Luxe: We love this pinafore wrap dress by Paul & Joe. The sale price is justifiable for this gamine-chic frock, as it's made in France from 100% silk. Find it at Shopbop.com on final sale for $174.90
Less: Get the look at a fraction of the price with this Merona seersucker halter dress, on sale for $22.99 at Target.com. Just picture it with bold red heels heels for a night out or metallic flats for an afternoon in the park.
Only one designer is instantly recognizable by the red-lacquer soles adorning his shoes: Christian Louboutin.
Oh, how those sizzling red soles makes us weak in the knees...
While we don't condone counterfeits, we had to tell you that the Oh...Deer! shoe brand has cheap, copycat versions of many Louboutin styles—all sporting that coveted, signature red sole. Surprising? No. Morally suspect? Perhaps. But until they start copyrighting what goes on the bottom of our feet, we'll let you be the judge...
Christian Louboutin Bruge Patent Pumps, $685.00 at net-a-porter.com
Oh...Deer! Marilyn Pumps, $68.95 at zappos.com
If imitation Louboutin's don't suit your fancy but you want a piece of the action, consider this news via Counterfeitchic.com:
According to an article in the British magazine Grazia, the Louboutin look has led not only to mere imitation but also to creative inspiration in the form of the "Louboutin manicure." Zoe Pocock, of London's Charles Worthington salon, will paint your fingernails in the color of your choice, with a familiar shade of red on the underside. At £36, it's a far less expensive indulgence than a new pair of Loubies -- or, for the woman who has everything, an opportunity to take matching the shoes with the handbag to a whole new level.
On the left we have Betsey Johnson's Burnout-Dots Halter Dress for $325.00 at Macys.com.
It's sickly sweet, so much so, that you just might tire of this cute little number after one season.
If you're feeling like Strawberry Shortcake, go for the dress on the right, Heritage 1981 Polka Dot Dress for just $20.00 at Forever21.com.
The dress from Forever21 is just plain better anyways: It's longer (37" vs. 27"), made from 100% cotton and you can actually wear a bra with it. You could also layer with the dress from F21, not the one from Macy's.
Both have delightful ruching at the bust, both feature a ruffled hem and both have those irresistible polka dots—but only one has a lovely price tag to match.
