top - thredUP
jeans - Target
leather cuff - c/o ONE little Momma Shop
clogs - duh
(ha. obviously that title is not exactly true because I am mom, hear me roar-type about my kids every day of my mom-life.)
The other day I was sitting at a stoplight when I caught my reflection in the side of a windowed building and I almost laughed because I know that I drive a minivan but I guess I've never thought about the fact that I drive a minivan. I didn't care when we took the plunge into stereotypeville and if we're ever lucky enough to have enough kids to necessitate something like this ... bring it. I'd happily drive a whip like that. BUT I still refuse to tote a huge diaper bag around even if it is meant to not look like a diaper bag. We all have our things. Oh ... and I have one more! I have to admit that it took me a long time to come around to the idea of mom-friendly footwear. If you ever see me wearing sporty sandals please try to pull my fake face off because surely someone has just fashioned a Grace-face mask over their head. I was also pretty opposed to Birkenstocks until I read Natalie's convincing post on the matter yesterday. And never had I ever thought I'd be a clog lover but then I saw this picture on the Sartorialist and my mom gave me an old pair of her clogs and I've never looked back. I don't love wearing flats unless they are boots which is ridiculous - I know!! But the clog fits the bill for me and my idiosyncrasies on so many levels.
Dansko is constantly coming out with gorgeous new twists on an old classic and I would totally rock the professional clog all over town but I really love these ........ because they are heely and are really comfortable. Simon and I took the kids on a walk around a big park the other night ... hills, gravel, clouds of gnats and all and I wore my clogs and was perfectly fine. Simon is a fast walker and I didn't have to beg him to slow down one single time. And Julia loves them because she thinks they are for tap dancing. I do not know where on earth she learned about tap dancing but .... tappity tap tap tap. Cool toddler mom at your service.
Want a chance to win a pair? Winner's choice! Dansko is being kind and generous and giving away a pair to one of you fine readers. I hope you win and love your hooves as much as I do.
I <3 Danskos! :)
ReplyDeleteAll Danskos, I should say, never found a pair I couldn't rock!
DeleteI totally love danskos. I don't know why, they aren't super fashionable but I still love them.
ReplyDeleteThose Francine mules are surprisingly adorable, and now I need a pair. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHattie! :) I want to be like Grace!
ReplyDeleteMy feet - which currently must hold up my 32 week pregnant body each day - really wish I would wear Danskos instead of heels or support-less flats to work...
ReplyDeleteThis would save me a trip to the Carnival with my 3 tots. I like the Opals. They'd be so cute and comfy with skirts and tights.
ReplyDeleteI love Dansko's Sonja. Nice old-school style, with no back. I've been wearing similar ones from LL Bean for ages, but they don't make the open-backed ones anymore. I'd love a pair of Sonjas!
ReplyDeleteI love the classic Professionals. Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteAnd shared on facebook and twitter!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaway!
--Kristen
The professionals. LOVE Danskos!
ReplyDeleteI need the Bethany boots!
ReplyDeleteI think Baker are my favorite??? Hard to choose just one!
ReplyDeleteI love the Prima Raisin Veg and I'm not usually a clog person but they are really cute.
ReplyDeleteAnd I shared it!:)
ReplyDeleteI love the Bethany Boots. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteLove the opal flats.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Maryjane Espresso Oiled Full Grain Stapled clogs!
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my Tweet share: https://twitter.com/A_oTay/status/380058805641289728. Thanks for the giveaway, Grace!
DeleteI want to win and I'm prepared to throw a full on tantrum to get what I want.
ReplyDeleteI got my first pair of dansko clogs in 9th grade-which was years ago (10+) and they are still holding up! Great company! I would love to add the Francine clogs to my collection!
ReplyDeleteI like the tilda
ReplyDeletei also got a hand-me-down pair of danskos from my mom years ago. they are comfortable as all get-out! i'd love another pair.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to include my 2cents here. Dansko's are awesome shoes. Pricey but worth it. I wore my last pair for 5 years. When I can stretch my budget again, I'd love to add a pair of Harlow clogs to the mix.
ReplyDeleteBetty Cordovan Nappa!
ReplyDeleteyes! please!
ReplyDeleteTilda.
ReplyDeleteYes! Clogs are my best friend.
ReplyDeleteI bought a pair of Danskos midway through my pregnancy, and they were fabulous. I wore them OUT, and would rock a new pair like a J.O.B.
ReplyDeleteMomma and a medical professional.....these are right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI would wear Tilda until they gave out under me (which would take a while, I'm guessing).
ReplyDeleteOh, how thoroughly I love the Betty and the Beatrix!
ReplyDeleteI like the Sonja Espresso oiled full grain I think!
ReplyDeleteTamara, please!
ReplyDeleteCool giveaway.
ReplyDeletethe Tabitha's are really cute!
ReplyDeleteThe ones you are wearing are adorable. I never win these things, but what the heck. Who would take a chance on shoes?!
ReplyDeleteThis whole post is amazing. If clogs can be stylish, then rock on! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I would fall out of nearly all of them but they're cute so who cares? I like the ones called Betty. Plus they have a great name to holler out. "Who's seen my left Betty?" Priceless.
ReplyDeleteCall me original, but I would go for the Francines as well. They remind me of the clogs I wore DAILY in the 6th grade. I was quite the fashionista in middle school... not.
ReplyDeleteI like the Tamara!
ReplyDeletelove danskos.
ReplyDeleteI cannot say no to a good wedge - the francines and the frankas are the bomb.
ReplyDeleteI would love the Tabitha or Baker boots!
ReplyDeleteI love Dansko and I desperately want Francine. I wore Dansko's throughout my college years and I loved them soooo much. I don't know why I stopped.
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ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteThese would be so nice to have
ReplyDeleteI love Dansko! I have two pairs of the professional clogs from my pre-mom teacher days. I'd love to win a pair—I've been eyeing some of the cute sneaker-y designs for a while!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a pair!!
ReplyDeleteI think the Baker boots are pretty cute, maybe they could be my intro into clogs...
ReplyDeleteThese would be so nice to have
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I would wear them with socks but in the link the girl looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteRenea Burg
I forgot! I'd pick the Tandy!
DeleteThe pixie clogs are adorable! I am over six feet tall, so I don't need the heel, but I am pretty sure I could feel good about it!
ReplyDeleteI've gotta say I love the ones you are wearing!
ReplyDeleteThe black or brown oiled leather are my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteI love Danskos! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about getting a pair of clogs, winning a pair would be even better!
ReplyDeleteMary Janes are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe Hattie and Tamara are both very pretty
ReplyDeleteI love the Pearl and Tabitha.
ReplyDeleteI love the Professional XP Whiskey Burnished Full Grain shoe. Whew.
ReplyDeleteI would love the Bethany boots!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I used to love clogs growing up :)
ReplyDeletetoo many to choose! Love them all! I love my danskos!
ReplyDeletei love me my danskos!
ReplyDeleteI love the Bethany boots!
ReplyDeleteI like the prima raisin veg. Then again, I like anything with raisin in the name.
ReplyDeleteGrace, you look great in everything!
I've been wanting to try Dansko's for a while (medical profesh here), so this might be my chance!
The Haileys are cute!
ReplyDeleteLooooooooooove Danskos!
ReplyDeleteLove the Tamara! They would be perfect to wear to teach all day long!
ReplyDeleteCute! Didn't know Danskos made boots and such! I've always associated them with all things Ballet. Fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the Baker in charcoal suede!
ReplyDelete*Really* love the boots...
ReplyDeleteGlad they are considered cool again :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting the Sam sandal forever and ever and ever!!
ReplyDeleteI like the Sonja clogs.
ReplyDeleteLink: https://twitter.com/KTBeann/status/380079819255328769
ReplyDeleteI like the Tandy clogs!
ReplyDeleteOh man, I have been really wanting a pair of danskos! Not sure what kind I would get, but probably something in brown, because I'm original like that :)
ReplyDeleteI like the ones you're wearing best--Francine? I'll take a pair, thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteShared at https://twitter.com/imprfctbutloved/status/380081175496118272
ReplyDeleteI want some so bad!! I can't decide... boots or clogs...? Maybe the Sam sandal!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably go for ye olde classic: professional xp ebony pull-up. Although my brother is starting med school and maybe I should get him started early with Danskos?
ReplyDeleteOh, also: I'm a Birk' convert! I have the "Kairo" (basically a Gizeh with a backstrap). I've had them for the past year and uh-love them. They're stiff for the first 1-2 months, but after that they truly do mold to your feet. I'm glad Birks' are getting their day in the sun in the fashion world.
DeleteAH! Would love to slip my tired feet into a pair of Dansko's. Buh-bye cheap flats!
ReplyDeleteClogs are my fave...I want about 10 more pairs right now.
ReplyDeleteOh! And my favorite on their site is the narrow pro.
DeleteI would totally rock (or try really really hard) the Hattie clogs!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the monaco Pearls! I'm freaking out a little bit about this giveaway, I'm in desperate need of PRACTICAL (ie, not Target clearance flats ;/), cute footwear. Fingers crossed!!!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/KatieNa04125062/status/380083389388169216
ReplyDeleteShared on Twitter :0
Love the Sam Sandals!
ReplyDeleteI'm jumping up and down with my hand in the air yelling "Pick me! Pick me!" As a girl that's been plagued by shoe-induced bunions, I've been wanting to get a pair of these for years. My sweet mother swears by them. And she's a mom and a hygienist, so she knows her Danskos. I'm almost swayed by their traditional clogs but now I'm feeling torn between the Franka and the Francine.
ReplyDeleteI love the ones you're wearing in the pictures! They look so cute and comfy!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted: https://twitter.com/RebeccawithanR
ReplyDeleteI heart Danskos. Wear them all the time! I love the Francine that you're wearing.
ReplyDeleteHere is my link back to you on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/kmauss
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'll take any of them!
ReplyDeleteHa! I should have known this was a giveaway after commenting on IG! Danskos are SOOO comfy!
ReplyDeleteCherry patten mary Jane's
ReplyDeleteI love, love the Baker boots, but they only come in leather and I don't buy leather... so...
ReplyDeletethe Prima clog it would be!
I like the Olivia!
ReplyDeleteTabitha
ReplyDeletePrima all the way.
ReplyDeleteTANDY! Tandy Tandy Tandy.
ReplyDeleteI love the professional stapled clogs in arabesque!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, me thinks the Pearl. Not a clog fan either but maybe if I won some my mind might change it's opinion... :)
ReplyDeleteUmmmm, I happen to love the ones that you are rocking in the photo! So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the ones you are wearing! Would wear them everyday when I am on my feet all day for 12+ hrs a day!
ReplyDeleteThe ones you have on are super cute! I am on board with any comfortable shoe!
ReplyDeleteProfessional Stapled clog. A necessity for the nursing school program I just began!
ReplyDeletePS.. shared on Twitter! @marenaddy
DeleteThe Tamara clogs are so cute! I've always wanted some Danskos!
ReplyDeleteI love my Dansko's. My last pair was the professional tooled black (the website doesn't do them justice) But I LOVE your Francine Brandy Antique!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win a pair!!
ReplyDeleteBeatrix Black Nappa or Francine btw!
DeleteI'm going to have to go with Sam. I actually had no clue that Dansko made "sandals." Back in my Super Stew days, when I was a patent leather pump wearing LA based flight attendant, we would have our "airport" shoes and our "in-flight" comfortable shoes. Us LA flight attendants could ALWAYS tell if another crew was based somewhere in the PNW (Pacific Northwest)... based solely on if they were wearing Danskos for their in-flight shoes. "Oh... you're wearing Danskos? You must be Portland based." Well, I guess I'm just gonna have to eat my words, because now this Hawaii girl lives for comfortable shoes and I can totally see myself sporting those Sams all over town... or the zoo...
ReplyDeleteI'm willing to try Dansko. Anything to make this mama comfy!
ReplyDeleteAnd shared! https://twitter.com/AlohaAmber/status/380126256806637569
ReplyDeleteSAM BROWN SOFT FULL GRAIN
ReplyDeleteUm, we rocked Birkenstocks all through college -- you were the one who convinced me they were cool! I think Birkenstocks and I immediately think of you. What do you mean you are opposed to them?
ReplyDeleteI have loved Danskos since right after college - way before my "mom" years - and I love 'em still. Nothing beats them for a bad back. I am a fool for mary janes, so I will have to go with that style.
ReplyDeleteThe Sam Brown Soft Full Grain are so cute!
ReplyDeleteI would wear the Prima to school all.the.time.
ReplyDeleteAlways wanted to try Danskos!
ReplyDeleteI have friends who swear by them and I'd love to try a pair!
ReplyDeleteI love Danskos! By far, my shoe of choice!
ReplyDeleteI love Danskos!
ReplyDeleteMy (steal of a deal) Danskos are nearing the end of their life (after much wear for years). Winning these would so totally rock!
ReplyDeleteOoops....forgot to list my favorite! I wear professionals and LOVE them. Because I'm practical, I'd probably get professionals again....or Mary Janes, but maybe I'd branch out and get Opal.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how you can make those look cool. but you do.
ReplyDeleteThe Pearls! Looking at them make my feet sigh.
ReplyDeleteI love the Tandy or Tilda!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - after looking through all of the options it is safe to say that I could easily outfit myself for all seasons and still look stylish in the process! I am having a hard time narrowing down my favourite between the francine brandy antique, the olga black nappa boot and the franka brandy antique - they are all so chic and pretty! Honourable mentions definitely go to the baker boot and olivia flat...better luck next time! Thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love when practicality is cool again :) Like wearing your backpack on your back instead of over one shoulder! Good call peeps :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my Danskos! I have 2 pairs for work and have been desiring a new pair! When I was pregnant and on my feet 14hrs per day at work a vascular surgeon told me I should wear Danskos to prevent vascular issues. I complied and have appreciated the advice ever since.
ReplyDeleteProfessional XP Steel Groove! Or the Baker in Charcoal!
Hmm, Francine in Black, Hattie in Black, Sonja in Antique Brown? All are lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove my Danskos and love you!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm diggin the Tabithas! Fingers crossed and thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to try a pair!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite clogs are the Hailey in Mahogany. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI shared on facebook.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.facebook.com/april.scott.775/posts/526375390782669
Danskos are SO AMAZING! I bought Mary Janes when I taught in NYC right out of college - let me tell you, standing all day teaching teens and commuting to the Bronx was no treat for my feet! I was a little self-conscious at 22 but I quickly got over it when I saw how cute they looked and how amazing they felt!
ReplyDeleteNow I live in Vermont and EVERYBODY WEARS THEM HERE! I have been jonesin' (lol) for a pair for the last 3 years and would love to spring for one - or WIN THEM! :) I have had the chance to observe lots on feet and I have to say I can't beat the classic look of the Espresso Oiled Full Grain - so pretty and classic and versatile. Also love a few of the boots/booties they feature now!
I like the HAILEY! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI like the prima.
ReplyDeleteI like the hailey!
ReplyDeletestapled clogs, all the way. black and simple
ReplyDeleteSomeone gave me some old Danskos once...so comfy! I like the Sam.
ReplyDeleteI love my clogs, the plain black, but would totally be up for a new pair, perhaps in a pretty color?
ReplyDeleteI would totally wear the Pearls.
ReplyDeleteI'm a Maryjane fan, mom shoes rule.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE my Danskos!!!
ReplyDeleteMy mom gave me an pair of her old Danskos too! But I could still use a new one. :)
ReplyDeletewow. yes please. :)
ReplyDelete{TAMARA CORDOVAN BURNISHED FULL GRAIN} that is what I want.
You are totally rocking those cute ones up there, though :)
I think I like these the best: http://dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/Styles/Clogs/Tabitha/Chocolate%20Burnished%20Full%20Grain/
ReplyDeleteThey're so Olive Oyl!
I love Mary Jane!
ReplyDeletemememememememememem, I love danskos!!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking Hailey clogs, yes please!
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the patent ones.
ReplyDeleteDude I wear professionals and am not ashamed. During pregnancy they are ALL I ever wore.
ReplyDeleteNever thought I could do the clog....but you're turning me over to the dark side....
ReplyDeleteI love danskos! I'd love a new pair of the black patent professionals!
ReplyDeleteLove danskos! I am a nurse and where them everyday I work, but live the new heeled clog that is your fav, Francine antique!!!
ReplyDeleteMy twitter share won't paste, but it's there! @annfischer1 --my ancient iPad is a bit slow these days :) oh, and I like the Hattie!
ReplyDeletewell look at you grace patton!
ReplyDelete(i loev that shirt too)
I totally had that same catch-your-reflection-do-I-really-drive-a-van-? moment the other day, too! Since I already own two pairs of the profesh clogs, I'd be willing to try out the heely ones, too!
ReplyDeleteI would love the Pearl or Sam! Could really use these in my fall/winter wardrobe!!
ReplyDeleteI like the tansy in cordovan...I am a total sucker for red shoes, Just call me Ronald.
ReplyDeleteI loved Danskos while student teaching and pregnant and the heely version are even cuter.
ReplyDeleteTweeted! https://twitter.com/elizaraxi/status/380318517356007424
ReplyDeleteI love the Sonja!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the clogs, but the ones you're wearing look super cute! I love that top too!
ReplyDeleteDanskos are great for short people who can't stand heels.
ReplyDeleteI have been wishing for a pair of Danskos for EVER!
ReplyDeleteI would pick the Tamara clog
ReplyDeleteI like the Hattie!
ReplyDeleteI'd take the baker...
ReplyDeleteOk I have never in my life worn clogs BUT if Grace Patton jumped off a bridge I would be so close behind her there would be a danger of landing on her once she hit the water. SO. I wouldn't mind trying the Tandy, Tildy or Harlow clogs.
ReplyDeleteI like the Professional Gray Prism Patent clogs.
ReplyDeleteWoohooo!!!! I looove being in the hip/comfy club! Birks are my summer time jams and Dansko's have been my winter footwear for years. I love the funky colored ones that go with absolutely nothing so I can wear them with EVERYTHING. Thanks for the giveaway! Wheeeeeeeee!
ReplyDeleteLove danskos! Love the Sonja;)
ReplyDeleteVery generous giveaway! I love the pixie grey!
ReplyDeleteDansko Sonjas saved my feet during a series of dance injuries 10-15 years ago, and they still make them...
ReplyDeleteI love Dansko clogs, they're my winter flip-flops.
ReplyDeleteI already love my Dansko professionals, but I would LOVE to win a pair of the Franka heels.
ReplyDeleteI love the Sam style. So cute with tights in the fall!
ReplyDeletePearl Tan Veg Monaco is gorgeous. : )
ReplyDeleteBoth the Francine and Bethany are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteArden, Harlow, Pearl . . . love them. I've worn out my "professionals," so it's time for something new!
ReplyDeletethe Harlow looks pretty cute!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted https://twitter.com/optjess/status/380363536364351488
ReplyDeleteWould love a pair!
ReplyDeleteI'm a nurse who wears Danskos everyday. I wouldn't mind trying them on my next day off :)
ReplyDeleteLoving the BAKER CORDOVAN NAPPA boots! I bet they'd be super comfortable!
ReplyDeletelovelovelove Franka!
ReplyDeleteTweeted! https://twitter.com/workingmommemos/status/380376522126667776
ReplyDeleteI bought a pair of Dansko's for my doctor sister-in-law years ago, but they were not nearly as cute as the pair you're wearing.
ReplyDeleteLove Dansko. They eliminated my hip/lower back pain and have lasted forever, but I've been drooling over a Betty or a Bonnie for awhile to give me some versatility in what I wear!
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