Five Must Have Flats for Spring

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride…flats have always been around, but have often played second fiddle to the more often chosen high heel. Well it may just be time to let the flat have the spotlight. This spring, flats are tapped to be a must-have item in every shoe lover’s closet. While we often turn to our high heels, the benefits of the flat shoe have been often overlooked. While our stilettos provide those extra inches that we so often crave, they also sometimes provide aching feet and from time to time even a twisted ankle as a result of an unplanned heel that happens to find its way into the crack of the sidewalk. Don’t get me wrong, I love my high heels just as much as the next woman, but it is possible to be just as fashionable and just as feminine in a pair of flats as you would be in your favorite four inch heels. Flats are an easy alternative to heels and there are just as many options available as there are of our beloved heels. Pairing an outfit with a pair of flats instead of four inch heels is often an unexpected choice that can lend a sophisticated edge to a look. Check out the 5 great pairs of flats I have found that work not only for spring, but all year round.

         These flats are a fun and flirty option guaranteed to get you noticed. With a combination of yellow polka dots paired with a chocolate backdrop, these flats are a great way to let your shoes make a statement. With such electric color choice, pairing these flats with more subdued, classic pieces such as a casual day dress or shorts and a classic cardigan provide an unexpected twist to an otherwise basic outfit.

Spring flats by Marc Jacobs, the over sized bow with chunky jewels is a great choice to pair with a cocktail dress for a change from the traditional heel. Check out the mouse flats; who but Marc Jacobs could make shoes with a face seem so chic

 

Kate Spade’s spring flat options. From fun bright color     combinations such as these hot pink flats paired with natural canvas to metallics.

Rebecca Minkoff, a designer I have recently discovered, LOVE these basic flats with just a little print. a great compliment for any monochromatic or color blocked ensemble