YSL Sculpted Platform Pump

YSL vs Dolce Vita

So here is another post on my never ending myriad of an obsession with shoes. Ever since I saw Lady Gaga wear these on Nitro:licious, I wished I could own a pair of these $800 shoes but even on sale at $400, the price still hurts.

They also come in the Suede by Dolce Vita on Shopbop and on the Dolce Vita website $165:

The alternative and not a complete knock-off (because of the heel not being so angled like the YSL's) are my favorite mid-range brand Dolce Vita! Again, they've made a shoe I love that is in my price range...if only I could find them in my size. I've only found them on:

- Amazon Dolce Vita April $159-$160
- Lori's Shoes $156
- Endless.com $160
- Shoes.com $169

Maybe I should get out of bed and look for them.

Dolce Vita Eve Leopard Boot

In the world of fashion for those without a six figure income, Dolce Vita has been a brand that I looked to for quality and style. I've always loved the brand ever since I bought my first pair from Urban Outfitters which were some gold ankle booties. From then on I followed the brand closely and again have come across a design of shoe that I have always envisioned come to reality. A flat leopard boot. Love. They retail at $297...

But if you're in a pinch like most with this economy in denial, I found some comparable ones on E-bay for about $30.