i know many people probably think im cuckoo bananas, but if i had an extra $3,545 to blow on the perfect pair of shoes, it would have to be these christian louboutin spiked pigalles. they are the most stunning heels ive ever seen. theyre the perfect pumps with an edgy twist, a sexy feminine cut, and the signature red sole. call me crazy, but definietely a bank breaker and definitely worth every penny. if these gorgeous shoes are too rich for your blood, you can also go with these other bargain variations below.

$3,545 available exclusively to the christian louboutin boutique

pigalle glittered pump $595 available at neiman marcus

stella h by halston $59.99 available at bakers shoes

ive been getting a lot of compliments on my sergio rossi peep toe pumps lately, so i was ecstatic when i found an identical pair by steve madden for a fraction of the price! what a bargain! you dont have to break the bank to get this sophisticated, sleek look afterall.

sergio rossi peep toe platform pumps $695 available here

steve madden lilyana $109.95 available here

i have such an obsession with leather jackets. every year i gravitate towards them and every year i buy more and more. thankfully there are so many different styles and variations to choose from. a well made, good fitting leather jacket can be extremely versatile, dressed up or worn casual and can last a very long time. leather jackets can really break the bank ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but many different brands offer PU or faux leather jackets that are just as edgy and stylish at a fraction of the price so you dont have to sacrifice style for a bargain.

rick owens leather biker jacket $2,675, available at net-a-porter

muubaa black leather jacket $445, available at coggles

F21 leatherette edge jacket $44.80, available here

often replicated, but never duplicated. no one does a quilted woven chain strap handbag quite like chanel. the amazing leather, the immaculate stitching, the subtle hardware, the classic structure, the timeless style, the iconic cc clasps, i could go on and on. clearly, i am obsessed with chanel handbags and could one day end up living on the street because of it. i have gotten so much wear out of my classic jumbo, i feel that breaking the bank is definitely worth it, but my skewed perceptions and justifications may not always be the same for everyone else. with today's economy and chanel's recent price increases, going for the bargain may be the smart, logical thing to do...right?

$3,450

mango $49.90 available in many different colors here

aldo $45.00 available here

you can never go wrong with a classic black platform pump like the christian louboutin bianca or the ysl iconic pump for a year round sexy look. they can make a casual pair of jeans extremely sexy or glam up any dress or skirt. although these shoes are quite the bank breaker, you can find many variations at a fraction of the price. now the question is would you break the bank...

$775 available at neiman marcus

$760 the patent variation available at neiman marcus

Bakers VICTORIA in suede $79.99 available in many colors here

Aldo DESITIME $100 also available in many colors here

i fell in love with resort signature when i saw their collection at the project convention in las vegas back in february. i fell in love with them again when we pulled a few pairs for a photo shoot with actress jamie chung. i love the sky high platform, chunky heel and super fun, vibrant color of the bergen. the strappy sandals break the bank at $225.

report signature bergen $225

i found an equally amazing pair of platform sandals from bakers for less than half the price! same type of look and style for a fraction of the price! the groovy's are a total bargain and the perfect summer sandal!

bakers shoes groovy $95

as ive posted here before, ive been dying over these brain atwood drama patent nude pumps with lace heel detailing. the classic nude pumps have an edgy twist and super high platform heel that make it stunning. they break the bank coming in at $660.

i would definitely go with the original brain atwood dramas in this case, but thats probably just my compulsive shoe addiction talking.