One of the hottest trends in footwear is exotics skins. If you like the style but prefer not to wear real skins you can still sport the look and maintain your ethical standards, not to mention your budget!

Lulus.com sells a variety of terrific vegan high heels, several of which fit the exotic trend perfectly. Non-vegans will also appreciate how much more affordable it is to go faux, rather than dropping the cash for real ostrich, snake, or lizard skin. Above: Mona Mia Trinidad Tan Ostrich Platform Pumps

Bamboo Colada 29 Gold Snakeskin Go GaGa Platform Pumps

Michael Antonio Kovie Orange Reptile Key Hole Platform Heels