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Christian Louboutin has designed a world exclusive shoe in collaboration with Footcandy to raise money for Asian elephants. The Elephant Rodita is a zipper accentuated strappy sandal available in bright hot pink that Louboutin chose for exclusively for Footcandy. The sandal itself is made of fabric with zipper accents throughout and is lined in pink leather. It has a pink leather buckle closure on the ankle strap and a covered pink leather 4 3/4 inch heel. The 1 inch platform is covered in fabric with a zipper across the plattform, and of coarse his signature red sole.

The Prada Pre-Fall collection has arrived at Bergdorf Goodman. While Prada will forever be in our heart, their shoe collection can be hit or miss from season to season and we never quite know what to expect. The collection is looking nice for Fall, yet it's definitely more than a little Louboutin-esque.

The signature piece of the Fall 2009 collection is a towering 4.5" platform peep-toe mary jane heel with 5 buckle straps. While it certainly has the wow factor and will no doubt be popular,  it all looks a little too familiar. It screams Christian Louboutin - a mash up of his classic Yoyo Zeppa and the recent Lillian Triple Buckle Pumps - but lacks originality. What can I say, I love Christian Louboutin, so most things that have been well crafted and resemble his bold style, generally win my approval.

Prada's implementation of a zip up side along the interior ankle rather than having to buckle each of the 5 straps individually is impressive. The craftsmanship, curves, and lines of Prada are also quietly evident in these Louboutin lookalikes. So why do we love these lookalikes from Prada? Prada tend to cut their shoes very full and true to size for an average foot, whereas Louboutin are generally cut very narrow. These Prada heels are perfect for the girl that loves the look of Louboutins, but the comfort, fit, and pricetag of Prada. While they don't include that infamous red sole, you will save hundreds of dollars and still have a great pair of designer shoes.

Prada Black Suede Multi-Strap Platform Pump - $695
Prada Brown Suede Criss-Cross Platform Sandal - $590
Prada Red Leather Cut-out Shoe Platform Bootie - $695 read more »

Christian Louboutin could hardly have created a more drool-worthy shoe with the Very Privé. Everytime I look at these beautiul blue python heels I fall in love all over again. The rich, cobalt blue genuine python is the perfect accent to this incredible platform peep-toe. The Prive looks fabulous in just about every color/fabric combination, but this bright blue is simply stunning. An absolutely incredible pair of pumps that will uplift you with a fresh pop of color.

Lanvin brings us another pair of killer heels with a sassy take on the sweet Mary Jane. Featured in black leather with Lanvin's signature platform base and a classic Mary Jane strap across the vamp. Fun to dress up or down, you are sure to turn heads in these knock-out shoes.

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Add a pop of color to your summer with these fun heels from Jimmy Choo. Thin hand braided royal blue straps are woven in a macrame/hurache style that wraps and ties delicately around the ankle. The cork platform has gold inserts throughout. The cork base absorbs shock and the 3/4" front platform increases the comfort of this fabulous 5" heel. This style from Jimmy Choo is called MOLLY.