Shoes-day: Collection Blakely Printed Pump

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.

13 Comments

  1. February 4, 2014 / 1:22 pm

    These are so much fun and I really like the design of the heel…you will get a lot of use out of these…good choice!

  2. February 4, 2014 / 2:04 pm

    Maybe the 6.5s will have a better pattern match-up. Those are really fun shoes, I really like that gold detailing inside the heel. Isn't that strange that they run big? It seems like most J. Crew heels run small, if anything.

    • February 4, 2014 / 3:49 pm

      Cate – I would hope so. I am pretty consistent in sizing so I was shocked they were so big.

  3. February 4, 2014 / 2:49 pm

    OMG! They are as beautiful as I imagined!

    • February 4, 2014 / 3:50 pm

      Economy of Style – HaHa!! Glad to help!

  4. February 4, 2014 / 3:22 pm

    The print is just beautiful, love it. I think it's a good idea to call and make that request that they match up better. Thanks for the review!

    • February 4, 2014 / 3:50 pm

      ShopWithM – I really do like the print. I ordered the Linen so well see how those fit to make the final decision.

  5. February 4, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    oh gosh, these are so pretty! i kind of like that the print isn't exactly the same for each shoe, makes every pair that's made is unique! but it is SO pricey! i bought a pair of d'orsay manolo blahniks from barneys last month that were cheaper than these! 😛 but if you can get a lot of wear of these, then i think it'd be worth it.

    • February 12, 2014 / 3:32 am

      PetitePHD – Wow! Manolo's for less than these?! I'm jealous!

  6. February 4, 2014 / 6:45 pm

    Hi, quick question tied to your last post. The jeans you were wearing looked so cute on you! How does the sizing compare between factory and regular crew jeans? Thx.

    • February 12, 2014 / 3:31 am

      Anonymous – Those were the Factory Midrise Skinny Jeans. I take a 30 in both the Factory and Retail Toothpick. The exception is the Factory version Distressed Jeans, where I took a 29. I tried the retail in Cone Denim in Charlevoix Wash and took a 30. Other than that I am pretty consistent in the same size of jeans between the two stores. I am actually preferring the Factory jeans because of price and I don't see any difference between the two. HTH!

  7. February 7, 2014 / 4:47 pm

    What a really pretty print! Very Audreybella 🙂