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The Christian Louboutin Circus Suede Cutout Bootie is quite possibly my favorite ankle boot ever, if only for it's special, unique design and incredible detail. From afar, it appears these could be sandals or cutouts with large gaping openings, however closer inspection reveals translucent nude mesh lining with subtle gold piping. These boots are beautiful on their own, but on the foot they are nothing short of stunning. A bold, chic juxtaposition of an organic/leaf motif with a sexy, sultry gladiator inspired styling only Christian Louboutin can imagine, this shoe is not only called Circus, it is likely to incite one.

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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 adds a splash of color with a fabulous yellow suede pump. This beautiful pin-up style, named Declic, is based on the classic Louboutin Clichy. A signature round toe with low-cut vamp and towering stiletto heel, Declic adds a hidden platform which really helps when maneuvering at such heights! Pictured below with a 100mm heel, also available in 120mm.

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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.