Inspired By

You know I have more than what could be called a healthy obsession with those good old Acne 'Atacomas'. I'm also finding a large proportion of my heart is falling for the creations of Jeffrey Campbell. Although many of his shoes are 'inspired by' bigger brand styles, and are essentially more affordable replicas, it's the fact that they're affordable which makes the brand very appealing to me. Along with his 'Alexas', I also fell for the Charles Anastase 'Dungeon' boot-alike (the Lita). However, scouring through some online stores this morning, I was suprised to see that Aldo has come up with some similiar versions of shoes I've been lusting after.

Aldo Sandidge Platform Wedges at Asos.

There's something about the style that doesn't quite work for me, but I'd love to see them on to get an idea of how they'd look. I'd still much rather the JC ivory styles or the orginal Acne's. 

I also stumbled across these, which reminded me of some beauties at Free People.

Aldo Susah Platform Slingback at Asos

For only £85 I'm pretty tempted. What do you think? Do you go in for 'inspired' pieces or are you originals only?