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Kate Spade Lindsey Striped Espadrille: Earn Your Stripes

I love Pierre Hardy’s extravagant canvas wedges, with all their curvy, layered, stripy goodness, let’s be real: they are more for looks than they are for real life. When it comes to comfort and price, Kate Spade wins the battle of the rainbow stripe. Leave it to her (that’s right, you heard me!) to present us … Continue reading “Kate Spade Lindsey Striped Espadrille: Earn Your Stripes”

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Jean-Michel Cazabat Tabia Cork Wedge Pumps vs. Yves Saint Laurent Maryna Pumps: A Run for Your Money

Whether you’re going Frugal or Snob, you can’t go wrong with either of these pumps. There are times when a shoe can’t compete with the expensive original, and others when all the elements – and possibly more – are in the more cost-effective edition. Suede upper with a cork wedge: these Jean-Michel Cazabat pumps ($295) … Continue reading “Jean-Michel Cazabat Tabia Cork Wedge Pumps vs. Yves Saint Laurent Maryna Pumps: A Run for Your Money”

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Topshop Amber Glitter Heel Boots: A Little Spring in Your Step

You already know as well as Tina and I do along with any shoe snob worth her salt, that Miu Miu has full-fledged glitter fever. It’s only logical that Topshop (as famous for their highly…shall we say?…designer-inspired pieces as they are for surprising originals) would hop on the sparkle train and throw some glimmering confetti … Continue reading “Topshop Amber Glitter Heel Boots: A Little Spring in Your Step”

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Walter Steiger vs. Barneys Co-Op: Battle of the Twin Boots

Knee-high leather boots with a curved toe. Lug sole. Tonal gray suede underlayer. Slightly chunky heel to give you just enough height. Made in Italy. And sold at Barneys! You’re eyes are not deceiving you. There are, indeed, two different boots here – and for two very different prices! But who could tell? Even the … Continue reading “Walter Steiger vs. Barneys Co-Op: Battle of the Twin Boots”

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Sam Edelman Sandals: The Allure of Edelman

It’s usually a toss-up between Sam Edelman and Jeffrey Campbell for the Frugal Snob’s number one trend-conscious cobbler. I’m an Edelman girl myself – they are seriously the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. Their leathers are so thin and baby-soft, even the high heels cradle your feet with no unpleasant pressure points or hard … Continue reading “Sam Edelman Sandals: The Allure of Edelman”

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Mark & James by Badgley Mischka: Frugal and Fab

How refreshing is it to see the over-the-top, Hollywood-fabulous pair go Frugal Snob for our sake? It also shows the duo is with the times, as every bona fide American designer has a more accessible sister line these days. The results are edgier and actually street-friendly (not just red carpet and gala-appropriate, which doesn’t quite … Continue reading “Mark & James by Badgley Mischka: Frugal and Fab”

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