Style for Less: Platform Sandals (Guess vs. SM Parisian)

THE SPLURGE: Guess Woman's Blarney platform sandals (USD139.95 or around Php6,500)

For women wishing to add a little height to their stature, this pair of Guess Blarney platform sandals is one of the best solutions out there. 

This open toe mid-calf height sandal with mesh stocking layer underneath crisscross leather straps is selling in the States for USD139.95.  Also features buckle detailings and a zipper at back.

Guess Women's Blarney platform sandals in black (USD139.95)

Guess Women's Blarney platform sandals in brown (USD139.95)
(Source: Guess website)

THE STEAL: SM Parisian platform sandals (Php1,499.75)

An alternative is SM's Parisian platform sandals selling for Php1,499.75 only.  Their version has almost identical detailing except for the mesh form.  Theirs has a more solid look and is a little shorter than Guess' version.

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