New Shoe Review: ShoeDazzle's "Jaffe", "Haru" and "Corinne"

Ah, nothing like a big box of shoes showing up at your door to make the day that much better!!  That happened Monday when I received 3 new pairs from ShoeDazzle.  With all of these new arrivals being recent releases, and two of the pairs being shoes that I have talked about before, here are my thoughts on the 3 of them.

"Jaffe" by Paper Fox ($49.95 VIP members / $59.95 for non-VIPs)

I picked the black and white version over the solid silvery gunmetal of "Jaffe".  The contrasting colors mixed with the strap placement, and then add to that the single sole, pointed toe and stiletto heel - you have one very sexy and stunning shoe, and even more so in person!  As a size 6.5 it's true to size.  I found it decently comfortable in walking around my house in it, but for long periods of wear I know I would need some sort of insert.  I also found them very easy to walk in for the heel height.  There were no quality flaws that I would note here either.  My only gripe about this shoe is that the side "buckle" is really a folded over velcro strip.  It is adjustable which is nice, but had they made that an actual buckle I think the shoe would have been perfect.

"Haru" by gx by Gwen Stefani ($59.95 VIP members / $95.95 for non-VIPs)

If there's one thing I can say about the gx line of shoes it's that they are really, really comfortable.  Except for the "Misaki" open toe booties, I don't think I would put an insert into any of the pairs I have (these, "Izumi", "Hoshi", and "Mayuko").  As far as "Haru" goes, these also come in an indigo/black/white/gray version, and a red/black/white version.  I chose the black as I felt it would best match my wardrobe, and I really like the noticeable contrast of textiles in the upper in person.  They are true to size for a 6.5, but I will warn that the ankle strap is not adjustable.  I have small ankles and I don't have much additional room once they're on.  I found the shoes easy to walk in, and really comfortable as I mentioned earlier.  I would say that they're also well made, though I do think they're a little pricey.  I try to save my VIP credits for the gx shoes to make them more affordable.

"Corinne" by Paper Fox ($39.95 VIP members / $54.95 for non-VIPs)

I didn't talk about this shoe before, but it grew on me since its release.  My hair has blue and purple streaks in it, and this year I've added some cobalt pieces to my wardrobe.  I thought these would be a nice addition to my wardrobe, and an alternative to an all black shoe.  They come in a black version with a muted gold heel/sole, and then this version which is considered blue/silver on their site.  I would say the heel/sole is a muted glossy black, not silver, so I don't know where the silver fits in on these.  The faux suede that the straps are made of is actually pretty comfortable.  That said, I would keep a BandAid Friction Block Stick around just in case the first few times you wear these to prevent possible rubbing and/or blisters.  The sole itself isn't the most comfortable so I'd look for some inserts for longer periods of wear.  They are true to size for my 6.5 feet.  I also thought they were easy to walk in for the heel height and well made.

New Month, New Shoes: June 2014

Summertime!  Time for fabulous sandals and other open toe shoes.  It's by far my favorite season of the year, a time where I go out of my way to dress up, shoes most definitely included!

As excited as I am about the next few months and the shoes I'll get to wear, I'm again very disappointed in the offerings for June at both ShoeDazzle and JustFab.  JustFab is giving us some FALL shoes this month - boots and other assorted closed toe offerings - and it's not even summer yet: um, fail!  But I really don't know what's going on at ShoeDazzle.  For starters, it seems like there are way less than normal new arrivals - which leads me to believe that the rest of the shoes are either coming as Daily Deals or in the mid-month drop (let's hope).  There were also no gx by Gwen Stefani shoes this month.  That just added to my disappointment.  They've been so good at giving us unique, affordable shoes and right now there's only 2 pairs I added to my wish list.  Actually, make that 2 pairs from ShoeDazzle, and 1 from JustFab.  Although that's great for my monthly budget, I really would like to see a swing back to the shoe sites that I've come to love.

What are your thoughts on the two shoe sites??  I am curious to know if anyone else is feeling the same way.


ShoeDazzle: "Jaffe" by Paper Fox ($49.95 VIP members / $59.95 for non-VIPs)
This shoe is so unique in style, I am thinking it's must be big name designer inspired.  It also comes in a solid metallic gunmetal tone, which is also quite stunning.  Me?  I definitely prefer the black and white mix if I have to pick between the two.  It's very sexy with the contrast, the strap placement, and the cutouts.  I love the pointed toe and the single sole as well.  It says in the details that this is a 5" heel, but I don't think they are that high; I am guessing that is a misprint.  These shoes will be my next ShoeDazzle purchase!

ShoeDazzle: "Sudana" by Paper Fox ($49.95 VIP members / $59.95 for non-VIPs)
The photo for this shoe wasn't showing up for some reason, so I passed it by at first.  I saw the style in a leopard version - which doesn't have nearly the appeal that this does to me - but I really liked the silhouette of the shoe.  I'm glad I went back to look!  Besides the unique style, the graphic nature of the shoe is what caught my eye - it has a bit of mod flair.  These are 5" heels, but with a 1" platform.  The black part is elastic, so this shoe looks to be pretty versatile in the ankle department.  Paper Fox is a ShoeDazzle brand that I really seem to connect to.

 



















JustFab: "Rozelle" by Paper Fox ($39.95 VIP members / $49.00 for non-VIPs)
I have a somewhat similar pair (but MUCH more rocker chic) in my closet - Pleaser's "Delight-667".  Although they are similar in strappy style, this sandal is a toned down version of what I own.  The best part about these is that the hardware is all silver - no repainting needed!  The 3 buckles are adjustable so it looks like those with more narrow or wide feet and ankles would have a shot at making these work.  They also comes in a stunning metallic blue which would make me sit down and think about what color I would get.  The faux leather stiletto heel is a tall 6", and the platform is a 1.5".