, especially in the brighter colors! But I just can't make myself like UNIF's choice in textile for the leopard version. The print is too small and the contrast I usually prefer in leopard prints just isn't there.

Now, these Chinese dupes are awesome! And the prices aren't too shabby considering UNIF's full price!

Whaddaya think? Love 'em, or leave 'em?

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Knockoff Ninja #40 - Alexander McQueen Ankle Strap Peep Toe Velvet Wedges






Alexander McQueen Ankle Strap Peep Toe Velvet Wedges in Black SOLD OUT (retailed at $825)



Privileged "Dexter" in Black Suede available at Go Jane ($13.95), Sheikh Shoes ($49.97)

THIS BITCH <3

Actually, this is kind of an older dupe (hence the ultra low sale price at GoJane!), but the shoe gods left me dry this week :/ Still, it's super well executed! The curve of the wedge is the only real difference I can see (besides the velvet vs. faux suede), and even then, I like Privileged's version better. And hey! They also come in coral, green, blue, tan, red, and yellow!

Do you have these guys yet? What do you think?

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Knockoff Ninja #39 - Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" part 3!








Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" in Leopard Pony Hair available at Fly Jane ($164.00)


Speed Limit 98 "Rosa" in Leopard available at My Hot Shoes ($18.00), UrbanOG ($32.50), Go Jane ($33.60), ZooShoo ($36.00)

These are fabulous! A super close dupe. I think I might like it better than the Shoe Republic LA knockoff! What really ties it all together for me is the wood heel. This is quite literally the best I've seen, and doesn't just smack of some hastily slapped-on shoe equivalent of wood paneling or something. The upper textile looks slightly cheap, sure, but that's to be expected. We're talking faux suede, not pony hair, here!

Also available at ZooShoo in White Leatherette, Taupe Suede, and Tan Leatherette!

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Knockoff Ninja #38 - Jeffrey Campbell "Soiree"



Jeffrey Campbell "Soiree" in Black/Clear available at Nasty Gal ($135.00), Nordstrom ($139.95), Jildor Shoes ($140.00), Urban Outfitters ($140.00)



Glaze "Solar-1" in Black available at Go Jane ($35.90), ZooShoo ($42.00)

Wow! Nearly perfect copies with the exception of a slight variance in the heel and ankle strap! Sold! These also come in Mint(!!!) and Camel!

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(This post originally appeared on bresuschrist.com)