FLAT Out Over It.

Vintage Necklace

REFORMATION- 'Helen' Top

REFORMATION- 'Bowie' Pant

STEVE MADDEN- 'Erosion' Flat

I cannot help myself but feel a ping of guilt every time I think of the state of the lower part of my closet; the part that holds my collection of shoes. It is not because I am ashamed of the style of shoes lining the floor of my closet or because I have too little or too many. The reason my conscience is speaking to me is because of the number of heels I have that I DO NOT wear. While I feel contented with the very practical Nike runners, my Hunter rain boots, and my Vans slip-ons, there are also about 5-10 pairs of heels that I have only worn once or twice. All that money, all that style wasted! Why? Because, for f*** sakes they are NOT practical.  The reasons for this are best presented in a list that I like to call ‘Why I despise wearing heels on daily basis, despite how ‘pretty’ they are:” 

1.     How they make me walk like a dog with shoes on for the first time.

2.     The ones that look the best are ALWAYS the highest and most uncomfortable heels at the store.

3.     They are so unbelievably uncomfortable! I swear they design them with the narrowest and thinnest little Italian woman’s feet in mind.

4.     They make me saunter rather than walk, like everyday is a Sunday. No, in my opinion, slow and steady does not win the race.  

5.     How as soon as I walk on grass they are ruined.

6.     They make me taller than the guys in the room! I don’t know about you but I hate feeling like a woman Cyclops.

7.     How they make it really difficult to drive a car.

8.     How heels are such a tease. They make me want to wear them (because they look gorgeous and make me feel great), then they make me want to take them off (because they hurt) and THEN when I gain up the courage to put them back on again I can’t because my feet have blown up to be twice the size.

However, I find some comfort in the fact that I am not the only one burdened by this problem. After looking through female friends’ and family members’ closest (is that creepy?…lets just call it ‘research’) I have found the same epidemic; wasted money on a plethora of high heels.

But have no fear ladies your next shoe purchase can be on trend, comfortable and breathtakingly sharp. This spring/summer season FLATS have gotten a creative makeover and look really innovative and edgy. One thing is for sure is that this trend will not contribute to the island of long lost shoes that is your closet.

The rule for riding low this year is all about a trim and thin silhouette with a subtle point. Some styles are really fun with coloring blocking, patterns, buckles, and laces. This shoe can really take an outfit to the next level. In this shoot at LACMA, I am wearing a pair called ‘Erosion’ by Steve Madden. I also love this pair from ASOS.com and this pair from Aldo.