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Buying multiples can sometimes be a curse, especially when the item is $100+ (or $50+ for that matter). I hesitated for the longest time (in JC terms) on buying a pair of Etta pumps. I couldn’t trust the CWFS who said this shoe was “all-day, all-night comfortable”. Really? A magic shoe? A magic HIGH-HEELED shoe? I think not. But, I finally bit and purchased my first pair of Etta’s, the Collection Snakeskin.

Ok, so I confess…I have not worn them yet. I just haven’t had the opportunity. They are special. But I will. I really see myself this Fall in Cafe’ Capri’s or jeans with lovely blouses and beautiful heels or flats. Not shorts, tees, jersey skirts, and TB Thora’s. That’s my goal anyway, or so I tell myself. Anyway, I can’t comment on the comfort of the Etta’s yet but when I want something and it’s a great deal, well, the Shoe-Goggles come on.
When those puppies are on, apparently I can’t see color (I’m looking at you “Poppy” Janey Flats that are red on the website but really orange IRL. Really ORANGE.) and don’t fully read descriptions from the CWFS (Crafted in Italy of a woven fabric that has the look of intricate beading). The Etta Bead-Stitch Pumps DO NOT have actual beading AudreyBella!
So the “intricate beading” is actually woven fabric made to look like beading. But, it really does look like beading, from far away, which is where everyone will be when I wear these. 

See…no beading…but pretty none-the-less.

Confess! How many times have you fell for the CWFS description only to be shocked/disappointed/happy that it was not what you thought? 
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I’ve liked the Janey Flats since they were introduced but they felt “fancy” to me. I usually wear heels when needing a “fancy” shoe and not a flat. After seeing the Printed Flats in Vanilla Multi, but what was really the Mai Tai print, in the catalog, I looked for them online during the last big roll-out a few weeks ago. They snuck in last week and were immediately sent to sale during the 40% off/Final Sale.

Here’s the stock pic. Notice the blues are more prominent in the print.
And here are mine. Not so “Blues-y”; more “pink-y”.

The lighter portion of the silk-cotton is more prominent at the front. You can also see the pattern doesn’t match up. That doesn’t bother me as this is a fabric and it would be hard to manipulate each piece to match on each shoe.

The heels are plastic and not leather. Not sure why I noticed as every pair of flats I own, except for my Louboutins, have a plastic heel; even the pumps/heels from various brands.

I took my normal size 7. There’s a little room at the heel but that’s nothing an insert can’t fix. A 6 1/2 is tight at the front.

I do like these I just wish they were bluer. Though these were Final Sale I am thinking of calling to see if they can’t do an exchange for a pair that has more Navy in the print. 
What do you think about the Janey Printed Flats? Anyone try these?
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Sorry for the brief hiatus. This month has been hectic and lazy at the same time. Yay for Summer! (Though we have started on our 100 degree days around here. Sorry WMM, about your rain! Hope you get to tend you garden/yard soon!)

Husband took me out for an early birthday dinner on Friday. Since I have been to Boiler House before, I knew I wanted to wear something loose and not constricting. The Carrie Dress in Big Dot was the perfect item to hide my impending food baby and beat the heat. 

I had originally planned to wear black sandals with the dress but decided to try Leopard instead. I love the Lillian Calf Hair Sandals and scored these on ebay. I don’t know why I didn’t listen to Gigi and size down to a 6 1/2 but the ankle strap holds me in. 
I was able to grab the Carrie Dress in Hawaiian Sunset as well during the stackable promo in store. This dress is great for those really hot days and my new Cons go well with them to make the dress super casual.
Hope you have a Great Day! I’m heading to my annual Birthday lunch at La Gloria, back over at The Pearl. If you’re ever in San Antonio, make a stop to that area. It has a great Farmer’s Market on Saturdays (The Boy works there), fantastic restaurants, a cool bar and lovely little shops.
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Thanks for reading! I always appreciate it!
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Hi all! I back from my vacation in NYC and had an Amazing time! Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to do a whole lot of shopping but was able to hit up one J Crew.

I found an “old school ‘Crew” print from Spring 2006 there.
The Pineapple Print Skirt

The updated version of the Pineapple Print Skirt is shorter in length but seems to have the same silhouette. I took an 8 but could have probably sized to a 6. Because my experience wasn’t very positive in this store the skirt was the only thing I bought. The Boy was with me and I would have gladly bought him the Ludlow Suit he wanted if my initial service had been better. (#52857, $158-Not sure if it’s worth that price but wanted to bring it home anyway to try it.)

You can see it on Egyptomaniac, Ginger Girl, and M of Apples and Pencil Skirts. I love how differently each of them styled this skirt. Since J Crew seems to be bringing back some favorite prints is the Giverny far behind? Wendy and I can only hope.

If you didn’t catch my trip via Instagram, I hope to have a re-cap over the weekend.
Have a Great Evening!
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Date night two Friday’s ago was the perfect reason to wear the Swoop Dress in Punk Floral. I ended up returning both of the solid colors, which are on sale now, because I knew I would always gravitate to the Punk Floral if choosing between the three colors.

I missed out on the Olympia Sandals in this color but was able to find them on ebay. Love them with this dress. I think my little BR Sleeveless Blazer will go well with this dress too.
I love this dress and can’t wait to wear it again!
Have a Great Day!