Looks for Less: Tory Burch flats

There are plenty of "looks for less" sites where they provide you with an affordable alternative to a pricey designer item or celeb look.

Two of my absolute faves are The Looks for Less and The Budget Babe.

Since there's already awesome gals providing that, I don't do it too often --
I rather send you right to the source. However, this time I'm compelled to share.

The subject: Tory Burch Eddie flats.

 Gorgeous in their simplicity, right? Totally! And, they even have memory foam. Nice feature.

Plus, I absolutely adore Tory. I love her personally as well as her looks.

get this: during a recent visit to her store in my local mall, the sweet sales gal said,
"love your eddie flats." I respond, "What, wait, excuse me?"
She totally thought my Gap City Flats were her shop's nearly $200 flats!

Umm miss, I paid $12 for these on clearance. Haha. The best, right?

Love when that happens.

Once on, these pups are remarkably identical. 

They're super comfy and clearly look just like a designer brand for a whole heck of a lot less.
I have a bronze pair (and a bright fuchsia pair!) that I wear almost daily with my skinnies.

TAGG deal tip: While City Flats are normally $39.50 (sometimes more if printed style), you can often find various colors at least half off or buy when Gap has a 40 percent off sale.
Right now, Gap has 30 percent off full-price and 15 percent off sale online, with code: GAPLOOK.
Find Gap shoes here!

 

My love of Camo... and Tory Burch

Do you gals have a crazy love for camo like I do?
I just saw these Tory Burch camo flats/slip-on sneaks in Nordstrom. At first I thought they were kind of crazy, however... they're fabulous-ness is totally wearing in. Ever have those moments? I do; takes me a little while to get used to something new. In this case it was easy.

I'm a huge Tory fan (constantly wearing her black patent leather reva flats and would die without my grey Tory wallet! Perk: she's coming the local Neiman Marcus momentarily! ahh!). Her clothes are impeccable and modern and her shoes are bold yet seasonless. Unfortunately for me, this average gal doesn't always have the budget to afford all of her lovely items. But sometimes it's worth a splurge. Check out the slip-ons I'm eyeing...

printed slip-on sneaker, $95.00

My only maybe... I dreadfully wish the detailing could instead be in purple or navy, or something not so... orange. While it is an IT colors for Spring, as a red head, I grew up never, ever wearing it. Felt like it clashed.  You won't find one lick of orange in my closet. Not one. It wasn't until I was about 23 that I wore anything pink and now? I'm obsessed. Maybe this should be my first foray into orange...?

As an aside, Tory also has these in a dark denim, but they're a little drab when you compare it to the fabulousity of these camos. Would you wear these? And, do I make the purchase?

How to wear camo: Would adore these with with either wide-leg jeans or my skinnies folded up and absolutely any color top; consider camo a neutral! (Did I mention I already have a pair of Puma lace-up camo sneaks from around 2008? Classic!).

And, if you're looking for camos with a lower price tag, check out these Keds slip-ons on sale at Zappos for just $36. Steal!

Savvy Shopping: Sparkly Flats

New rule: every gal deserves a pair of totally outrageously, gorgeous, fun, flirty, shimmer, shiny flats! Yes, flats! Whether it's because you live in a city like New York or Chicago and walk a hell of a lot more than I do or because sometimes you need a break from heels, it's critical to have a pair of totally blinged out flats that make you feel down-right-special everytime you put on those bad boys. Don't you have a few items in your closet like that?? They literally transform my mood, and I walk around on a mini cloud all day.

Whether it's for daytime -- weekend mall, movies or work -- or for a night out -- date, holiday party hopping -- don one of these gorgeous little slippers to shimmer and shine all-day-long! I love contrasting the glitz casual jeans and a blouse, or totally rockin' it with a hot little dress and tights this holiday season. This way when you're party hopping, you'll the one ready for more while your friends feet are killing them! Score.

Steve Madden; $59.95

A total steal! Scoop these up in either gold, black or multi-color because they're totally rockstar! Love that they're not over-the-top. You can pair these with anything!

Nina; on sale, $59.95

Another perfect pair! Nina's have always treated me right. Totally comfortable, and I'm always getting loads of compliments. These would be no exception.

Kenneth Cole Reaction, $79.00

These are called "Glass Slippers," do you need any other reason? Also available in black.

Juicy Couture Snowflake flats, $67.45

Ok, these are more for lounging around the house and running to the mailbox, but how darling are they? Falling in lust with the sweet snowflake and sequin detailing, plus the cozy faux fur lining.

Madden Girl sparkly flats

Perfectly prim and proper, girl this girls a whirl if you're venturing into the sparkly thing for the first time. I could wear these every day, perfectly transitioning to a night out.

Divine Deal: Fab Flats up to 70% off

If you're looking for fab flats, you MUST head here now. Sale goes through the weekend.

Up to 70% off all major brands including Nine West, Steve Madden, Taryn Rose, Kimball, Jessica Simpson, etc.

Adore these totally versatile grey Jessica Simpson flats for $27 (that also come in three other colors)! Tons of other great options in same price range to kick up my shoe wardrobe!