Rene' Caovilla Ballet Flats

Rene' Caovilla ballet flats available at yoox.com for $170. I love this shoe in coral!

Ballet Flats

Ballet Flat from Antik Batik

On sale for $69 available at http://yoox.com/ (oringinally $95)

They look incredibly comfortable don't they? When I saw this shoe, it was lust at first sight. A great interpretation of how ballet flats would be if they were meant purely to strut in. The picture isn't that great, but the material is quite sparkly.

The only sizes left are in 7's and 9's so best hurry up and purchase a pair!!!

Life has also been busy which is why I've unfortunately had to pause the blogging for most of the week.

I am though going to be giving away a great new product to a lucky reader so STAY TUNED!!!!!

On an unrelated note, I've been talking to different people about what they want to do with their lives and it's been a pretty common theme throughout my peers in our 20s. Most of us are seemingly still trying to figure it all out still. Yesterday I read this great entry from a DC blogger who recently quit her job. It was a scary plunge to give up that financial security, and it feels even more heightened in this economy. But I've gotta give her an applause, it took guts and bravery to get passed that scary aspect and to be free of something that she really didn't enjoy.

Hollyould Flats

I love surfing Stylebakery (stylebakery.com) for high/low products that can be found online and one of the editors swore by these classic ballet flats from Hollywould. She claimed that as much as she's worn hers frequently for the past SIX years they still look good as new!

Being a frequent wearer of ballet flats myself I thought I'd check out this potentially great investment into my collection.

They come in a variety of different collors, mostly in a cool metallic sheen and are available in 2 styles - the Hepburn which is more classic and the Audrey which was a dip towards the middle of the shoe. Possibly named after Kate and Audrey Hepburn 2 classic style icons.

(above) Black Hepburn Ballet for $195

Soft Italian leather and matching grosgrain-trimmed upper. Leather sole studded with rubber "driving" tread. 15mm heel. Removable matching grosgrain ankle-tie and reinforced heel. Please note your leather ballets run true to size, and the soft leather will stretch; so you want a snug first fit.

(above) Silver Audrey Ballet $195

Every true Hollywould fan has at least one pair of ballets in her footwear arsenal. But this interpretation of the classic elevates the style with a graceful d'Orsay style. Please note your leather ballets run true to size, and the soft leather will stretch; so you want a snug first fit.

I'm going to have to do some digging to see if these are worth the $$!

BCBG: Celeny

Play up varied textures in these adorable Celeny Mary Jane ballet flats by BCBG Max Azria. Textured woven and stitched raffia upper in a casual ballet-inspired slip-on Mary Jane style with a round toe. Gleaming patent overlays at the toe and heel and a flexible elastic trimmed collar and a matching patent and elastic Mary Jane style instep strap with a patent button embellishment add depth and dimension. Soft leather lining and cushioned logo insole, flat traction outsole, 1/4 inch heel.

available at shoes.com for $200. (oh yes i'll be eagerly awaiting when these go on sale!)

i love that this is still a two-tone shoe but it's not just any old plain two-tone shoe. the texture really does make it more interesting and unique. perfect for summer? I think so!

Dr. Scholls makes shoes! Who knew...

yes thats right! Dr. Scholls, seller of foot care products that we all know and love actually produces shoes as well.

The wise wikipedia notes:

Brown Shoe Company, Inc. is a $2.5 billion footwear company with worldwide operations. The company operates the 1000-store Famous Footwear chain. It also operates 400 Naturalizer stores in the U.S. and Canada. Brown Shoe's wholesale divisions own and market leading footwear brands including Naturalizer, Fx LaSalle(Canada), LifeStride, Connie, Buster Brown; it also markets licensed brands including Via Spiga, Franco Sarto, Etienne Aigner, Dr. Scholl's and Carlos by Carlos Santana for adults, and Barbie, Spider-Man and Bob-the-Builder character footwear for children.

while most of their shoes were not to my taste, there were 2 that I actually liked! The price is also very reasonable.

Dr. Scholl's Discover ($ 99.95) from zappos.com

Dr. Scholls Boa ($29.90) from 6pm.com

miu miu banana flats

Metallic banana flats

$540.00

Anthracite leather banana flats with a Swarovski crystal brooch on front. Miu Miu flats have an almond toe and a grosgrain trim.

yes at $540 from net-a-porter these babies are most definately not cheap! but ahh how they sparkle! this will go on the drool list.




here's a cheaper alternative (and i mean REAL CHEAP!)

Jackie Ballet Flats (from Forever 21)

orinally for $18.80 now: $7.99!!!! ON SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rhinestone and jewel embellished ballerina flat. 100% synthetic materials. Imported.

while it doesn't have the detailed jewels that the miu miu flats have, if your dying to have some bejeweled flats, these are a great alternative and your wallet will thank you.

Loeffler Randall for target has arrived!

Loeffler Randall Rosette Ballet Flats - Rose


item description:

• Add a Touch of Feminine Flair with these Stylish Ballet Flats
• Pink
• Faux-Leather Upper with Thermoplastic Rubber Outsoles
• Features Slip On Styling with Traditional Round Toe
• Tagless Footbed, Textured Sole for Traction

some reviews have said that this shoe can be painful from the shoe digging the back of the heel. but for $29.99 what does one expect. nonetheless it's a truly adorable looking shoe and would add sparkle to any outfit!

i am debating whether i should purchase this and in what color --- gold, black, or rose? :)

Dolce Vita Animal Ballet

these are sooooooooooooooooooo adorable.

Leather Dolce Vita ballet with contrast piping along the opening.
Fully lined; padded insole; leather sole.
Imported. Spot clean.
* Fits true to size *
Leather

avaible at Urban Outfitters

ON SALE!!!! $79.99 was $98.00

Bakers Nautical ballet flat

NAUTICAL

available from Bakers shoes for only $39.95!!!

i love the bright red ribbon and how it contrasts with the blue and white stripes. this shoe is versatile and would go lovely with any regular work outfit or for a more relaxed weekend as well.

i would wear it predominantly with white and black (because it adds that wonderful spark of color!) but pairing it with navy blue will also be a wonderful look for the season!

Bakers is having their summer clearance sale up to 70% and having their storewide sale buy one get 50% of everything (item of equal or lesser value).

Ladies with all the massive sales happening, now is the perfect time to start stocking up whether it be for the summer or pieces that can transition to the fall!

London Sole Ballet Flat with Bow

Ballet Flat w/ Ribbon, available at http://www.urbanchiconline.com
$245.00

i love the daintiness of this flat. i love my black and white shoes, so this is a nice variation to that is both classic and yet not your regular ballet flat either. definately a keeper!

French Sole

i am in love with French Sole flats!!!! they are so prettttttttttty!!!!

Hip Hop in white naplak and natural trim $163.95

(these shoes are incredibly dainty! fantastic with a white/cream/pale pink spring dress!)

Cha-Cha in blue barroque $153.95

(i love the color, the print, and the ribbon ties! what an ultra feminine shoe that goes with this spring's cobalt blue trend!)

Jazz in black $158.95

(classic black flat with the adorable large bow, the soft leather makes it so comfortable to walk in! naturally matches with any outfit and can be dressed up or down)

***all shoes above available at zappos.com

Beaded Ballet Flat

brown velvet with embellished topaz stones
from Scoop NYC for $39.00
www.scoopnyc.com