2.08.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Christian Louboutin Banana Platform Pumps for Pennies

Darlings, in the left corner we have Christian Louboutin’s bombastic Banana Platform Pumps – the exact pair seen upon the tantalizing tootsies of Anna Hathaway, Emmy Rossum, Bar Rafaeli, Keke Palmer, Jennifer Lopez, and Zoe Saldana; to the right cast your pretty peepers upon Vince Camuto’s Milesy2 in Blush Patent.

Though it’s obvious that the charming Camuto’s lack the red velvet cupcake soles of the blissful Banana’s; for just $94.05, in comparison to the $795.00 needed to make their haute couture counterpart your very own, they are a preemptive way of snagging a bit of star style at a price that won’t break the bank!

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


Fashionably yours!


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67 comments

  1. I LOVE nude pumps... so versatile. Maybe I'll have to get a new pair for spring ;)

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  2. I would always choose the less expensive shoe, I usually get my flats or heels at payless! But in the wedding world, brides are obsessed with their Christian Louboutins! <3 Hope you have a great day Erika!

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  3. I'd definitely opt for the less expensive one, but I'm not sure I'd be able to walk in those heels!

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  4. I like the Louboutin's but for the price I prefer the Camuto's, still very beautiful and much more affordable!

    xx
    mariale

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  5. Nothing compares to a real Louboutin, but Vince Camuto is a great alternative!! Wish it had red soles though.

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  6. Nothing compares to a real Louboutin, but Vince Camuto is a great alternative!! Wish it had red soles though.

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  7. Unfortunately, I have to with the cheaper ones because the Christian Louboutin ones are wayyy out of my budget! But, I love the red soles of Christian Louboutin shoes! So, it is hard to turn down one of his shoes :)

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  8. Well, who doesn't want a pair of Laouboutins ... really who? but for the price difference I can give up the red soles and be very happy with the Vince Camuto.
    Love the color.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/

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  9. Ok if I had infinite amounts of money, I would have a closet full of Loubi's, however seeing as I don't, the Vince Camuto's are a pretty great back up plan!!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

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  10. Louboutin makes gorgeous shoes in lustable styles but I have to say Vince hit it with this one! The only difference I can see is the color of the sole!
    You are so good at this Erika! Find me the Louboutin Gingham peeptoe being copied for on the thrifty Thursday! I want that shoe so bad!!
    www.fashnlvr.blogspot.com

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  11. I'd like the Camutos, please! :)

    Leia

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  12. O Loubotin é lindo demais, acho que toda mulher deveria ter um sapato nude.

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  13. Those shoes are lush! I want :)

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  14. I'd definitely go for the less expensive ones - I just love stilettos! :)


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  15. IF I had the money I would buy those Louboutins in a heartbeat! But the others are a great alternative.

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  16. Oh these are gorgeous! Nude pumps are essential in every working girl's closet. While I am un peu obsessed with Louboutins, I would take their just as chic less expensive counterpoint in a heartbeat!

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  17. I actually have these Vince Camuto pumps and LOVE them! They're super comfy and such a great price!

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  18. I'd have to go w/the louboutins in this case (-:

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  19. i couldn't walk in any of these- but that's a nice look for less darling.
    what i like the most about louboutin are them red soles- such a brilliant idea!
    hope you're having a good week so far darling

    x

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  20. I'd be happy to go with the Camutos at that price. I'll get some Louboutin's some day, but I think I'd like the all-black pump when I do!

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  21. i'd have to splurge!

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  22. The Loub's just look so much more beautiful... not that I could afford them. )-:

    Joanne Faith xo

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  23. The Camutos are super cute and chic for the price -- but no one beats Louboutin!
    xo Josie
    http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

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  24. These are must haves for Spring..but I'd still go on the cheap..because that's plenty expensive for me.

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  25. Gosh, I could never afford anything that expensive. I'm glad you found a more reasonable priced shoe.

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  26. LOVING the nude accessories - they go so perfectly with everything and are somehow so flattering on most skin tones. Well done you for featuring these fab shoes !!!

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  27. I love the Vince Camuto but there is something about those lovely red soles ; )
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  28. The V Camuto's are enough for me and not that cheap either!

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  29. The similarity is amazing, darling E!
    I'll take the Vince Camutos!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  30. So lovely. I could probably just stare at them on the shelf and not wear them.

    I'm happy to have new snowboots for this cold weather we are having.

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  31. love the Christian Louboutin pumps.

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  32. Wow, these are exactly the same. Awesome, awesome find. I'm totally across the street from that store right now and considering going in to look at these...

    Cheers!
    ~Emily
    http://travelandtoile.blogspot.com

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  33. I wish I could afford the Louboutin's! But the less expensive ones are also quite grand. I also like that the cheaper ones don't have a seam.

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  34. perfect find! i need a nude-ish shoe. Sigh, a girl can dream of owning Loubs... :)

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  35. Though I know that I'm going for the Camutos, I really really want the Louboutins. Hope you had a good day, E. Thank you for the support.

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  36. But look at the curve on those LB's! Just equisite!! Love me some nude pumps girl!!

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  37. WOW! Super similar...but then again, a lot of Louboutin shoes are always being used for inspiration. But, as you can tell from the name of my blog, I can never choose something else over CL! Haha!

    http://red-soledfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  38. They both look great. I always buy cheap shoes.

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  39. Almost identical, save for the red sole! I'd definitely go for the Camutos.

    Val

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  40. As fab as Louboutins are, with my price range, I'd take the Vince Camutos. They're identical!

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  41. i'd go for the craving...i've never had a pair of Louboutins before and it would be simply amazing! pretty pretty shoes!

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  42. i love that so many people are making affordable shoes like these. the Camutos are just as pretty but without the grave price tag.

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  43. I would cheap it up I think :) They're both so cute but 795 for shoes isn't really in my budget now :)

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  44. Love this shoe style. It's such a classic. They're similar, but nothing compares to a real pair of Louboutins.

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  45. woah they're almost exactly the same ! the nude shade are both gorgeous !

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  46. I couldn't help but to get insecure with the stiletto. It's like what I see from my favorite celebrities. Love it!

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  47. nothing compares to a real Louboutin but that is an amaing alternative!! x

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  48. I prefer the Vince Camutos here - love concealed platforms!

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  49. there will be a day where i xcan own louboutins <3

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  50. My favourite is first shoes! :)

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  51. I would trip and fall in those so bad!

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  52. Ah, absolutely LOVE Louboutin! His shoes are amazing and even the very simple shoes are sexy, it's totally worth the splurge!

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  53. could they look more alike??? i love them both...but the $94 version is much more in my budget

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  54. Both pairs are beautiful, Vince Camuto for me! :):)

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  55. love them both!

    xoxo
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  56. Nude pumps are on my spring wish list. They go with practically everything, although it would be lovely to walk around with "red velvet cupcake soles" I think I will go with the Vince Camuto pumps. My landlord will thank me for being able to make the rent that month.

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  57. Nude christian louboutin pumps is also my favourite

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  58. Nude pumps are so gorgeous, i've been on the hunt for the perfect pair and have yet to find them... I may have to check out this one!

    ~Sherine
    Check out my blog and follow if you like!
    Confessions Of A City Girl

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  59. Personally, I LOVE Vince Camuto's shoes, hes one of my favorites so on this one, definitely save

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