Friday, April 25, 2008

Summer Shoe Extravaganza: Flats!

Flats. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I love them (a lot!) but I hate what my feet have to go through to break them in. Seriously, 90% of flats – no matter the brand (the Privos do it too!) – tear up my feet the first few times I wear them. Most of my flats are stained with my own blood. Lovely thought, right?

I guess I have a short-term memory, because I keep buying them. I just arm myself with plenty of band aids, blister block (preventative care!) and heel pads.

Here’s some that have caught me eye for the summer.


Audrey Peeptoe Buckle Skimmer
I like these a lot - especially the pink lining. I saw these in stores and they are really cute in person.


Merona Alyssa Buckled Peep-Toe Flats
Target, $22.99
I love these shoes - and I confess, I own them. However, I bought them before I went into conservative shoe-spender mode! They're the perfect summer dressy flat.






Canvas Skimmers
Old Navy, $8.99
I've started buying shoes at Old Navy more. The price is unbeatable and the shoes are adorable. These come in a variety of patterns and colors - all under $10!



Sam Edelman 'Colette'
Piperlime, $70.50
I love Sam Edelman flats. (Minimal bloodshed people!) They're on the pricey side, but you can always find deals because they're sold all over the place and never at the same price.



Jessica Simpson 'Delmarco'
I'm all about the bright colored trend this season. Shoes should never be boring!

Antonio Melani "Flirt"
Dillards, $47.40
So cute and girly. I think these would look adorable with cropped pants.




Merona Amber Chop-Out Flats
Target, $22.99
I love the cut-outs on these shoes also. I've passed by them in Target a few times now. I'm getting good at this self-control thing:)




Calvin Klein 'Cece' Flat
Nordstrom, $69.95
I am liking metallics for summer - it's a switch from the basic black. I have a love affair with Calvin Klein shoes in general - ever since the wine-colored mary janes last fall to the Parma now. Swoon!

11 comments:

Marriage-101 said...

oooh I love the shiny red ones the best!

Erin said...

I have a similar problem with flats...I love to wear them to work, but they really tear up my feet until they are broken in. What's that about?

Katelin said...

I love the Meronas, man I just want to go shoe shopping right now!

Heather said...

I have never commented before but I recently started reading your blog. I think that your puppy is really cute. I also really like your shoe postings. You should warn us the day before though. I am going to go broke with all of the shoe posts. : )

Terra said...

You're so right about flats killing your heels. I have a fab pair of basic black flats that I wear to work almost everyday because they're comfy and I'm lazy and trying not to spend all my money and shoes. Anyway, they are a little rough looking cause I wear them all the time but the thought of getting new flats is painful.

Playful Professional said...

I love flats, but they're so hard for me to wear because my pants are all so long!! But I wear them nonetheless, and they are definitely some of my favorite pairs of shoes.

Jamie Lovely said...

I have some super great amazing Michael Kors flats. They are so comfy and have like treads on the bottom. They are my favorite!

Le Petit Chic said...

Those are all beautiful! I especially love the Merona ones.

A. said...

I love the silver flats with the cut-outs; I'm going to have to look for them the next time I'm at Target!

heidikins said...

Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of flats... you do have a lot of cute colors here though!

xox

Tricia said...

All the better reason to get the one with the red/pink lining...to hide the blood