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Repetto “Bolchoi” Pleated Leather Ballerina Flats vs. Jessica Simpson “Leve” Flats: Frugal Snob Wins!

There’s no need to nitpick when it comes to buying ballerina flats. They serve a certain purpose – think comfort and ease for dashing around, running errands. It’s not like buy them to wear to the Met. Which is why when you’re faced with the quandary of saving or splurging on the ballet flat, I’m … Continue reading “Repetto “Bolchoi” Pleated Leather Ballerina Flats vs. Jessica Simpson “Leve” Flats: Frugal Snob Wins!”

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Sophie Theallet x Nine West Collection

Utterly charming. And completely affordable. Frugal Snobs, delight in Nine West’s newest offering: a “Shoelaborations” debut of three footwear styles designed by Sophie Theallet. A favorite of Michelle Obama and a protégé of Azzedine Alaïa for many years, the French Theallet wove an adorable tale of “Sophie from Paris Takes a Trip to NYC” for … Continue reading “Sophie Theallet x Nine West Collection”

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Jeffrey Campbell Alexa Wedge Booties: Frugal and Fabulous

Jeffery Campbell really knows his way around a wedge and the Alexa Wedge bootie certainly demonstrates that. These canvas, khaki, lace up beauties seem insanely high, but are actually only 3″ with a 1″ platform. What I like about these booties is that they are casual, yet sophisticated and could be worn with a plethora … Continue reading “Jeffrey Campbell Alexa Wedge Booties: Frugal and Fabulous”

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Diane von Furstenberg Opal Leather Wedge Sandals

I love Diane von Furstenberg more than anyone else, just ask my closet that looks like her boutique. But I’ll be the first to admit that her shoes are more than a little bit lacking in sex appeal. That’s why I am like, (in an excited tone) “WHAAAAT?? This? Dvf? For real?”. The heel is … Continue reading “Diane von Furstenberg Opal Leather Wedge Sandals”

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80%20 Molly Classic Canvas Open Toe Hidden Wedge

I first noticed 80%20 shoes when shopping the sale section at Intermix a few weeks ago. They had a few pairs of sandals marked down to only $50-something and I couldn’t decide whether they were snob or slob. I ended-up deciding that I have too many shoes to buy something – no matter the price … Continue reading “80%20 Molly Classic Canvas Open Toe Hidden Wedge”

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Jeffrey Campbell Shaman Wedge Sandals

Can you believe my husband actually found these for me? Well, he showed me the Need Supply website to reference some technology thing and I immediately stopped listening to him because I was so focused on ordering these. I love high but my back needs flats, the wedge + platform combo gives me the height … Continue reading “Jeffrey Campbell Shaman Wedge Sandals”

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