I tried these shoes on in a JCREW store today and they are absolutely gorgeous, the pictures do not do them justice. They are somewhat "brighter" in person. They are snakeskin, with the toe area a pinky mauve, the middle a grey white, and the heel a warm camel.

Unfortunately the size that fit me overall well dug into my instep rather severely on the cut-out sides, so not a keeper for me. I'm going to use these as inspiration for fall shoes.

I have never bought JCREW shoes so I can't comment on the brand in general.