With a taste of spring and the light at the end of the (winter) tunnel approaching, I’ve been on the hunt for new ballet flats. Actually, I’m on a bit of a spending freeze right now because I’ve been spending my money on cabs recently. (Terrible habit, but it’s been so cold and I don’t take the Subway alone after 10pm…) Oh, and I’ve been ordering way too much Seamless (quesadillas, pad thai, and pizza… oh my.)
So I’m holding off on new purchases, but I’m still lusting over new ballet flats. I love wearing a good heel for meetings and dinners out, but when there’s lots of walking involved? I’m all about the power flat. In fact, my favorite pairs are almost completely worn through from so much pounding of the pavement. Literally.
LL Bean had really good ones before they changed them. I only have one pair in black and I hesitate to wear them because I don't want to wear them out, but they have the cushiest footbed that I've come across. Most feel like you might as well be barefoot.
All your picks are great… My favorite pairs are from Tory Burch… I love Tory Burch flats & even though I have a few pairs already in my wardrobe, one or two new pairs would definitely upgrade my spring outfits…
I live in Manhattan too and you can definitely take the subway by yourself after ten….unless you are coming from the Bronx or Coney Island. But if you are going from the west village to the ues then you are totally fine and just wasting your money!
I've always loved cute flats but a few years ago I jumped on the Tory Burch flats bandwagon. The flood gates opened and my collection of Reva, Eddie, Caroline and Pacey Tory flats has grown to "GULP" 24 pairs. Oddly enough my collection of Tory flats doesn't include any Tory flats in this post!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
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*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
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I absolutely adore Ann Mashburn's ballet flats. They are incredibly comfortable and just so gorgeous!
Those Tory Burch stripped flats are adorable.
I love that print form J. Crew!
Kristin
thedixiedaisy.blogspot.com
Where are the scalloped flats from? The link brings me to the Kate Spade pair!
add to that list…Loft & Vince Camuto. Both are super comfortable. I also hear good things about Tieks!
xo,ash
sparkleandsoul.wordpress.com
I am a huge fan of Tieks (perfect for travel) and Tory Burch. Ballet flats are definitely my go-to shoe!
Ashley | History in High Heels
you forgot my favorite – tieks!! they are the best, so comfy and cute! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I love those Jack Rogers flats and those striped Tory Burch flats!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Those gap flats are so adorable! The colors and shape are very versatile!
Abbee Kenney
laceovercotton.blogspot.com/?m=0
I'm the same as you! flats for walking around is the way to go! i love the first three from the left, beauties!
xo
http://thefashionistabubble.blogspot.ca
LL Bean had really good ones before they changed them. I only have one pair in black and I hesitate to wear them because I don't want to wear them out, but they have the cushiest footbed that I've come across. Most feel like you might as well be barefoot.
All your picks are great… My favorite pairs are from Tory Burch… I love Tory Burch flats & even though I have a few pairs already in my wardrobe, one or two new pairs would definitely upgrade my spring outfits…
Have a great week!!!
xoxo Violeta, your Shoegal Out In The World
http://www.shoegaloutintheworld.com
These are all so pretty! I love the gold bow pair! Flats are my favorite, but it needs to warm up to wear them!
Kristin
Crumbs & Curls
These navy and white Torys are my hearts deepest shoe desire this season!
— Alex at Cashmere Kangaroo
Such cute picks! I have been so into pointy toe lately, so my favorites are the Kate Spades & Torys.
XX, SS || A Little Seersucker Sass
Love them all, but Tory flats are hands down my favorite! Well worth the money!
Vanessa
http://www.vanessalangdesign.com
I live in Manhattan too and you can definitely take the subway by yourself after ten….unless you are coming from the Bronx or Coney Island. But if you are going from the west village to the ues then you are totally fine and just wasting your money!
Those Tory Birch flats are so adorable!
All adorable!
~Sophia
http://plaidismyfavouritecolour.blogspot.com/
I miss J. Crew's classic ballet flats…I hate how the Emma's and Kiki's don't show "toe cleavage." They make my feet look wider and strange.
Loving all of these!
Hunter
Prep on a Budget
I am in love with the Viv flat!
Sarah
realifecollege.blogspot.com
The pink bow ones are my favorite but the wrong link is embedded!
I've always loved cute flats but a few years ago I jumped on the Tory Burch flats bandwagon. The flood gates opened and my collection of Reva, Eddie, Caroline and Pacey Tory flats has grown to "GULP" 24 pairs. Oddly enough my collection of Tory flats doesn't include any Tory flats in this post!
These are some of my Tory flats collections. http://www.flickr.com/photos/39715038@N00/11933690273/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39715038@N00/9341230747/
Great post, thanks for sharing