Rock & Republic 'Sage' bow pumps

Rock & Republic 'Sage' bow pumps, $325 at Zappos.

Pumps with back bows are still around and I think they are here to stay. Rock and Republic is one of my recommended shoes if you have a tight budget because they have really funky and gorgeous designs. If you are looking for a not-so-basic pump, this 'Sage' pump is my recommended shoe. It has leather bows and folds at the back. The heel measures 5" while the covered platform is 1".

Wear it with these:

Pumps by Rock & Republic
Totes by Bottega Veneta

Best wedge sandals for Spring and Summer

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Rock & Republic 'Saffron' studded peep toe boot

Still can't get enough of studded shoes?  Here is a more affordable version courtesy of Rock and Republic.  This 'Saffron' studded peep toe boot has golden little studs all over that will definitely make you an instant rocker chic.  I don't know if you will be comfortable wearing peep toes for Winter but in case you want to try, you can get this at Endless for $395.

Rock and Republic back bow mesh pump

Bows will never ever leave the shoe industry... ever.  It is a very versatile accent that you can put anywhere on the shoe--front, side or back.  Regardless of where you put it, it simply makes any shoe extra feminine.  Take for example this back bow mesh pump by Rock and Republic.  It is sultry and sexy... the kind of you you should wear for leg baring dresses.  Love it?  Get it at Neiman Marcus for $325.  It is a great buy for a shoe that is made entirely of leather.

Sale Alert: Rock and Republic 'Lotus' pump

If you are a size 5 or 5.5, prepare you card because this pump is on sale at Endless for $162.22 previously $294.95.  Katy Perry was seen wearing this with a blue wig and sparkling mini dress during the MTV Movie Awards.

Mirror Image: Rock and Republic 'Lotus' vs. Boutique 9 'Kaymen' corset pump

 

I think I have seen this before on Katy Perry's feet.  Although it doesn't look exactly like it, they both have corset design at the back.  It is hard to choose which one should win this round because both are gorgeous, so I will leave it all up to you.  This Boutique 9 'Kaymen' pump is available at Bluefly for $112 while Rock and Republic's 'Lotus' is already sold out at Shopbop, you can still purchase it at Endless for $162.22.

Mirror Image: Rock & Republic 'Alayna' vs. Guess 'Seeri' chain pumps

Another Mirror Image entry courtesy of Rock & Republic and Guess.  I featured Rock & Republic 'Alayna' chain pump last April as my option for the near-perfect pump by Lanvin--Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz wore two different chain pumps in separate events, by the way.  Guess's version is more, shall I say, wearable because of the thicker heels and platform front (love the color, too).  Although both shoes can be worn in three different ways, Guess's 'Seeri' I think should win this round because of affordability, it is only $119.95 at Zappos.

Seen: Katy Perry wearing Rock and Republic 'Lotus' platform pumps

I featured this 'Lotus' pumps by Rock and Republic last March and just recently, Katy Perry was seen pairing this with a glittery Zuhair Murad mini, yellow nails and blue wig during the MTV Movie Awards.
  

Rock and Republic 'Alayna' chain pump

After my disappointment from the near perfect Lanvin pump, I am glad that I have found a pump with an almost similar look.  Here is Rock and Republic's chain pump WITHOUT the ankle strap.  Although the chains are positioned at the back, you can actually move the chains in front or remove it to create different looks.  That is what I call versatility.  Spending $298 at Footcandy for three looks in one is definitely a deal.

Rock & Republic 'Lotus' platform pumps with chains

So, I am into interesting heels lately... could you blame me?  Crazy heels are all over the place, err.. the internet and one of those is this platform pumps by Rock and Republic.  The platform front is crazy enough by making it smaller than the actual sole but the yellow back and heels with crisscrossed chains really made this shoe unique.  This design also comes in black but only two are left for this color combination, so grab your pair now at Shopbop.