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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Adrien: Leopard Flats. Let's Do This.

I have a pair of leopard flats from Banana Republic that I bought three years ago and I have worn them to death even though they never really broke in. Now they're kind of ratty and the ponyhair has worn off in places so my shoes have bald spots. Bald spots!  If that's not a reason for replacement I don't know what is. Here are the options I'm considering:


This pair of Gap Pointy leopard flats has me pretty excited even though I know better. I mean, they are clearly going to destroy my feet! Who here hasn't had their heart broken by Gap footwear? If you raised your hand you're a liar, sorry. I know they're going to be the worst but I still have hope in my heart that they might be magical. 



This pair of Corso Como Mirage ballet flats might be a good "better than the Gap" option. They're a little spendy but CC has special little gel pads built in for comfort, which appeals, and they're well made.





The pattern on the MICHAEL Michael Kors Paxton calf hair flat is maybe the best. Crisp and defined with a funky gold toe...that I'm not sure I can pull off. They're also more than I prefer to spend on flats, but if they fit perfectly, might be worth it. 




The Kate Spade New York Grenada pointed toe flat  skews slightly more preppy than I generally prefer but something about the funky print paired with tassels 'n shit just kind of works for me? Maybe. And, while I'm sure the quality is great, I still ain't paying that. They'd need to be on major sale. 



These are the flats I would buy if money were no object, the Valentino Garavani 'Rockstud' ballet flat. Now, obviously my dumb square feet would ooze over the ridiculously low sides like biscuits out of a busted can but oh my god, I love the studs. LOOoooooOooooveeee them. Can't help it. 

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6 comments:

  1. Heidi/Frantic But FabulousAugust 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    The lure of the Gap flat will not be denied! (Behold, Audrey has it in her leopard flat run-down, too: http://www.puttingmetogether.com/2013/08/fall-shopping-leopard-flats.html)

    I snagged a pair of Weitzmans on deep discount last year, but they rub my feet in a couple of places, so then I have to wear the slip-on hose things which make me look like my grandma and give me the sads. Maybe I can just line them in moleskin ...

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    1. AmblusAugust 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM

      I hate the slip-on hose things a lot, I'd rather bleed. I will strongly recommend you try the Band-Aid blister stick. Totally works.

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    2. Heidi/Frantic But FabulousAugust 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM

      Aha. I've seen that and was too cheap to pay for it, but I'll have to get some. What price my foot dignity?

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    3. AmblusAugust 30, 2013 at 11:21 AM

      The trick is to apply it before there's a problem. Once you've got a blister forming, TOO LATE. WOMP.

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  2. laurenAugust 30, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    Which ones did Marianne get? http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2013/03/marianne-search-for-leopard-flats.html

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    1. AmblusSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:08 AM

      I think she decided to hold out for another pair of the French Sole Sloop, but I don't know if she's actually bought them yet.

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