Jumping for Joy for Fun Flats

I have to warn you that the the pictures you see below were taken last Saturday, which just happened to be the day that my spring break started, so if I look particularly happy, you'll know the reason why. As I am writing this, I notice that my mood is noticeably more somber than last week! Another thing that I will disclose is that these pictures were taken at Ikea, so you might recognize the signature blue wall behind me as being distinctly "Ikea Blue". I always leave Ikea with my belly full of delicious Swedish meatballs and a shopping cart full of trinkets from their home department. On this particular trip I picked up a few dishtowels, plates and an orchid that I am sure will be dead by the end of the month, but it will be pretty as long as I can keep it alive! Because Ikea is such a fun place, I thought I would wear my Kate Spade Taxi Flats, which are fun, but functional, not to mention comfy.

Since I am a fan of fun shoes, especially flats, I've added some selections below that would be great on a jaunt to Ikea or to any other place you might want to go this spring/summer. Statement flats are definitely a great way to add a little something fun or unexpected to any outfit!

1. Alice and Olivia Stace Face Flats, 2. Fendi Kitten Heels , 3. Charlotte Olympia Grunge Kitty Flats,

4.Kate Spade "Elena" Dalmatian Flats, 5. Kate Spade Taxi Flats, 6. Kate Spade Daisy Sandals,

7. Kitty Cat Flats, 8.Kate Spade Ice Cream Wedges, 9. Soludos Smoking Slipper

 

Sweater: J. Crew Factory similar here
Pants: J. Crew Patio Pants here
Shoes: Kate Spade taxi flats
Bag: Kate Spade "Nora" Cross Body similar here
Sunglasses: Steve Madden similar here

Just as a side note, I sometimes like to try new things with my blog and therefore I thought I would go for some "action shots". Below are the "best" results of that experiment. The experience reminded me of America's Next Top Model when the models are forced to do some crazy challenge, but they must make sure they are "smizing" and their arms and hands look posed in a "high fashion" manner. I actually think I did okay for someone who is jumping wildly off of a ledge, but I chastised my husband for cutting off my hand in the one picture and the shoes in the other! Unfortunately I can't afford the photographers who work for Vogue and Elle. In fact, my husband does his work for free, so I better not say anything more that might cause him to go on strike!

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