The legend of the ballet flat in fashion goes back to icon Audrey Hepburn.  Of course, the first flat shoe dates back 1000's of years, but fashion took notice when Audrey made it famous!  The story goes that Miss Hepburn was in Paris and went to see legendary designer Givenchy, in pencil slacks, a crisp white shirt, and ballet slippers. The look was born!  Here's a photo of my buddy, Amy Oselkin, in a classic Audrey Hepburn pose wearing the Clarks Haydn Gloss Bendables Leather Loafer!

In my summers during college my job was working in a bridal salon. Loved it! And I remember that my boss told me that when the ladies wanted to wear a flat shoe, to make sure to tell them they needed a little lift. There was a trend for brides to want to wear real ballet slippers, and because there was no support or lift they would not feel good by the end of the event.   So when my wedding day came years later, I wanted to dance (and did!) so I wore a satin pump with a 2" heel.

But, today the flat is back and it has attitude, hence "flattitude!" This season shoes are having fun, and flats are having a ball! Go for some interesting accents like the great shoes below;

The Cat flat - Cliffs by White Mountain Roar Flats

The floral accent - Bella Vita Trish Suede Leather flats

The Flat with Accents - Sole Society Dylann Braided T-Strap Suede flat

The Patterned Flat - Bella Vita Patent Bow Detail Olivia Skimmers