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After reviewing the Collection Blakely Printed Pump in a size 7, I ordered the Blakely Shimmer Linen Pump in a 6 1/2 to compare.  I really wanted to make sure sizing down a half size would work for me in this shoe.

The 6 1/2 is the right size for this pump. I am consistently a size 7 in JC shoes, and most others, but this felt much better on. My heel didn’t slip and I didn’t walk out of the shoe either.

This has some metallic threading to make the linen shimmer. It’s a great shoe, especially for Spring and Summer. If you have a wedding or two, these would be a great neutral to pair with any dress or outfit.

Though very pretty, these are not for me. I rarely wear closed-toe pumps in the Summer and opt for sandals or espadrilles instead. 
Again, size down a half size for these. I have a little wider foot and these were not tight through the toe-box. The toe-cleavage is also very minimal.
Have a Great Day! Stay warm!

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I ordered my normal 30 in the Midrise Skinny Jean in Distressed Indigo and they are a big in the waist and have a saggy bottom. I was lucky enough to find them in-store in a 29 and those fit much much better. I guess the denim has just a little more give.

   

The size 30 in the Midrise Skinny in Huron Wash, fit TTS.

I had returned the Skinny Jean in Black as the fit was just a little big and there were none in the store to exchange. When I exchanged the Distressed Indigo pair, I found a pair of retail Matchstick Jeans in Black in the Sale section for $29.99 plus 60% off. Yep, I bought a pair of retail jeans for $12. 
I took my normal size 7 of the Factory version of the Darby Loafer, the Addie Printed Loafers. 

The bottom have a little felt-like material to help with traction. 

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It looks like everyone took advantage of the 50% off Majesty Peacoat last week as it is now sold out. I have never needed more than one “Winter” Coat and the Italian Blazecoat has buttons that are hard to manage with cold fingers so I grabbed the Peacoat in Navy in a size 8.

The sleeves are about an inch-and-a-half too long so I will try to get to my tailor and have that fixed. I love the Cranberry lining. The size 8 fit well if just a touch snug under the arms. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to layer a sweater underneath but I’ve worn this a couple of times already (thanks Groundhog) with sweaters and haven’t been uncomfortable.

This coat is very warm. I had to go out of town for a party and it was really cold when I left so I kept my coat on. Not even 15 minutes into my drive I had to pull over and take it off. Normally I keep my Blazecoat on the entire time I’m out, even in my truck with the heater on.

I’m am certainly glad I joined the Majesty band-wagon. The Navy is the perfect color to go with almost everything casual I have.

I won’t even ask if you bought this but instead, what color did you buy? 

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The Split Neck Dress in Windowpane has been tempting me for a few weeks now. My store never received it or the solid version as I might have ordered it sooner.

I ordered the size 8, my normal dress size, and it’s a great fit. I thought the split neck might show a lot of cleavage but not-so-much actually. It’s a wool/silk blend, lined in Poly and has bra keeps. Zipper is up the back and you can step in to the dress, which I always love, instead of throwing it over your head. The print seem to do a great job of concealing that little tummy pooch.

   

And lovely pockets! They don’t bulk out so they don’t add weight to the hips.

A big winner for me! Now to stalk for pop-backs in the solid Navy or Dark Pink.

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I was not about to let the Collection Blakely Printed Pump slip out of my grasp like the Etta in Hummingbird did last year. I debated between the Printed Pump and the Shimmer Linen Pump but the Printed won out.

I chose my normal size 7 but will need to go down a half size. I am very consistent with a size 7 95% of the time. This time shoe is in that 5%. You can see the large gap at the heel. I added an insole and it didn’t help. I took two steps and the shoe fell right off my foot.

I suppose these are to be the new Etta pump. I don’t really see a difference between the two other than the fit.
Block, slightly tapered/cone heel. Same heel height as the Etta, 3 3/4 inches. 

The Printed Pump is the only one with gold on the inside of the heel. I like that little detail. 

Also, you’ll notice the print is not matched on the shoes. For $300, a little extra effort should have been taken to at least match them up a little. The right shoe (your left) is more white and blue while the left shoe is a rainbow of colors. There really should be a disclaimer if it’s known the shoe prints will not match up. Someone QCs these right? 

Overall, I do like the Blakely. They’ll be great for Spring. If I re-order these in a 6 1/2 I’d call in and ask that the shoe print match as best as possible. It doesn’t have to be exact.

What do you think of the Blakely Pump? 


Oh, and I eventually found the Etta in Hummingbird.