I have been seeing the Christian Louboutin PVC "Un Bout" pump (above left) and the "Pivichic" pumps and I just can't resist! But I live in flats and although pumps and stilettos are wonderful to look at, my feet belong to flats. Any idea where I could find some flats with a similar illusion-like, clear look to them? —JG

Celebrities like Kristen Stewart, Brooklyn Decker and Emma Stone all share your love of Christian Louboutin's modern take on the see-through Cinderella slipper, whether in neon and clear plastic, bright red or demure black.


But even Christian Louboutin recognizes some ladies will prefer to take on this trend with both feet firmly planted on the ground, so there's a flat option to fit the bill:

Christian Louboutin Corbeau ayers, leather and PVC flats

The "Corbeau Ayers" $625 pricetag is a bit prohibitive, so let's look at some look-for-less options.

First, for those who want the heel, here's an option at ShopChameleon.com for $34.99 (I prefer the tan):



Qupid makes a version of this shoe, too, in white, black or pink for $39.95 at DSW.com (they also make a cute flat!):

Qupid Potion-44 Pump

These BCBGeneration PVC "Cynthia" pumps are another good option - the quality is probably better for $89:

BCBGeneration Cynthia Ankle-Strap Pumps

For flats, Forever 21 carries these clear plastic cap-toes in black or peach for $19.90:

FOREVER 21 Mesh Paneled Ballet Flats

...or these bold jelly flats in neon yellow or pink for $24.80:

FOREVER 21 Peep Toe Jelly Flats

JustFab.com has a plastic cap-toe flat, too, in yellow, peach or light blue for $29.95 called the "Trieste":



Meanwhile UrbanOutfitters.com carries these Deena & Ozzy clear flats with a cool ankle-strap ($34):

Deena & Ozzy Clear Panel Pointy-Toe Skimmer

Have a suggestion for JG? Let her know in the comments!

Baublebar's Neon Alaqua Necklace sells for $36 and is part of the just-launched Courtney Kerr Collection, an assortment of awesome baubles curated by the Dallas blogger.



It pains me to share this because I'm such a huge Baublebar fan but, well, it's what I do! GoJane.com carries this layered tribal necklace which looks identical to the necklace at Baublebar for just $24.70. This necklace also comes in a black/gold style and you can click either image for details.

Saint Laurent's gold plated glass "Arty" ring is $290 at Net-a-porter.com.

Saint Laurent Arty gold-plated glass ring

Now H&M has an inspired-by look for $9.95, but you'll have to check your nearest H&M store as these are not available for purchase online. Click either image for details.

Gwyneth Paltrow recently caught my attention in a purple Victoria Beckham dress which she paired with black and orange Michael Kors ankle strap heels from the designer's Fall 2013 collection. I don't know the exact price of these shoes but one can assume they're pricey.

Get the look for less with these "Lookglobal" heels by Nine West, available in black/blue or tan/orange for $52.99 at 6pm.com or $89 at amazon.com. Click either image to shop.

Nine West Sandals

L.A. designer Jenni Kayne makes a chic flat that's perfect for summer and comes in lots of colors. This black pair is $495 at Shopbop.com. See how Emily from Cupcakes & Cashmere wears her pair here.

Jenni kayne D'Orsay Flats

If you can't spring for the real deal, Chinese Laundry makes a similar flat for $59.95 called the "Easy Does It" available in four colors at Nordstrom.com. Budget Babe Tip: Nordstrom is currently having their half-yearly sale, don't miss it!

Chinese Laundry 'Easy Does It' Flat