It was a hard pill to swallow, but I have finally accepted the fact that I am only 5’5″ and will never, never, never be the 5’8″ goddess that I have longed to be. Although, come Sunday…I slip back on my heels and hope to trick everyone at church. The rest of the days you can find me in slippers in the house, sneakers in the gym, and flats around town.
Flats are heaven-sent. They are the one the easiest ways a woman can fool people into thinking she’s got some style. A casual outfit that you might normally wear flip-flops, boring brown/black leather shoes, or tennis shoes is instantly flipped upside-down when you change those out for flats. All the sudden, you are a style icon in the neighborhood and family. You should try it!
My best tip for buying flats is to pick out some with color or mettalic ones! They liven up your outfit and are so much more fun to wear. Don’t worry so much about matching. It’s doesn’t have to match, it just has to “go together”. Say you’ve got a cute yellow top on….well, try some turquoise flats or some red flats. Killer. Be brave!
Me Too Adonia Mary-Jane Flat, $78.95.
Crocs Malindi, $29.99
Report Olwyn Mary-Jane Ballet Flats, $49.95
BCBGirls Jester, $35.65 Clearance.
Steve Madden Kappy Ballerina Multi, $49
BC Footwear Pageboy Peep-Toe, $54.95
Aqua Marni Flats, $49.97.
Grendha Passion Jelly Shoes, $28.95.
I LOVE wearing my flip-flops, but when you’re trying to look a little more (just a little more) pulled together, opt for flats! They kick flip-flop’s butts any day!
Mariel
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Mariel (mahr-eeee-elle) is a mother to six, wife to one. Loves homeschooling, golfing, cupcakes, traveling, cuddling, non-fiction books, gardening, James Taylor, family time, and a sexy wedge. This is her blog. Enjoy!
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Those peep toes are fabulous!
If you wore jelly’s the first time around are you ALLOWED to wear them again?! I tried a pair on and felt like I was trying to hard to be cool.
LOVE the mary jane ballet flats!!
I love those red one’s! However, I am definitely just a flip flop girl
Very cute! Just got meself my first pair of skinny jeans and need some cute flats to go with em! Thanks!
I love shoes! I like the last ones.. they remind me of a pair I had in elem school!
Love the flowery multi colored ones! Your blog is always so fun!
Why oh why oh why did you have to show me those red mary janes?
I was living a perfectly happy life until that moment.
(I just found your blog because you just found mine, lol.
Love,
The Damsel in DisDress (Erica’s friend)