The diary of agirl who loves her ballet flats.jennyalison83@gmail.comTumblr (3.0; @balletflats)http://thingaboutflats.com/<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M8x0vifc9P4ekTB0_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love these Corso Como “floral” <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=300850&CategoryID=26769&LinkType=EverGreen">flats</a> for the summer. </p><ul><li> vintage calf</li><li> leather sole</li><li> handcrafted in Brazil</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/34575120http://thingaboutflats.com/post/34575120Mon, 12 May 2008 15:55:09 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M8x0r9sjePO2Bu9f_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Check out these Nanette Lepore for Keds <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=118155&CategoryID=3341&PageID=3341*1*24*-1*-1*11">sneaker</a> ballet flats. A cute alternative to the usual sneaker. </p><ul><li> fabric/rubber</li><li> slip-on sneakers</li><li> rosette detail</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/34574919http://thingaboutflats.com/post/34574919Mon, 12 May 2008 15:51:51 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M83cc7js4gag3G5I_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I stepped into <a href="http://gap.com">Gap</a> the other day and was pleasantly surprised with their spring line, including all of their adorable summer shirts and spring dresses. I usually avoid Gap because I haven’t really been impressed the past 5 years or so. Check out these cute <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34759&pid=570536&scid=570536022">Ruffle-toe ballet flats</a> which come in a variety of colors and prints.</p><ul><li> 100% cotton</li><li> wipe clean fabric</li><li> rubber sole</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/32469532http://thingaboutflats.com/post/32469532Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:24:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M7rk516hcgmwLy5R_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love these new Report <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=294189&CategoryID=26776&LinkType=EverGreen#">“Clementine”</a> spring flats from Macy’s. </p><ul><li> variety of colors</li><li> cotton eyelet upper</li><li> embroidered ruffled flowers</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/31655143http://thingaboutflats.com/post/31655143Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:29:54 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M7rjs5vfNR3sYe7s_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>New at Nordstrom these French Sole <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2976768/0~2376778~2372808~2372904~2376184?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=2376184&P=1">“Tourist”</a> flat are the perfect addition to any outfit. </p><ul><li> large flower detailing</li><li> bold animal-printed suede</li><li> leather lining</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/31654510http://thingaboutflats.com/post/31654510Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:19:54 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M7f5yqxrxdnncFVc_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Check out these adorable <a href="http://oldnavy.com">Old Navy</a> printed ballet <a href="http://www.oldnavy.com/browse/product.do?cid=37558&pid=522946&scid=522946032">flats</a>. </p><ul><li>on sale!</li><li>variety of prints</li><li>satin detail </li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30834146http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30834146Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:20:10 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M7f5iyzcXrmO7CKU_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Now that I’m living in NYC I’m on the hunt for a pair of cute yet comfy flats to add to my collection. Walking across the Brooklyn bridge in my Target flats was not the smartest idea. I saw this pair of <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=114474&CategoryID=3341&PageID=3341*1*24*-1*-1*19">Cole Haan “Air Polly”</a> canvas mary-jane’s at <a href="http://www.bloomingdales.com">Bloomingdale’s</a> last week. I might have to pick up a pair in black for those long trips all over the city. </p><ul><li> Canvas upper with patent leather trim</li><li> Enhanced with Nike Air Technology for the ultimate in comfort</li><li> Rubber Sole</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30833490http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30833490Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:07:50 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M7f5ciuwDwVoEpSW_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I have to admit, I’m not much of a <a href="http://www.jcrew.com">J.Crew</a>  shopper but the other day I was drawn in by the spring flats in their window. Check out these adorable <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod88423181&catId=cat301240">Clea Printed-fabric </a>flats which come in a variety of prints. </p><ul><li> grosgrain bow and trim</li><li> made in Italy</li><li> available by catalogue only</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30833311http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30833311Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:02:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M754nf2kfjj0SJ12_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cute!!!! I just wish they weren’t over 200 dollars! I adore every little thing about this pair of J.Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod90711181&catId=cat301240">Jeweled Posy Patent</a> flats. </p><ul><li> italian patent leather</li><li> antiqued-buckle detail at ankle strap</li><li> man-made lining and sole</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30142830http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30142830Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:45:56 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M74nlpvapRJDDAb6_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>These new <a href="http://anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a> flats are very similar to a <a href="http://thingaboutflats.com/post/24797754">pair</a> I posted months ago. I love the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=5141243541985273055&id=840074&parentid=SB_FLATS_BALLERINAS&pushId=SB_FLATS_BALLERINAS&popId=SB_FLATS&sortProperties=%2BmarketingPriority%2C-saleDate&navCount=7&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=nat">new</a> bow detailing and bright spring colors. </p><ul><li> linen upper</li><li> leather insole</li><li> removable bow</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30111266http://thingaboutflats.com/post/30111266Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6z9sugsgQ54q1TO_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I picked up these cheap denim mary jane <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=6AB04FCB623B735A176F11A6497BF2D6.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=14011944&parentid=W_SHOES_FLATS&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=91&navAction=poppushpush&color=">flats</a> at Urban Outfitters today. I’ll be throwing these on all summer.</p><ul><li> Canvas maryjane with a buckled strap at the ankle</li><li> Padded at the insole and finished with a textured sole</li><li> Exclusive to Urban Outfitters</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29750469http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29750469Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:23:32 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6xx3ve0t2dSxE7c_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I spotted a girl on the train today in almost the exact same pair of <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=8203337589502841225&id=742165&parentid=SB_FLATS_WELL_POLISHED&pushId=SB_FLATS_WELL_POLISHED&popId=SB_FLATS&sortProperties=&navCount=3&navAction=poppush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=grn">flats</a> but in black. I was DYING to ask her where she got them but I didn’t want to seem like a weirdo.</p><ul><li> adjustable buckle closure</li><li> leather upper</li><li> imported</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29663073http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29663073Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:40:28 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6xwezc1IHktzKqd_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>I love these <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/eng/storeSection/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/style/productDetails.cfm&itemID=67364247&&var=d&ckey=US&colorid=34&tag=wshp-chilliwack-us">Aldo</a> spring flats.</p><ul><li> rubber sole</li><li> a ton of colors</li><li> ultra-soft</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29661861http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29661861Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:21:06 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6v19sjoo2smpmyD_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I know I’m long overdue but I have a good excuse! I moved to NYC this past week and haven’t had much time to do anything. Right before I left Florida I picked up a pair of <a href="http://www.delmanshoes.com">Delman</a> flats at Off Fifth and I can’t say enough wonderful things about these shoes. Not only are they adorable they are completely comfortable to walk all over the city in! Check out these <a href="http://www.shoes.com/product.asp?p=5032342&variant_id=EC1023454">spring</a> flats from <a href="http://www.shoes.com">Shoes.com</a>.</p><ul><li> rounded toe</li><li> fresh flower print</li><li> comfy Delman design</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29516186http://thingaboutflats.com/post/29516186Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:13:53 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6fov1gv05q95qUg_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I grew up in the <a href="http://www.liketotally80s.com/80s-jelly-shoes.html">80’s/90’s</a> so seeing these J.Crew <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/catalog/product.jhtml?id=prod91531191&catId=cat300143">jelly </a>ballet flats made me happy. I guess I could throw these on on a rainy day. </p><ul><li> rubber upper and sole</li><li> variety of bright colors</li><li> perforated at instep for ventilation</li></ul><p> Note: I don’t remember jellies being particularly comfortable.</p>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28527395http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28527395Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:30:20 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6fg2fxgtYvToRr3_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I ran into this lovely pair of <a href="http://www.delmanshoes.com/ballets-and-flats-(316)-Light%20Gold%20Metallic%20Python%20Print-(6356-8YTYYX).html">Delman</a> ballet flats today at Off Fifth, the Saks outlet down in my area. I had to get in my last trip there since I’m moving to New York this weekend.</p><ul><li> python-print</li><li> rounded girly toe</li><li> on sale at Saks Off Fifth</li><li> variety of colors available</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28511437http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28511437Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:24:09 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6dy0j6yym9GzH91_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.payless.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?&TLC=Womens&SLC=WomensDesigners&BLC=WomensDesignersLelaRose&Width=Regular&ItemCode=59560&LotNumber=060592&Type=Adult&Popularity=440&DescriptiveColor=Navy/Tan">Lela Rose</a> for Payless</p><ul><li> satin upper</li><li> rounded toe</li><li> manmade materials</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28409517http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28409517Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:11:06 -0400<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M6995xqygiHXik72_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I want these new bright, fun, leather <a href="http://www.lorisshoes.com/product.asp?lt=c&catid=4658&pfid=LDS05491">Jeffrey Campbell</a> flats for summer!! </p><ul><li> snug and comfy fit</li><li> genuine leather</li><li> adorable bow detail</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28141135http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28141135Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:24:29 -0500<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M698ssq0bRrl0GZt_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennyalison/2315206430/">My collection: </a></p><p>In order.. </p><p>hue slippers, bernardo’s, tory burch, madden girl ($8 pair), anthropologie, rocketdog (my very 1st pair!), BC, j.crew, coach, coach, target (loeffler randall), jeffrey campbell, zara, poetic license, karen scott, sam edelman, style&co, t.j. maxx, zara, kate spade, old navy, easy, nine west, bongo, hue slippers</p><p>Note: I buy about 75% of my shoes on sale unless I fall in love with them. </p>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28140483http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28140483Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:14:00 -0500<img src="http://media.tumblr.com/NCDZrTa1M68bnki8rXb1KbsE_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I just came across these flats on <a href="http://www.londonsole.com">London Sole’s</a> site. Woven leather is a perfect <a href="http://www.londonsole.com/ballet-flats-stock.php?style_id=17">addition</a> for spring/summer. </p><ul><li> deep plunge</li><li> woven leather</li><li> adorably pink</li></ul>http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28075781http://thingaboutflats.com/post/28075781Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:46:26 -0500