Shoe & the City

In honor of Sex & the City - The Movie, I thought I'd get a little Carried away and offer my homage to the shoes that made the show: Manolos. Without Carrie's incessant fixation on shoes, would any of us everyday gals even know who or what Manolos were?

Thanks SATC. You've made it acceptable to aspire to acquire exorbitantly priced footwear. But going into debt for your shoes doesn't have to happen. There are tons of Manolo look-a-likes at affordable prices. Here are just a few that have that Manolo essence for less.

Designer Look

Sedaraby Leopard Print d'Orsay, Manolo Blahnik $665


Bargain Look

Nova Slingback, Sam Edelman, $79.99


Enthuse, Guess Footwear, $74.99


Dazzling, Chinese Laundry, $49.99

A Leopard In Heels

I saw these shoes, and my heart literally skipped a beat! It was a little like the feeling you get when you go out on a really great first date! How sad is it that I compare my love of shoes to my love life (or lack there of as of lately)? Who cares, these shoes are absolutely beautiful. I want, I want, I want! C'est la vie. Or, is there a bargain out there for these shoes? Help.... me.... find.... it!!!


Manolo Blahnik, $615

Making an Impression

Whether it be making a great impression on a client, your boss or that cute guy your always sharing an elevator with, these two outfits will definitely do the trick. The first outfit, a classic Carolina Herrera fitted sheath, is for the woman who has a closet to die for; the second outfit is for the rest of us who only aspire to have a closet to die for.

Designer Look

Dress, $2690, Carolina Herrera


Shoes, $575, Manolo Blahnik

Bargain Look

Dress, $60, Necessary Object


Shoes, $97.95, BCBGirls

Totals
Designer Look: $3265
Bargain Look: $157.95 (the shoes are a little pricey for my taste, but compared to the designer ones and the fact the bargain dress only costs $60 it is a steal!)
A whopping savings of $3107.05!!