tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post5933346763394703161..comments2024-03-20T09:03:59.992-04:00Comments on Chic on the Cheap | Connecticut based style blogger on a budget, by Lydia Abate: Getting the lookLyddieGalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01604790644999494872noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-23251059419298607492014-10-07T22:10:27.135-04:002014-10-07T22:10:27.135-04:00I love them, why pay full price when you can find ...I love them, why pay full price when you can find the same look for less. http://soworkweekchic.blogspot.com/So Work Week Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879648666269612577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-71259588562110534102014-09-29T10:39:04.370-04:002014-09-29T10:39:04.370-04:00I'm never completely sure how I feel about kno...I'm never completely sure how I feel about knock offs. In all honesty, unless I were very close to you, I would never know that these weren't the real thing. I love my Louboutins and firmly believe that they were worth the investment but that's because they are so classic and I will be able to wear them forever - the rock stud pump obsession, I fear, will not stand the test of time and therefore, to me, aren't worth the investment. Better to go for a $20 pair that are likely not much more uncomfortable, and wear them happily for as long as they last.<br />xox,<br />CeeCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822990898186192908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-22497492591707265782014-09-25T14:16:45.679-04:002014-09-25T14:16:45.679-04:00I've always wondered if the $1000+ designer sh...I've always wondered if the $1000+ designer shoes were somehow magically more comfortable too. I've never even tried them on though. I think these knock offs are gorgeous though! I hope they get more comfortable because they look great! <br />~Jessica<br /><a href="http://jeansandateacup.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jeans and a Teacup</a>Jeans and a Teacuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233080331330711521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-77562978876532433072014-09-24T09:59:45.746-04:002014-09-24T09:59:45.746-04:00You look great! Love the whole outfit, I can't...You look great! Love the whole outfit, I can't believe the dress is from Old Navy. Also, great heels, sorry to hear that they were so uncomfortable! Linnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00533797830483209618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-68550518299419508632014-09-24T01:11:47.633-04:002014-09-24T01:11:47.633-04:00love this whole look and hey we have the same heel...love this whole look and hey we have the same heels on the blog this week! :)<br /><br />rhea @ rheaetcetera.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18274825190261762257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-78528654668909624012014-09-23T22:52:29.276-04:002014-09-23T22:52:29.276-04:00Oh, love those beautiful heels on you! I have knoc...Oh, love those beautiful heels on you! I have knockoffs Chanel earrings, I used to wear them without a thought and then someone commented on them and I stopped wearing them. :S I used to like them a lot.Sheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036947306050355387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-22532721257052239992014-09-23T15:50:40.054-04:002014-09-23T15:50:40.054-04:00Super fly outfit! I always love you in bold blues....Super fly outfit! I always love you in bold blues. The nail polish color is a great contrast to the outfit.<br /><br />Tiffany Ima <br /><a href="http://stylehonestly.com" rel="nofollow">Style Honestly </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776703699983486661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-72725057282071354502014-09-23T14:51:23.218-04:002014-09-23T14:51:23.218-04:00This is a great post, Lydia. I've always wonde...This is a great post, Lydia. I've always wondered about the Valentino knockoffs. They look great but as you just showed us, not so comfortable. I'm not sure if the real Valentinos are that comfy either. Anyway, I love your dress. That cobalt blue totally caught my eye. ~CynthiaMy Rose Colored Shadeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651195419542718881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-82916370585997568772014-09-23T11:49:16.340-04:002014-09-23T11:49:16.340-04:00On the very much brighter side, these look fabulou...On the very much brighter side, these look fabulous.<br />I did check the original item's reviews, they mention you have to go up at least half a size to get a proper fit, the word fairly comfortable is mentioned while another said she thought she was "wearing sneakers".<br />So…. i think the real pair is probably a bit more comfortable. <br />Maybe you can wear them for an evening out where your walking time is minimal.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-24147323914397392842014-09-23T11:36:46.164-04:002014-09-23T11:36:46.164-04:00Such a beautiful look! That blazer is absolutely a...Such a beautiful look! That blazer is absolutely adorable and the bag is perfect for the outfit. Blue is definitely your color! <br />http://www.weshopinheels.com We Shop in Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043387454115408278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-24199412809174477742014-09-23T11:00:57.804-04:002014-09-23T11:00:57.804-04:00I don't think I could ever spend that much on ...I don't think I could ever spend that much on shoes so I love that you found a much more affordable alternative. You look great and it makes to so happy to see New Haven in the backdrop of these photos!Nnennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069076122375530004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-86039888898890311972014-09-23T09:58:39.317-04:002014-09-23T09:58:39.317-04:00loving that striped blazer!
coffeebeansandbobbypin...loving that striped blazer!<br /><a href="http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540409925697857865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-48492858564492468592014-09-23T07:06:16.216-04:002014-09-23T07:06:16.216-04:00What a shame that such pretty shoes caused you so ...What a shame that such pretty shoes caused you so much pain. They look so nice with your dress and accessories! The real Valentino's are definitely out of my budget too, but I hope that because they cost so much that they somehow don't hurt to wear.Shen Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263458786901489092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-87588375387514092152014-09-23T07:00:00.968-04:002014-09-23T07:00:00.968-04:00Knock-offs don't bother me unless they're ...Knock-offs don't bother me unless they're glaringly knock-offs. Usually handbags bug me. This outfit looks great though and if you hadn't mentioned the pumps being knock-offs, I wouldn't have known!<br /><br />Melanie | <a href="http://unraveledthreads.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">UnraveledThreads</a>Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12439368607749303927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-23404219984024314822014-09-23T06:55:14.992-04:002014-09-23T06:55:14.992-04:00Cobalt is a great color on you!
The Rockstuds are ...Cobalt is a great color on you!<br />The Rockstuds are awesome- but I'm like you, not sure I can justify the $1000 price tag for a shoe that isn't a classic (trendy and SO CUTE, for sure- but will it stand the test of time?). These OASAP's are a great alternative!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />-Ashley<br />http://lestylorouge.comawhitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03931401750884199529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-90139075022801672882014-09-23T06:11:51.068-04:002014-09-23T06:11:51.068-04:00Oh, I love those pumps! I really want a similar p...Oh, I love those pumps! I really want a similar pair in nude :)TaraMixandMatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181847680619934772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-22543580068809910512014-09-23T05:27:34.845-04:002014-09-23T05:27:34.845-04:00Blue looks wonderful on you. Yes, those shoes defi...Blue looks wonderful on you. Yes, those shoes definitely are much easier on the wallet then the Valentinos =)Sydney's Fashion Diaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861580410952521798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-17263371575792324052014-09-23T05:19:38.640-04:002014-09-23T05:19:38.640-04:00oh my I do not know where to start! I love the dre...oh my I do not know where to start! I love the dress, color and shape...the bag, the soes the jewelry!<br /><br />beautiful and so stylish!<br /><br />Irene<br />www.thedailylace.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434933453376129535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-33290746460694777742014-09-23T01:50:43.990-04:002014-09-23T01:50:43.990-04:00Stunning outfit, great shoes!!!!
www.plogstyle.co...Stunning outfit, great shoes!!!!<br /><br />www.plogstyle.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361030507732598220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-79077578343250580852014-09-23T01:13:52.738-04:002014-09-23T01:13:52.738-04:00I do have mixed feelings about knock off's - i...I do have mixed feelings about knock off's - it's a no when it comes to handbags - I just feel like a fraudsters. I would love a pair of Valentino or Louboutins but I just can't justify spending that kind of money when I am so tough on my shoes. <br /><br />Bummer that these hurt. I don't think price or heel size is what makes the shoe comfy. I am not sure what it is but like you, I have heels that are comfy and flats that hurt.<br /><br />Alice<br />www.happinessatmidlife.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296756116750579213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-10942424543557880992014-09-23T00:19:19.298-04:002014-09-23T00:19:19.298-04:00You look absolutely stunning in cobalt. So sorry t...You look absolutely stunning in cobalt. So sorry to hear about your sore feet:( It's so disappointing to have heels that look awesome, but feel terrible in them. For what it's worth, you do look gorgeous in those heels! Oh and I LOVE that stripped blazer!<br /><br />Robyn<br />http://feelgreatfashion.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-33631860489903998992014-09-22T23:29:30.508-04:002014-09-22T23:29:30.508-04:00Such a shame that the shoes are so painful, as the...Such a shame that the shoes are so painful, as they do look really pretty! :)<br /><br />I think inspired versions of things, like these shoes, are sometimes better than the real deal - better for my budget anyway! But unfortunately you do sometimes get what you pay for quality wise. I tend to stick to brands and styles that I know work well for me with shoes, as the wrong shoes can be horribly painful!<br /><br /><a href="http://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Away From The Blue</a>Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-57569534216202931662014-09-22T22:24:55.377-04:002014-09-22T22:24:55.377-04:00Oh it's too bad they're so uncomfortable, ...Oh it's too bad they're so uncomfortable, those shoes are FUN! They add the perfect amount of funk to that classic look. But I totally understand, you just never know (until you wear them around for a while) with shoes. Shea Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00340001453458159654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-38153485196779402282014-09-22T22:24:36.910-04:002014-09-22T22:24:36.910-04:00knock off or not, you look impeccably chic in this...knock off or not, you look impeccably chic in this outfit!!! :) head to toe amazing!<br /><br /><a href="http://animatedconfessions.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Animated Confessions</a>Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659047447177793690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551650242422472428.post-15155137498826888882014-09-22T22:04:05.320-04:002014-09-22T22:04:05.320-04:00Love the color of your dress and your whole outfit...Love the color of your dress and your whole outfit! So sorry about the shoes hurting your feet. Sometimes the knockoffs are great and sometimes the real thing is really the best.<br /><br />Michaela || <a href="http://www.monogrammedmidwesterner.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">The Monogrammed Midwesterner</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925203637625855402noreply@blogger.com