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by chuckofish
Lest you think the dual personalities are just two frumpy old ladies in sturdy shoes, here’s some fashion advice: leopard is the new neutral.
Of course, we’ve known this for years and have spiced up our wardrobes with animal prints whenever appropriate we felt like it. Anyway, I just wanted to mention these wonderful shoes (see selfie above) from J. Crew, which I have practically worn out as my go-to shoe for work this year. They go with everything and are so comfortable. And they are just so cute.
Recently one of the students at my flyover institute–a traditionally-built, African-American woman who is always dressed to the nines and in high-heels–told me that she had finally decided it would be okay for her to wear flats, because she admired mine.
So add fashion arbiter to my resume. Ha. Well, at the very least, I try not to embarrass my two twenty-something daughters. Here is yet another a picture from our recent trip when we were sporting matching Tom’s and the same bag.
Meanwhile my lovely leopard flats are about to wear out. J. Crew is having a 25% off sale. What do you think?
jcrew.com
Too much for work?
dual personalities 
Those shoes are perfect. Alas, my feet are not and I’m heading toward sturdy shoes. I can’t wear flat flats anymore. I need a slight heel and preferably straps to hold the shoe on. It’s very sad and your daughters would not approve.
I’m sure you pull them off. It’s “professor chic.” Lately I’ve been feeling drawn towards all-linen outfits, so…
Here you go:
http://www.jjill.com/jjillonline/prodnav/filter.aspx?pfid=2726&sk=O&h=O&rilt=mainimage&om_i=e_0000216924&om_u=HBN914
Worse still… north country professor chic! I default to black whenever possible — it’s supposed to be slimming.
But Mom, if you buy gold sparkly flats *now*, what will you have to look forward to in life?
Just kidding, I think you’ve waited long enough. I too am facing the need-for-new-flats-for-work dilemma. Eek!
Yeah–haha–maybe someday…
That awkward moment when you read your mother’s blog post and have think “nice toe-cleavage.” 😉