1.11.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Pierre Hardy Laser-Cut Slingback Booties on a Budget

Lovers, on the left plant your pretty peepers on Pierre Hardy’s Laser-Cut Slingback Booties – the very same ones seen upon Blake Lively (as Serena van der Woodsen) on Gossip Girl; to the right acquaint yourself with Chinese Laundry’s haute-to-trot Hopscotch, if you will.

While the color of the chic Chinese Laundry’s is ever so slightly darker than that of the Hardy originals; for just $119.00, as opposed to the $1,000.00 required to skip home in the Hardy’s, they are every bit as perfect for adding a dash of playful to your shoe collection – at a price that would leave Ms. van der Woodsen herself green with envy!

Are you having a tightwad moment darlings, or are you plagued with a craving to splurge?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos for the picture.


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  1. FashnlvrJanuary 11, 2011 6:37 AM

    Erika - you never cease to amaze! What a great find! I like the higher heel of the Hardy but the price of the CL. However, my funds are being thrust into the StyleNation Las Vegas Meetup piggybank!!
    http://fashnlvr.blogspot.com/2010/12/vegas-baby-bloggers-unite.html

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  2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 6:54 AM

    I always have a hard time splurging. I don't think I ever have... I've always gone for the less expensive. I'm just cheap, I guess!

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  3. Melanie's RandomnessJanuary 11, 2011 6:55 AM

    I like the Chinese Landry ones better!!! =) The darker camel color is prettier to me I think! =)

    Melanie's Randomness

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 7:15 AM

    They look so alike I just have to save! I also think the Chinese Laundry is better because I like darker colors for shoes. (:

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  5. RachelJanuary 11, 2011 7:34 AM

    The Chinese Laundry shoes are definitely a great option; I can't imagine spending $1,000 on a single pair of shoes!

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  6. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJanuary 11, 2011 7:38 AM

    The Hardy's look better made for sure.

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  7. MimiJanuary 11, 2011 7:51 AM

    I love the wooden heels on these shoes! Your budget finds for high end items never cease to amaze me.

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  8. MaddyJanuary 11, 2011 7:55 AM

    I love the color of the Chinese Laundry! Plus, love the quality of their shoes

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  9. Rocio January 11, 2011 8:05 AM

    I love Chinese Laundry stuffs so I'm saving today hehe(: Btw thanks for always visiting my blog and commenting, I always look forward to your sweet comments(:

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  10. Audrey AllureJanuary 11, 2011 8:08 AM

    I definitely like the way the Pierre Hardy ones look!

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  11. Elle SeesJanuary 11, 2011 8:16 AM

    chinese laundry for me this go around.

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  12. Couture CarrieJanuary 11, 2011 8:50 AM

    Fabulous find, darling!
    Love this series so, and this is one of my favorite side-by-sides yet!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  13. RaeJanuary 11, 2011 8:51 AM

    They look almost identical! I would definitely go for the Chinese Laundry pair... the darker shade is more appealing and at that price difference, how could you say no??

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  14. paisleaJanuary 11, 2011 8:53 AM

    loving the chinese laundry!! soooo cute!!

    ♥ allister bee blog

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  15. HitomiNekoJanuary 11, 2011 9:00 AM

    oooooo 1000 $$$ for shoes.. .. idk if it will happen in my life time. haha.


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  16. HitomiNekoJanuary 11, 2011 9:00 AM

    oooooo 1000 $$$ for shoes.. .. idk if it will happen in my life time. haha.


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    @ xoxo HitomiNeko xoxo

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  17. KassieJanuary 11, 2011 9:07 AM

    The Chinese Laundry shoes are perfection. I love how they are budget friendly too, they would have to be my pick this time.

    ♥Stolen Stiletto

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  18. Blair NastasiJanuary 11, 2011 9:11 AM

    Absolutely love the booties! I have such a shoe fetish!!

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  19. Anna GrayJanuary 11, 2011 9:31 AM

    LOVE those shoes! Great find, Erika! =)

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  20. Sandy a la ModeJanuary 11, 2011 9:34 AM

    those shoes are hottt!! and what a great find (for the cheap one)!!

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  21. L'Amour et la PaixJanuary 11, 2011 9:39 AM

    These are fierce! I'd definitely go for the Pierre Hardy pair... if I were swimming in cash, that is.

    http://lamouretlapaix.blogspot.com/

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  22. Tiffany KadaniJanuary 11, 2011 10:07 AM

    Love Chinese Laundry! In this case I would go for whatever is more comfy. I could imagine myself wearing either one in an awesome dress.

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  23. FASHIONWITHPJanuary 11, 2011 10:07 AM

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    Thanks

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  24. JosieJanuary 11, 2011 10:13 AM

    I love these! They remind me a bit of the Pradas I've been drooling over... What a fantastic match!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  25. www.janetteria.comJanuary 11, 2011 10:20 AM

    I love cage shoes! Always love...

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  26. ellieJanuary 11, 2011 10:25 AM

    All I can think about are snow boots right now..and furry slippers when I'm not in them..

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  27. JoanneJanuary 11, 2011 10:31 AM

    If I have to, I'll pick the $119. But, the Peep-Toe has got to go :/

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 10:44 AM

    i'd definitely go for the chinese laundry ones, what a great find!

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  29. better daysJanuary 11, 2011 10:58 AM

    This an amazing find. So cool that you found these at that kind of cool price.

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  30. lucy and sarahJanuary 11, 2011 10:59 AM

    Chinese laundry definitely for me!!!

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  31. SootjeelinaJanuary 11, 2011 11:20 AM

    I always love Serena van der Woodsen and Blake Lively's styles, and I love these shoes too!
    I'd would way rather have a tightwad moment here, they look basically the same and Chinese Laundry sound so much better than Pierre Hardy

    xoxo Sootjeelina <3

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  32. TheresaJanuary 11, 2011 11:32 AM

    Once again, another post, another triumph. You are GIFTED, Girly. Keep em comin.

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  33. NatashaJanuary 11, 2011 11:43 AM

    E, you should definitely become a personal shopper because only someone like you would know how to find the best stuff. As for me, I like the darker color and the affordable price of the Chinese Laundry booties. Have a good Tuesday, E.

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  34. mollyJanuary 11, 2011 11:44 AM

    How do you do it! A great find.

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  35. Tights LoverJanuary 11, 2011 11:46 AM

    I need to bring you shopping with me. I feel like you could find me a less expensive identical version of just about anything!

    I typically am in love with Chinese Laundry, and this is no exception. I'm tightwad all the way today!

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  36. Frozen FashionJanuary 11, 2011 11:57 AM

    Oh I love the curviness of the Chinese Laundry shoes. And also most definately the darker tone:)



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  37. SherinJanuary 11, 2011 12:15 PM

    I have a similar pair of shoes, which I love! I adore the Pierre Hardy ones. The squareish holes look so good.

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  38. DeveaJanuary 11, 2011 1:03 PM

    Those are so cute! I like em' both. :)

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  39. AngelaJanuary 11, 2011 1:13 PM

    both are quite similar but i like pierre hardy design more.

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  40. valncamiJanuary 11, 2011 1:32 PM

    wow thats awesome! what a great find :} thank you for your lovely comment on our blog! its much appreciated :]

    we'll be back to visit you soon!
    xo, camilla & valerie
    abutterflybyday.blogspot.com

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  41. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJanuary 11, 2011 2:22 PM

    I think the CL pair are perfectly cute!

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  42. The Blonde DuckJanuary 11, 2011 2:34 PM

    The last pair of Chinese Laundry shoes I had gave me serious blisters.

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  43. Ruby MinesJanuary 11, 2011 3:01 PM

    I love the Chinese Laundry ones- so gorgeous. I would love to wear these with an white eyelet fitted knee sundress in the summer. vavoom!
    Eva mendes eat your heart out!
    http://www.fabsugar.com/Photo-Eva-Mendes-White-Dress-Portofino-Italy-3544822

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  44. Oh to Be a MuseJanuary 11, 2011 5:25 PM

    i love the pair from Chinese Laundry. they make great shoes!

    http://ohtobeamuse.com

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  45. jessJanuary 11, 2011 6:27 PM

    I like the color on the Chinese Laundry pair better.

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  46. LizJanuary 11, 2011 6:59 PM

    Not sure how I feel about these shoes. I'm picky, but they are different, which I like! I just wanted to say congrats on starting your MBA! Hope it's good being back in the classroom :)

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  47. My Heart BloggedJanuary 11, 2011 8:30 PM

    I like the Hardy's. The intricate design is amazing. What a fun shoe, too bad we have so much snow in Ohio.
    My Heart Blogged

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 8:49 PM

    Chinese Laundry please! So adorable.

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  49. MaraJanuary 11, 2011 11:19 PM

    oh so cute!! I love the cheap ones ;)

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  50. MeganJanuary 12, 2011 5:07 AM

    I like the darker color of the Chinese Laundry shoes.

    http://fashiontriedandtrue.blogspot.com/

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  51. Ioana LilianaJanuary 12, 2011 5:15 AM

    Great find, indeed these two are just slightly, and such a huge price difference!

    ♥
    Fashezine

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  52. Embodying FashionJanuary 12, 2011 8:40 AM

    Great find as always :)

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  53. Punctuation MarkJanuary 12, 2011 3:29 PM

    on this occasion i vote for the pierre hardys... the chinese laundry ones are pretty but they never last long... hence the cheaper price... ha!

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  54. GraceJanuary 12, 2011 4:54 PM

    I'd go with the Chinese Laundry ones! The shape of the cutouts is cuter, in my opinion.

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  55. Stylista FitnessJanuary 12, 2011 7:58 PM

    Love the Pierre Hardy ones :)

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  56. Carmen SteffensJanuary 13, 2011 5:12 PM

    This style is definitely in for Spring 2011. Our Brazilian take on this cut-out sandal, the Carmen Steffens' Veronica, was featured at NYFW. You can see it here on the runway:
    http://carmensteffensusa.com/blog/?p=68

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