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The Best Flats For Fall

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As someone who has been a life long heels lover, the fact that I am making a dedicated blog post to flats is astounding. Never say never. Also, who am I? LOL But honestly, I have added so many more flats into my shoe collection and wear them much more regularly than I ever did. I’m a bit biased because these are all my own personal flats and shoes, but I definitely think you can check off nearly every box with this collection of fall flats.

Best Flats For Fall

Larroude Blair Ballet Flat

This is my newest pair of flats and it adds the perfect bit of color into my collection. Nothing too over the top and definitely a color that is easy to style especially through the colder months. If I’m being completely honest, I will always be a pointy toe gal though as you can see from this line-up, I am embracing a rounder toe and enjoying it. It’s the details on this shoe that really got me. The embellished buckle and there is a bejewelled “L” on the side that stands for Larroude. These are insanely comfortable too. If green velvet isn’t your favorite, this exact style of flats comes in a ton of other colors and textures.

J.Crew Factory Ballet Flats

Metallics are a neutral!! Don’t be afraid to add gold or silver shoes into your wardrobe. I style them like I do a pair of beige or tan flats. They go with nearly every outfit. While I have always been a loyal J.Crew shopper, J.Crew Factory reached out to me a few months ago and allowed me to pick out a few things. The styles and quality are exactly like J.Crew but the price points are SO much more affordable!

Jeffrey Campbell Arabesque Flats

Out of all my flats, these are the most Chanel-esque and I love them. The two-tone colorway is so much more versatile than you many think. These are probably some of my most comfortable and most worn flats. If you work in an office and need a professional pair of flats to dress up or down, I highly recommend these.

Margaux NY Pointe Flats

These fall towards the pricier end of the spectrum but Margaux NY has the largest range of sizing I have ever seen! They go from a size 3 all the way to a size 14. And they offer medium, narrow and wide options as well. I love that these flats are less of a true beigey neutral and fall a tad more on the rose/pinky side. It adds a nice contrast to my outfits while still falling under the category of “neutral”. And the slightly pointed toe is absolute perfection.

Marc Fisher Daner Pointed Toe Flats

This may sound sorta silly, but if there were a pair of flats that closely resemble the look of a heel – these would be it! From the patent finish to the super pointy toe, they make me feel like I’m wearing a heel while still being flat on the ground. Ha! These are an absolute stunner and would look great worn for an evening function with a dressy pants suit.

Madewell The Greta Ballet Flats

I am sorry to say that this exact pair (with the jewels) is no longer available, but the exact style is still available. And it comes in a TON of colors and textures so there is definitely something for everyone. There is a reason that these flats are a top seller for Madewell – they are fantastic! So comfy, look great on the foot and are priced really reasonably.

Raye Ralphie Flat

The trendiest of the bunch is definitely this pair. They look exactly like a pair of ballet pointe shoes with an edgy twist. I am obsessed with the grommet detail and definitive square toe. They sell out often but are restocked regularly so if you don’t see your size, check back in a few weeks for a restock.

Amazon Tweed Slingbacks

The most affordable and budget friendly pair out of the entire bunch (under $40 on sale). These tweed slingbacks are from Amazon and add a great pop of texture to any outfit. If I am being honest, the back strap loosens over time so it does slide off from time to time but not enough to deter me from wearing them. I love how different they are from the other styles that I own and add a classic element to any outfit.

Raye Natalia Ballet Flat

It should come as no surprise that there is another two-tone pair of flats in my collection. I love this as an alternative to a monochromatic pair of flats. Especially when I am wearing it with a simple outfit like a white shirt and jeans. It adds some interest and character to the look without standing out too much. I don’t wear a ton of silver but having these flats have actually motivated me to purchase more silver belts and jewelry. When I am wearing more cool-toned outfits, gold does not always work so it’s nice to have an alternative.

Can You Mix Gold and Silver Jewelry?

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As someone who has really fallen in love with jewelry and using it to really enhance my day to day outfits, I have really enjoyed mixing silver and gold jewelry together in one look. It’s not that I never thought you could, but rather I wasn’t quite sure how to do it seamlessly. How to mix the two metals in a way that looked cohesive and not like things were looking mismatched. Wearing jewelry has been one of my favorite way to enhance simple looks and really showcase a bit more of my personal style. It can elevate a basic outfit and make it look more polished and often more expensive! Even a white tee and jeans can instantly look like a really stylish and Pinterest worthy look with the right mix of jewelry. There is an unspoken rule regarding gold and silver jewelry and many people think you cannot wear the two metals together. But there are certain ways to blend them together in one look which can make it easier and less daunting. Allowing for silver and gold to mix in your daily jewelry stacks also opens your jewelry collection up to more options and more pieces. More is more! LOL Here’s some examples of how I mix gold and silver jewelry in my outfits and some tips to help you do the same with your own pieces.

Can You Mix Gold and Silver Jewelry?

The short answer is yes, of course you can. But there is this idea that mixing metals is a fashion faux pas. That may have been a belief of the past or one that many people still feel, but I definitely believe that you can do it regularly in your daily looks. Mixing gold and silver jewelry can create a more interesting color story within your outfit and add more uniqueness and flair to a look. Out of the two metals, I do have more gold jewelry pieces than silver but I have slowly been adding in more silver pieces to allow for a mixed metal moment more often. And I would venture to say that most people have more of one metal than the other so it’s ok to start small but adding in one or two pieces of the opposite metal to get yourself comfortable with how to blend them. It’s actually very on trend for gold and silver to be worn together and I have seen many jewelry pieces now come with both silver and gold in the same piece which makes it so easy to start mixing.

How To Wear Silver and Gold Jewelry Together

Links to the jewelry I’m wearing in the above pictures:

Top left picture: Emerald stone bracelet (code: MAREE30), tennis bracelet (code: ALITTLEBITETC), silver chain bracelet, beaded bracelet, starburst ring (code: MAREE15), black enamel ring, quilted ring (code: MAREE30) and eternity band (code: MAREE30)

Top right picture: Heart necklace, tennis necklace, scorpio pendant gold necklace, oval huggies (code: ALITTLEBITETC) and diamond bar gold earrings (code: MAREE30)

Bottom left picture: Mixed metal earrings (code: MAREE15)

Bottom right picture: Beaded bracelet, gold and silver chainlink bracelet (similar), dainty gold chain bracelet (similar)

Choose pieces that are already mix metals

I know this sounds like an obvious choice but if you don’t own any pieces of jewelry that already mix silver and gold, it’s a great time to try it. Mixed metal pieces are trending right now so there are so many options available out there. One of my favorite and most worn mixed metal pieces of jewelry are my Heaven Mayhem mini knot earrings. They blend gold and silver perfectly in these lightweight statement earrings.

Stack identical pieces in gold and silver

Especially with rings or bracelets, purchase the exact same style in both silver and gold so you can stack them together. This is a great way to add both metals into your look without having to mix and match different styles of everyday jewelry. There are tons of great ring options that would look great stacked and offer options in both gold and silver.

Add in diamond (or CZ) pieces

Some of my mixing of metals occurs from adding in a tennis necklace or tennis bracelet to my stacks. Even if the rest of the necklace is either gold or silver, adding in the diamond aspect automatically brings in some white or silver into your jewelry. This is your bridge between pieces that are only gold and silver. Adding in the diamond element makes them look more cohesive when worn together.

Choose one area to mix metals

You don’t necessarily have to mix metals in all areas of your jewelry. You can choose just to mix your rings or just your necklaces rather than every category of jewelry that you may want to wear.

Add in a watch

Often watches can help bring another metal element into your look that can allow you to easily mix metals. Especially if your watch has a dark silver or steel element, it easily looks great styled with gold bracelets or gold rings.

Start slow

Don’t worry about mixing and matching all your gold and silver jewelry every time you get dressed. Do it with pieces you feel comfortable combining together and then slowly experiment with more combinations over time.

Mixed Metal Jewelry Recommendations

Two-tone connection necklace (code: MAREE30)

I have this necklace in all gold and wear it all the time. The mixed metal is just as gorgeous!

Amazon two tone gold and silver hoops

I adore the shape of these earrings and love that they are small enough for everyday.

Heaven Mayhem Rosa Mixed (code: MAREE15)

Nobody does mixed metal statement earrings like Heaven Mayhem. These are stunning!

Heaven Mayhem Plate Earrings in Mixed (code: MAREE15)

The large rectangular shape of these makes them so unique and a complete moment for the ears.

Tory Burch Two-Tone Logo Earrings

I’m not a huge logo lover but the fact that these are small earrings make them less conspicuous. But I love the gold and silver element the most.

Heaven Mayhem Mini Knot Mixed (code: MAREE15)

I have and love these! I wear them ALL the time and they are by far the most purchased pair of earrings by my audience that I have ever shared. Ha! So you all are just as obsessed as I am!

Amazon stackable rings

These are very Spinelli Kilcollin-esque but at a fraction of the price. And it introduces rose gold into your jewelry collection easily and seamlessly.

Amazon silver and gold chunky dome rings

These are currently in my cart! I plan to wear them stacked together on the same finger.

Two-tone double hoop earrings (code: MAREE30)

For those that want a very subtle and polished mixed metal pair of hoops that will be timeless, these are it.

Shashi gold and silver ring stack

Subtle and understated – perfect for everyday.

Justine Clenquet bracelet

I have never seen anything from this brand before but I immediately fell in love with the look of this bracelet. Blending gold, silver and a pearl detail makes it so perfect for beginning your mixed metal jewelry collection.

Amazon gold and silver chunky rings

These were in my cart at first to wear together on the same finger but I plan to order the dome ones first and then add these in the future.

Justine Clenquet necklace

There is a bit of a masculine element to this mixed metal necklace that I adore. I particularly love that the gold is so subtle and not a super yellow gold. It is predominantly a silver necklace with just a hint of gold.

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