I literally have been stalking J.Crew for months to see if
their Etta pumps ever went on SUPER sale. It was a total pipe dream, but a girl
has to wish. I saw these beauties many
months ago, but there is never a way that I will spend $350 on a single pair
of shoes, especially if they weren't boots.
The shoes from J.Crew are normally a bit pricy for my tastes, but these
were part of their collection, which means that they were even more expensive.
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| J.Crew Etta Pump $350 |
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| J. Crew Every Pump $350 |
I didn't want to give up on a shoes like these so I did a
lot of searching. The factory store wasn't and still isn't selling them. I looked at a lot of other similar styles, in
my price range, but they weren’t of the same quality or made from actual calf
hair. After many months I am happy to
say that I found an amazing alternative that I might just like more than the
J.Crew ones.
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| Nine West HeroHeart Pump $99 |
I got an email from Nine West a few days ago with a
promotion they had going. This email
caught my eye because they were featuring a similar pair of pumps to the J. Crew
version I was salivating over. There
were a few styles that were made of the same material in flats, booties,
etc. Martina is almost a carbon copy of
the Everly shoe with a 3 ½” heel and pointed toe. The Adrianna is very similar too,
but the heel height is only 2 ¾” which is much more manageable if you are
always on your feet. Mallica is a round
toe almost booties with and adjustable ankle strap. The heel height is 4” which is a bit too much
for me at work. Savvy is super sexy peep toe with strap and would look great
with a LBG or bold color for a night out on the town. Unita is another peep
toe, but with a thicker heel and thick criss-crossing in the front with side
zipper action. All the shoes are going
for under $109, but with the current promotion you can save up to 30% off.
I ended up buying the HeroHeart pump with a 3” heel and
pointed toe action. The heel is a thick triangle with a thicker base which works best for me at work. The reviews were right about this shoe. Super cute, but they run a half size too
small. I am consistently a 9, but had to
exchange them for a 9 ½. I am truly in love with this alternative not just for the style, but also the price.
If you subscribe to their email you can get 15% off your
first purchase. They also have free
shipping (subject to change). That usually is a big reason I end up purchasing items if the shipping is free. Nine West usually has a promotion going
on so don't forget to search for promo codes before you order your shoes. A few minutes will save you a few pennies. I ended up scoring mine for $84.74 with my 20% discount and taxes.
Happy bargain shopping!
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