From left: YSL Cage Bootie, $1,290 (available at Bergdorf Goodman); Bernardo Shoes Magic Gladiator Sandal, $140 (available at Diani); Cage Sandal, $1,490 (available at YSL).When these YSL caged heels first appeared, I just wasn't sure. Kind of weird. Too photographed. Just sort of turned me off. But sometimes you love the things most that at first repelled you.
Sure enough, I now have an unhealthy obsession with all things caged, all things spring YSL. I want the necklace, the belt, the cuff and obviously the shoes. The shoes, the shoes, the shoes. They are so architectural and serious and sexy and powerful. And also so expensive. $800, you ask? Cold. $900? Warmer. $1,000? Warmer. $1,100? Even warmer. More than $1,200? Ding, ding, ding. $1,290 for the bootie or for two hundred bucks more you can opt for the sandal.
Thankfully, I stumbled across these lookalikes by Bernarndo Shoes. Yes, they lack the magnificent caged heel. But they make up for it in mirror-image metallic leather strappiness, almost identical to the YSL bootie at left. Magic Gladiator, indeed. And snagging these lovely sandals for only $140? Why, you'll feel like the cat that ate the canary.
Sure enough, I now have an unhealthy obsession with all things caged, all things spring YSL. I want the necklace, the belt, the cuff and obviously the shoes. The shoes, the shoes, the shoes. They are so architectural and serious and sexy and powerful. And also so expensive. $800, you ask? Cold. $900? Warmer. $1,000? Warmer. $1,100? Even warmer. More than $1,200? Ding, ding, ding. $1,290 for the bootie or for two hundred bucks more you can opt for the sandal.
Thankfully, I stumbled across these lookalikes by Bernarndo Shoes. Yes, they lack the magnificent caged heel. But they make up for it in mirror-image metallic leather strappiness, almost identical to the YSL bootie at left. Magic Gladiator, indeed. And snagging these lovely sandals for only $140? Why, you'll feel like the cat that ate the canary.
Birdcage image courtesy of TheInteriorGallery.com.
3 comments:
If you want a knockoff with a heel, I like these: http://www.ravinstyle.com/shop/productDetail.asp?p=5593. Again, don't have that amazing caged heel but they're pretty fierce.
Oh, I love so much the YSL cage sandals that I hadn't realized that I have a similar pair in my closet! I am preparing some photos to show them on my blog :)
Thanks for the suggestions! SUCH a gorgeous style - a very reasonable obsession, no? But Stefano Pilati, please no more $1000+ shoes! Cut us a break, per favore!
Thank you both for reading!! xo
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