"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,
2. Deepa Gurnani earrings,
3. Mercedes Salazar beaded cuff,
4. Malinda Pouch,
5. Ann Taylor perforated flats,
6. MiH cropped jeans,