It is no surprise that classic ballet flats have been around for nearly 70 years. The style was inadvertently created by iconic actress and pioneer of French-girl style Brigitte Bardot, who requested a pair of shoes as "lightweight and flexible as true ballet slippers" from designer Rose Repetto back in 1956, according to Repetto's CEO, Jean-Marc Gaucher. Today, the style remains as enduring as ever. They offer a sense of ease and comfort that other trending shoes may not be able to provide. ...

More than any other fashion piece, shoes always top my shopping list. That also means I always have my eye on what fashion people are currently adding to their closets, as well as what's dropping in the new-arrivals sections. Whether I’m investing in shoes that I’ll be able to wear over and over again or truly special styles that are really pieces of art, I always feel like great shoes are a worthy purchase. So which ones are on my radar right now?From big summer trends like ballet-inspire...

Comfortable heels may seem like a bit of an oxymoron, but they do, in fact, exist. I've been a heel wearer for a long time and have found myself in more than a few uncomfortable shoe situations which could've been avoided if I'd just shopped a little more carefully. These days, when I'm intentionally shopping for comfortable heels, one of the first things I look for is how cushioned the insole is. The more cushion, the more comfortable. Cushioned insoles are hardly revolutionary so I won't pre...

This season, we've seen the rise of a number of shoe trends. One of the most interesting observations I've made, however, is that many fashion people are swapping out their heels for flats. See-through mesh shoes and bedazzled Mary Janes finished with studs and rhinestones are among the major flats trends that fashion people have been flocking to that are worthy of a spot in your closet. But I also have my eyes set on another under-the-radar style that is dominating this summer: polished flats...