Manolo Blahniks: Celebrities and It girls opt for them, royals approve of them, my mom strongly suggests investing in them, and, of course, both fictional Carrie Bradshaw and real-life Sarah Jessica Parker love them. If you couldn’t guess already, this editor is also, unwaveringly, aligned.

So what do you do when you find a pair of Manolos on sale? (Something which, for the record, does not happen often.) You can bet anyone in the above categories would tell you with all the confidence in the world to just buy them.

So in the interest of all of us, I’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best of the brand’s markdowns on the internet right now and put them all in this fun little article—complete with some Carrie Bradshaw inspiration shots too because why not? From slingbacks to sandals and even some flats, what you’re about to see is a real treat if I do say so myself. Just keep scrolling to start shopping.   

Up next: eight winter trends you can get from Amazon, Nordstrom, and H&M.

You’re probably wondering what being a picky Zara shopper even means, so let me tell you. All it means is that while I love Zara as much as the next girl, when I shop there (whether it’s in store or online), I do my best to do so with as discerning of an eye as I would have if everything in the store were super expensive. In other words, not just buying anything I see because it’s cheap or at the very least more affordable than its designer counterparts. Not a bad approach, am I right?

Since we are officially in winter mode, I decided to round up everything I would buy from Zara for the months ahead if I had an unlimited budget (and the closet space to match). Naturally, while I did my best to cut things down, it’s still quite a lot—39 items to be exact—but they range from outerwear to knits to shoes and they’re all just that good. So, without further ado, just keep scrolling to get shopping.

Up next: eight winter trends you can get from Amazon, Nordstrom, and H&M.

I try to be as strategic as possible when making a purchase to ensure something is truly worth the investment. As a result, I have a little pre–”add to cart” checklist before I make any sort of shopping decision. This includes deciphering an item’s cost per wear and also reading customer reviews religiously to get that insider intel on a product. One store I tend to hit up on the regular for its massive offering of on-trend must-haves and engaging customer review section is Nordstrom.

In fact, after scrolling through a range of products recently while working on another story, I noticed that a lot of the coolest, affordable, and forward basic clothing items actually are also top-rated with at least 4 out of 5 stars. To show you what I mean, I rounded up the best jeans, coats, knits, and more all under $100. I also included one of the actual customer reviews for each to help better inform your next purchase.

Next, check out 46 cheap and chic items to buy if you want to look posh in 2020.