Saturday, May 17, 2014

J.Crew Lillian mirror metallic low wedges in 'metallic gold' review + photos


         I've indulged in a bit of spring shoe shopping as of late. (After all, there's nothing like end-of-Uggs season to inspire the need for cute kicks!) Though I've shared a few style picks on my Instagram (@cuteandmundane), I've been meaning to share more with you on the blog for some time now! Today I'm talking shoes, with my newest aquisition / obsession, the J.Crew Lillian mirror metallic low wedges in 'metallic gold'.





           I chose the J.Crew Lillian mirror metallic low wedges in 'metallic gold' to match my new architecturally detailed party dress. (It's the J.Crew Carson dress in silk dupioni in 'carribbean sand', in case you're curious!) I had been quite set on a mirrored gold shoe, and had initially planned for one with a higher heel; unfortunately, that plan was set back by a two month backorder. I decided to try the lower heeled Lillian wedge instead.

           I find the J.Crew Lillian wedge in 'metallic gold' to be quite versatile. At 1 3/4", it's quite a bit shorter than I'd like for an evening shoe, yet has enough character thanks to its golden mirrored finish. It can easily be repurposed as a shoe to be worn on a more casual basis, which I'm looking forward to doing this summer.


           When worn, I found the J.Crew Lillian wedge in 'metallic gold' to be quite comfortable, though I haven't walked long distances yet. The shoe is made in Italy. The semblance of quality makes the price slightly more palatable. The shoe felt pretty true to size, though I tend to have a pretty standard sized foot in general. If anything, it errs on the roomier side on the heel end, which I felt made it more comfortable.


         I'm having a mirrored gold moment lately, so I'm head over heels (pun intended) for my J.Crew Lillian mirror metallic low wedges in 'metallic gold'! (The color is so fabulous that I'm still eyeing the backordered stiletto version as well). I love that this pair should work for both events and everyday. In terms of matching accessories, I've picked out a cute pair of Kate Spade studs to coordinate. I'm still toying with the idea of a matching clutch, though that's still a work in progress!

        Thanks for reading my first shoe review! Are you a fan of metallic shoes? Do you have a go-to shoe for summer events? What kicks have you added to your collection lately?

Love, Dovey

8 comments:

  1. Hey Dovey, oh these are gorgeous!!! I love wedges because I can't really walk in heels. I haven't really added anything very "summery" to my shoe wardrobe yet, but I did buy a new pair of black ballerinas from Pretty Ballerinas because my old ones are looking kinda old already ;)

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    1. Hi Sunny,

      Thank you so much! I def have to choose shoes based on how far I'm walking as well. Black ballet flats sounds like a great staple :)

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  2. Oh, these are gorgeous, and they look comfy :) I like higher heels usually, too, but there's something very casual and carefree about lower heels.

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    1. Hi Larie,

      Agreed! It feels good to have a more practical pair as well :)

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  3. Those are precious and I like how the heel isn't too high! I have a pair of metallic gold flats and a matching gold handbag.

    My most recent shoe purchase was a pair of multi-colour sandals.

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    1. Hi Iris,

      Looks like we have similar taste --- though I wish I could find a nice gold handbag as well! Multicolored sandals sound like they'd be a lot of fun :)

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  4. I love these golden shoes !
    Cath

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  5. OMG!!! Those low metallic wedges are so very pretty. You def made the right decision on picking it. Great outfit too.

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