Studs, Spikes, and My Actual Life

In my pretend life, I'm a young Rachel Zoe, jetting off to fabulous events and going to the most exclusive fashion shows. Essentially, places where I can wear these babies and not look like an idiot:

Sam Edelman, $176 [All 3 images, Zappos]

Sam Edelman, $200

Sam Edelman, $158

And yeah, I am kind of obsessed with all things Sam Edelman right now. Again, not that I can do much about it :) The ladylike-meets-downtown-cool thing is so addictive!

But in my actual life, I live about half a mile from where my classes are, and there are hills sprinkled all over campus. I don't care how gorgeous those shoes are, there is no way I'm walking two miles a day in 4" stilettos.

So, I'm left with 3 options: wedges, flats, and sandals. For summer, I live in metallic gladiator flats. I probably need some new ones, to be honest. But as you're probably aware, it's not summer anymore. Virginia weather likes to pretend it's still summer (and that it's a tropical rainforest), but it's basically fall.

This fall, I'm looking for some wedges & maybe a pair of pointy-toe or printed flats to spice things up (#5 and 6 on this list). Below are a couple pairs under $70 that I'm currently eying :)

Target, $30

Report, $35 [Nordstrom]

Cooperative, $59 [Urban Outfitters]

BDG, $34 [U.O.]

Forever 21, $30

Ciao Bella, $59 [Shoes.com]

Target, $25

Michael Antonio, $40 [Piperlime]

BDG, $39 [U.O.]

Big Buddha, $70 [Zappos]

Tinley Road, $49 [Piperlime]

Also:
- Patent Bow Flats, $45 [DSW]