shoe crewlade.

Hi everyone!

Whew, these strangely secret J.Crew promos have been crazy, but I have to say, I'm really thankful to be able to scoop up some of the prety shoes at a fraction of the full retail price. If you haven't heard, there's still 30% off sale going on, with code SHOPNOW through Friday. Also, little birdie told me to be on the lookout on Sunday (in retail stores).

Wanted to share some of my recent J.Crew shoe try-ons with you. One doesn't have IRL pics, b/c my phone crapped out on me, but I can give you some sizing info.

Patent Printed Valentina -- I reviewed these before, but wanted to note them again. If your size is available, they are definitely worth the $56 (with the 30% shopnow promo)! I wear an 8.5 out of J.Crew, and went with a 9 in these. You can see there's a bit of space in the back of the shoes, but when I'm walking, there's not that same amount. They didn't slip for me, and felt comfortable all day on the first wearing. That said, I may have been able to go with my true size in these. I've definitely heard from others they went with their true size successfully.

Drea Patent Peep-Toe -- These were reviewed here, but here's a better review for you. They were marked down to $80 pre-promo in store, so $56 with discount. Worth that.  Many have said they went with their true size, and I think I'd have been able to do so, except that I have long toes (esp the second one -- does anyone else have this? weird). So I tried both sizes, and the 9 was best for me personally. They're really comfortable and I could see these being totally fine for all day wear. I love the neon peach (which isn't neon, just a bright melon color). Also, can we just pretend I have a pedicure?

The necklace is the Coral Bits Necklace, which was $14 with the promo. I don't know that I'd pay much more for it, but it's cute as a little accent with these shoes.

Leather Valentinas, brick red -- I squealed a little when I saw these on sale in my store, as they're on my stalking list (along with navy...which I wish would hit sale sometime soon). They were marked down to $130 pre-promo, so $109, which IMO is worth it b/c I want to wear them right away, and I'm not sure my size will be there when they hit sale online or a lower price. Leather lining and sole. For these, they had only a size 9, so I couldn't compare to an 8.5, but they were the right fit anyway. The leather may stretch a little bit, so some may be able to go with their true size. It's a true matte red, a classic color. This shoe is not going to look dated. I looove the Valentina style and the low heels. It's a very feminine and flattering shoe, and crazy comfortable to boot. I think at some point there might be some creasing, but since it's not such a super high heel, it might not be as bad.

Seville Wedge Espadrilles (solid) and Canvas and Satin (stripe)-- I've been wanting to give these a try in store, and am so glad I did. The solid colors fit big, so the size 8 was perfect on me. The striped pair fit small, so the 9 was the right fit (it felt the same as the 8 in the solid!).  All of them are freaking adorable. And crazy comfortalbe too! I can't believe I'm finding so many comfy heels and might finally become a convert from all flats, all the time. Anyway, the modern red is ao great for a pop of color, but I have some shoes in this color already. The flax are a perfect neutral. They will make your legs look miles long. They are fabulous. Did I mention comfy? The platform makes them easily walkable, and there was no rubbing at all along the rim. The striped pair is absolutely adorable as well. I did find that the striped pair rubbed a bit on the outside under my ankle bone, but I believe they would likely stretch and be fine.

Valentina in calf hair -- I know, I said I wasn't going to get these. But I caved. Mainly b/c the patent ones are soley shades of brown and these have black. (omg, did I just justify it like that? That's craz-o.) I may end up selling my mary janes if I end up wearing these more. They're much more wearable b/c of the low heel, but probably look a little dressier. Anywho.  They're pretty. And much more reasonable now than at the original retail.

Mona Suede Pumps -- They had one berry color left in an 8.5 at my store, marked down to $99, and I hoped they would fit me, but nope. I need to size up to a 9 in these. They're so pretty and fabulous, but a bit teeter-y and high. They would only be wedding/special occasion shoes for me.

Have you been drinking the ShoeCrewlade like me? 

BTW, check out Factory as well -- they've dropped prices to rock botton on some cute pieces (and not final sale), like the Shrunken Fisherman Sweater ($11.55 with discount!) and the Perfect Shirt in Maxi Check ($10.15!).

p.s. don't forget ebates! It's 6% for J.Crew right now!