6/29/10

That, Not This

Looking to add to my ever growing 
summer sandal collection,
found myself recently drawn to THIS:
Christian Louboutin Delfin Espadrille Wedges
$395.00 @ Saks.com

Thankfully, J Crew thoughtfully sent an email alert
about a fabulous summer sale, where I spotted THAT, instead.

Estella grossgrain espadrilles
$69.99 @ JCrew.com


$325.00 less, and they're purple too!!!
{thanks J Crew!}


67 comments:

Tonia @Chic Modern Vintage said...

I love Louboutin, but that a bit much for an espadrille.

Dobbygirl said...

Jcrew one all the way! So adorable!

Erika ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

LOVE it!!!! - always go for the bargin! - i have black one's like them! :o) .. both are cute - but i would of done same thing JCrew - haha

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~

splendid market said...

Isn't that amazing? I think the J Crew pair looks cuter -- more flattering to the leg. They really do a great job. Must go shop sale!!

Debby said...

I actually like the J. Crew sandals better & the color is soooo me.... might have to snatch those. Love that the heel isn't too high because I am a bit of a klutz, been walking around in flats for too long. xo

pretty pink tulips said...

I'm a fan of Christ....but this time Jenna's team did a better job!!!! And the price tag is better too. Love J. Crew!

Jacqueline said...

Definitely think the j crew one is prettier. Must look for them on my next cross-border shopping expedition. Have to start filling that new shoe closet!

pretty pink tulips said...

Oops...that was supposed to say Christian! Typing too fast!

Audrey Allure said...

I actually like the J.Crew one a whole lot better! So cute :)

The Simply Luxurious Life said...

Great find with the J.Crew! I do like that pair much better especially because it is in a fabulous purple hue.

Hamptontoes said...

Cute shoes...I like the J Crew ones better!

Marcie said...

I actually like the JCrew pair better! Finally, the cheaper shoe is more appealing to me!

Have a great day!
Marcie

Sketch42 said...

I like the J crew pair better too! The heel is a little nicer... For daytime, summer or winter, I wear flats. Flat as the earth flats.

Im loving these lanvin python flats I picked up for %40 off!

Charlotta Ward said...

Well done! Agree on the J Crew choice. Much cuter and lighter for summery legs!

x Charltota... and see, I can't even spell my name... or perhaps I should change it to that..!? A bit more exotic and mysterious.. Not at all Swedish.. :)

xx C h a r l o t t a... (phew!)

ticklishfromadistance said...

Like the J Crew better as well. That is too funny. enjoy!

Marija said...

I like both but I would wear the jCrew shoe before the Louboutin - that red is way too bright. Though I might have to rip off that little bow ... so not me. Definitely cute, though!

Jammer said...

I'm with the first comment - 400 bones is a bit much for a baby wedge...but I love the second pair!

http://jammer10am.blogspot.com/

pve design said...

I remember falling head over espadrilles at Hermes and then flying all the way to France to happily happen upon a pair that were the joie de vivre to my Summer.
I love espadrilles!
pve

CCWai said...

The smell of summer is here.
The Louboutin sandals look nice, but I'm not sure if it's worth that much.
Good thing you found an alternative.

Poppies and Sunshine said...

I like the J Crew one better! It's too cute. I like how it's a slip on as well!

jules @ The Diversion Project said...

love it when things work out that way!

Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...

Good find! Not really my style, but I like the pretty purple color!

Lauren said...

I was checking out those Louboutins too, so glad to know there's an alternative that's just as pretty!

Kat said...

Once again....less is more.
Love the Purple... of course.

http://kat-kathleenjackson.blogspot.com

SPLENDEROSA said...

Well, you absolutely needed those purple ones! I would never never pay $300+ for a pair of espadrilles.

THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE said...

hahaha good thing they came through! it always kills me to spend $400 on a pair of flats. but i have been known to do it :)

Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...

Love the J Crew shoes- My MIL used to work for JCrew- practically my whole wardrobe is made up of JCrew- Lucky me- except she retired two years ago- Boo- even my monkeys had great clothes, Love Crew Cuts- but they grew out of them- Lucky for me I'm still the same size!

Bailey@ peppermintbliss said...

I actually think I like the jcrew ones better! go jcrew!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

yay for J. Crew, that amount of money is WAY too much for espadrilles!

WickedThrifty said...

wow, the jcrew version is WAY cuter. i posted about espadrilles-for-less just recently as well! my friend wanted a $700 prada pair, yikes!

Kathysue said...

I actually think the JCrew is cuter and the price is much better and doable even if I had the $$$S I would buy the JCrewfor sure, Happy Tuesday,Kathysue

Leah said...

I adore the first ones! Just because pastels aren't really my thing!

Come check out my first giveaway!!!!

Luvs!

Housewife Bliss said...

these are perfect, I was just at Nordies looking at shoes and could not find a pair that I wanted ...off to J crew now.

Carol@TheDesignPages said...

This is one of the very rare instances where I prefer the less expensive option!! Love the purple also!...Carol

this free bird said...

You totally took the thoughts right out of my head: PURPLE!! (and of course PRICE is crucial as well...hehe)

But I have to say I prefer the J.Crew pair - the heel's slightly higher, there's a little more bow and where the fabric is place will be more attractive on the foot. What a find!!

this free bird said...

that would be "where the fabric is placeD"

seriously. is it friday yet??

Diana Mieczan said...

Yuppie to J.Crew! They really have the best stuff, dont they?
Kisses darling

Susie @ Maddie's Nest said...

I am a huge fan of Louboutin. That said, I actually like the J Crew option better here!

Elle Sees said...

yes! much better!

Style Attic said...

A better price always looks better, usually because there is a smile up top :)
Love the white watch, I'm with you there, sporting one myself (the cheaper one)! That's cool your "linkbacks" I've so much to learn about blogging!!

junghwa by amy stewart said...

Those J Crew ones are so cute! I actually like them better. That color... LOVELY!

Velvet and Linen said...

I actually like the J Crew ones better!
Great find.

xo
Brooke

Anna Liesemeyer said...

It just shows that people pay hundreds more for the name brand. Both are fabulous!:)
Happy tuesday! Thanks for entering the giveaway!

Mackenzie {Design Darling} said...

love me some j.crew... that jenna can do no wrong in my book. great find — love this feature!

SabinePsynopsis said...

Great choice. I actually think I prefer the shape of the J Crew ones. xoxo

Aspiring Kennedy said...

i almost bought the jcrew the other day. love them! and i have to say, i can be a bit of a brand groupie... but those just aren't even as cute!!

www.aspiringkennedy.com

Krystal said...

nice find for you!!! i love when that happens :)

Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...

Love the Jcrew find:) also saw something cute at target for $30.00

Pinecone Camp said...

I could never spend that much on shoes, as i would ruin them in no time! They're pretty flipping cute though....and so are the JCrew sandals. Much more sensibly priced too ;)

Mademoiselle Poirot said...

Hmmm....don't think I'd be spending that sort of money on a pair of espadrilles, even if I had it spare... The colour is nice though, maybe that's the reason for the price? ;-) Have a lovely week, Love from London x

Kristin said...

The Crew pair is SUCH a pretty color!

VictoriaArt said...

Much nicer anyway! I love a good bargain, you hit the jackpot!

XX
Victoria

Averill said...

I think I prefer the JCrew one, too! It looks a little less...orthopedic (and I can't believe I said that about a pair of CL's but there ya go..).

Josie said...

These are darling! I love the red color of the Louboutins but the shape of the J.Crew ones is fabulous!
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com

drollgirl said...

$395. and probably made with $3.95 worth of material. get real, folks! WHO WOULD PAY THAT?!?!? yeesh.

Jennifer said...

Nice find! I love the J Crew ones. I want them too!

sara said...

Very cute, and a great steal! While the Louboutin espadrilles are cute, if I were going to spend that much money I would get a pair of the black patent CL stilettos!

sarah, flourish design + style said...

Good pick! I'd spend the money on great heels ;) xx

shari @ little blue deer said...

Good find, Sue! I love the grosgrain, actually, more!

lisaroyhandbags said...

Loving them both but you can't beat the price at J Crew! : )

Punctuation Mark said...

thank God for designer style for less... and great quality too!

liza said...

I'm laughing because pretty pink tulips is a fan of Christ, but Jenna's team did better. Can't make this stuff up, people!!

I went to Saks today... SOOOOOOO rare (my first time to the mall in OVER A YEAR!). Lots of fun, but I was in a rush because I had to go to my GUM SURGERY consult! Not so fun!!

SogniSorrisi said...

AND they have a little heel! Great find.

Lynda @ Happenstance Home said...

The J. Crew are even more adorable and of course the price is right!!!

The Shiny Pebble said...

And cuter too. The lomboutin is looking a tid bit geriatric to me.

Heather Taylor said...

The J. Crew version gets my vote. Way prettier!

Melissa said...

Loving both sandals!

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