Heels, shmeels. The newest way to add ease and sophistication to your outfits is with loafers! My affinity with loafers began with 80%20's Trudy Seersucker Wedge and since then I've been jonesing for another (million and one) pair(s). And it just so happens I have a wide variety of styles to choose from: animal prints, velvet, colors abound, even loafers with (get this) heels.

So how will you wear yours?

Perhaps pair your leopard print loafers with ModCloth's Essential Elegance Skirt and a crisp white tuxedo shirt to add spunk and effortlessness to your office wear.

Or peruse Urban Outfitter's broad list of cigarette jeans, add v-neck sweater and an elbow patch blazer. Finish off the look with a pair of lush black velvet loafers for a laid back menswear look. 

OR for an all-around comfy chic style, go for an over sized cable knit sweater and sweater tights. Punctuate the grandpa look with either tapestry or tassel loafers.

Of course there are more styles out there--neon colors, studded, woven, metallic and of course as mentioned before heeled loafers... this means more ways to be creative! More looks you can create! Heck enough looks to wear loafers for the rest of your days!

Here are some of my favorite reasonably priced loafers from around the web. Just click the pic to buy!