J Crew shoe clips

Lovely and well made. But, there are sharp prongs in the clip back that will dig into the inside of your shoe. This is necessary to keep the clip in place but if you clip it on a smooth leather surface, it could also marr the shoe.

I have previously bought and returned the Lulu Frost shoe clips. Those looked and felt cheap in comparison. These look like jewellery for shoes and instantly transform and enhance the shoes. 

Verdict: lovely accents. Keepers. 

See the teeth? In the clip that's standing away from the "brooch" portion. Top view.

Another attempt to capture the teeth and slight curvature of the brooch portion (so it will adhere nicely to a shoe).

Natasha perforated pump, dark gold, 6

Pros: the colour is closer to bronze than gold, but definitely metallic leather; all leather construction; I like the pattern of perforation.

Cons: It's a case of taking an idea one step too far; the shoes make you look like you're trying too hard. Definite Star Trek vibe. Perforating the ankle strap is also a move in the wrong direction. Finally, the ankle strap is too noticeably big around my ankle for me to make it work.

Sizing: TTS

Verdict: Return. Money saved.