These Giuseppe Zanotti Large Stud Gladiator Sandals sell for $790 at shopbop.com.


For a similar look, try the GUESS Designa Gladiator Sandal instead, $109.95 at Endless.com. Still not cheap but you will save hundreds compared to the designer originals.

The Jeffrey Campbell 'Lubbock' Over the Knee Boot in black suede features back laces and two buckle straps, and sells for $224.95 at Nordstrom.com.


If you're not ready to commit quite that much cash to the over-the-knee boot trend, try the Rainkiss Suedette Boot instead. These statement-making boots come in either black or brown for just $34.80 at Forever 21. Thanks to reader Jasmine for the tip on these!!

For New York socialite turned reality TV star Olivia Palermo, the city sidewalks truly serve as runways. Creative, assertive and just a hair shy of being painfully perfect, Olivia gets my vote for Best Street Style of 2009. Whether she's hailing a cab or shopping with friends, Olivia's fashion sense is, in a word, flawless. Sophisticated without being severe, her outfits belie a proper, Uptown girl with a keen eye for making trends her own and an impeccable taste level that's difficult to imitate. I'm content to admire from afar.

Revisit some of Olivia's best looks from the past year using the links below…

• Olivia Palermo's Ruffled Military Jacket
  
• Olivia Palermo in Black and White
  
• Olivia Palermo's Trench and Sailor Stripes
  
• Olivia Palermo's Sequin Cascade Blazer
  
• Olivia Palermo's Cut-Out Shoulder Dress

Forever 21 has a pair of red soled shoes which of course instantly reminded me of Christian Louboutin. I couldn't find an exact match, but to give you some idea, these Christian Louboutin Fortuna Satin Platform Slingbacks (above) sell for $963.63 at mytheresa.com. Note the trademark red sole.


Here we have Forever 21's Strappy Platform Sandals which sell for $24.80. You won't fool anyone but if you're looking for a red-soled shoe at a fraction of the price to compliment your wardrobe, these are an amazing alternative!

This Stella McCartney Floral-Print Striped Shirt from the 2010 Resort collection sells for $475 at Bergdorf Goodman.


Although the fabric, sleeves and flower print are slightly different on this top from The Limited, the inspiration seems unmistakable. Get this top for just $34.50 by clicking the image above.