As I mentioned yesterday, I am VERY exited that spring has actually arrived. However, it has not quite been warm enough for the “flip flop” rule. My mom coined this phrase when I was in middle school to let me know whether or not it was warm enough outside to wear flip flops because I always wanted to pull out my Jack Rogers and Rainbows as soon as the snow melted. This rule was established with a minimum of 65 degrees for flip flops, or really any open toe shoe to be worn. Sadly, the ten day forecast does not show a single high above 63 for New York City so the flip flop rule will not quite be in effect.
My solution to warmer but not quite there yet footwear is a classic driving mock. When I went shopping with my mom a few years ago I was surprised that she and I both liked the same pair of shoes in the Geox outlet in Woodbury Commons (a truly magical place and something I will be sure to blog about in the coming months). Since I purchased these a few years ago and because they were from the outlet they are no longer available but here are some of my favorite colorful options for spring:
COLE HANN Trillby Driver
in Citrine, Pink Tourmaline, Blue Topaz,
SEBAGO Lucerne
PATRICIA GREEEN Milly Driving Moccasins
Putting these collages together with Polyvore was almost painful, so many of these options are absolutely adorable I really had to restrain myself from purchasing them, especially the Pink Tourmaline Cole Hann’s or the Mint Sebagos.
Do you wear loafers? What are your in between shoes?

Kaitlin says
I prefer these to flip flops anyday, such cute shoes! My own issue is which color do I buy? #girlproblems
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Chymecindy** says
Love all of them. Cannot choose what color. They’re all nice.
Mira says
I love them. It´s really hard to choose a fav color but I love the mint ones 🙂
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A Pinhead says
I think any shoes that are typically not worn with socks are the perfect in between shoe. But I’m with you, my toes are itching for sandal weather!
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Terry Duna Kim says
haha i had the same problem back in the day when i would walk out in my rainbows rain or sunshine, and my mom would stop me and make me go change into sneakers 😛
my favorite is the mint color SEBAGO Lucerne!
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Bree TheUrbanUmbrella says
ooo comfy flats! I love the light blue ones!
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Diana Marks says
I wear loafers and I love them!
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Rachel says
I love the Sebago mint ones. Way cuter than my old pair of loafers. 🙂 I might have to get some.
Kelsey Eaton says
super cute!! They look really comfortable too, bonus!! 🙂
Dara says
I’ve been to Woodbury Commons! And I really like these, esp. the blue and green colors!
jackie jade says
these are all so cute. love the fun spring colors!
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Just Another Shopaholic says
I love Cole Haan shoes, very comfortable!
mail4rosey says
I’m usually a Cole Haan fan, but I think those Sebago’s trump the round this time. I like the softer colors.
vogueandheels.com says
Lovely shoes! These are perfect for comfort and I need a colorful pair.
-Vogue&Heels
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Siena in Style says
I love the mint version!!look great!!
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Tesa Jurjaševič says
these are great!
Jill J @ Classy with a Kick says
No loafers yet but I love the Patricia Green ones – all colors, of course!
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MANOBEINA says
cute!
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Michael says
I agree with the rule. Although I will admit, I wore my flips to class on Tuesday. It was just SO warm. I never thought of driving mocs as being a great alternative during warm but not warm enough weather. Plus, they’re more comfortable (for me) than flats.
Fash Boulevard says
Wow. I love all of these colors especially the dusty blue.
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Sophia M says
I love these shoes for spring time!!!
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Surbhi Suri says
they are available in so many colors, to be spoilt for sure ! I have similar in greens though.
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Elisabeth @ Bella says
loving the loafers! i got oxblood ones from ninewest for last season and they’ve been my go to shoe :))
Always Maylee says
I love a good pair of loafers, they are great for every day wear!
xo, Yi-chia
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Alyssa says
I’ve never heard them called “driving mocks” before…that’s so cute! But you’re right, these are perfect to commute to work in. Even in the summer, I try not to wear flip flops too much when walking around the city–it grosses me out how dirty my feet get!
Jackie l Food.Wine.Fashion says
These all look so amazingly comfortable! I’m not quite ready for flip flops yet either – and my toes definitely are not ready yet.
Have a great weekend!
xo Jackie
TheTinyHeart says
It was so warm here earlier in the week so I was able to wear my sandals but now I’ve got boots on. I don’t think I own a pair of loafers but yours are really cute. Have a great weekend!
-Sharon
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Rotschopf says
comfy shoes!! great for summer :>!
wish u a nice weekend. best wishes.
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ifs ands Butts says
I just adore all the Cole Haan options!
Heather says
It took me awhile to jump on the bandwagon with these shoes – but I love them! Such a cute style 🙂
XO
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