Real vs Reality Shoe-Gasam Saturday

Despite the consistent reviews that state that Louboutins are not the most comfortable, I can't help but find myself drawn to every design that hits not only the catwalks and editorial pages, but the perfectly polished and buffed heels of fashionistas everywhere. 

I personally prefer these beauties with pants as it is rather difficult to pull off the ankle strap(but Alicia Keys does a good job here) unless you have really slender legs or legs worthy of rocking a mini dress/skirt.

Any who, these shoe-gasam stilettos are available in an array of colors to fit your every mood and desire, but will set you back about $1200+.

If you are loving these shoes but not the price, then this weeks reality option is exactly what you need. A designer inspired and budget friendly option that is just as stylish and sexy!

The VOLETA Ankle Straps Suede and PVC Pump is only $129 and a near identical alternative to the heavily price Chritian Louboutin Unbout.

Real vs. Realtiy - Hear 'Em Roar

When it comes to fashion, I absolutely LOVE the unexpected so when Givenchy's Angry Dog T-shirts and Sweaters hit the streets, I couldn't help but to swoon.

Looks like I wasn't the only because it seems that every style maven and maverick have invested in this seemingly over priced casual wear.



Despite how much I adore this look, I can't think of a "good enough" justification for spending such a hefty amount of my mortgage payment on a t-shirt/sweatshirt! But, for some reason I kept envisioning different ways that I would rock this...paired with leather leggings for a dinner date, shorts and OTK boots for happy hour with the ladies, under a faux fur vest with jeans for lounging around after Christmas dinner, or even paired with sequin pants and killer stilettos for bringing in the New Year...so I did what I do best and combed my favorite online boutiques for a more budget friendly version!

Jessica Buurman never lets me down...The NELIA Dog Print T-Shirt is a near identical option that is only $99, but you can get 10% off when you sign-up with them!

Real vs Reality Shoe-Gasam Saturday

If there was ever a shoe genius, it is the ever talented Christian Louboutin! It seems that everything he thinks of turns to gold and the lust of every fashionistas shoe desire.

The ever classic Pigalle is an iconic staple that is perfect for literally every occasion! So, when Louboutin added a twist in the way of spikes to this lust worthy design, it seems that every starlet and fashion diva couldn't help but to walk a mile in these beauties.

But, for us mere mortals, the idea of spending $1200-1500 on one single pair of shoes just doesn't make sense...regardless of the "price-to-wear ratio factor"(you know, you determine if the price is worth spending by dividing it by the number of wears).

Then came along my absolute go-to online boutique, Jessica Buurman, and the designer inspired SAIRI Spiky Studed Pumps(available in Nude, Red, and White) for a fraction of the price at $199(sign-up and get 10% off).  

The mere resemblance is enough to launch an all out attack over these shoe-gasam babies, but besides the look-a-like factor these stilettos are definite head turners and outfit makers worthy of a few hundred dollars...especially when think of the price-to-wear ratio! Trust, you will find yourself reaching for these time and time again! Be it skinnies and a white tee or even to sass up your favorite cocktail dress for one of your many holiday parties, you can't go wrong with these!