Flats are an important part of traveling, in my humble opinion. While you are better off wearing sneakers or something that will actually support your feet for the longer adventures, if you are visiting a friend in another city and have more casual strolls planned (and also want to wear a cute outfit that actually matches your footwear) flats are the way to go.
Having just moved into a neighborhood with an abundance of places to walk, and the fact that cold weather is pushing out the flip flops, restocking my flats collection was imperative. It is also part of my decision to settle down on the heels. Being five feet tall, I can’t help but feel empowered and confident when I’ve got an added three inches (at least). But with the long walk that I have from my car every morning all the way to my office, and the fact that my knees are still recovering from my rugby days, I have realized that I must sacrifice the confidence more of the time.
Until recently, I put the majority of my shoe budget toward heels. But, this is my most recent purchase…
Apparently Spring has just made its first debut in Massachusetts with its recent opening in the CambridgeSide Galleria. This place has adorable shoes that are actually affordable. However, I am a little upset because I wore them once and the seams on the left shoe are already starting to come undone. I plan to make an exchange- I will let you know how that customer service experience goes down.
Another recent purchase took me to my go to place for flats – Target.
I love them, when I wear them I can’t stop looking at them. I have also been going back to an older pair that I got at Target…
These are pretty beat up, but for about $20 and considering all the wear and tear, they have definitely done the trick.
When I travel, I do always have a pair of sneakers and my trusty pair of rainbows (in warm weather) because they are the most comfortable flip flop ever.
Where else can I get cheap, but cute, flats besides Target?
Payless has some designer collections out that are really cute. I often opt for TJMaxx too. The key is the quality of the construction. Sometimes you can find flats that are cute, but they are flimsy. I have a pair from the Issac Mizrahi line from Target I bought, 2 years ago, and have had them cleaned and fixed several times! Pretty good for 30$
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ooo I will have to check out Spring during my lunch break!! You’re right its tough to go for flats when you’re short, but I’d so rather be comfy and still look fashionable. Kitten heels are also high on my priority list cos it still gives you some height.
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I’m a pretty big fan of DSW, though sometimes their prices aren’t that fabulous. I definitely need to hit up Cambridgeside sometime soon, my shoe collection is paltry. =(
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if you don’t mind vintage shoes, second time around has good ones- and they last. I bought a pair of purple prada flats there my junior year of high school and they still make a biweekly appearance. Another great place is the Bloomingdales sales rack; often you can find shoes on 70% mark down. I just bought a pair of the most beyootiful pink patent leather kate spade pumps there for $89!
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Well listen, in terms of flat these are adorable! J. Crew will never let you down either when it comes to chic flats. Congrats on the cute collection!
love flats and love target! i’ll have to go stock up because it’s getting cold enough to retire the flip flops which pains me because i love a good flip flop.
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Flats are the best-and the most efficient for traveling around!
I love flats! And I can’t wait to go home this weekend so I can hit up Target.
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