Talked to my sister about this and she recommends Tory Burch Reva or Gentle Souls Kenneth Cole Reaction.  I am not really a fan of Tory Burch because of the big logo so that’s really out of the list.  Don’t get me wrong, I love designer bags and shoes but for me, less is better (with exceptions, you’d know why in just a bit).

With a broken heart, I searched the net for a nice ballet flats.  I am on this hunt since I realized that most of my flats are black.  I do have a red one but it’s not my everyday kind of flats.

So anyway, I came up with 3 color categories: multicolored, camouflage, or pewter/taupe.

Lets start with the lightest, Pretty from Kenneth Cole Reaction.

As I’ve said awhile ago, I am not a huge fan of embellishments (studs, ribbons etc.) but this is also what I was referring to when I said exceptions. The color and the buckle is simple enough for me.  The Gentle Souls is too simple for a price tag of $195.00.  Although my sister said that it is truly soft that she even bought two different colors.  If I am getting something expensive, I want it simple but unique.

Pretty is a suede ballet flats with a man made flexible sole.  It is available for $69 and comes in 3 different colors: Taupe, Navy and Black.

Camouflage

I like the camo style but haven’t own one except when we were required to attend High School CAT on a full camo get-up (boots, pants and top). I think it is my first time to see a camo ballet flats unless I intentionally did not notice it before.

L-R: Manolo Blahnik, KORS Michael Kors, Tory Burch

Manolo Blahnik Tere camo ballerina flats is priced at $395, KORS Michael Kors Olympia camo flat at $185 and Tory Bruch exclusive camo Reva ballerina flat for $225.  All available at Neiman Marcus.  Prada also has a camo ballet flat made of calf hair and it’s worth $695, also at Neiman Marcus.

Among the three, I like the Camo Reva Ballerina Flat of Tory Burch best.  Again, except for the logo.  What I like best about it is that it has an elasticized back.

Multi-Colored

I haven’t really found that one multi-colored shoes  that I would really like to buy.  This I think was my original plan, to get something multi-colored which is not too light nor too bold just like Miss Marc.  I guess it was not really meant for me.  I will just think of it in a positive way wherein another Miss Marc design will come out better than this one or I’ll find the one I really like on sale. *teehee*

*Photo courtesy of: Kenneth Cole, Neiman Marcus, Michael Kors

I have been looking for that perfect flat boots since May but unfortunately, I haven’t found that one yet.  Perhaps, the fact that it’s impractical to wear here in our country makes me find every boots I encounter imperfect.  Shallow as it may seem but this was one of the reasons why I am eager to be in a 4-climate weathered country. The chance of wearing coats, scarves, gloves and boots are a necessity and not just for kicks.

I give up looking for that perfect pair since I’ve been waiting for that for 6 months already. I am now more on the look out for an Oxford peep-toe that’s some how similar to the ones in the pictures above. At least these style wouldn’t look out of place or “trying-hard” here in the Philippines.

From left to right:

Jessica Simpson Nichola Oxford peep-toe pumps with 4″ heel height priced at $89. Now on sale for $69.99. (Photo courtesy of Piperlime.com)

Versace Peep Toe Patent Bootie with 4.25″ heel height priced at $785. (Photo courtesy of eLuxury.com)

Colin Stuart Patent oxford bootie also with 4.25″ heel height priced at $70. On sale at Victorias Secret for $42. (Photo courtesy of VictoriasSecret.com)

Anyway, I found this boots in one of Vogue’s issues. It’s the Falke’s socks boots by Hussein Chalayan. According to him:

Photo courtesy of Vogue

The concept of the shoe is about turning unrecognizable elements such as socks into something elegant.

While this looks nice, I get the feeling that after number of times of using it, the socks will wear off. Have you experienced that? Where it wouldn’t fit anymore and will just keep on sliding down your leg. I hate that feeling and it would be irritating if the sock boots will turn that way. What do you think?