Steve Madden's Marrvel studded open toe bootie retails for $129.95 at Nordstrom.


If you'd like to incorporate studs into your wardrobe, Alloy's booties give you a similar look for $46.90 (saving you over $80) and the only real difference is the silver studs instead of gold. Click on the photo below if you'd like to purchase.


Reader Johanne commented that Charlotte Russe also has a great look for less of these booties (thanks!). They retail for $29.99 and also come in dark purple. Click on the photo if you'd like to purchase.

These biker boots by Miu Miu originally retailed for $990 at Net-A-Porter but are currently sold out.



Love the style and want a cheaper version? Steve Madden's Brinx boots are a great alternative for $169.90 (although they are shorter than the Miu Miu's above & the top of the boot is different) and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

These studded pumps by Steve Madden originally retailed for $109.95 but are currently on sale (in limited sizes) for $39.98.


If you want to save a little bit of cash, these super similar pumps from Go Jane retail for $27.30 and you can click here to purchase.

These black studded strappy sandals by LAMB retail for $324.95 at Endless and also come in grey.


If you want a similar shoe for a little less cash, try this version from Steve Madden. They retail for $149.95 and are also available in cognac. Click on the photo below to purchase.

Credit for the original find (the colored version of these Matt Bernson sandals) goes to The Budget Babe, check out her blog if you get a chance!

These strappy gold sandals by Matt Bernson retail for $170 at Shopbop.


If you need a pair of gold sandals to add to your summer wardrobe, but don't want to spend quite that much - these Steve Madden sandals retail for $79.95 at Endless and you can click the photo below to purchase.

This great find was originally posted by In Their Closet!

These funky cutout booties by Gwen Stefani's LAMB line retail for $355 at Shopbop.


While not a bargain basement find, these booties by Steve Madden are a great alternative if you're looking to save a little hard earned cash. They have the same cutout and button detailing, although the heel on these is just 1/4 of an inch shorter (they are 4.25" and the LAMB version is 4.5"). Click on the photo below if you're interested in purchasing these booties for $169.95.

These studded Pour La Victoire sandals retail for $264 at Oak and are also available in white and whiskey at other online stores.


Want the look for less cash? Steve Madden has a great version currently on sale for $112.46 (down from $149.95). They come in both black and white and you can click on the photo below to purchase.

These suede cut out sandals by Steve Madden originally retailed for $139.95, currently on sale for $104.96.


These sandals aren't for everyone, but if they ARE your style and you want to get a similar look for less...check out these flats from Go Jane. They retail for $13.30 and also come in black. Click here to purchase.

These studded woven platforms by Pour La Victoire retail for $324.95 at Endless and also come in grey and camel.


Now these shoes from Steve Madden are definitely not a bargain, but they are $75 less...so really the choice is yours! If you're interested in saving some money, the Steve Madden version retails for $249.95 and comes in black and camel. Click on the photo below to purchase.

This handbag by Alexander Wang retails for $795 at Shopbop.


Love the style but not the price? Steve Madden has a great alternative for $98 (also comes in blue or white) on preorder for May 16th. Click the photo below to preorder, or to see the other color options.


*Update - 5/12/09* Want to save even more? This faux leather handbag from Forever21 is a great option, and retails for only $26.80. Click the photo below to purchase. Please note, only available color option online is olive, so I assume it will be more greenish in person.

These hurache sandals by Steve Madden retail for $69.95 and also come in multicolor, white, bronze (pictured), and silver.


Looking to save a little cash but still want a similar shoe? Check out this version from Mossimo Supply at Target. They retail for $19.99 and also come in bronze (pictured), white, multicolored, and dark brown. Click on the photo below to purchase.

These Marni platforms originally retailed for $735 at Net-A-Porter but are currently marked down to $367.50.


These wooden platforms by Steve Madden vary slightly from the Marni version (a thinner heel for one, and a thinner back strap for another) but they are still a good alternative for those on a tighter budget. They are currently on sale for $82.46 (down from $109.95) and also come in black or multi (tan and blue) leather. Click on the photo below to purchase.

These sandals by Lanvin retail for $995 at Barneys.


Don't have $995 laying around? These platforms by Steve Madden may work as an alternative, saving you quite a bit of cash in the meantime! They retail for $99.95 and also come in gold. They do vary from the Lanvin version, however, I feel they are still a great option for less. Click the photo below to purchase.