$98, ann taylor

"Everything is perforated," my designer friend declared the other day. "It's the thing." These neutral-hued ballet slippers are right in step with the trend--and I love how they'll go (and go and go) with just about everything. P.S. These are also a easy, fresh stand-in for your go-to black flats.

1. Etro silk crepe top, $1190, netaporter.com
2. Deepa Gurnani earrings, $99, shopbop. com
3. Mercedes Salazar beaded cuff, $218, shopbop.com
4. Malinda Pouch, $98, anthropologie.com
5. Ann Taylor perforated flats, $98, anntaylor.com
6. MiH cropped jeans, $188, matchesfashion.com