7.26.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Brian Atwood Maniac Platform Pumps for Pennies

Les chats de chaton, in the left corner plant your pretty kohl-rimmed peepers upon Brian Atwood’s marvelous Maniac Hidden Platform Pumps – the very same ones seen upon the fashionably fabulous feet of Victoria Beckham, Eva Longoria, Kristin Cavallari, Kim Kardashian, Rosario Dawson, and Jessica Stroup; in the right corner prepare to swoon over ALDO’s blissful Bremseth.

Though the Bremseth beauties are slightly lighter in hue than their haute couture counterparts; for a mere $90.00, in comparison to the $650.00 needed to get crazy with the Maniac, they are le perfect compromise for the frugal fashionista looking for big-time style on a barely-there budget. Even better, they come in four charming colors (Bone, Patent Black, Bronze, and Medium Silver) – so you can splurge and get them all, should you feel so compelled!

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


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Amazon for the pictures.


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39 comments

  1. ellieJuly 26, 2011 4:43 AM

    These are beautiful. Wow...90 bucks. Still, not sure my poor feet could handle them. I'll just have to worship them from afar.

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  2. ivy's closetJuly 26, 2011 4:52 AM

    Awesome find! Love the color of the cheaper version.

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  3. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 6:04 AM

    I am in love with Aldo shoes, so choosing these wouldn't be that much of a surprise to me.

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJuly 26, 2011 6:24 AM

    I prefer the Aldos, I'm not a fan of shiny shoes.

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  5. MaddyJuly 26, 2011 7:34 AM

    I actually prefer the Aldo shoes for this one. Love everything at Aldo's, especially their cute accessories!

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  6. little luxury listJuly 26, 2011 7:48 AM

    Brian Atwood maniac pumps are too awesome but if the Aldos are comfy, I'd go for them instead!

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  7. Style EyesJuly 26, 2011 8:38 AM

    I much prefer the colour of the first ones but at that price, I think I would have to compromise

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  8. Couture CarrieJuly 26, 2011 8:53 AM

    Oooooh lovely find, darling!
    No need to splurge here :)

    xoxox,
    CC

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  9. ilene @ muchloveillyJuly 26, 2011 8:57 AM

    hehe - i always have a craving to splurge. ;) love the aldo shoes! i love aldo so i'd always go with them.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 9:03 AM

    great find! i'd go for aldo, definitely!

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  11. Radiant Make UpJuly 26, 2011 9:21 AM

    I like the shades of both of these, the aldo becuase they'd be such a good nude but the brian atwood because of the slightly plum hughe... definately a difficult one!! x

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  12. AlexaJuly 26, 2011 9:44 AM

    They are both so stunning. Can have them both???
    Xo
    alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  13. ShamsaJuly 26, 2011 9:57 AM

    I would still go for the Brian Atwood ones.. love that shade!! :) XOXO great post as always!!

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  14. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 10:11 AM

    Ah, if only I could wear such high shoes! I think in this case the Brian Atwood's do look much nicer--there's something about the slightly darker hue that looks more expensive in my mind--but maybe that's just me.
    Hope all is well with you Erika--I just moved to LA and I'm going to email you today!

    xo Mary Jo

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  15. Tights LoverJuly 26, 2011 10:54 AM

    This is by far my favorite style of shoe! Can I take them both or is that against the rules? ;-)

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  16. Tiffany KadaniJuly 26, 2011 10:56 AM

    I am envisioning three dresses I have right now that would go perfectly with both these shoes. Love love love them!

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  17. JamieJuly 26, 2011 12:12 PM

    Ok here's the thing...I am a pump addict. I love pumps. I could wear them 7 days a week 365 days a year. Now Brian Atwood, has mastered the art of making the perfect pump. In this case, if I had $650 in my pocket I would definitely no questions asked make the splurge. And with this nude color, they'd go with everything!!

    http://www.glamlatte.com

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  18. SherinJuly 26, 2011 12:40 PM

    Nude pumps are my favourite. Every girl needs a pair. I love the Aldo ones.

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  19. GraceJuly 26, 2011 12:54 PM

    Love the look of these pumps! I think I'd go with Aldo; I like the lighter shade.

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  20. KathrynJuly 26, 2011 1:47 PM

    I think overall I like the color of the Aldo shoes better, although both are amazing.

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  21. mollyJuly 26, 2011 2:26 PM

    So gorgeous. I'd just have to keep the style in mind.

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  22. StyleIDnetJuly 26, 2011 3:22 PM

    I love them both and really like Aldo Shoes in general but wouldn't mind getting the Brian Atwood ones ...... Any Brian Atwood giveaway coming soon?? :)
    .... ok, I'll settle in for the Aldo ones.
    adorable shoes.

    http://styleidnet.blogspot.com/
    http://styleidcloset.blogspot.com/

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  23. Leeann @ Join the GossipJuly 26, 2011 4:14 PM

    I actually like the Aldo pair better. And I do need nude pumps...

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  24. K A T H L E E N July 26, 2011 4:22 PM

    gorg ! i need a pair of those!!

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  25. The Blonde DuckJuly 26, 2011 4:42 PM

    How cute!

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  26. Midnight CowgirlJuly 26, 2011 4:43 PM

    I think I have to go with Aldo on this one because they are much closer to my pasty whiteness :)

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  27. mazzy mayJuly 26, 2011 5:26 PM

    It would be amazing to have the expensive version.

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  28. abercrombie couponsJuly 26, 2011 6:09 PM

    Thank you for sharing with us. The content is very good and helpful for me, I learn and know more about it.

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  29. JosieJuly 26, 2011 7:41 PM

    Aldo makes the greatest nude heels, honestly!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  30. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 7:51 PM

    Such a great find!

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  31. Maria V @SoNailiciousJuly 26, 2011 8:30 PM

    Timeless chic! Love these pumps and the Aldo's price tag is quite friendly too;)
    Thanks for sharing!
    xoxo
    http://crashingred.com

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  32. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 10:22 PM

    I actually like the ALDO's better. I like the lighter color, more of a nude....whereas the darker beige color of the Brian Atwood's would be harder to pair with outfits.

    Jessica.

    http://www.jessicaweraspearls.com

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  33. MimiJuly 26, 2011 11:28 PM

    aaaahhh, i love aldo! :D

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  34. VasuJuly 27, 2011 2:15 AM

    Amazing, love the glossy ones



    http://www.etsy.com/shop/Rosabellebyvasu

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  35. B a la ModaJuly 27, 2011 2:44 AM

    Love the Aldo ones. They are so elegant.

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  36. www.janetteria.comJuly 27, 2011 3:05 AM

    Perfection! Love them both!

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  37. SchnappyJuly 27, 2011 4:36 AM

    I like first shoes!:)

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  38. Style, via TiaJuly 27, 2011 8:46 AM

    love the aldo shoes!!

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  39. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 9:28 AM

    Aldo's version are phenomenal. I bought the black patent and then followed up with the blue patent. The blue is adorably sexy, I love them. Wonderful stilleto heel, but only for those well practiced in walking in very high heel. I am puzzled that Aldo's shoes consistently run a size small.

    Gretchen K.

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