Posts with tag ballet flats

For those of us who have trouble locating our shoes, New York designers Slow and Steady Wins the Race can help. Their canvas ballet flats are clearly labeled, so there's no more confusing your stilettos or wedges with these heel-free wardrobe staples.

Want in on the newest shoe that trend setting models like Kate Moss and Natalia Vodianova are wearing right now?

We love these adorable vegan-friendly ballet flats. They've got an Asian-inspired origami twist on the classic ballet flat, and they're available in three gorgeous color choices: this magical magenta, an eye-catching mustard and classic black. We can't decide which we like best! At only $28, we're tempted to snag all three.

$28 at Plasticland

After collaborating with the likes of Proenza Schouler, Matt Creed, and Brigitte Bardot, there really aren't too many more cool designers/artists Repetto can reach out to in an effort to hook-up those coveted ballet flats of theirs.

Or at least that's what we thought before we heard about the Parisian brand's latest design partner:

According to Fashion Week Daily, Moschino, the young brand with the wicked ads and equally fab sequins tops, has been tapped to create its own special Repetto shoe, where proceeds from the funky flats will go to The Repetto Foundation.

The "Zizi" is what the Moschino shoe will be called and it features "cotton peach blossom with a canvas silk leaf from the 1950s creates a sense of retro beauty." Uh, yeah. As you can see, these aren't for the wall flowers out there. No pun intended, of course.

We love the look of ballet flats and they are wonderfully convenient when you're traveling through airports -- easy on, easy off at the security checkpoint.

On the other hand, their thin soles can leave your feet feeling unsupported and sore. Plus we prefer something a little more robust, like tennis shoes, when we're trekikng around a new city.

Except, yuck, who wants to look like an ugly tourist in the tennis shoes? If only there was a cute pair of flats with nice cushiony soles...

In the 80s, did you have grey jazz shoes? Or are we showing our age? Maybe it's a little fashion nostalgia, but we're kinda into grey again.

This spring grey has been everywhere, from shoes to nails to dresses. We're loving the subtle and sophisticated ways the shade is being used, with creativity far beyond gym shorts and heathered wool sweaters. Grey is showing up in patent leather and organic cotton and everything in between.

When worn right, grey can be incredibly polished and flattering. Of course, some things are still better in color. We draw the line at grey hair -- you'll find us at the salon for regular root touch ups.

Check out the gallery for seven stylish grey selections.

Just like Lauren predicted way back in 2007, the ballet flat has stood the test of time and will continue to provide women's feet everywhere with an elegant respite from the stiletto during 2008.

For tall girls who worry about towering over their men, ballet flats are still the way to go. You can wear them without worrying about asking your date to put Tom Cruise lifts in his shoes. For those of us who live in a big city, we can feel free to walk from the subway instead of having to try and hail a cab, since ballet flats are comfortable enough for the long city treks. In short, it's pretty hard to go wrong with this great casual shoe!

Ballet flats are a fantastic way to add trends to your wardrobe as well, without looking too over the top. Get them in the it colors for the season, lemon yellow, or metallic gold. You can also find ballet flats that incorporate floral patterns (very hot right now) into their designs.

Browse to see if you like any of the cute ballet flats from this season. There's a design for every personality!

Ever since I lost one of my beloved Marc Jacobs ballet flats I have been on search for a replacement pair of shoes. Not just any replacement pair but an inexpensive replacement pair. I am not a flats girl to begin with, so spending another $250 dollars on flat shoes just isn't in the cards. I headed over to Target to check out the Loeffler Randall line to see what all the buzz was about.

I loved the variety of colors the flats came in: metallic rose gold, metallic gold, black patent, and brown patent. I tried on the black patent pair first because the Marc Jacobs shoe I lost was black. The black patent looked great but the plain color made the cool rosette detail on the toe fall flat, so I put them back. Next up was the gold metallic pair -- now we are cooking with oil! I loved the shape, I loved how the rosette detail on the toe popped, and I loved the comfort (too bad they were flats).

These shoes are going fast, there were hardly any left at Target, so if you like them you had better act fast. The shoes run true to size are cost $29.99

I wouldn't be caught dead in flats, unless of course they are ballet flats...

There are certain times when a lady has to put down the stilettos and trade them in for something a little more comfortable: at the airport, on long shopping sprees, on a date with someone really short. Sneakers and flip flops will never do; they have "sloppy" written all over them – reach for something that will stand the test of time.

Pick up a pair of ballet flats.

Ballet flats were inspired by ballet dancers (duh). They were first introduced in France by Repetto, an American company that specialized in dancewear. Another company that we are all familiar with, Capezio, created a pair of patent leather flats with an ankle ribbon back in 1949. Once actresses Audrey Hepburn and Bridgette Bardot began wearing ballet flats in their movies, the trend took off and later became a classic.

Today designers like Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Tory Burch, Chloe, even Christian Louboutin have embraced the ballet flat and worked them into their collections. Ballet flats look great with everything from skirts to jeans and are extremely comfortable. Every closet should at least have one pair, preferably black. I personally own a pair of Marc Jacobs ballet flats and it is one of the best purchases I have ever made.

Was it two years ago when ballet flats got really popular? Something like that. Designers across the globe took the standard shoes of a ballerina and adopted them into a practical fashion that we can wear and enjoy everyday. Thank goodness for that because now woman don't have to teeter around in sky high heels everyday to look cute.

Designer label Hollywould has designed a pair of ballet flats that will take you back to the bar (get it...haha). These ballet flats look strikingly similar to those you wore as a child, along with a tutu and leotard. Hollywould's 'ballerina' flats come in the Spring's hottest metallic shades of mint, rose, gold and silver. For a romantic look pair these girly flats with a white eyelet dress like this one from Betsey Johnson. If it's a more casual look you crave I would recommend a pair of straight leg or skinny jeans in a lighter wash accompanied by tight fitting white tee and a cropped jacket.

Have you ever been accused of having two left feet? If you have, in all likelihood the slight was in reference to your dancing abilities, not to your actual feet. But if you should happen to *actually* have two left feet, then you might be in interested in the low cut flats from London Sole. The dainty round-toe flats are created without a specific right or left foot designation, so that the shoes mold to the shape of your foot within minutes of putting them on. It sounds a little bit weird, but the dainty, molded grace of these shoes give these ballet flats a younger, more modern feel.

Some may say that shoes are a tricky thing to buy for someone else, but if you're trying to think of what to get for the fashionista is your life (even if that fashionista happens to be yourself!), a pair of flats is a great gift. Flats are fahionable, and because they're infinitely more comfortable than a pair of sky-high heels, you have some room with sizing.

This is a great list of designer flats called Hottest Flats put together by kxgen. They range from a delicious green apple pair of flats by Dolce & Gabbana in a wild snakeskin (Bluefly, $345.99) to an adorable gold ballet flat by Juicy Couture (Neiman Marcus, $190).

Now, these are all designer flats from the likes of Prada and Tod's, so they aren't cheap, but we didn't think you'd be using these at your office gift exchange anyway.

As the buyer for a clothing boutique, it is tempting to snatch up every tunic dress, skinny pant, opaque stocking, and ballet flat I've seen at market this season. However, I have learned that less is more when it comes to super-trendy clothing.

The fashion industry does not always seem to be in touch with real life wearability, and never does this seem more true than with the semi-annual change of fabrics, colors, and proportions the fashion media demands. The long, boho-style skirt we just learned how to wear and accessorize will, of course, be banned for the spring, instead replaced with monochromatic fabrics and sleek silhouettes.

"Fashions change biannually" writes Alexandra Shulman in London's Telegraph, "but most individuals' tastes do not, despite wanting to buy something new. It often takes a few years for a trend to be accepted...Stores that slavishly buy only the newest looks generally appeal to a tiny – albeit high-spending – clientele".

My customers continually remind me that there is nothing more frustrating than feeling as if you have to completely overhaul your wardrobe every 6 months. It can be quite embarrassing, as an owner, to lavish praise upon a hip-hugging, draping belt, and then have to explain what happened when the customer comes in and wants to know why all she sees now are thin, high-waisted belts.

So, as usual, the moral is to wear what you like. Find classic pieces that fit your personality and body style, and accessorize as you see fit with trendy items. That way you'll be guaranteed to have fun with the new styles but ultimately always have something polished to wear.