10.04.2011

Tightwad Tuesday: Givenchy Platform Pump for Pennies

My loves, to the left take in the glamour that is Givenchy’s Platform Pump – the very same ones seen on Ms. Katie Cassidy on Gossip Girl; to the right brace yourself for the beauty of Nine West’s stunning Showstoper in Black Leather.

While the Nine West wonders lack the Givenchy label; for a mere $119.00, as opposed to the $700.00+ price tag of their couture cousins, they are le perfect compromise for the cheap chica – and allow one to scoop up not one, not two, not three, but all four saucy shades (Black Leather, Dark Brown Box Leather, Black Suede, and Dark Red Suede)!

What’s your stand…will you splurge, or save?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Barney’s and Zappos for the pictures.
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43 comments

  1. ellieOctober 04, 2011 4:30 AM

    Such a great find!

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  2. ivy's closetOctober 04, 2011 4:31 AM

    I'm so glad to see a cheaper version just as beautiful.

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  3. www.janetteria.comOctober 04, 2011 4:31 AM

    Love them both!

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  4. The Blonde DuckOctober 04, 2011 4:36 AM

    Nine West!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 04, 2011 4:39 AM

    Givenchy. The nine west ones are a bit to shiny for my liking ;)

    xx

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  6. Couture CarrieOctober 04, 2011 4:52 AM

    Another amazing find!
    Great job, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  7. JoanneOctober 04, 2011 5:27 AM

    Black pumps, definitely a wardrobe necessity. Le perfect compromise for me, though.

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  8. UnknownOctober 04, 2011 6:07 AM

    Nine West, for sure.

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  9. UnknownOctober 04, 2011 6:09 AM

    I love Nine West! It's definitely a lot cheaper than the Givenchy ones. :)

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  10. lucy and sarahOctober 04, 2011 6:20 AM

    Amazing find!

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  11. mazzy mayOctober 04, 2011 6:21 AM

    Totally, awesome find. A really must have.

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  12. The PvdH JournalOctober 04, 2011 6:32 AM

    Nine West has been doing such a great job with shoes (even if it is pure plagiarism!)

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  13. DianeOctober 04, 2011 6:33 AM

    is it crazy that i love the nine west ones more???

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  14. gi-giOctober 04, 2011 7:41 AM

    Wow, I also prefer the Nine West. I guess I better go shoe shopping. :)

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  15. AlexaOctober 04, 2011 7:45 AM

    Ah those Givenchy ones are pretty spectacular!
    alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  16. LauraOctober 04, 2011 7:48 AM

    the nine west version is really cute!

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  17. Tiffany KadaniOctober 04, 2011 7:54 AM

    There's a hilarious scene from Will and Grace where Karen goes to Will's basement office and goes "what a horrible view! You just sit all day and watch bad shoes go by. See, look! I just saw a pair of Nine West."
    After that scene I immediately got self conscious about my many pairs of Nine West shoes. But I love them!

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  18. JanelleOctober 04, 2011 9:05 AM

    Those are really cute shoes! Man, my wardrobe needs an update!!!

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  19. AngelaOctober 04, 2011 9:22 AM

    wow... nice find.

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  20. Jennifer FabulousOctober 04, 2011 9:31 AM

    These seem very librarian chic to me, which I adore. :) I think the less expensive pair is just as fab!

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  21. JosieOctober 04, 2011 9:55 AM

    Perfect match -- I love the Nine West ones!
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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  22. BonnieOctober 04, 2011 10:21 AM

    You know I always lean toward the expensive side of things, but the Nine West shoes are really close to the Givenchy's.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  23. yiqin;October 04, 2011 10:27 AM

    ii think shoes are not really worth.

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  24. Marcia B.October 04, 2011 10:53 AM

    givenchy hands down!

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  25. Gorgeous GlamOctober 04, 2011 11:28 AM

    really beautiful shoes! Great find!!

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  26. SherinOctober 04, 2011 11:29 AM

    They're so beautiful. I love the Nine West pair.

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  27. AnonymousOctober 04, 2011 12:11 PM

    great find! nine west it is!!

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  28. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdOctober 04, 2011 1:50 PM

    Nine West!

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  29. NatashaOctober 04, 2011 2:08 PM

    I like both Nine West and Givenchy quite a bit, but surprisingly I don't like either of those shoes. Sorry for being brutally honest. :)

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  30. OneCraftyFoxOctober 04, 2011 4:20 PM

    There is something about the big ticket that I prefer on this one... can't quite put my finger on it. Perhaps it is the level of shine?

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  31. GraceOctober 04, 2011 6:36 PM

    These are cute! I'd love the Givenchy's, but the Nine West one's are a good price for the look.

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  32. WendyBOctober 04, 2011 6:56 PM

    That's a nice shoe!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 04, 2011 9:08 PM

    Such a classic! A great find!

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  34. karenOctober 04, 2011 10:31 PM

    I love both, but my wallet screams Nine West. The classic lines around the shoes are perfect.

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  35. AnonymousOctober 05, 2011 2:35 AM

    I love nine west's sandals, they're aaaamaze!

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  36. genuinstyleOctober 05, 2011 6:23 AM

    Great find and fantastic shoes :)

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  37. StyleIDnetOctober 05, 2011 8:03 AM

    What a great find I cannot believe the price difference, I can take the Nine West on this ones, they are identical and love how Nine West fits.

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

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  38. The AnnachristOctober 05, 2011 10:38 AM

    Of course save! They look identical!

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  39. bridechicOctober 05, 2011 11:37 AM

    I love the way the heel tapers down in both versions. A true classic pump!

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  40. RickOctober 06, 2011 4:35 PM

    Erika!!! I love the new look of the blog. It's hot...just like both pairs of those shoes! It still amazes me how you come up with these selections without fail. Hope all is well on the West Coast! xo

    Rick

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  41. denver shoppingOctober 07, 2011 12:35 AM

    Nappa leather tapered toe platform pump with extended throat. 100mm covered heel Leather sole Available in Grey Made in Italy.

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  42. UnknownOctober 07, 2011 4:40 PM

    OH MY GOSH! drooling over the Givenchy Plataform pump but the Nine west one is def a close look if not almost identical! aaaaaaaaaaaah! you always find the best deals. ;)
    xo
    C&K
    spicycandydc.com

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  43. EmilyOctober 10, 2011 9:55 AM

    you can barely tell a difference! loving the nine west price.

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