If you are shopping for a pair of flats for your future fashionista then you are in luck. This year there is a wide selection of stylish shoes for your little miss, whether she is a tom-boy at heart or pretty in pink. Made by the same designers that make adult shoes such as Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Kenneth Cole, these flats are sure to add put a spring in her step as she takes on the classroom and the playground.
Not the plain Mary Jane’s you probably wore, Little Marc Jacobs Mouse Marie Jeanne is an update sure to delight and surprise your little one. Available in black suede and blue suede, the Mouse Marie Jeanne features a leather upper with a mouse-face detailing on the front tip and an embroidered mouse-tail on the back heel. The shoe has a button strap across the front to secure the shoe in place. Little Marc Jacobs Mouse Marie Jeanne is available online at Zappos and at retailers such as Nordstrom.
Michael Kors, one of today’s hottest designers, offers a variety of stylish and casual flats for the younger set including the Francine, the Yana and the Lin. The Francine features a beaded bow accent on across the front of the shoe, has a rounded toe and is available in red, black and charcoal and comes with a small matching bag. The Yana is offers a sturdy man-made upper with studded detailing, rounded toe and a elastic strap across the front to keep your little one’s feet on the ground even when she is ready for take off. Last but not least, you can make your little girl feel zippy in Michael Kors Lin, which features zipper-toothed bow accent and detailing and is available in black and brown.
Kenneth Cole’s flat Over the Tap is just right for all the outfits and personalities she is trying on as she heads into young adulthood. Over the Tap is available in six different colors including deep purple metallic, bronze metallic and black leather. A ballet style flat, Over the Tap’s features an upper that is decorated with beads and floral embellishments. This shoe is perfect for wearing with a skirt or a pair of jeans and is sure to make your youngster feel like a star.
If you have a tomboy who loves to take on the boys in all types of weather, but still look the fashion plate then Crocs Kids Dazzling Des is the ideal shoe. Available in five vibrant colors including Canary, Garnet and Black trimmed with ultraviolet, the Dazzling Des is made using fully molded Croclite material with an inner lightweight cushion, custom plaid lining for warmth and a leather trim that gives the funky Croc look a classic loafer look. The Dazzling Des is perfect with jeans, a pair of cords or a sassy jean skirt and colorful top.