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My Talbots order that I placed during the Buy One, Get One 50% off came in over the weekend and I was very happy with everything I purchased. I wanted to share with you what I ordered as there are some items similar to current J Crew offerings, at better price points.

Checked Pleated Skirt, 8 Petite – I liked this skirt immediately out of the package, even before trying it on. I purchased the Factory Pencil Skirt in Houndstooth but truly like this one more. It is black and white and has camel in it as well. The waist and length are perfect and I like that it can still be great for office-wear but also day-to-day. I have numerous Tippi Sweaters and Cashmere Tees to pair with this skirt.

Italian Flannel Wool A-Line Skirt in Palomino, Size 8 Petite – This is less A-Line that the Wool A-Line Skirt I reviewed here. The material feels the same, thin like the past years City Mini Skirt. This is a great skirt and only missing pockets. The 8 Petite is a perfect fit. I’m finally realizing the Petite sizing fits me best. 

This is about 1/4-1/2 in shorter than the J Crew version. 

There is also no stitching at the waistband and hem, which I prefer.

Curvy Fit Doupioni Pants, Size 8 Petite – I can’t compare these directly with the Collection Cafe’ Capri in Pintucked Heavy Shantung or the Collection Cafe’ Capri in Pintucked Shantung but I can tell you that these are lined, have back pockets, are Silk/Wool and are cropped just like both J Crew pants but they are also $99….before any promos. These come in an array of colors including this Candy Apple. They fit well without any help (Spanx). Online the inseam for Petites says 26 1/2 inches and is perfect on me.

I ordered these in Black as well and thought I would decide on which ones to keep but I really like this color. It really does remind me of my favorite Carnival snack. There are also the Signature Doupioni Ankle Pants which is straight through the hip and thigh. 

Overall, I’m very pleased with my order from Talbots. I’ve only ever purchases shoes and accessories from Talbots. MamaBella is a huge fan. Each of my purchases are great basic additions to my closet. And being able to purchase these with a BOGO and then stack a 20% off coupon made the skirts around $40. 
What do you think of my purchases from Talbots?
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OK, so not stripper-like “Clear Heels” but a solid block clear heel on a Talbots shoe. Husband and I had an un-planned date night Friday night when one of our favorite, but normally highly priced, restaurants had a Groupon promotion. So I grabbed two “NWT” items from my closet and we went out for a delicious meal.

J Crew Jules Dress in Fanfare Print
Talbots Patent Leater Lucite Heel Sandal in Black
I bought these last summer on super sale, after seeing them on Gigi. I also bought the Plaster/White color as well since the price and promos were so low. The heel is pretty high, 3 inches, so they are not an all-day heel for me but were comfortable for the short time I did wear them. 
I’m happy I was finally able to wear my Jules Dress in Fanfare. I rolled up the sleeves and it was the perfect dress for the evening. 
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I have to say June was the “Month of Shoes” for me from different brands and price points. I think there’s a little something in here for everyone (including your boys and hubby’s). This is picture and link heavy so I apologize if the post takes a little longer to load.

I teased you with my new TOMS that are the prettiest color of sunshine yellow with that Sperry Topsider accent.

TOMS Yellow Bimini Women’s Stitchouts
Size 7 1/2
Also in Navy & Red, Men’s, Kids & Babies (too cute!)

Nike® for J.Crew Vintage Collection Cortez® Sneakers

Size 5 1/2 (Men’s), Chalk- To determine your size go down 1 and a half sizes from your normal size. I am a 7 in Women’s. These come complete with the exposed foam tongue, just like back-in-the-day. The Boy saw these on the back of the catalog I had laying around and FREAKED OUT! He proceeded to beg beg BEG for these in the Anthracite (Blue/Green). He is a HUGE fan of the Nike Cortez and has several pairs in various colors. He has some all white leather and is very careful to not scuff them or get them dirty. He now asks every week or so if any new colors have come out on the J Crew site. I’ll have him drinking the “crewlade” soon. Muah-ha-ha… 

Christian Louboutin You Love Espadrilles
Size 37
I have some Corso Como Espadrilles in red but I couldn’t pass up Louboutin’s on sale, in my size! I bought these at Neiman’s and they had some lovely blue Gingham flats, but sadly not in my size.

Tory Burch Tevray Huarache Wedge Sandal
Size 7
Again, another Neiman’s sale find, plus an additional 20% off! You may also be able to find them in black and white.

LANVIN!!! My first pair. Had I known it would come in this lovely box I would have looked for some sooner. It will be a present every time I open the box to wear the shoes.

Lanvin Black Patent Espadrille Wedge
Size 37
Loving Neiman’s as these were on sale, plus the additional 20% off. I love that the jute is a darker brown, which will easily transition to fall. I’ve seen these floating around in a Coral/Peach color too.

Prada Pointed Toe Sling-back Pump
Size 36 1/2
Sweet baby pink Prada’s!!! The pictures do not do this shoe justice regarding the color. I am not a “ballerina pink” girl but these were too beautiful to pass up. The link is to a different color on Polyvore. I’m thinking skinny jeans, a white tee and fitted motorcycle jacket with these.

Talbots times two!
Patent Leather Lucite-Heel City Sandals
Size 7
Black & Plaster – Now on sale for $44.39! The Suede in Bordeaux and Leather in Golden Haze/Yellow are just as pretty if you are put off by the “dancer-ish clear heels” and on sale too! See them on Gigi.

J Crew Mona Leather Pumps
Size 7
Black & Warm Taupe
I didn’t get the black but took this picture of them when I was in the store. I tried on the 6 1/2 and found them tight around the widest part of my foot, around the ball. The 7’s were a better fit when I tried them on and 7 is my normal J Crew shoe size. I haven’t worn these yet as it’s just too hot for anything but sandals. They also come in Pale Peacock, Dusty Clay and Brick Red.
Warm Taupe
Here is the color comparison with my Ann Taylor Perfect Pump in Porcini. Those are patent and a little more on the gray side.

J Crew Mona Suede Pumps
Size 7
Wild Berry
Y’all know I love me some J Crew Wild Berry so I had to see these IRL, EVEN THOUGH I also have the Cece Suede Ballet Flats in the same color. They also come in Black, Burnt Sienna, and Slate. I won’t be purchasing the other colors and here’s why. I am not a fan of Black suede. I prefer Black in patent. The Burnt Sienna is about the same color as the Julienne‘s I found on ebay. And I have the Coddington in Cobblestone.

Cece Suede Ballet Flats
Size 7
Wild Berry
I have seen the Sapphire & Tropical Green IRL and they are true to the color online.

Now, do I keep the Mona and exchange the Cece for another color like the Sapphire or Tropical Green? Or do I keep both in the same color? I will certainly wear the flats more but the heels will be great for that little POP for Girls Night Out or Date Night. I’m still debating that one.

OK…so that’s “Super Shoes-day”. I hope you enjoyed it.

Have a great evening!