I’ve seen more than a handful of fashion blog posts obsessing over Ann Demeulemeester’s totally cool lace-up hybrid boot/sandal.

I love them- totally rock & roll, fashion-forward and stunning. They would look great paired with just about anything- skinny jeans and a concert tee, a sun-dress and jean jacket, even cut-off shorts and a tank. Kind of like how a pair of red-soled Louboutin’s will make any outfit that much sexier, these Demeulemeester’s will make it that much cooler. Unfortunately for me, I cannot justify any expensive shoe purchases on my recessionista budget, as awesome as Louboutin and Ann Demeulemeester may be. Before I resign myself, and my outfits, to being just that much un-cooler, Dolce Vita has once again came to my rescue. I’ve professed my love of the affordable shoe line here before, and my opinion hasn’t changed. These Dolce Vita Delilah Ankle Booties have the same boot/sandal look, but are in no way an obvious copy of the Demeulemeester’s (I am into taking inspiration from awesome designers, not ripping them off). The leather straps make them a little more commercial, but also, a little more wearable. Not to mention, I am loving the grey leather- and the fraction-of-the-cost price tag.

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