10.03.2010

Sunday Steals: Lanvin Black Suede Velvet Bow Flats on a Budget

My loves, to the left allow your eyes to take in the ambrosial aesthetic that is le Lanvin Black Suede Velvet Bow Flat; to the right, take a peek at Charlotte Russe’s charming Velvet Ballet Flat.

Though the Velvet Ballet Flats lack the goatskin suede upper and leather lining and insole of the luxurious Lanvin’s; for just $22.50, in comparison to the $595.00 asking price of their haute couture counterpart, they are every bit as capable of wowing your many admirers come holiday party time – and allow one to indulge in both sassy shades…crimson and black!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Lanvin, or be thrifty and spring for Charlotte Russe?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bluefly and Charlotte Russe for the pictures.


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55 comments

  1. I am so in love with Lanvin flats its ridiculous, but since I can't afford them I actually think I am going to get the CR ones because they are so cute!

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  2. As much as I would love to have the Lanvin pair, they're ridiculously expensive! I'll go with the Charlotte Russe! :)

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  3. i'd definitely go for the charlotte russe ones, they're a great find!

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  4. Love these flats! Definitely saving on this one!

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  5. Oh wow. Such a great price at 23 bucks. Hmm..I saw some flats (sort of throw aways) at Wal-Greens. Something you can slid into when you are leaving the party and your feet hurt so much. Still not sure how good they'd be, though. I so love these flats though.

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  6. So cool to have for the holidays & to carry with you on those snowy days when you don't want to wear your snowboots after you get there.

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  7. Gorgeous find, darling!
    I just can't bring myself to spend lots of $ on flats!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  8. LOVE the Lavin ones but they are ridiculous -- definitely going with the Charlotte Russe ones!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  9. This one's pretty incredible. I think they're so pretty--both of them--may have to locate the nearest Charlotte Russe to me and scope out a pair (I'm on a mission to start integrating flats into my wardrobe). Thanks for sharing--I love this one! Happy Sunday Erika :)

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  10. The Charlotte Russe boots look like a little sturdier, so I would definitely go for those.

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  11. Love the red version too. They look really comfy and pretty too. Go Charlotte Russe!

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  12. I LOVE the Lanvin pair! Very stylish. =)

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  13. I love velvet and ballet pumps, so these are perfect for me! Adore both pairs. xx
    http://www.weshopthereforeweare.co.uk/

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  14. Aw, these are so adorable! I'd love to splurge and get the Lavin but can unfortunately only afford the Charlotte Russe. ;)
    Xx

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  15. You have singlehandedly made the industry of ballet flats triple. AND you have rekindled my love for ballet flats. Love these- and love Charlotte Russe.

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  16. I love it when the holiday clothes and accessories start showing up. These are so cute, I'll take one in the Charlotte Russe, please. Great for holiday lounging :)

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  17. My goodness!
    Something from one of my favorite chain stores, Charlotte Russe!
    I do love the goatskin on the Lavin, but the Russe ones are every bit as cute!

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  18. I'm on a college kid budget, haha. That means, Charolotte Russe for sure! Either way, I'd probably go with CR; it's stylish, and a bit more practical in regard to expenses.

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  19. The Charlotte Russe ones look really good.

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  20. Looks I'll be thrifty today, they look great!

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  21. Total mirror images. And I need a pair. Velvet flats, why have I never thought of such a perfect thing before?

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  22. I love lanvin shoes so so sooo much! I am coveting a pair of Lanvin over the knee boots I saw at Bergdorf's the other day. But alas, I don't have 1,000 dollars to drop on shoes, nor do I have $600 to drop on these. So Charlotte Russe it is :)

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  23. Awesome, these flats are so cute can't wait to head over to Charlotte Russe!=)

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  24. I'd buy both - I can never have too many ballet flats!

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  25. Wow, the CR one is nearly identical! This one is a serious steal =) I would totally get the CR flats. yes please!

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  26. I really love Lanvin, but I've been looking for some lookalike flats, so it seems, you have helped me! I'll have to check Charlotte Russe.

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  27. Ah the enviable Lanvin flats - so comfy but not enough support for this gal to justify the price! Perfect alternative my dear!

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  28. Both adorable! I prefer to save on flats and splurge on heels/boots :). You really do find the most amazing shoe look-a-likes girl!! Thanks for always sharing :)

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  29. always can use a new pair of flats!

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  30. cute cute! i love these flats!!! i have missed you love!!

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  31. Awww! So in love with Lanvin. The bow is precious.

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  32. ah the lanvin flats are SO cute but I think I should go with the cheaper option ;)

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  33. Charlotte Russe all the way. Or what I would do is get simple black flats and just add the exaggerated bow! gives a bit of your own taste and style. love this post btw.

    xoxo,
    MelRod

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  34. I'm looking for the perfect pair of black flats: the Lanvin ones are so cute.

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  35. I'm actually currently drooling over a pair of electric blue Lanvin ballet flats... *sigh!*

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  36. Thrifty! because they are almost identical. I love them both.

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  37. The Charlotte Russe ones are too perfect! I want!!!

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  38. Both are so adorable! I love ballet flats for holiday time because they are super comfortable and can be packed flat (I travel a lot, so the less room they take up, the better!).

    I'd probably have to go with the CR ones at the moment because they're much more budget friendly, but a girl can dream for the Lanvin ones, right? Hehe.. Thanks for posting!

    beautyonthebrain.blogspot.com

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  39. I tend to be rather hard on flats so spending the $595 only to more than likely scuff them in the first wearing would be tragic! CR for me.

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  40. I bet the Lanvin pair is just gorgeous in real life, but for flats, I'll stick to CR. Besides, I always manage to destroy any pair of shoes I own ;o)

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  41. both cute, but i think i like the lanvins better.

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  42. There is something about the floppiness of the Lanvin bow that I dig more!

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  43. Love love love! I am obsessed with bows these days and these are simply fabulous!

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  44. love the lanvin! I love bows :)

    xoxo

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  45. I like this look but for flats definitely the cheaper option so charlotte for me!

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  46. Just bought an similar pair from Aldo as an emergency flat shoe purchase - my flip flops couldn't withstand the torrential rain!

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