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I saw Minnie Travel Flats in-store a few weeks ago. I am not a huge fan of the Reva Ballet Flats as the elastic at the back pinches my heel. But these were on the shelf at my local store in a 6 1/2 and I decided to slip them on.

The Gunmetal color is beautiful. It looked purple originally but changed to silver-ish in a different light. Though the size 6 1/2 was a little snug I could already tell how comfortable they would be in my regular size 7. The insole is padded well and these feel almost like slippers on your feet.

The toe still has the large double-T logo like the Reva Ballet Flats.

They come in other solid colors like red, yellow, orange and light blue. They fold in half to make it easy to slip in your purse for travel. This color looks so versatile and maybe better than a true metallic gold or silver.

Super cute! Really comfortable!

Have you tried the Minnie Travel Flats?

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~ Cece Metallic Ballet Flat, Metallic Silver, size 7 ~
I am a huge fan of the Cece Ballet Flat and was happy to see J Crew brought them back. The Emma Ballet Flats were too tight in the toe-box for me and just uncomfortable. I like the Cece’s because they are comfortable, have a slight hidden wedge and the leather ones have held up very well for me. I wore a pair during a really bad rain when we were in NYC and after drying out they weren’t damaged at all. 

There was something about these in Metallic Silver that I didn’t quite like. I think in a certain light the silver looked gold. At first I thought I was sent the wrong ones, in Metallic Platinum but I checked the order form and box to be sure.

These do fit TTS, as my size 7 fit perfectly. I ended up returning these as the color really bothered me. I also realized I have several different Metallic Silver shoe options in my closet. 

Do you like the Metallic Cece’s?

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~ Seville Metallic Espadrille, Metallic Silver, size 6 1/2 ~
As soon as there was a promo I ordered the Seville Metallic Espadrille. I loved the metallic fabric on the Blakely Pump but wanted to find it in something more casual to wear everyday. I was very happy to see these arrive for Spring.

I sized down half a size to a 6 1/2 for these. I think they are just a little snug right now but so were the others I’ve purchased. After wearing a few times they’ll stretch just a little. I always find wedges more comfortable to walk in and these are no exception.

I like that these are metallic as they give your outfit a dressier feel, even if you are wearing something casual.

I’ve already worn these a few times. Here’s a look at a very casual outfit, along with our finished pool-and-patio remodel. We raised the right side, where the bed is, added a fire pit and additional seating wall, along with re-plastering the pool. Now we just need to add some plants for additional color to contrast against all the red-orange.
I love it! We spend as much time as we can on the patio and in the pool until the weather cools so it was worth the three months of construction. 
The shirt is from J Crew Factory, the Gingham Button-Down Shirt in Woodland Green. It’s a very pretty olive color and have silver-colored buttons down the front. I ordered a Medium and felt it was the right fit. I think this will look nice with white denim and my white Kate Spade skirt. 

I think the Seville Metallic Espadrilles are a great neutral and are a perfect addition to my Seville Collection. I have these in Chambray, Navy and Citrus Lime (from last year). I got those a little dirty but with some soap and a toothbrush was able to clean the to look as good as new.

Are you a fan of the Seville Espadrilles?

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I have a couple of Shoes-day posts I’m behind on so let’s get started.

~ Calf Hair Double-Strap Sandal, size 7 ~

These were part of a new roll-out two roll-outs ago. I placed a decent sized order during both roll-outs since I had and extra percent off with the Gilt City coupon and then another email coupon last week. These are a dupe of the Camden Calf-Hair Sandal though the strap across the toes is thinner on the Factory version. 

Though completely flat, these didn’t feel too uncomfortable. The strap across the instep wasn’t too tight on me either. The size 7 is my normal size.

I liked the look of these sandals but not on my feet. I think because they are completely flat they allow your feet to relax and spread. The straps then make my feel look even wider than they really are.

I do recommend these even though I don’t like them on me. I do have the Lillian Sandal in Calf-Hair and love those because they have just a little wedge, changing the look of my feet in the sandal.

These really don’t seem like a Factory sandal. I know that the upper is faux but they are still a nice looking pair of sandals.
What do you think of the Calf-Hair Double-Strap Sandal? 

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It’s Shoes-day! Today I have the Marlow Mules in Seashore Beige. I haven’t worn this type of wide-band sandal since the early 2000s. I had some wedges from Nine West in Black and in Brown that I wore constantly. The Marlow Mules look promising so let’s take a look.

I saw a size 7 1/2 out in the store so I grabbed those to try-on. Just looking at the wide-band across the top I kind of knew that a size 7, my normal shoe size, would be a little snug. I was right as even the 7 1/2 just fits. The length is fine but the wide-band has no give or stretch.

I really did like the Marlow Mules, especially in the Fabric Mules and the Huarache Mules. But, I would have to size to a 7 1/2 for sure. If you have a slightly wider instep like me, you’ll probably need to size up a half size.

I think these will be a great transition sandal from Spring to Summer but I think once our heat comes, they might be a bit warm to wear.

Have you tried the Marlow Mules in any of the offerings?

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