FOR THE STYLISH MINIMALIST BRIDE: BALLERINA FLATS

I am the first to tell you that I am all about comfort.  I practically live in my Army boots or running shoes.  But when I am off-duty I turn to cute shoes.  High heels is where my afinity lies however my heart belongs to ballet flats.  Maybe because of my ballet years or maybe because I am very tall-- but I have always loved them. 
 
 
So it is no surprise that for my wedding day, this is the route I am going (plus I am a bit taller than the groom).  But that does not necessarily mean ugly shoes.  Many designers are realizing the niche in the fashion world for ballet flats and are coming out with gorgeous ballet flats worthy of the big day.  These are some of the ones I am loving so far.

 

SPARKLE & GLITTER

Nothing says festive like sparkle and glitter.  Personally it just makes me happy.  And flats in these mediums are fun, flirty and girlie while maintaining the classic look by keeping colors neutral and the style simple.  

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN VIA // STEVEN MADDEN VIA

ONE WED VIA // VERA WANG LAVENDER VIA



ROMANTIC BOWS

Is there anything more romantic or feminine than bows?  I LOVE BOWS.  I remember growing up and putting bows on everything.  I think of all the flats in this post, the ones from Something Bleu are my favorites.  Satin bows + ballet flats are a match made in heaven.

SOIR DE LUNE VIA // SOMETHING BLEU VIA

BHLDN (from Anthropologie) VIA // KATE SPADE VIA



SOMETHING BLUE


The "something blue" tradition has not been the same since Carrie Bradshaw's blue satin Manolo Blahniks made an appearance in the movie Sex & The City.  And with all reason-- they are gorgeous!  And how fantastic it is that Manolo thought of girls like me who would love to wear flats on the big day by transforming the beautiful satin pump into a flat.  They look so French court, don't you think?  I also love the slightly more dainty flats from Christy.  They are so girly.
 
MANOLO BLAHNIK VIA // CHRISTY VIA


Ballet flats are the perfect compromise for the bride looking for comfort and classic style.  There are so many choices to meet a brides' taste and budgets that the only problem will be deciding which one to go for.  But the best thing about these flats is that they are so beautiful that I will be able to use them after the wedding instead of staying relegated to the back of the closet.  And I am all for that.  Happy wedding inspiration!
 


15 comments :

  1. Ballet flats are the best! I love how cute and comfy they are. I love all the options/inspiration you've posted on your blog today!!

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  2. I love how brides are doing flats more then those ridiculous high heels, when you have to be on your feet ALL DAY LONG! They make them so cute. I like to wear them everyday :)

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    1. Haha! I know! And if you are like me who is used to wearing flats or flats shoes always-- heels would not be a good option for me :D

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  • My favorites are the BHLDN bow shoes! I just don't understand wearing heels on your wedding day since you'll be standing for HOURS. I wore flat sandals at my wedding. Definitely the way to go!

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    1. I dont understand the heels either. I am all about comfort and after an hour in heels my feet start screaming. :D

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  • I'm swooning over these flats MA! They're all so gorgeous... my favorites are the top two and the Soir de Lune with bows. I can't wait to see which ones you choose (a tough decision indeed!). Your feet will love you at the end of the night either way you go ;)

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    1. The Soire the Lune are so cute! I think of all the examples these are the ones I would wear the most.

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