Smoking Flats

Smoking flats are in my opinion the go-to casual shoe for fall.  There are literally millions of options to choose from.  Whether you prefer a simple neutral tan or black or want to stand out with a plaid or needlepoint, there is a smoking flat for every personality and style.

Del Toro Skull & Bone
Ivanka Trump Kenni
Julianne Hough for Sole Society Cambria
Joie Pointed Toe
Delman Sirri
By Paige Horse Needlepoint

Do you have a favorite go-to pair of smoking flats?

xoxo

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J.Crew Ballet Flats

Kiki Calf Hair / Nora Glitter

Scalloped / Cece Suede

Classic Leather / Kiki Cap Toe

J.Crew has a fabulous selection of ballet flats!  How adorable are these cap toe flats?  Don't they look just like Chanel!  In love.  Oh and the scalloped ones... I love a good scalloped detail.  Oh and totally love the gray suede flats for fall.

Which fall flats are your favorite?

xoxo

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Festive Flats

I have had a busy few weeks with the end of the semester right around the corner.  But, all of the fun sequin, glitter and bright clothes and accessories just make me want to go to holiday parties already!

How fun are these flats?!  Fabulous!

J.Crew Glitter Ballet Flats | Kate Spade Norella Flat

Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Flat | Kate Spade Cora Flat

Do you enjoy wearing festive holiday clothes as much as I do?

xoxo

Sam Edelman flats

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I am in love with these flats.  Every time I see this image on Nordstrom.com it makes me want to order a pair in every color.

Have you ever worn Sam Edelman flats? Do you recommend them?

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Be Foxy With Tory Burch This Fall

How great are all the Tory Burch fox accessories? Seriously, I am in love.  Every piece is fabulous and great for fall.

Leather Fox Ballet Flat

Fox Head Hinge Bracelet 

Foxy Hardshell iPhone Case

Check out the rest of the Foxy collection here! 

Have a great Monday!

xoxo

Back to School : First Day Outfits

Are you ready to start classes again?  I'm not sure if I am yet, but I will be...  One thing I do love about classes starting back is picking out school supplies and outfits.  I love wearing fun outfits to class!

Shorts

 

Sleeveless Popover | 7" Shorts | Sandals

Jeans

Jeans | Button Down | Sandals

Skirt

Skirt | Button Down | Flats

What are you wearing for your first day of classes?

xoxo

Check out these other Back to School posts {here, here, & here} & follow my back to school board on Pinterest!

Splendid Shoes!

I have the hardest time finding shoes that work for me.  I am kind of picky and I wear a 5 1/2 so a lot of shoes don't fit me.  Most smaller stores don't carry my size in-store so I usually have to order online.  A few months ago I ordered a bunch of shoes so I could see what worked and what needed to be returned.  In my great shoe search I found a brand I had not heard of before... Splendid.

I am in LOVE with this brand.  Their shoes are so cute and affordable. Check them out!

Madrid Flip Flops | Acadia Flats | Madrid Colorblock Flip Flops

Cabana Flip Flops | Kane Wedge | Kutie Wedge

xo

Tipsy Skipper Flats & Clutches.

Looking for great summer flats or clutches?  Check out Tipsy Skipper {mentioned here before}!  I love their flats and bags.  They are so fun and bright!  I think they would look perfect with a pair of straight-leg jeans and a solid button-up shirt.  I am dying to buy a pair (however, they don't carry my size... which is the downside to having such tiny feet!).  I may just have to settle for a clutch or tote instead.

Pinch Me Flats | Petal to the Metal Flats | Sea Crest Flats

Pinch Me Clutch | Petal to the Metal Clutch | Sea Crest Clutch 

Check out my sweet friend Anna featured on the Tipsy Skipper blog!

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seeing spots.

Recently I have gotten a few e-mails from some of my favorite brands featuring polka-dots.  I immediately fell in love with the items and decided I needed a few spotted items in my wardrobe.  So today I decided to put together a few of my favorite polka-dot items.

J.Crew Scatter-dot dress | J.Crew Polka-dot scarf | Emi-Jay 'Pink Dots' Hair Ties

Kate Spade Rainspot iPad case | Crewcuts Cafe Capri in Big Dots

Kate Spade Mildred pumps | J.Crew Mila dot-print flats 

designer look alikes : flats

If you have been a reader for awhile you know that I am a little obsessed with Kate Spade and Tory Burch.  I own a few pairs of Tory Burch flats (that I got at the outlet) and I do think they are worth the price you pay (for some of them... the limited edition ones are just insane!).  But, unless it's a classic pair like brown or black or something you know you'll wear all the time, I don't think it's smart to throw your life savings into a pair of shoes. 

I am a huge fan of everything Kate Spade, but I don't get the opportunity to buy most of items that I like because of the outrageously high price tag.  Last spring I fell in love with these Kate Spade Tipsy flats with the pink cap-toe {worn by Bryce Dallas Howard in last years KS campaign}.  After all, a girl can never have too much pink in her wardrobe, right?  Plus, they are just so darn cute and trendy!  Naturally, they sold out quickly and did not go on sale (in pink).

But, don't worry girls, I have found a solution to our fashion dilemma.  One that will make your wallet and your closet very happy!  These Lucky Ballerina flats for $24.90!  Now, that's a price I can live with!!!!  Don't you think look so similar... you'll think twice next time you see a fancy designer shoe with a crazy high price tag!

 

Kate Spade Tipsy Flat | Lucky Ballerina Flat

Since I will be graduating college soon, I have been trying to think about buying items that can be used as "business attire".  When I first saw these Kate Spade Tabitha flats a few months ago {mentioned here} I fell in love with them.  They are trendy (like the ones above), but still appropriate to wear to work.  And, I think the classic tan and black combination looks so professional!  Yet, once again, the $225 price tag hit me like a ton of bricks and thus I did not purchase the shoes.  Luckily, Old Navy has a pair of $22 flats that look almost identical!

Kate Spade Tabitha Flat | Old Navy Snakeskin Cap Toe Flat

A few months ago I ordered these Lucky Emmie flats in pink.  They are great, because I did not want to spend $178 on hot pink flats, since I know I won't wear them all the time.  They are kind of stiff, but as I wear them they seem to be getting better.  But, they are still worth it since they were only $59!

Last year I purchased a pair of Tory Burch Eddie Ballet flats.  They were a little pricy, but they are the most comfortable pair of flats that I own!  I have a very difficult time find shoes that fit because I have a small foot... so Tory flats often work very well for me when others don't.  But, these Lucky flats are a fabulous alternative and will save your wallet!

Tory Burch Eddie Ballet Flat | Lucky Brand Emmie Flat

Want to add a little bit of glitter to your life?  I recommend these Steve Madden Kinnetic Glitter flats for only $39.99.  Aren't they so fun?

BCBG Misha Flat | Steve Madden Kinnetic Glitter Flats

What's your favorite designer knock-off brand?

xo KD

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Update Your Wardrobe with C Wonder.

C Wonder is a great site to update your wardrobe (and home) without the J.Crew or Pottery Barn price.  The site is full of preppy, fashionable items.  I think C Wonder gives you the style of J.Crew with just a little bit knocked off the price tag (which won my heart immediately).

I really love their preppy (and nautical) jewelry.  I think I need to order one of these knotted rope bracelets ASAP!

Knotted Rope Bangle

Anchor Charm

I love the iKat trend and these items are a great way to bring the trend to your home!

iKat Pillow Cover

iKat Nesting Bowls (set of 3)

Another one of my favorite trends is tortoise shell.  These tortoise cap ballet flats are a great way to add a little bit of tortoise to any outfit.  These flats are perfect for work or school.  I love how flats can easily transition from professional to fun!

Tortoise Cap Ballet Flat

This striped tee dress is adorable for summer and looks a lot like this dress from J.Crew, but with a much better price tag!  I love how they pair it with a belt and tan sandals.

Stripey Tee Dress

I love wearing sleeveless shirts with shorts during the summer.  It's perfect for the hot summer weather, but looks a little more put together than a spaghetti strap shirt.  I love that this one adds a nautical touch with seahorses.

Sleeveless Buttoned Shirt

Colored jeans are a huge trend right now and I love it!  However, I haven't quite jumped on the bandwagon yet... mainly because the price for some jeans is just a little too much for me (since we don't know how long this trend will last).  These C Wonder skinny jeans are much more affordable, but equally as stylish. 

Colored Skinny Jeans

Have you shopped at C Wonder?

xo KD

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uscoop.

Uscoop is a great resource for any college students or soon-to-be college students.  The site focuses on housing, fashion and products that college students are interested in... and they offer discounts of products!!!  I receive e-mail notifications when Uscoop is offering a deal and have discovered some new brands thanks to the site.  It's a lot of fun and you can find some awesome fashions.

Uscoop also recently introduced Tuckernuck.  Tuckernuck is a online stop featuring hand picked designers and they feature college students modeling the clothes.

I love this dress! Isn't it adorable? I love anything with sleeves (I always get cold inside theaters or restaurants).

I also really like this lobster sweater.  It's so cute for year round.

I am lusting after these peep toe flats.  So adorable! 

Have you shopped Tuckernuck yet?

glitter.

Everybody needs a little glitter in their life!  Most people tend to reserve the sparkly outfits and glittery shoes for the Holiday season, but I think there are many occasions where wearing a little sparkle can be fun.  Whether it's just a little glitter lip gloss, shoes or an entire dress... glitter is a fun way to add a little something extra to your look.  Glitter pumps or glittery dress can be fun for a dressy night out with friends or a cocktail party.  A casual tee with a hint of glitter is a fun way to add a little sparkle to a causal night at the movies.  However you choose to do it, glitter... in the right moderation, can be tones of fun!

Aren't these GUESS pumps so much fun?

GUESS Geenly Glitter Pumps

Lip gloss is the perfect way to add sparkle to even the most conservative outfit.

Bobbi Brown Crystal Glitter Gloss

Whether you want a bold look, like these J.Crew flats, or a more subtle look, like these Anthropologie flats... glittery on your feet is the perfect way to dress up any outfit and make it fun!

J.Crew Glitterati Ballet Flats

Anthropologie Glitz-Dusted Flats

How cute are the Crewcuts tees with just a hint of glitter?  Adorable!

Crewcuts All At Sea Tee

Do you ever wear glitter?

xo KD

Espadrilles

 First off, can you believe it's already May 1st????  I can't!  It feels like it was just winter break and now it's already summer... 

I'm very excited that I can now wear all my fun shorts and sundresses since it's been very warm here.  The warm weather also means it's time to break out my summer shoes.  I've already been wearing my white Jack Rogers sandals all the time!  I've also started wearing the blue and white striped espadrille flats I got on sale last summer from Zappos.com.  Espadrille flats are a great alternative to flats or sandals in the summer.  Plus, they are stylish and feel cool in the hot summer sun.

Espadrille Flats 

Vineyard Vines Embroidered Espadrilles

Franco Sarto 'Whip' Flat

Kate Spade Lido flats

Espadrille wedges are a fun stylish way to slightly dress-up any sundress or denim pants.  I love how they go so well with a Lilly Pulitzer dress for a Sunday church service or dinner with friends, but also look great with jeans for a movie night with friends.  Espadrille wedges are a versatile item to have in your summer wardrobe and I think they are a necessity for any preppy twenty-something (or older) to own.

Espadrille Wedges

 

Kate Spade Lila Braided Espadrille

Tory Burch Contrast Elastic Espadrille

LOFT Laura Slide Espadrille Wedges 

 How do you wear espadrilles in the summer?

xoxo

flats

I love flats, I wear them all time.  I am so short that I probably shouldn't wear them as much as I do, but they are just so versatile and comfortable.  I mean, really, do you expect me to march around the University of Florida campus in 4-inch wedges, I don't think so!  Since I two days a week this semester, flats are perfect to wear to the office.  They are comfortable enough that I can walk from my apartment to the office (all the way at the football stadium) and not be in terrible pain by the time I get there.  Now don't get me wrong, flats are not always the most comfortable footwear, they have no support.  But, they are classic and conservative, perfect for work.

I am absolutely in love with all the Kate Spade flats this season.  They have a variety of colors and I love the color-block style.  Kate Spade never stops making me love them more and more everyday.  But, if you can't afford the huge price-tag (which I cannot) Old Navy has some great alternatives.

I am also loving Brooks Brothers flats this season.  Aren't these yellow ones adorable?

1. Kate Spade NY Tabitha

2. Lucky Brand Emmie flat

3. Frye 'Emma' ballet flat

4. Brooks Brothers iKat ballet flats

5. Old Navy cap-toe canvas ballet flats

6. Aqua flats

What are your favorite shoes?

tipsy skipper flats.

I love flats, but I have the hardest time finding ones that I like and that fit me.  I like flats that are simple and cute and these Tipsy Skipper flats are so adorable.  The style is simple and they come in a variety of colors and patterns.  I haven't ordered any yet, so I'm not sure if they are true to size or not.  But, these are definitely on my wish list.

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Have you seen Tipsy Skipper before?

trend: tortoise shell.

One of my favorite trends of the season is tortoise shell.  I have always loved it, but now it's everywhere!  I love wearing tortoise shell hair clips, but tortoise works great for other accessories too.

I got this Michael Kors watch for Christmas last year from my parents.  I wear it all the time!

I have tiny feet, so I probably could actually fit into these Crewcuts flats.

These adorable J.Crew flats come in both womens and girls.  I've been lusting after them for a few weeks, so I will likely be ordering these soon.

Bobbi Brown makeup is my favorite.  It's a little pricey, but at least for me, it lasts a really long time so I don't have to buy it very often...usually just a few times a year (for foundation and less often for eye-makeup, etc).

xo KD