Christian Louboutin knockoff alert
The other day, I saw a banner ad for louboutinbox.com. Given my animalistic attraction to Christian Louboutin (the shoes, not the man, though I'm sure he's sexy as well), I clicked like a mofo.
I almost needed a pacemaker. Christian Louboutin shoes for $150!!!! Now, loyal readers know I am not one who pays $150 for anything less important than a hospital bill. But seriously, for a pair of the most beautifully constructed shoes in the world which can cost thousands, I would cough up that bank in a hot second.
As I contemplated the credit card, my inner-journalist kicked me in the teeth and said, "IDIOT, you know better." I clicked around some more.
I saw this: Welcome to the louboutinbox Shop - a Nature Shop website offering a comprehensive range of Christian Louboutin shoes. Aside from our highly competitive pricing, we offer Free&Fast shipping worldwide included in all of our prices; a 100% products original packagement. Find out why Christian Louboutin the worlds fastest growing brand and shop with us today.
RED FLAG CITY. What in the name of good gouda is "products original packagemet"? Also, there was a totally shady picture of, like, insects with people's faces photoshopped over boxes of shoes. Nightmares.
I zoomed in on the shoes. As the former owner of several back alley Louis Vuittons, I just had a feeling. These weren't luxury items. These were like a watch spelled "Rolecks." Google confirmed all suspicions. Read here. Or here. Or here.
So beware of fakes, people. Do your research, take your $150 to Payless and leave with an armload of cheapies instead. Don't get swindled by a creepy site with bad grammar.
Your diva in the field,
Deal Diva Stephanie
photo: louboutinbox.com
Stephanie Hayes came out of the womb wearing high heels. While other kids were reciting multiplication tables, she was learning to calculate an extra third off the half-price discount during buy-one-get-one week. She loves animal prints, black mascara and anything that sparkles. She objects to visible panty lines, Crocs and anything that costs more than a car payment. And she doesn't drive a nice car. She can be reached at (727) 893-8857 or 
Since she was a little girl Nicole Hutcheson dreamed of dressing like a Vogue cover girl. But her reality was more JCPenney catalog. The fact only honed her better ability to find luxury for less. Always on the hunt for markdowns on designer labels, this Deal Diva’s weaknesses are good jeans and killer heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8828 or 
Colleen Jenkins learned two invaluable shopping tenets from her mom: 1. Buy quality. 2. Get it on sale. Then she added one of her own: Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! This Deal Diva’s idea of a blissful Saturday includes a trip to the Ellenton outlet mall. She loves mixing classic with trendy and cheap Target accessories with her markdown Banana Republic duds. She can be reached at (813) 226-3337 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
I just scored a REAL to-die-for pair of CL's for $200 (retail $895) at Saks Off 5th outlet in a size 7. Don't buy fakes when there ARE amazing deals out there for the REAL thing!!!! Good luck and happy hunting, ladies! :)
Posted by: b | May 27, 2009 at 01:25 AM