Recent Purchases: Prada, Madewell, Everlane

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Hello! This week, I’m sharing some recent purchases, starting with these Prada sandals.

These have been on my list for a long time. I bought them earlier, but in the wrong size (I love Nordstrom for almost everything but their designer shoe sizing guide is always off – I ordered a half size up when I should have gone true to size); I was lazy and didn’t re-order and then they were recently a paltry $100 off when Nordstrom was price matching Saks and so I bought them again. I’ve had a few events where I needed comfortable heels and I realized I’m still wearing my YSL Tributes because there is no better option for comfort – I thought these could be a good other option in the rotation. And they are!

One immediate advantage, besides the comfort, is that they can more easily be worn with casual outfits, like denim.

Another interesting thing to note about the shoes – the bottom is rubber. Which assists so much with grip. Smart of Prada but i wonder if it’s cheaper or more expensive than the old plain smooth leather soles?

Overall: I like these and they’re a good “all arounder” heeled black sandal. I’d definitely recommend if you have a hole in your wardrobe in this area. Price is ridiculous as it is with all designer shoes but for such an all around worker I consider it OK. Sometimes I do wonder if I need to go “premium designer” for shoes – but then I try cheaper pairs, even at the contemporary/$400 level and they are still uncomfortable? Am I missing out on some good brands and options? Let me know!

Next – these Madewell jeans, $128.

Madewell makes my favorite jeans and on average I buy one pair a year from them. This year I decided to get these “Chancery stovepipes” and I am so happy! They are exactly what I wanted, high waist, the perfect shade of medium blue, a little interest on the bottom with the fray. Petite 24 would be a closer fit but I got Petite 25 to have some more comfort with the belly and I’m very pleased! Love love love these. I also have a long torso and these make me look more proportional, no small feat I assure you. And no alterations necessary, which is never the case with denim except if they offer petite. Highly recommend.

Everlane Texture Cotton Cardigan, $98. I really like this! Apparently it is kind of an “inspired” version of a cardigan from Babaa which is a favorite in the blog/IG community but I had no idea until I started looking at reviews. I thought about buying the Babaa but it is one size? So I gave up.

Sizing wise, I took an XXS in this which is smaller than I usually go for Everlane (I usually do XS, especially if I’d like to layer). HOWEVER I think this cardigan runs quite large. I originally got an XS and exchanged for XXS. You can see there’s still quite a lot of room too. Overall I think this is a great cozy option for fall and super versatile, especially for the price. And I guess it sells out quick! I just noticed the cream version I bought is out of the small sizes (but always check back because Everlane I’ve found does random small quantity restocks). But I really like that auburn color.

Okay – that’s what I’ve tried and liked lately! What about you?