A few years ago, I traded in my beloved high heels for flats while I recuperated from a injury.  Despite my previous love for any shoe that made me taller than my male co-workers, the flat changed my life.  

Suddenly, I could walk fast enough to keep up with my Boss.  I didn’t need to spend time each night soaking my feet in Epsom salts.  I no longer clacked as I walked down the marble halls. (I could sneak up on people again!)  

And so, even after I had healed, I kept wearing flats two to three times per week.  

In regard to flats, I espouse only one rule: Boring flats aren’t chic.  To this end, I own a red pair, a gold pair, two patterned pairs and now a tortoise shell pair.  Seriously, how cute are these?

Factory Tortoise Flats (J.Crew, $80)

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