SHOP: RUNWAY INSPIRED ITEMS
Tuesday, January 6, 2009

I know some ladies made New Years Resolutions to save a few dollars and here’s a great start for your 2009 shopping list. Compare these runway inspired items to the real designer duds and make your choice for a deal or the designer…
First up is this popular Balenciaga Fall 2008 off-shoulder dress, which retails over $1000 - Bebe has a very similar copy for much less and in more color options.

Gucci’s Fall 2008 is still all the rave this season. Bakers made a cheaper boot inspired off Gucci’s Devandra studded heels.

And Bakers doesn’t stop there - remember those fierce Chloe boots Kelis rocked a few months ago? The wrap around Chloe boots retail for close to $800, while Bakers offers a copy on sale for $99 bucks.

And yet another great alternative to a designer item. These super hot Givenchy birdcage booties though marked down, will cost you close to $500, while flyjane offers a copy for $55!








69 Comments
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61
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
The items that cost less look better. Loving them Fly Janes.
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BOSTONIAN
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Yea those Fly Janes are hawwwt
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Money
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Good Morning
4.
Jim
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
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Sadreaka
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
The alternative designs look better anyway!
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kaya
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Thanks! Love it all!
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rebecca
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
lovin those gucci knockoffs…$249 is still a lil much for me though
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lummy
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
nice stuff
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SHA BOOGIE
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Yeah I love the gucci knockoffs, but 249….we are in a recession. And honestly the guccis look cheap and the bakers looks like a softer leather.
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rebecca
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
oh bakers is havin a sale so the gucci look-a-like are $199.99 and the chloe look-s-likes are 69.99
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rebecca
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
at sha boogie…
yea i like the slouchy look of the bakers one instead of that stiff look the gucci ones got
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kennedi
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Whatever CL…the knock-off prices are still more than I’d spend…!!
I’m broker than a MUG…!!!!!
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Rhapsody
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Loved the post Tianna. Please keep posts like this coming!
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LetMeTryAgain
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Like everyone else..I think the knockoffs look better..especially of the Gucci and Bakers version…Those Fly Janes are really nice also…Thanks CL
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complexndope
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
STILL not paying that much for those items.
Yeah, they cute. But they’re not THAT cute.
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bassackwards
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Love the boots - wish i was shorter sometimes, i will be 6′3 or 6′4 in those boots.
17.
let's not lie
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
the only knockoff that looks better than the original is the gucci
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C.A.B
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I would def pay $55 for those fly janes!!!
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pz
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
the cheaper ones look better! haha
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M.LOVE
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I can do the copy cat apparel and jewelry but NOT the copy cat shoes….sorry~
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Tuesdai Noelle
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
…just to be honest, ALL of the knockoffs look obvious: CHEAP & WORN…precisely, that they are! I usually LOVE these designers: (Balenciaga & BeBe’s) fashions, it always appears as: elegant, classy & trendy. Bad part this time around, I find both gowns: nice, but nothing at all exceptional: “Missing an edge”. For me, the style of the cut needs more character to it: starting first, with doing away the hung off part of the shelves…it’s doing to MUCH to the style & not enough.
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Lis
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I’ve seen the Gucci knock-offs in person, and I’ve seen the real Gucci boats as well….NO COMPARISON! I hate knock-offs…..
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Lis
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@21
I can see I’m not the only REAL FASHIONISTA here! lol
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lilblackfan[will start in 09]
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
i love those “chloe” boots. may have to go to lenox and cop them.
you can also find great imitations for great prices at cutesygirl.com.
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tjack25
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@16
ME TOO!! ….. I wish I was shorter all the time
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☆ Lola A♏ ★
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I can’t get with the knock-offs, and $249 for any knock-off is ridiculous! The FlyJanes are the best looking, but I’d still prefer the original!
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toya
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
the gucci boots are on sale too.
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JUJU
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
WHATS GOING ON WITH THIS SITE SERIOUSLY?
29.
NativeNYker
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
You get what you pay for. Your better off waiting for needless markups’ Last Call sale or shopping consignment!
xo
Rants, Thoughts & Merde
http://rantsthoughtsmerde...1/birde-wars-hits-ny.html
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get_me_bodied
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
SHOOT, BEBE NOT CHEAP!, I BOUGHT SOME BLACK ANKLE BOOTS VERY SIMILAR TO THE GIVENCHY ONES UP THERE FOR $200!, LOL, AND I LOVE ME SOME GUCCI MANEEEEEE, LOL, BUT NOT AT THOSE PRICES….. THANK GOD FOR THE PX/BX FOR THE MILITARY AFFILIATED FOLKS!
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DIVA 3.0
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Hey they have the “Fly Jane” shoes at Gojane.com for only 29.99 regular price!! I always get knock offs at their website ’cause the cost less, and they look great too. Here’s the link to those shoes right here: http://www.gojane.com/304...es-velvet-caged-heel.html
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politicallyincorrect
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Do you know your audience, this kiddies going back and forth with the Rihanna vs Beyonce don’t even have the $249 to by the knock off. You better put up the Target or Forever 21 version
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Chinky_Brown
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@ 16 & 25
I’m a tall sista too but I absolutely LOVE IT!!! I embrace my height because I like to stand out amongst the crowd….I’m forever wearing 4 inch heels!
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complexndope
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Same here #33.
I’m about 5′8…But I STAY in the 3 - 5 inch heels. Due in part to my boyfriend being 6′4
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Tatiana
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I LOOOOOVE the studded boots from Bakers!!! I would buy those tomorrow.
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61
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@ 33 and 34 im 6′1 without heels the highest i go is a 3 inch heels but i do own a 4 inch heels lol.
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smash into you
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
this should be illegal ..that is shameless copying..im all for a bargain but come on
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bassackwards
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@61, i try not to go past 3 inches (i’m 6′ 0 barefoot), but there are no cute shoes
under 3 inches, everything is mostly 4 inches and above - i hate flats
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shyshy87
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
its GIVENCHY!!! NOT GUCCI. DAMN READ PEOPLE!!
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61
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@Bassackwards there alot of shoes that r 3 inches and 2 inches. Like metrostyle, lalalingerie, shoe department, shoe trader. I do not know what size you wear but there alot of nice shoe on them sites. I wear size 12 so u know when i see a shoe in my size i jump on it lol. But yes check them sites. I searching for some more site too lol. Lalalingerie i order some fishnet boot they r hottttt lol. So check them out and get at me of hit me up at ladyfloatmaster@yahoo.com
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TeTe
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
prefer the knockoff dress over the real deal….not feeling any of those shoes.
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C.A.B
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Just because some people decide to wear “knock-offs” doesn’t mean they’re any less of a “Fashionista”…I mean c’mon almost every retail store you shop at copies the Runway Look.. If u can find a way to look fly without hurting your budget..even if that means buying the knock-offs…GO FOR IT!
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bassackwards
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
@61, thanks
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61
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
You welcome girl us tall women have to stick together lol.
45.
KING TEXAS F@$H!0N Z3@L0T
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
OK I LUV FASHION AND I THINK ITS COOL TO B INSPIRED BY SUMTHIN, BUT THESE FASHIONS ARE TOO MUCH ALIKE…. BUT @ THA SAME TIME U CAN TELL WHICH ONE IS OBVIOUSLY CHEAPER…. I’D RATHER GET THA REAL DESIGNER ITEMS… OH AND BOTH THA CHLOE AND THA BAKERS WRAP AROUND SELECTIONS COULDA STAYED ON PAPER OR JUS AN IDEA… I HOPE SUM OF U REALLY KNO WUT FASHION IS B4 U PUT SUM OF THOSE DUMB (LESS-SMART) COMMENTS UP!!!! (NO OFFENSE) LUV YA!
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BEYONCE BEYONCE
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
That Bebe dress looks better plus it is cheaper. Im not feeling anything else at all.\
Shout out to everyone in the Killeen Texas area.
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J-ROC
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
I’D LIKE TO SEE MORE OF THIS INFO AND BLACK HISTORY SPOTS, RATHER THAN THE USELESS CELEBRITY RABLE!
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Dolce
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
why the nock offs looking better?lol.
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Brittany
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
all the items are hot…but I dont know if the wrap around boots are for me! Out of all the items i love the BEBE dress and those gucci studded boots…i might have to break my new years resolution so I can get these…
50.
OBAMAMAMA
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
IS #39 RETARDED?? NO, YOU READ!! GIVENCHY AND GUCCI ARE BOTH UP THERE.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL.
51.
REAL ROCKS!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
Wearing the fake version of a designer’s item SUCK! The ONLY exception is shopping at low end stores that sell a look a like that does not have the designer’s name on the label….However, I still believe that it’s robbery for the actual designer
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Whew_LilMamaBAD
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 /
THANK YOU 42!!!
Does anyone know where to fine a dress similar to those Herve Leger bandage dresses?
Cant seem to fine one ANYWHERE….I was just bout to buy a REAL one on Ebay but hell…its a recession!!! lol
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Nigeria
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
cool blog.. i actually like the bebe dress better! is it just me?
54.
TOODLES
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
THE KNOCK OFFS LOOK LIKE JUST THAT KNOCK OFFS TO ME.
I CANT SAY I LIKE ANY OF THE STYLES CHOSEN BUT IF YOU ARE UP ON TRENDS AND RUNWAY STYLES YOU KNOW THAT MOST STORES LIKE BEBE, BAKERS, ETC SELL KNOCK OFFS OF DESIGNERS. MOST OF YOU ARE WEARIN DESINER KNOCKOFFS AND PROBABLY DONT KNOW BECAUSE YOU PROBABLY HAVENT PAID ATTENTION TO THE RUNWAY.
DESIGNERS ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR SPRING 2009 LOOKS…..WHATS BEING SHOWN NOW WILL BE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOREVER 21, BAKERS, AND WHEREVER ELSE YOU BUY CHEAP CLOTHES. AND IM NOT TRYING TO INSULT OR DEMEAN ANYONE BECAUSE I MIX MY EXPENSIVE PIECES WITH INEXPENSIVE BUT IM JUST SAYING….THIS AINT NOTHING NEW AND IF YOU ARE UP ON WHAT THE DESIGNERS ARE PUTTING OUT THEN YOU KNOW WHAT IS A COPY! MOST LIKELY THE MAJORITY OF CLOTHES YOU GET ARE KNOCKOFFS…
GWEN STEFANI AND DIANE VON FURSTENBERG ARE JUST A FEW DESIGNERS WHO HAVE TRIED TO SUE FOREVER 21
55.
diamond
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
THE KNOCK-OFFS ARE STILL EXPENSIVE THOUGH, BLAH!
56.
THERE IS A JAY-Z/RIHANNA S*X TAPE IN EXISTENCE
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
I own TWO of those Balenciaga dresses, beyotches! I got it like that. What!
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SHA BOOGIE
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
Shout out to Beyonce Beyonce,I will be moving to Killeen, TX next week due to the military move!!! Anywho, I guess I am not a fashionista…tear going down my eye…(LOL). I am a recessionista! How about we focus more on gaining wealth then buying clothes that are only going to be in style just for a season. I mean how many times can you wear those guccis. I am just saying. I guess I like the bakers studded joints because I am going to have to pay a mortgage and have real bills…..just a thought to think about…hmmmmmm. And to 52, where you been babycakes!Bebe has all those bandage dresses, but you might have to go to the local store they have them for like 60 dollars now, they were like 129 dollars! Good luck!
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SweetThang729
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
The baker’s boot that favors the gucci looks way more uncomfortable. I don’t really care for Baker’s shoes b/c they are rather stiff and they’re not made for comfort, just for style.
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Tokyo Pudding
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
I have the caged booties from flyJane and I LOVE THEM! I wore them to a New Year’s eve party and they were definitely a hit! I like their website. its organized and they give you a $50 gift card for every 7 pair you buy. It’s cool for those who love fashion and dont care about the labels.
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AUTHENTIC
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 /
the gucci knock-offs are fire.
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Kellz
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
What I find funny is all this shit is ugly. Wait I take that back… everything besides the studded boots (which may I add are just OKAY and not even worth the bakers’ price unless they are genuine leather) are ugly ass hell. That’s sad they got the spotlight… of all things in the WORLD of fashion… this shit gets the spotlight??? WHY? And please don’t say A DAMN WORD about it being hot on the runways because that means shit itself.
62.
l
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
they all look ugly
63.
Wellgimmesomecash
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
To all the people claiming they are “fashionistas” and knocking people for buy items that are inspired by an over-priced designer item, that isn’t out of their reach and won’t have them being evicted at the beginning of the next month cuz they bought a $1000 pair of boots or shoes…just do your thing and don’t worry about everyone else…when no one REALLY cares anyway…even some people who have Balenciaga shoes and Chloe bags and all that other designer stuff don’t know how to dress… and the shoes or bag can’t complement a horrendous outfit! So it doesn’t matter and even some things that don’t cost alot (because alot of the stuff that I see by the BIG designers is butt-ugly and still costs $800 for a t-shirt) can look better than the design that it’s inspired by…And if it’s just that simple to just buy those things, shoot me a few thousand then…it shouldn’t put a dent in your pockets!
64.
Christina K
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
Check out my blog, i have something for everyone (music, fashion, family, politics):
http://www.nfashun.blogspot.com
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SHA BOOGIE
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
LOL @ 63!!! Isn’t that the truth. But really and truly when I see these stars wearing the big name brands and they paid what? for a plain white t shirt, when I could get a pack of hanes for 10 dollars. I just try to think smarter about thing. Now I do think that paying a little bit more my a nice fitting jeans or dress clothes is not that bad. Also I am big on buying essential time pieces. But hey if you want to spend your money on big name items go right ahead, it is a free country. But lets invest in stocks also….
66.
phyllis daniels
Thursday, January 8, 2009 /
for the Givenchy Birdcage bootie, GoJane has them for $ 30 bucks ! I got a pair & they are FAB!!!!
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Dominek P.
Friday, January 9, 2009 /
I have the Bakers INSPIRED Gucci Boots….and I LOVE THEM. I get compliments all the time. I work @ the Bakers in St. Louis….we just got a new shipment. Hit me up if u need to get you a pair!!
68.
bay area trice
Sunday, January 11, 2009 /
the Bebe dress is cuter
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Whew_LilMamaBAD
Thursday, January 15, 2009 /
@ SHA BOOGIE
Thanks girl b/c they didnt have many to show online @ bebe.com but when I went to store I ended up getting 2 dresses, 2 pairs of stockings and earrings for all under $120!!
Thety had a GREAT sale!
Thanks for letting me know.