Do you know of any cheaper options to the Frye "Carmen" tall harness boot? Love the style, hate the price! —Tweet from @vanessarenae

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I get your dilemma as I, too, am a huge Frye fan but $398 is a lot to drop on one pair of boots, in one shot. Sure, they'll last a lifetime but if you don't have the cash in the bank, you just don't have the cash.

If you want to spend less than the Fryes but still buy an investment piece, head to Vintage Shoe Company, where they've been handcrafting fine leather footwear in the United States since 1883. That's right, they produce all of their shoes out of a factory in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. If money weren't a thing, I'd get these in a heartbeat. Works of art, they are. ($295)

This find comes to us from readers Brit and Tess of Belle Époque - be sure to check out their fab blog if you haven't already!

Miu Miu's open-toe glitter ankle boots are $890 at Nordstrom, and come in yellow/silver or black/silver.

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Charlotte Russe has the look for less with their pleated velvet glitter bootie, available in blush/silver or black/silver for $42.50. Click either image to shop.

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Ok, confession time: I'd wear the Charlotte Russes around my town but not in NYC or somewhere where they'd be recognized, they're such an obvious knockoff that I'd be embarrassed. But that's just me. Would you wear these?

I love, love, love the Hermes Cape Cod watch but would not pay this much for a leather watch even if I had it. Do you know of any budget versions? —Allie



The beautiful Cape Cod pm watch is $2,525 at usa.hermes.com. Celebrity fans of this classic style include Gwyneth Paltrow (here) and Princess Beatrice of York.

To my delight, I found Avon has a great look for less in either brown or black for just $19.99 (down from $29.99).

Can't decide between brown or black riding boots? Satisfy both desires with a two-tone riding boot. Kourtney Kardashian has had her Chanel two-tone riding boots for a while now, and they always catch my eye when I see her wearing them. They work so well to add polish to even the most casual of looks. While the exact price is unknown, it's safe to say her boots cost over $1,000.