My Target order arrived this past Friday at work via my bf who was lucky enough to have a half-day - he decided to bring my package along with the new Radiohead album which was a surprise since they had originally announced it would be officially dropping Saturday! :)
After reading Jean's post on petite friendly shoes and viewing the collection of Dolce Vita's collaboration with Target, I knew they were a must-try!
To preface this review, my feet are a small size 5 - I can barely fit a 5.5 if I'm lucky and that's usually in tennis shoes where a little wiggle-room is expected. I also am a klutz and thus have been confined to wearing tennis shoes, flip-flops, flats, and UGGs 99% of the year, so it's just now that I'm dabbling in more height-propelling footwear.
Since not everything was in stock at time of purchase, my order was split and I only received the Cork wedge sandals in Brown
After reading Jean's post on petite friendly shoes and viewing the collection of Dolce Vita's collaboration with Target, I knew they were a must-try!
To preface this review, my feet are a small size 5 - I can barely fit a 5.5 if I'm lucky and that's usually in tennis shoes where a little wiggle-room is expected. I also am a klutz and thus have been confined to wearing tennis shoes, flip-flops, flats, and UGGs 99% of the year, so it's just now that I'm dabbling in more height-propelling footwear.
Since not everything was in stock at time of purchase, my order was split and I only received the Cork wedge sandals in Brown
The site has a few styles of various sandals including wedges in rope and cork in a plethora of colors. Another style is available with a smaller 'faux stacked wedge' and various metallic finishes.
I purchased the cork wedges in brown and in gold. They are also available in White, Pewter, Cognac, and Black.
Cork Wedge Sandals in Gold
I also opted for the Rope Wedge Sandals in Nude, though I was also tempted by the ones in Brown.
I purchased the cork wedges in brown and in gold. They are also available in White, Pewter, Cognac, and Black.
Cork Wedge Sandals in Gold
I also opted for the Rope Wedge Sandals in Nude, though I was also tempted by the ones in Brown.
...A few pictures...
*Profile*
*Profile*
*Back*
*Closeup of the cork - love the traces of gold - a nice touch!*
*Aerial view*
*Side view on*
Shoe specs for the Dolce Vita Cork Wedges in Brown
- Comes in whole and half sizes 5.5 - 11
- Open toe wedges
- Approximately 4" heel height/1" sole
- Non-skid tread on heel
- Faux leather, thermoplastic rubber outsole and cushioned insole
The design is unique and I love the strap detail - beautiful!
Some ladies have said the shoes run a little big, but the fact that my feet were more tightly confined within the zippered body of this particular sandal style helped. I've decided to keep this pair!
The shoes retail for $29.99 USD but watch Ebates in the TARGET section for tips on extra sales as I received an extra 20% off during a shoe and accessory online sale. If you have the Target card, that's an additional 5% off not to mention 3% cash back from Ebates!
Not bad for the chic gal on a budget, considering a similarly styled Dolce Vita sandal is priced at around $173 on Zappos.com
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I have officially put myself on an online shopping ban for the month of March!
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Finally getting some shut-eye, I can't keep staying up this late my skin is rebelling!
Goodnight & Sweet Dreams!
