May 15, 2008

Babe appreciates three- or four-inch heels -- she likes being at eye level with tall people -- but you wouldn't want to cross her path as she attempts to walk in them. To limit the embarassing stumbles this summer, Babe's made an effort to sniff out some chic, but comfy flats. Neuaura makes the fabulous "Swan" in gunmetal ($84), at right, great with skinny jeans during the day or a short cocktail dress in the evening. For work, try the Karuna ballet slipper (about $75) from Bourgeois Boheme or the Melissa "Glam" pointy toe flat ($68). Keep Company carries the perfect striped weekend skimmer -- "The Juniper" ($50) comes in four different color combinations, but Babe prefers the green/navy version.