Sunday Steals: Steve Madden Haylow-G Gold Glitter for Less

Dolls, in the left corner take a peek at Steve Madden’s haute Haylow-G Gold Glitter; to the right plant your pretty peepers upon Mossimo’s pretty Prue Glitter Heeled Platform Sandals in Gold via Target.

While the Mossimo stunners sport a 4” heel and 1” platform, as opposed to the 5.25” heel and 1.25” platform of the marvelous Madden’s; for a mere $29.99, in comparison to the $90.00 needed to take Haylow home, they are every bit as capable of making one sparkle with every step she takes – at a price that allows the budget babe to scoop up not one, not two, but all four charming colors (Gold Glitter, Blush Patent, Black Patent, and Red Patent)!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Steve Madden, or be thrifty and spring for Mossimo?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Bloomingdale’s and Target for the pictures.


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Sunday Steals: Christian Louboutin Une Plume for Pennies

Darlings, in the left corner you will find Christian Louboutin’s unforgettable Une Plume; to your right check out Steve Madden’s wondrous Wissper in Black Patent.

While the majestic Madden’s sport gold buckles, as opposed to the basic black of the buckles on the Loubies; for a mere $89.95, as opposed to the $595.00 needed to steal away with Une Plume, they are every bit as capable of giving the budget babe quite a bit of haute height this summer – at a price that allows one to scoop up all three chic colors (Black Patent, Blush Patent, and Teal Patent)!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Barney’s and Zappos for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Yves Saint Laurent Deauville Wedge Sandals for a Steal

Mon doux, to your left you will find Yves Saint Laurent’s decadent Deauville Wedge Sandals - the very same ones seen worn by Megan Fox; cast your gaze to the right and you will spot Steve Madden’s tantalizing Taytum.

While the Madden marvels are ever so slightly lower in height than the luscious Laurent’s; for a mere $89.95, in comparison to the $695.00 required to add a little YSL love to your shoe collection, they are every bit as capable of giving le frugalista the chance to try a little haute couture on for size – at a price that doesn’t break the bank!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Steve Madden for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Jimmy Choo Connor Wedge Sandal for a Steal

Kitty cats, to the left take in the chicness that is Jimmy Choo’s Connor Wedge Sandal - the very same ones seen on the lovely Claudia Schiffer; to the right prepare to be smitten with Steve Madden’s saucy Sheilaa.

While the mesmerizing Madden’s sport an ever so slight higher wedge heel than the Choo charmers; for just $69.95, as opposed to the $595.00 required to claim Connor as your very own, they are the perfect compromise for the frugalista – and allow one to scoop up all three haute hues (Black Patent, Blush Patent, and Coral Patent)!

Which role have you decided to undertake on this terrific Tuesday, kittens? Tightwad or spendthrift?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Steve Madden for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Juicy Couture Dominica Wedge Sandal for Less

Darlings, in the left corner we have Juicy Couture’s charming Dominica Wedge Sandal; in the right you will spot Steve Madden’s extraordinary Egoismo.

While the Juicy gems feature silver-toned hardware, and an ever so slightly darker wood wedge than the Madden’s; for a mere $79.96, as opposed to the $199.95 price tag of their Couture cousin, the Madden’s allow the frugal fashionista to add this saucy style to their summer wardrobe – at a cost that is half the price of the original!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Endless and Zappos for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Jimmy Choo Phyllis Espadrille Slide for a Steal

Kitty cats, to your left take a peek at Jimmy Choo’s classy Phyllis Espadrille Slide; in the right corner allow me to introduce you to Steve Madden’s glamorous Genisis.

While the Madden marvels proffer a heel and platform that is ever so slightly higher than that found upon the pretty Phyllis, and are constructed out of synthetic materials as opposed to the true leather of the Jimmy gems; for just $89.95, in comparison to the $375.00 needed to scoop up the charming Choo’s, they allow the frugalista the chance to add a bit of high fashion fabulosity to her shoe collection – at a price that leaves behind enough spare change to take home all three sizzling shades (black patent, blush patent, and red patent)!

So mes chéris, what are you up to today? Will your AmEx take a beating with a splurge, or will you stay safe and thrifty with a frugal buy?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Nordstrom and Steve Madden for the pictures.


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Sunday Steals: Brian Atwood Drama Patent Leather Platform Pumps for Pennies

Lovers, to your left you will find Brian Atwood’s daring Drama Patent Leather Platform Pumps – the very same ones adored by le original Posh princess, Victoria Beckham, Pusstcat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Dannii Minogue; now if you’ll be so kind as to peek at the pretties on the right – Steve Madden’s blissful Bevv-B Platform Pumps.

Though the majestic Madden’s sport an exposed platform, as opposed to the hidden one of the ambrosial Atwood’s; for just $99.95, in comparison to the $660.00 required to add a little Drama to your shoe collection, they are an exemplary way for one to indulge in runway style – at a price fit for the budget babe!

Tell me, kittens…will you be a big spender and go for Brian Atwood, or be thrifty and spring for Steve Madden?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Steve Madden for the picture.


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Sunday Steals: Joie Leo Cutout Lace-Up Flat Sandals for Less

Dolls, to your left you will find Joie’s luscious Leo Cutout Lace-Up Flat Sandals; to your right allow your eyes to take in the perfection that is Steve Madden’s Paiigge.

Though the Paiigge pretties are constructed entirely out of man-made materials, whereas the Joie’s are crafted out of true leather; for just $69.95, in comparison to the $255.00 price tag of their jazzy, high-fashion counterpart, they are le perfect way for the budget babe to add a bit of boho bliss to her shoe collection – at a price that leaves one with enough spare cash to splurge on all five fabulous shades (bone, black, cognac, mustard, or teal)!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue and Zappos for the pictures.


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Sunday Steals: Steve Madden Linderr for Less

Dolls, to your left allow your eyes to take in the loveliness that is Steve Madden’s luscious Linderr; on the right take a peek at Mary-Kate and Ashley’s Rugby Boot from JCPenney’s Olsenboye Collection.

Though the Olsenboye pair lacks the true leather construction of the Madden marvels, instead finding itself made of synthetic materials; for a mere $54.99, in comparison to the $149.95 required to make the Madden’s your very own, they are an ideal way of adding a touch of ruggedness to your shoe collection – at a price fit for the fabulous frugalista!

Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Zappos and JCPenney for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Steve Madden Roady Knee-High Boot on a Budget

My loves, to the left we have Steve Madden’s irresistible ROADY Knee-High Boot; to the right we have Mossimo Supply Co.’s covetable Kaden Tall Buckle Boots.

Though the Mossimo marvels, while magnificent, lack the true leather construction of the Madden’s; for just $34.99, in comparison to the $199.95 price tag of the originals, they possess all of the same embellishments as their high-priced partner in crime – from the zipper up the back to the decorative buckle along the shaft and ankle – making you feel rebellious, rugged, and ravishing with each and every wear!

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


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Steve Madden and Target for the pictures.


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Thrifty Thursday: Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Daryl Zip Wedge Sandals for a Steal

My loves, in the left corner you’ll find Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent’s daring Daryl Zip Wedge Sandals; in the right corner you’ll spot Steve Madden’s tantalizing TRACKKS.

Though the zipper adorning the majestic Madden pair is exposed goldtone, as opposed to the hidden zipper featured on Vincent’s versatile original; for just $89.95, in comparison to the couture $375.00 price tag of the Twelfth St. treasures, they are just as covetable – and come in two tantalizing colors (black and cognac) that the frugal fashionista will find herself unable to resist!

What’s the verdict, lovelies…will you be thrifty or spend, spend, spend?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Shopbop and Steve Madden for the pictures.


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Tightwad Tuesday: Steve Madden Intyce Boot for Less

Steve was destined to be the love of my life. From the moment I was first introduced to his stylish splendor via a pair of Mary-Jane pumps back in the seventh grade I knew that our paths would cross over and over again as time went by – and it has, especially in the form of boots. Last year it was the Fiorentini + Baker Eternity lookalike Buck; the year before it was the equestrian-inspired Kannon; and previous to that it was the sticky and sweet Hunny. It is a neverending cycle; though certainly not a vicious one. Each year, as I begin the hunt for a new form of fall perfect footwear, I turn immediately to Steve’s delicious creations. This season is no different; though as opposed to previous years, I am not gaga over the cognac and tan fabrications. This time around my heart belongs to a refined black beauty aptly titled Intyce.

So very rarely do I allow myself to indulge in a boot with any form of embellishment or decoration. Typically I look for styles that are plain yet perfect in their very own ways – ideal for decorating as one sees fit; the Intyce is an exception to my own personal rule. Her petite buckled detail about the shaft is not cumbersome or offensive in any way possible. Quite the opposite, in fact. The gold belted ornamentation is, if I do say so myself, completely elegant and modest; yet imposing in its own stylish way – an exemplary way to add a splash of fabulousness to a crinkled black leather palette. But it’s not just the buckle that has me seeing red; the one-inch hidden sliver wedge is quite an appealing addition for the sheer fact that it will give my five foot one-and-a-half stature un petit boost that will not make me teeter or sway unsteadily on my feet, but simply add a little lift to my life.

Of course, with all good things there is a downfall, and Steve is capable of so many. I am not one to stay true to just one pair of shoes. I scatter myself and bits and pieces of my heart over a wide array of splendrous footwear; therefore I don’t like spending too much on each pair. At $169.95, I see Intyce, while easy on the eyes, a bit harsh on my pocketbook. Thus Courage – Sears coupons – a beauteous pair of black boots crafted by Steve Madden’s more wallet-friendly line of footwear SM New York is more fitting for my fashion-forward persona.

At $39.99, Courage is just as sleek, sophisticated, and pristine as his more expensive counterpart Intyce; with the bonus of leaving a bit more money in the pocket of the purchaser, so she can indulge in another pair, or three, of fall-inspired footwear purchases to truly enhance her wardrobe.

It’s up to you darlings…will you bite the bullet and splurge on Intyce, or play the role of stingy seductress by saving with Courage?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Steve Madden and Sears for the pictures.