To Buy or Not to Buy?

I've been staring at these Sam Edelman flats for the past couple days wondering if I should buy them. They are definitely not cheap, but the number one fashion item I will spend money on is shoes. I want to get a new pair of flats if I want to look professional and all that. I'm worried that the black will make my feet look ghostly pale though. Maybe I should hunt for a brown pair instead. What do you think?

Loafers

Loving the look of suede and leather loafers right now, it probably has something to do with missing preppy/rock-and-roll styles seen in London. I'm especially digging the studded and leopard printed ones. 

Counter-clockwise from right to left: 1.) Black patent loafers from Topshop 2.) Studded suede shoes from Modcloth 3.) Black tasseled loafers from Wanted 4.) Silver Aceee loafer from Madden Girl 5.) Maroon leather loafer from Topshop 6.) Leopard print loafer from Kelsi Dagger 7.) Nude leather shoes from Madewell 8.) Studded flats from Zara.