Whilst sometimes challenging (read: often torturous), I regularly extol the virtues of a heel.

It’s great being a few inches taller – so much so that I’m often known to exclaim “This feels like my natural height” (and with a size 9 foot, maybe it is).

I’m not entirely sure who I’m trying to convince though* because truthfully, I’m much happier in a flat shoe.

So this is the serendipitous thing – all those designers that I love have come on-board this season (and last season… and next season) with a full-fashion endorsement of flat shoes. Yay!

One of my favourites is the black and white loafer. It’s like a little tuxedo for your feet and looks super cute either dressed-down with a sweat top and your boyfriend jeans, or dressed-up with a black cropped pant or tailored skirt,

Need no more convincing?

Follow the link below for my edit of the best black and white loafers you can buy right now…

* Ok, ok… it’s me.

Me: I love wearing black lace. It’s so practical.
You: Huh?!?
Me: And did I mention versatile? Yup, really versatile.
You: Um… ok…

Let me explain…

My wardrobe has 3 personalities:
1. Work Me: tailored, feminine, practical
2. Date Night Me: fun, whimsical, slightly impractical
3. Mother Of A Toddler On A Playdate Me: fun, comfy and machine washable

Black lace is a no-brainer for ‘Date-Night-Me’.

It also makes regular appearances on ‘Work-Me’, say a black lace skirt with a white tee and a tailored jacket, or a lace shirt with tailored pants.

Lately I’ve been noticing however that it’s been popping up on ‘Mother-Of-A-Toddler-On-A-Playdate-Me’ as well – sometimes a bra peeking out from beneath a singlet top, or maybe a camisole teamed with denim cutoffs. And all whilst still remaining fun, comfy and machine washable!

Convinced?

Follow the link below for my round-up of the best black lace pieces that you can buy right now…

And now that I’ve convinced you that you all need a pair of white pumps this season, let me introduce you to Nicholas Kirkwood’s delicious, embellished-toed numbers. Perfection.

Nicholas Kirkwood embellished point-toe pumps, $908

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