Ghillie Flats & Floral Print Duster: The Last Work Day Of The Year

It is officially the second most favorite school day of the year for teachers everywhere…

THE STORY

…no, I’m not talking about the day after state testing ends. I’m talking about the last day before Christmas break! No more work until 2016. Now that has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, you guys know that I absolutely adore my kids. But ya know what I adore more? Sleeping in. Buried under a pile of dogs. Ya, that’s what I’m talkin’ about. Even better, my husband takes a week’s vacation at the same time, our daughter is off school and our son and his boyfriend are coming home to spend the night Christmas Eve. Good times my friends, good times.

And let’s not forget about that vast expanse of time that I will use to get so much done absolutely waste thinking that I have all the time in the world. Round about 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 3rd I’ll panic when I realize I have to get up at 5 o’clock the next morning. I’ll start tearing through closets like a rabid raccoon that happened upon a crack stash for about 34 seconds before giving up and saying, “to hell with it” and laying back down on the couch. The closets will be fine until summer vacation…Yep, that’s how I roll.

THE OUTFIT

I’ll admit it. I can be fairly easily swayed by advertising and social media. I’ve been drooling over ghillie flats like these since they first started showing up in my Instagram feed months ago. I scored the pair I’m wearing at Old Navy (who, by the way have been killing it this season on all fronts), but unfortunately they sold out super crazy quick. I tried to get a pair in mustard suede, but alas, none in my size. They’ve turned out to be a surprisingly versatile shoe. The work equally well with leggings, skinny jeans and skirts. They’ve been in pretty heavy rotation since I got them. I know a lot of ladies are anti-flat, but the lace up detail on these makes them pretty fierce for a flat.

My love of all things duster/tunic continues with this floral duster. I’ve worn it quite a bit, but somehow it’s just making it’s blog debut today. Of course I went with a striped tee instead of white because a day without print mixing is like a day without sunshine in my world.

THE TIP

Give flats a chance! Yes, heels do flatter the body and make just about any outfit look dressier, but the right flats can do the same thing. Look for pretty or offbeat prints or special details like studs or laces. A pointy toe flat is more flattering, especially if you’re petite. Although I’ve been known to rock a round toe ballet flat now and again, and I didn’t end up on any worst dressed lists that I’m aware of.

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Shoes: Old Navy (Similar); Duster: Forever 21 (Similar); Moto Jacket: JCPenney (Similar)