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Review: Snakeskin and elsie

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What: Elsie pave in snakeskin by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Leather upper and lining, man-made sole

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Why (Pros):

  1. Look: OK… It’s the same shape as the other Elsie’s but with a cutout strap in the front and embellished button.  However, something about the overall look just did not work for me…not sure if it’s the print paired with the shape.  It may be different for you though.  The same style comes in a black watch print as well.ebelandi_jcrew_elsie_snakeskin_pumps_embellished_4
  2. Comfort: Comfortable, heel is not too high and the pointed toes are well executed.
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  3. Quality: Good snakeskin print but am no fan of artificial sole at high prices.
  4. Sizing: True to size, to slightly running large.

Why Not (Cons): I just did not feel it, but it may be a different experience for you. Another negative: the man-made sole for a $278 pair….No, thank you.

Sissi’s Verdict: Return. What do you say?

Review: Avery and tartan

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What: Collection avery embellished heels in tartan by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Wool upper, leather lining and sole

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Why (Pros):

  1. Look: Cute pointed toes with a square heel. Clean tartan pattern.
  2. Comfort: Very comfortable.
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  3. Quality: Great quality leather.  The J.Crew description says in man-made sole but the item I received had genuine leather sole…
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  4. Sizing: True to size.

Why Not (Cons): The  cheap looking buckle. Once removed, I think the shoe looks much better.ebelandi_jcrew_avry_collection_tartan_4

Sissi’s Verdict: Keeper if you like tartan patterns. What do you say?

Review: Glossy ankles

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What: Glossy leather ankle strap pumps by J.Crewebelandi_jcrew_glossy_leather_pump_1

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Leather upper and lining, man-made soleebelandi_jcrew_glossy_leather_pump_2

Why (Pros):

  1. Look: Clean ankle straps with rounded toes. Very classic!ebelandi_jcrew_glossy_leather_pump_5
  2. Comfort: Very comfortable.
  3. Quality: Good quality leather upper and lining.ebelandi_jcrew_glossy_leather_pump_4
  4. Sizing: True to size, with a little room but not enough to size up in my opinion.
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  5. Sissi’s pairings: Knee-length dresses, midi skirts or ankle pants/jeans.

Why Not (Cons): Not much, artificial sole works well here at the sale price.

Sissi’s Verdict: Keeper. What do you say?

Review: Dorsay and snakes

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What: Elsie D’Orsay pumps in snakeskin printed leather by J.Crew

When: Winter 2016

How (Material): Leather upper and lining, man-made sole

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Why (Pros):

  1. Look: Sophisticated shoes that can be paired as neutrals for almost any outfits.  The heels remove the casualness of the flat version, though both are equally cute (see flats reviewed by Gigi Gone Shopping and Easy Petite Looks and a pairing by Economy of Style). I particularly love the glitter detailing in the lining.
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  2. Comfort: Comfortable pair, the pair is a little slippery on carpets (typical with artificial soles) but nothing crazy.
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  3. Quality: Good quality leather upper and lining, adorable glittery details.  The artificial sole is a deal breaker for me, but it works here.
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  4. Sizing: True to size.

Why Not (Cons): The price…and the man-made sole.  Hard to justify a high price tag for man-made soles…

Sissi’s Verdict: Keeper…if you don’t mind the artificial sole (and you get it on pop-back as the pair sold out quickly). I returned mine. What do you say?