Shoe Picks for Spring 2011 - The Colorful Flat

Its that time again, our wallets are strained by our spring wants, must have collaborations hitting the high street, runway pieces we add to our collections and of course, something no woman can resist... the new season's shoes.  

While we see a few repeats from past seasons, great updates on old classics, must have iconic shoes in new colors or leathers - the new styles are always the most difficult to assess. What makes a worthy investment, to wear proudly and more important is a keeper, treasured for seasons to come and what will you purchase this season and really wish you hadn't.  Here's our flat favorites from the latest collections:

Updated Ballet

Seen at Chanel and Chloe - our favorite is this red little number. Channel the dark swan, lightly flounce around, with this amazing color, it will be hard not to be noticed. Please, wear with anything including the new blush pink denims, long skirts, ankle length jeans but we'd like to request, no stage diving... 

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Pedro Garcia uses his amazing silks and creates an exquisite ballet flat in a handful of colors.


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Lanvin also updates their classic flat (seriously, a worthwhile investment - I have three pairs) with this amazing blush pink python flat. How seriously innocent. Pair this with the blush jeans seen at Isabel Marant for a tone on tone look; better yet, wear it with your favorite cargo!

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Blush Pink too sweet - try the super pink version!

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The Flat Sandals

A great flat sandal may be a necessity for your summer holidays, but now, its a necessary part of your fashion wardrobe.  With all the flat sandals we saw on the runway and the amazing new additions - colors, fabrics - its easier than ever to stay low to the ground and let's face it, a lot more comfortable!


Bottega Veneta's lovely greens

Jil Sander Does Orange

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Proenza's Luggage sandals - perfect for the any outfit - your warm weather riding boot
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Stella McCartney's denim blue sandal - woven in vegan materials
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