Finding a Flat

Flat sandals are a must, darlings, and fortunately, there is a style for every taste and budget! Find jeweled, studded, ankle-wrapped and gladiator models below, and flats in every color imaginable! While you're at it, get a whole new outfit for your brand new sandals. Go online to find the most fashionable apparel for wholesale clothing prices.
Runway Inspiration at left: Anna Sui, via vogue.es.
Embellished:
Antik Batik Palmer sequin sandals; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Miu Miu stone-embellished thongs.
Sigerson Morrison metallic gladiator sandals.
Colin Stuart jeweled chandelier thong sandal; this and next at victoriassecret.com.
Chinese Laundry beaded thong sandal.
Studded Stunners:
Nine West Glamrock thongs, at ninewest.com.
Pour la Victoire Larke shield flat sandals. Visit shopbop.com.
Roberto Cavalli stud fringed sandals. Go to net-a-porter.com for this and next.
Loeffler Randall Margo flats.
Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain studded elastic gladiator, at shopbop.com.
Glamorous Gladiators:
Fendi python-print leather gladiators; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Giuseppe Zanotti metallic leather gladiators.
IRO Ama suede gladiator; this and next at shopbop.com.
Isaac Mizrahi Claudius sandals.
Sam Edelman gladiator, at victoriassecret.com.
Chloé flat gladiator sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Ravishing Wraps:
L.A.M.B. Fatin ankle-wrap sandals, at shopbop.com.
Luichiny ankle-wrap sandal, at victoriassecret.com.
Balmain tassel ankle sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Deal of the Day 1: Victoria’s Secret Pink ankle-wrap gladiator, $34.50 at victoriassecret.com.
Tory Burch metallic Vaughn sandal, at toryburch.com.
Miu Miu metallic strappy sandals, at net-a-porter.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Watts gold thong gladiator sandals, at shopbop.com.

Captivating Colors:
Steven by Steve Madden studded thong, at victoriassecret.com.
See by Chloé flame-red interwoven flat sandals; this and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Givenchy sugar pink ankle wrap thongs.
Jimmy Choo orange Durban Kid sandals.
Tory Burch Caylan toe-ring sandal, at toryburch.com.
Costume National ankle-wrap sandals; this and next at couture.zappos.com.
Alexander McQueen metallic turquoise flats.
Daniblack blue suede Jester, at daniblack.com.
Modern Vintage Shoes green Fatima t-strap flat sandals; this and next two at shopbop.com.
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti purple strappy sandals.
Loeffler Randall Sydney stingray-embossed birdcage flat sandals.
Deal of the Day 2: Stunner sandal, $22.50 at alloy.com.
Deal of the Day 3: ASOS Jelly gladiator sandal, $15 at asos.com.
Divine Details:
Omelle Catia petal flats, at shopbop.com.
Juicy Couture Lavish sandal boot at couture.zappos.com. – CC adores!

Flat-out fabulous, right, darlings?
xoxox,
CC

Flat-Out Fabulous!

S.O.S. = Save Our Soles!
Shoe Week continues with CC’s selections for footwear that goes the extra mile! Every gal needs a few round-toe and a few pointy flats in her closet.
Though Carla Bruni-Sarkozy may be wearing flats to humor her smaller-statured husband (Napoleon complex?), the result is chic and lovely… And – dare we say? – practical!
Flats are even making an appearance on the runway, as at Emporio Armani’s Fall 2008 show, pictured at top right via style.com
Credits: first picture courtesy zimbio.com. Other photos via Italian Vogue except where noted.
ROUND TOE
Anya Hindmarch Moreno square toe flat in crackled metallic leather with round stud ornament, at shopbop.com
Francesca Mambreni metal butterfly flat...
All indications point to the inevitability of a butterfly trend for Spring 2009, so get a jump on the trend with these elegant beauties!


J. Crew Lilah tweed flats - simple and sophisticated.
Remember: with a relatively unadorned flat , you can feel free to do some fun DIY embellishment, like adding silk flower brooches to the toes!
Kalliste studded ballerina
Penelope color block ballet flats, currently on sale at jcrew.com.
Sam Edelmen Carmen in a blue psychedelic Pucci-esque print, at solestruck.com
Taryn Rose suede flat pictured courtesy elle.com
Balenciaga black studded suede flats; this and next at bluefly.com
Christian Louboutin magenta leather ballerina Tag flats
F-Troupe elastic strap ballet flat at revolveclothing.com
POINTED PERFECTION
Chloe paneled leather flats at net-a-porter.com
Buygo pointy toe ballerina, via blackboard.it - CC likes the youthful, punky vibe of these ones...
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Drea pointy toe skimmer in blue 50s floral print, at revolveclothing.com
Prada jeweled skimmer at barneys.com
MENSWEAR INSPIRED
Kenzo Francesina flat
Lella Baldi tri-color perforated loafer in patent leather
FOR THE GENTS
Per the request of CC’s male readers like Fellow Fashionista Mr. Style of Where the Lights End, a selection of men’s footwear – CC is partial to the lace-up oxford!
At left:
John Lobb black calf Philip II cap toe oxfords; this and next at bluefly.com
Left: Prada dark brown perforated leather oxfords
Right: Harris brown leather Balmoral at barneys.com

So what do you think . . . is it acceptable for ladies to wear flats for evening? Should taller women avoid high heels to humor their boyfriends?