Though her choices were fabulous, they weren’t exactly something all of us can afford. Now Nada weighs in with her affordable options for both shoes and handbags this fall. 

Just because you don’t have the clothing budget of a club-hopping heiress or a headline-making celeb, that doesn’t mean that you can’t sport the season’s key accessories. Fortunately, this fall, fabulous shoes and bags can be found in prices to suit any budget.

Here, my picks for the top ten budget-friendly shoes and bags!

Shoes

ABS “Arson” pump, $120, Fabreana.com: This gorgeous satin platform pump has a peep toe and a gorgeous shape. The hottest way to wear it? In Carnation Pink, but it’s also available in black, bronze and champagne.

Nine West Metropop Sandal, $79, Nine West stores nationwide: The sculptured heel and sleek shape recall Prada, without the price. In a combination of very-now purple satin and black suede, these are real eyecatchers!

Mary Jane Patent Wedge, $48 (on sale right now for $29.99!), Urban Outfitters: Flirty and fun, these come in maroon and mustard.

Guess “Camelot” Slingback, $120, department stores nationwide: Several key trends, including a sparkly metallic mesh upper and a crystal-studded Lucite brooch at the toe, make this a must going into the holiday season.

justsweet “Maddox” Ribbon Bootie, $115, Macy’s: The audacious platform and colorful, crisscrossing ribbons make this relatively affordable shoe look like a pair I recently spotted from Dior.

Steve Madden “Tinah” Pump, $79 (on sale right now for $27.65!), Macy’s: Prada, revisited. This sculptural mary jane black patent with a red patent strap is reminiscent of the shapes Prada is showing this season.

Satin T-Strap Heel, $24.99, Charlotte Russe: Vintage-chic and luxe at a very surprising price, these burgundy satin peep-toe sandals trimmed in gold are a glamorous bet for holiday parties.

Xhilaration “Skyler” Patent Silver Pump, $19.99, Target: These adorable mary janes feature a trendy patent silver finish and a cute round toe.

Patent Peep Toe Wedge, $49, Rampage: This grey patent shoe features a very sleek, trendy Lucite wedge.

Viviau Patent Pump, $19.80, Forever 21: This double-strap patent mary jane is easy on the eye, and the wallet.

Bags

Nine West Bow Clutch, $49, Nine West stores nationwide: This entire bag is shaped like a chic-and-cheeky bow, and it comes in of-the-moment colors like purple and plum.

Reptile Hinge Wallet, $20, Urban Outfitters: So many trends in one inexpensive piece: faux exotic skin, a rectangle box shape, and a small size make this wallet easily double as a chic clutch.

Steve Madden “Heiress” Box Clutch, $48, department stores nationwide: With a silver “snake” with gold chain handle and trim, this bag is all sparkle, no sticker shock.

Devi Kroell for Target Clutch, $19.99, Target: Exotic skins in metallics like silver and gold – what could be hotter? The price!

Jessica McClintock Quilted Frame Clutch, $38, Nordstrom: A retro frame shape with a kisslock, quilted satin exterior and stylish selection of colors make this a winner.

Croc Tube Clutch, $58, Arden B.: Mock croc and metallic trim make this trendworthy bag a sure thing.

Gathered Metallic Clutch, $8.80, Forever 21: A tiny bag at a tiny price. What could be better? This affordable clutch doubles as a wristlet, and features a cute knot detail on the front.

Small Kisslock Hobo, $58, Rampage: All the trends are here: patent leather, gathering on the sides, a great chain strap and a vintage frame shape.

Melie Bianco Quilted Clutch, $46.95, Zappos.com: Quilted, studded and infinitely portable, with a wrist strap and buckle detail.

Baby Phat Frilly Chic Clutch, $50.95, Zappos.com: This crystal-studded ruffled bag features a wrist strap and a signature buckle accent. Adorable!

Nada Manley is a recognized fashion and beauty writer with over 1,000 magazine articles to her credit. She is also a former beauty editor with more than a dozen years of experience. She has made numerous television appearances as a fashion and beauty expert on FOX News and E! Entertainment Television. Currently based in central Florida, she is a fashion columnist for the Daytona Beach News-Journal and a freelance writer. Her book, Secrets of the Beauty Insiders, is the culmination of her lifelong obsession with beauty. Check out her blog: beautyinsiderblog.com.

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Recognized fashion and beauty expert Nada Manley was kind enough to write a guest blog post here on Shoe Blitz about her top 10 fantasy shoe picks for fall.

Here you go, straight from Nada …

Like most women, I love shoes. I mean, I really really really love them. Prior to the birth of my baby daughter, Lola, my shoe closet was my greatest accomplishment in life. Row after row of stunning, meticulously organized shoes. What could be better? The answer, of course, is more shoes. Fortunately, fall offers plenty of opportunities to stock up. Here are my top fantasy picks for fall:

Miu Miu Antic Crystal Ballet Slipper, $395, Neiman Marcus: So gorgeous, they’re almost enough to make me give up my heels. A brilliant mix of pink crackled leather, silver glitter and gold leather piping, these are soft-spoken and showy at the same time. Perfect.

Prada Gold Crocodile Open-Toe D’Orsay Pump, $1700, Neiman Marcus: You may not be able to pay rent after buying these shoes, but they are well worth it. At once of-the-moment and timeless, these stunning stilettos combine two of fall’s top trends: exotic skins and metallics.

Sergio Rossi Platform Patent Pumps, $535, Net-A-Porter.com: Patent is the hottest trend in shoes and bags this season, and these black pumps combine a round toe with a platform and heel in a contrasting wine color, to give a bit of a spin to a hot fall look.

Emilo Pucci Scallop Edge Sandals, $615, Net-A-Porter.com: Show stopping and truly unique, these sandals have a vintage-y glamour to them. Of black and gold crinkled patent leather, they feature gold straps, a gold heel, and a black and gold scalloped back.

Christian Louboutin Numero Prive Slingbacks, $690, Net-A-Porter.com: These are so fabulous and wardrobe-transforming, that I am tempted to call them a steal. These slingbacks are dusted with multicolored glitter and feature a gold heel and an open toe.

Miu Miu Wine and Pink Patent Pump, $525 at select Miu Miu boutiques, also available at Saks: Barbie-esque, but with an edge. Pink and red patent on the same shoe? Unbelievable. Why didn’t anyone think of this before. The very high heel and back of the shoe is in bright pink patent, while the rest is a stunning brick color with a spectator toe. Impossible to describe, and to resist. Ogle them for yourself on the cover of fall’s Elle Accessories magazine.

Roger Vivier Purple Satin Shoe, $1450, Bergdorf Goodman: Perched on a perilously high, superskinny heel, these sexy satin stilettos feature a slim ankle strap and a playful pouf of satin at the toe.

Diesel Feather Sandals, $650, Diesel stores: I’ve never equated Diesel with glamour, but this season, everyone’s pulling out the stops. These luscious raspberry-colored sandals feature a simple strappy style accented with a single feather fashioned out of leather.

D&G Patent Leather and Lucite Shoe, $1275: Artfully composed of cream patent leather combined with a gold-glitter encrusted Lucite heel, these peep toe pumps also feature a delicate ankle strap and silver sequined trip at the toe and back of the shoe.

Stella McCartney Hot Pink Satin Platform Pump, $595, Bergdorf Goodman: Like Minnie Mouse shoes, but in a good way, these fuschia pumps boast a four inch heel, round toe and a fabulous platform that sweeps up at the front.

Nada Manley is a recognized fashion and beauty writer with over 1,000 magazine articles to her credit. She is also a former beauty editor with more than a dozen years of experience. She has made numerous television appearances as a fashion and beauty expert on FOX News and E! Entertainment Television. Currently based in central Florida, she is a fashion columnist for the Daytona Beach News-Journal and a freelance writer. Her book, Secrets of the Beauty Insiders, is the culmination of her lifelong obsession with beauty. Check out her blog: beautyinsiderblog.com.

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