Fab Flats of the Day: Jeffrey Campbell Eloise Platforms

Monday, January 2, 2012

Thank God for Jeffrey Campbell. While many designers jumped and rolled off the flatform train the minute Spring 2010 whizzed by, good ol’ Jeffrey keeps churning them out, giving me a plethora of options for chic, comfy footwear.

The platforms at right are the latest addition to my flatform collection: Jeffrey Campbell’s Eloise. A quick flatform primer: not all shoes that fall under the flatform category are totally flat. It’s more about the angle of the foot in the shoe than the heel height. Because shoes such as these pictured have such a high platform in front, my foot ends up on a very slight incline, which translates to my weight being well-balanced along the shoe. Since all my weight isn’t on the front – the typical setup for the majority of heels – I’m not angering my foot. And there’s no bunion pain!

OK, so back to the killer shoes. I found these at Free People for $128. This is Wine Suede, but they also come in a pretty pale pink called Dusty Suede. They are fabulous and provide easy walking. I paired them with my Pamela Mann tights, which I picked up at Tender for $15. Also fabulous. Together, the tights and shoes add a giant dose of hip to any LBD.

Karen Buscemi

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