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I’ll be honest with you, I really thought the ballet flat had had its day. Not that I didn’t partake, I was surgically attached for months to a bright yellow pair of proper ballet shoes made durable enough to wear out…
And then it was over. Too prim, too fussy, too boring and too far removed from Birkenstocks. But then, something happened. In the shape of beautifully laced strappy numbers – with their folksy, gypsy, Russian dancing girl vibes the perfect foil to cool, minimal 2015 style – heralded by the Isabel Marant round-toe and the Aquazzura point-toed version. And there are highstreet dupes too, hello New Look (thankyou Erica for spotting and sporting these!). So all you need to do is choose your toe (I’m more of a rounded toe gal) and pair with your best frayed hem jeans. 

Full disclosure: I may or may not have a pair of the investment-buy Isabel Marant’s burning a hole in my wardrobe. First outing tomorrow perhaps? It’d be rude not too… 

Image credits: They All Hate UsWearing It Today and Sincerely Jules