Friday, July 30, 2010

Find It For Less

As you may have already gleaned from previous posts, I’m a big fan of designer duds. I love the quality with which they’re made and I love the little details that usually make them slightly superior (in my mind at least) to the offerings of retail stores. However, I buy such pieces sparingly because no amount of love (or lust) for them can justify spending $300 every time I need/want a new dress. Thus, I’m always on the look out for designer “look-a-like” pieces offered at less than designer prices.

In one of my earliest posts, I professed my deep and unconditional love for the Cynthia Vincent Luella wedge.  To be honest, my love doesn’t end with the Luella wedge – I love all Cynthia Vincent wedges. Her designs are always a cross between the feminine and the more rugged (think – big buckles, exposed zippers and heavy metal detailing) which I absolutely adore.  Every season, a new pair of wedges is introduced which I feel like I must own.  This season, it was the Daryl wedge.  However, at about $300, I wasn’t about to push “purchase.” But leave it to Steve Madden to make an almost picture perfect replica with a much skimpier price tag.

daryl

Cynthia Vincent Daryl Wedge (currently on sale $199.99-$239.99)

steve madden

Steve Madden Trackks ($89.95)

Which one do you like best? To be honest, I really love the Steve Madden!

7 comments:

  1. Thank you, SM! I love these!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  2. I actually prefer the cheaper pair! Love tan shoes!
    X x jenna
    Http://ukfashiontrends.blogspot.com

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  3. ooh. I love the "crave or save" idea of posts!
    we cant agree e likes the more expensive pair but a likes the cheaper pair!!! love them!!!

    XOXO,
    e + a

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  4. I think Steve Madden's are better as well. The construction is similar, but the color is better and I like the gold tone on the hardware better than the muted tone on Cynthia Vincent.

    xoxoebony.blogspot.com

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  5. Both of them are gorgeous, but I'm going to have to go with the majority and say that the Steve Maddens are my favorites too! And can I just say that I absolutely love your blog title- so clever! And I saw where you're taking/have taken (?) the BAR exam- best of luck!

    http://alwaysfashionablyearly.blogspot.com/

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  6. Great find for less :)

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  7. Hmm, I honestly like the Madden ones better solely because the zipper tag is uncovered ( I don't know why that stood out to me?). These are such a cute style--great eye!

    xx
    MILK TEETHS

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