I've always had a thing for red shoes. When I was little, I had a pair of red patent leather Mary Janes that I called my "Dorothy Shoes", and I wore them everywhere. I've had a pair of red shoes in my wardrobe ever since, but my beaded satin flats have been looking a bit worn out of late. When I saw that Madewell had come up with these chic little red leather skimmers, I knew that they had to come home to my closet.
Holepunch Sidewalk Skimmer in Siberian Red
The leather is flexible right out of the box, and there's just a hint of toe cleavage.
Leather upper and leather lining. I bought these in size 8, which is my usual.
Many flats don't offer a lot of support, but these have pretty decent cushioning.
While I was on the Madewell website, I thought I'd look around a little bit and see if there was anything else that looked like it was worth adding to my cart. The Madewell look is pretty much the embodiment of laid-back cool, and their jeans are definitely worth trying if you're in the market for a new pair. I also have a few of their tees and tanks and I'm a big fan.
Striped Looking Glass Tank in Siberian Red
Soft and relaxed. Great weekend tank. I'm a sucker for stripes and I like the way that the pattern plays against itself on this tank.
Side view. The red stripes are brighter than they appear in these pictures, and the ground is a parchment color.
Another reason that I like this top? Whenever I wear it, it immediately makes me think of one of the best songs OF ALL TIME:
I had never tried any of Madewell's jewelry before, and these little charms caught my eye.
Jazz Age Pendant Necklace in Light Worn Gold
I was surprised at the weight of the necklace - these are no cheapo charms!
Hanging prettily over my J.Crew Talitha blouse (in SILK, this time).
I'm hoping to make a trip to the closest Madewell B&M location soon so that I can check out what else they have for Spring, as well as to get a better idea of size and fit. I might also order another pair of Sidewalk Skimmers, maybe in the patent leather.
Has anything caught your eye at Madewell?
I LOVE the Holepunch Sidewalk Skimmer shoes!!! They are super, super cute! Madewell shoes are really quality and super cute. I may have to grab the Holepunch Sidewalk Skimmer shoes too! And, the Talitha blouse looks great on you! I am so glad that you got the Rayon/Silk issue resolved. Thanks SO very much for these great reviews!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rynetta! Madewell really does do a great job with their shoes. I was so relieved to get my replacement Talitha blouse and see that it was perfect...all of the back and forth was stressing me out, haha!
DeleteI have been looking for my perfect pair of red shoes - but unfortunately, I still haven't been able to find the perfect pair. I will keep looking though. These ones you posted are super cute! I wish there was a Madewell in Canada, I'd love to see what they have to offer in store!
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I wish they'd open a Madewell in Canada too, I think that you would love it! The last time I was inside of a B&M they were prepping for the holiday season and there were a bunch of very hairy sweaters all over the place. Since this is GA and it was still 80 degrees outside, I didn't hang around for long. I can't wait to visit again to see their warm-weather gear!
DeleteLove your new shoes! I need to try them on:). The Talitha looks lovely on you! Glad to hear that you finally got the correct one.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I saw a commenter on the Mothership today who mentioned that her Talitha had basically fallen apart after a trip to the drycleaners, so now I'm afraid that mine will somehow self-destruct :p
DeleteI love that striped tank and the J.Crew Talitha is so gorgeous, I adore the color! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Katherine!
DeleteI still have yet to buy anything from Madewell, but those flats are so stinkin' cute - I definitely have to give them a closer look!
ReplyDeleteOh yes - do give Madewell a try, especially the jeans and shoes. I wish I could spend more money at Madewell, but most of their stuff isn't office appropriate and that's where my clothing budget has to go. I am going to buy another pair of the sidewalk skimmers...those can go anywhere :)
DeleteI love that necklace. So cute and it looks great w/your SILK Talitha ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Gigi!
DeleteI already have way too many pairs of red shoes but these are really cute, I love them. Also the polka dot ones, aren't they great?
ReplyDeleteYES. I love the polka dot ones, but they were sold out in my size the last time I checked. Will keep an eye out.
Deletedoes the tank run true to size? thinking of getting it in the blue color.
ReplyDeleteYep, TTS. I'm generally always a size M and that is the size of this tank.
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