I bought the EF top in red brick--a little worried that it might be too bright or too orange, but it is great color and great fit. I like that it is so stretchy but not clingy.
I too bought a couple of things in person that I wouldn't have bought online. Sometimes I just have to touch the fabric and get the feel of it, and then hold it up to the mirror before deciding to try it on.
So glad you got the shoes--they are beautiful.
Oh, and both times I went in the stores that jacket caught my eye. Tempted, but I already have an olive jacket that I wear a lot.