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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: The $45 Winners https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Chris987 on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1646563 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:54:42 +0000 Chris987 1646563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie you and your green specs are definitely magical.... Yesterday I found these ankle strap shoes calling my name. The brand Gaimo is a new one for me. I found a bunch of Spanish brands (for reference) on this site <a href="http://www.spanishoponline.com/gaimo-espadrilles.html#.VxYoSmz5O1M" rel="nofollow">http://www.spanishoponline.com.....xYoSmz5O1M</a>. I believe espadrilles were invented in Spain. The ones I found are the mid blue in pic #1. I found a darker blue online (pic #2) and they come in other colors too. They were about half price so perfect for trying something new. I absolutely LOVE the color and the fact that they are suede and the rose gold strap/trim. I want to build 10 outfits around these. I hope they pass the wear around the house test today but so far so good! Angie on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1646077 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:06:41 +0000 Angie 1646077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the sweet words, ladies. I put the new flats through their paces on Saturday and they were GREAT.  Good to know, JAileen. I'm glad the CK loafers ended up working for you anyway. It's a good looking shoe. Enjoy.  Chris, I LOVE ankle strap footwear. You shan't look back.  RobinF on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1646074 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:59:31 +0000 RobinF 1646074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are great, Borns are so comfortable. I'm glad to hear ballet flats aren't totally out of fashion, they are my go-to shoes for in between seasons when it's warm enough to wear my cropped pants to work but too cold for bare toes. Chris987 on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1645848 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:23:49 +0000 Chris987 1645848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So happy you found these Angie. Your glasses are really magical as you said. This whole topic has really helped me understand why I can never find ballet flats that fit well and are comfortable. Even borns don't work. It's because I have low volume feet like you Angie and I can see how the ankle strap will make a huge difference. I'm adding ankle strap flats to my list of new styles to try...or flats with a higher vamp which I think are another option. Will happily not think about ballet flats any more. JAileen on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1645836 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 21:01:52 +0000 JAileen 1645836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I decided to keep my Calvin Klein loafers. I wore them to church today along with my denim shirt dress. They turned out to be pretty comfortable after all. I hope they work for you. My are metallic steel, and I love the dark shine. marianna on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1645361 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 12:48:57 +0000 marianna 1645361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like those. I never stopped wearing "ballet" flats. I'd be your shoe twin if they came in my size. Ps- I have two pairs of the AGLs mentioned above and they're sooo worth the price tag. So comfy and I love how they look on. Debbie on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1645287 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 03:54:57 +0000 Debbie 1645287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love these Angie! I love ankle strap shoes. Aziraphale on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners/page/2#post-1645283 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 03:22:21 +0000 Aziraphale 1645283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! You found a winner. Those remind me of the Mod shoes from the 1980s. Except, I'll have to take your word for it that they're gold -- on my screen, they look dusty beige! Maneera on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645267 Sat, 16 Apr 2016 02:16:57 +0000 Maneera 1645267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them. Super cute! They look very soft and comfy, Angie. Great casual pick! Angie on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645211 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 23:10:12 +0000 Angie 1645211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, ladies. I appreciate the cheerleading. 6pm.com and $45. Leave no retail stone unturned. Linder52, you win loafer story of the year. Fabulous! Diane, YES. The ankle strap - (and elastic around the edge of the shoes) - keep a ballet flat securely on the foot. Skylurker, ballet flats are actually fringe trending, thanks to Alexa Chung. (Not that I ever thought they were out of style). Lisa, my green specs are one of the best purchases of my life. It’s been impossible to find another pair of specs because nothing else compares to them. Your enthusiasm is fun, Rachy, Xtabay, Sterling, Mary, deb, and jill. Denise, YES. The KC’s will probably work well for your feet. They come in black too. Suz, you too. The KC gold is gorgeous with your hair. Bookending delight. Deborah, round toes are beginning to look fresh again. LOVE our melting pot of fashion. Scarlet, a good strategy. (We have my happy colours all over the house. Check out Sam’s holiday capsule to see part of our lounge. All my happy colours are covered). Joy, I remember those loafers. Inge, Tanya and I had them too. Sharan, thanks for the thoughtful suggestion. Those AGLs are SO comfy. Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645206 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:53:22 +0000 Anonymous 1645206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just piling on to give a big thumbs up.  They're very cute, and my feet go aaaaaah! just looking at them.  Many you walk many happy miles in them. Deborah on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645203 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 22:50:48 +0000 Deborah 1645203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They are really cute Angie, and good to see that the more rounded toe is still fashionable. Have been avoiding mine lately because it seems to be all about the pointed toe Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645177 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:43:39 +0000 Anonymous 1645177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like that pair of Borns. The gold looks soft,not too shiny. I think that the gold loafers that I wore out were Borns. They were all day walking shoes. jill58 on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645172 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:19:29 +0000 jill58 1645172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those are so pretty! Born shoes are the best! Firecracker (Sharan) on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645168 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 21:15:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1645168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, those are adorable. I love the lining, too. Before I saw this post, I added a comment to your blog, pointing out these AGLs, which looked rose gold in the store and reminded me of you. (I think the ones I saw may have been a color that isn't on the website.) Suz on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645144 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 20:31:17 +0000 Suz 1645144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great news! Love that lining, too. :)  It was meant to be.  I am now tempted for the KCs for the same reason as Denise! I didn't realize I had this wardrobe hole, but maybe I do.... ETA high five on ankle strap love. This is the best trend ever for me, too.  MsMary on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645131 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:56:41 +0000 MsMary 1645131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hooray! Scarlet on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645114 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:23:11 +0000 Scarlet 1645114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hurray! I have to say I feel like copying you because then I wouldn't be so nervous about wearing out my existing gold shoes! I don't wear pants at a cropped length, though, so I don't know if the ankle strap might not look right with a dress. They look so comfortable AND pretty! By the way, I love seeing that you have desk accessories in all your favorite colors! The happiness shines through! deb on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645102 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 19:07:45 +0000 deb 1645102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yea! Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645100 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:58:13 +0000 Anonymous 1645100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very cute Angie !  Glad to hear you found something so perfect for you  I didn't realize your glasses had a pearl finish either - my god, they are beautiful!  CocoLion on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645097 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:53:22 +0000 CocoLion 1645097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Happy for you Angie!  The KCs actually sound like they might work for my feet (wider, blunter toe box).  The reviews say they work well for narrow heels too.   I swear if I think about it enough these will earn wardrobe hole status!  And become a must-buy. Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645094 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:44:49 +0000 Anonymous 1645094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am so happy to hear that you found something so fast.  Congratulations.  I hope the loafers work out too.   rachylou on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645091 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:39:14 +0000 rachylou 1645091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I love seeing these in real life. They're so beautiful! Can't wait to see you style them, Angie! skylurker on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645078 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:16:33 +0000 skylurker 1645078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cute! Basically, it's a pair of round-toe ballet flats (ok, with ankle strap so they stay on your feet) : are they trending again? Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645076 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:13:07 +0000 Anonymous 1645076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Those new shoes look great Angie! That's actually the only way I could make that sort of ballet flat style shoe stay on my foot...with an ankle strap. Fascinating Linder! Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645073 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 18:10:28 +0000 Anonymous 1645073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ More than a century ago, Norwegian dairy farmers wore leather shoes with a strap across the front to milk cows. In 1930, The Spaulding family from New Hampshire made an American version of the leather shoe, and then named it a "loafer" after the cows who loafed around the milking area. LOL leave it to American ingenuety.  Anonymous on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645065 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:51:10 +0000 Anonymous 1645065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very hip and stylish.  Let's us know about the loafers.  And where did that name come from.  Sounds lazy, like maybe because they don't have laces, have to google it. Angie on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645064 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:47:05 +0000 Angie 1645064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, Jules. Have to say that my green specs are magical.  JAileen, good to know.  JAileen on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645063 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:41:10 +0000 JAileen 1645063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ They're cute! I have the Calvin Klein loafer in metallic steel. They are very narrow, and I'm not sure whether to keep them or not. But they're cute, too. If you have narrow feet, then they would probably work for you. RoseandJoan on "The $45 Winners" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-45-winners#post-1645057 Fri, 15 Apr 2016 17:30:59 +0000 RoseandJoan 1645057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hurray for happy stylish feet, I had no idea your specs are pearlescent!