Lusting after Pour La Victoire

For those of you who have been Shoeblog readers for awhile, you may recall how I nearly swooned over last year’s Valentino line.

In particular, I would still love to own a pair of these delicious booties:

(Originally $945 at Saks)

But, budgets being what they are, I instead find myself turning to the Pour La Victoire brand to satisfy my lacey-shoe urges.

How are these for a lower-cost alternative?

Pour La Victoire ‘Eden’ $284 $166.25-$193.23 at Zappos.com

I think I actually prefer the lower ’shootie’ height of these inspired-by copies. Plus, if you are looking for a lighter spring color, the tan nubuck is a great spring neutral.

(The tan is also available from Urban Outfitters for a relative steal at $158)

I also love the allover lacework on both the original Valentino and the PLV version. This open design provides plenty of ventilation to keep your tootsies cool on hot summer days. In addition, I think this is a great interpretation of the recent open-toe bootie mini-trend; one that is lovely enough on it’s own that it will last through many years without looking dated as is likely happen with many of the more

Plus, the PLV Eden is available in grey, white (if you can find it), and an absolutely amazing blue suede (this would blend so well with my clothing wardrobe).

(Grey is $292 at Shopbop, Blue is $280 at Piperlime)

Yummy. I could use a blue summer shoe. Maybe I’ll get lucky and this will go on sale in my size, making it an ever better deal…a girl can dream. Decisions, decisions…too bad I can’t get one in each color.

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L.A.M.B. Faith (Black Leather) Boots

L.A.M.B.
Faith

• Caged heat! The temperature is rising in a frenzy of untamed hysteria! Become a delirious distraction in the divine disturbance of the 'Faith' by L.A.M.B.™!
• Knotted leather upper.
• Side buckle and zipper back closure.
• Open toe.
• Leather lining.
• Leather sole.
• L.A.M.B. decorated bottom.
• Imported.
• 4" heel.
• 9.00 oz.
• Product measurements were taken using size 8. Please note that measurements may vary by size

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Azzedine Alaia Tie-Up Leather Sandal with Rivets

• Tie-Up Leather Sandal with Rivets

• 80,637 PHP (1,035 GBP) - brownsfashion.com
• Black tie-up leather sandal with rivets. Peep toe. Sandals tie with lace. Rivets sit throughout the sandals. A zip sits at the back of the shoe. The top of the shoe sits just above the ankle. High heel. Elevate your chic status with these tie-up leather sandals from Azzedine Alaia. Wear with skinny denim or an LBD for a chic yet downtown look.

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