These Michael Antonio faux suede boots are the perfect balance of tough edge and luxe design. Definitely select the mushroom color, which are trendy for fall. Originally $129, these shoes are now $90.30.

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After stirring up some controversy when I had a reader guest post her review of Editors’ Closet, I posted a follow-up article when I was contacted by the team at this sample sale website who wanted to clear the air and address customers’ concerns.

I still receive comments on that older blog post, some of them complaints. But, I thought it might be beneficial if readers could get my own personal opinion of what it’s like to shop at Editors’ Closet. I placed my first Editors’ Closet order in January.

To begin with, I had $15 worth of credit at Editors’ Closet from referred customers who made purchases at the site after receiving an invitation from me to join. I selected to shop for accessories and I discovered some crystal-adorned leather cuffs from a brand called Rock & Bone (not to be confused with Rag & Bone). I chose a black cuff with black crystals, and with my credit, I paid an additional $29 to cover the difference and shipping, which was $9. I wish the shipping was a little lower, but at least it’s not $12, like at Gilt.com.

After placing my order I received an email stating the item would be shipped within 7-10 days. Note that I said shipped. The email didn’t say that I would receive it in 7-10 business days, but that it wouldn’t leave the warehouse for another 7-10 business days. So, I knew I had to be patient and guessed it would be about two weeks before I received my cuff.

Sure enough, two weeks later I received my cuff, along with a dust bag for me to store it in, which I didn’t expect and was pleasantly surprised. I love my cuff. The leather is super soft and it’s a well-made piece. None of the crystals are loose nor have fallen off. Until I purchased this piece, I had never heard of Rock & Bone. But, I am quite happy with my cuff. And, I’m satisfied with my Editors’ Closet experience. In fact, my cuff made it as part of an Outfit of the Week.

Would I recommend Editors’ Closet to others and will I go back to make another purchase? Yes. But I would also mention that shipping is a little high and patience is required. Otherwise, I think Editors’ Closet is just as acceptable as any other sample sale website. But… my favorites are still Gilt.com, RueLaLa.com and Hautelook.com. That hasn’t changed.

Rock & Bone leather cuff with crystals.