Because I Must Wear Flats

It's no secret I'm a heels girl; however, I recently broke my fibula and tibia simply by stepping off the sidewalk in these beloved platforms. Therefore, I'm using crutches or a knee scooter until I can bear weight on my right foot (date to be determined) and have to accept that it will be a very long time until I'm wearing anything higher than 1.5 inches off the ground. Since flats account for only 25% of my entire collection, I need to expand my selection.

Before my injury, wearing flats was more of a necessity to commute to work. I would put on my Tom's for the train ride and lovingly placing my heels in my work tote to change into immediately upon entering the office. I have already begun to realize that my extra long wide leg trousers and below the knee pencil skirts will have to move to the back of my closet in favor of full mini and midiskirts, ankle pants, and maxi dresses, but I'm ready for the challenge...and some rewards points from my favorite shoe stores!

These are the five styles I will be wearing and buying in the next few months:

:: Metallic Pointy Toe ::
Despite not having the leg lengthening effects of a stiletto, the pointy toe will at least help rather than hinder in the flattering department, unlike the rounded toe sometimes can (especially for those of us with large feet).
:: Over the Knee Boot ::

Whether in suede, leather, or mixed materials, this type will keep you warm and stylish and maintain a clean line with every skirt you own or over your skinny jeans and leggings

:: Jewel Tone Oxfords ::

The borrowed from the boys look continues from crisp shirts and tweed to below the ankle and in burgundy, teal, or mustard, the colors will compliment all autumnal hues.

:: Patterned Loafers ::

Print mixers raise your hand, because these are for you! Leopard, plaid, polka dot, zebra, or tribal prints will be a great way to add texture and interest to the bottom half of your outfit.

:: Calf Hair d'Orsay ::

This material is the "it" girl of shoes - just don't wear it in the snow/rain - and for those who have multiple black flats, this is a new spin on an old favorite.

White Out

Maybe it's all the wedding planning, and by that I mean my fab MOH finalizing plans for my wedding shower and bachelorette party and me being lazy and feeling loved, but I'm in the mood to wear white! Even though it will take at least one more bottle of tan moisturizer to make my appendages worthy to stand up to it, I can't wait to incorporate a few of these pieces with some tropical print, pastels, camel, stripes, black, or cobalt.   

:: A flounce skirt is more flattering than a skater skirt, and more playful than a peplum skirt ::

:: A drape collared vest adds structure and coverage for a silky tank on casual fridays ::

:: A textured peplum (with a back cut-out) is perfect with floral shorts at the the music fest ::

:: White oxfords add a gentleman's touch to a floral skirt or distressed jeans ::

:: A beaded necklace with gold and bronze tones (and no weight) will be your summer statement ::

Neon Streak

If my mom can pair neon with non-neutrals, well gosh darn it, so can I!

Anthropologie denim jacket, J.Crew sweatshirt (similar), Old Navy flannel, Gap boyfriend jeans, Old Navy oxfords (similar), Charming Charlie purse, Tory burch polarized sunglasses, Make Up Forever lipstick

The Perfect Red Dress

After receiving this dress as a Christmas present, I have worn it three times. Once with a flannel underneath and knee high boots (for Christmas Day), once with a crewneck sweater over it and leopard flats (for a 1st birthday party), and like this (for the work day). It's comfortable, versatile, and flattering - a triple threat. I can't wait to see how it with more layers as the temperatures drop.

LOFT dress (similar), Lumiere jacket (similar), Jessica Simpson booties, American Apparel fishnets, Stella & Dot earrings, DIY brooch, NY & Co cape (similar), Nars Heat Wave lipstick

Doble Ve

Despite four years of Spanish in high school and two trips to Espana, I am inept with the language and often can't remember if a word is Spanglish or really Spanish. Sure, there are words that I can pick out of a conversation, like "jugar," "amor"," and, "cerveza," but ask me to conjugate a verb or count beyond nueve and I'm lost. However, when I thought my necklace resembled a "W," I immediately started singing the alphabet - u, ve, doble ve, equis!

American Apparel blouse, Charming Charlie necklace, XXI sweater, Target skirt, Assets tights, Old Navy oxfords

Who Hoo

I have quite an obsession with owls. It began only recently, but it is full-fledged and seems to me fairly timely. These lil hooters are everywhere...in home goods, sweaters, and my favorite...pendant necklaces.

Silence & Noise blazer, XXI blouse, Amazon necklace, Gap jeans, Old Navy oxfords, Pac Sun purse, Target earrings, Revlon Raspberry Bite lipstick

Laced Up

To continue my journey through my favorite shoes for this time of year, (see wedge high tops here, flat ankle boots here, and ankle strap heels here), I give you the oxford! With my own interpretation to make 'em Jenny friendly and colorful, of course.

Worthington jacket, Timing blouse, XXI skirt, Old Navy oxfords, shoelaceexpress.com neon laces, Francesca's triangle necklace, bracelets from Charming Charlie, Buffalo Exchange, Crossroads, Pandora, and Etsy